Where is Manual inflation handle located on the A321 at 2L/R and 3L/R?

• A. Inside the slide pack
• B. Behind a clear protective cover on the upper right corner of the door frame
• C. On the outside of the door
• D. Under the floor

Answer: (B)

The manual inflation handle is placed for quick crew access from inside the cabin, yet protected from accidental operation. For the A321 doors 2 left/right and 3 left/right, it sits inside the door frame at the upper right corner, behind a clear protective cover. This location lets crew quickly locate and pull the handle to inflate the slide manually if automatic deployment doesn’t occur, while the cover prevents inadvertent pulling during normal operations. It isn’t inside the slide pack, on the outside of the door, or under the floor, which would either hide it or expose it to passengers. To deploy manually, remove the protective cover and pull the handle.