Jared
Jared
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Joined: Jun 06, 2004 Posts: 791 Location: Grand Forks, ND
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This is just something that I have noticed, but how come on almost every airplane I have seen are the cargo doors on the right side? Is this because they board passengers on the left. And answers would be nice.

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acepilot32
acepilot32
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Joined: Jul 05, 2007 Posts: 694 Location: illinois
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i guess that would be the theory but i guess they like having both cargo doors on the right but then again whats the point for having 4 cargo doors besides b747`s etc

CRJCapt
CRJCapt
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Joined: Sep 12, 2005 Posts: 3722 Location: Ohio,USA
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On the CRJ series the cargo doors are on the left. I think that it's just whatever works best for each model of aircraft. You are correct that jetways connect to the left side of the aircraft so that may play a part in the design.

Cheeks
Cheeks
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Joined: Oct 09, 2004 Posts: 1434 Location: YSSY
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I'm pretty sure that the DC-10 has it's rear cargo door on the left 😉

Jared
Jared
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Joined: Jun 06, 2004 Posts: 791 Location: Grand Forks, ND
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Yeah I can't think of a real reason either guys. I know almost every aircraft does, well commercial except for some regional jets.

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