Comment from Tamara Morken
Tamara MorkenOpposeIndividual
Summary: The commenter expresses concern that the proposed cockpit security barriers on ERJ aircraft will restrict crew movement and potentially hinder emergency evacuations or rapid access to the flight deck. They urge the FAA to consider designs that maintain security without creating safety hazards in confined workspaces.
I support improving cockpit security. However, on the ERJ aircraft, the forward galley is already a confined workspace. Adding a secondary barrier like I was shown will further restrict movement for flight attendants during normal operations and emergencies. I encourage the FAA to evaluate how the barrier affects emergency evacuations, rapid access to the flight deck during pilot medical emergencies, crew movement during turbulence, and the ability to safely perform required duties in the limited space available on the ERJ. Any approved design, like a simpler door that takes seconds instead of minutes, should maintain security without creating additional safety hazards or delaying emergency response. Thank you.