The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued two safety advisories for Cessna 206 owners and operators.

The advisories relate to the clam-shell style, double cargo door on the rear right side of the aircraft. When the aircraft’s flaps are extended 10 degrees or more, the overlapping cargo door is unable to open, requiring a two-step process for opening the doors and allowing passengers to exit the aircraft. The issue potentially increases the time it takes to escape the aircraft in the event of an emergency, the agency stated.

ATSB suggests that extensive pre-flight safety briefings and demonstrations on how to operate the doors take place. The agency also recommends that operators install an improved exit modification to the door, allowing it to open properly, or remove

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