A321
Flight Attendant Current
Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
General None Reported / Taken
Aircraft; Procedure
The assist handles for the L1 and R1 doors are obstructed by the new bulkhead configuration. This presents a safety hazard in the event of an evacuation.
The assist handles at the emergency exits on the A321 are unsafe. The handles at L1/R1 can barely be reached with the new windscreens and the assist handles at the mid cabin exits are not reachable; putting FAs in a dangerous position when opening an exit in an evacuation. The new layout allows seats in front of the mid cabin exits to hinder the escape route and block egress.The windscreens need to be redesigned to allow FA hands to be able to reach the assist handles in normal and emergency situations. The mid cabin exits also need to be changed.
A321 flight attendants reported the L1/L2 door assist handles are difficult to reach due to the new aircraft configuration.