Galley pocket door must be latched for which phases?

• A. During taxi operations only
• B. Only during takeoff
• C. Only during landing
• D. Taxi, takeoff, and landing

Answer: (D)

Securing galley pocket doors during phases of active aircraft movement protects against door movement from accelerations, decelerations, and crew or passenger activity. During taxi, takeoff, and landing the airplane experiences varying speeds, thrust changes, braking, and possible turbulence, all of which can cause an unlatched pocket door to slide or swing open. Latching keeps the door firmly closed, preventing interference with cabin operations, injuring someone, or creating a hazardous complication for crew. Once the aircraft is in cruise, the risk is much lower, but the standard practice is to ensure the door remains latched during the moving phases—taxi, takeoff, and landing.