On Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:54:23 -0500, "Scott M. Kozel"    
   wrote:   
      
   >Poster@newsgroups.com wrote:   
   >>   
   >> "Scott M. Kozel"  wrote:   
   >>   
   >>> what the ditching button does ... it may just send   
   >>> signals to the cabin crew to prepare for ditching.  Or it may be to shut   
   >>> off all electrical power immediately before entering the water.   
   >>   
   >> What does the DITCHING pb do? PHB 10.5.4   
   >> The DITCHING pb on the pressurization panel, when selected ON, allows the   
   pilot   
   >> to close all exterior openings below the flotation line. This will enhance   
   >> flotation of the aircraft in case of ditching.   
   >> System sends a close signal to:   
   >> • Outflow valve (if not in manual control)   
   >> • Emergency ram air inlet   
   >> • Avionics ventilation inlet and extraction valves   
   >> • Pack flow control valves   
   >> • Forward cargo isolation outlet valve (if installed)   
   >   
   >Is this also "According to CNN"?   
      
   Nope. Found it somewhere else on the internet.   
      
   >Sounds like the news media is clueless as usual about aviation matters...   
      
   So, the above is completely nonsens? The button doesn't exist?   
   Those inlets can't be closed for ditching?   
      
      
   Poster   
      
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