The Boeing Company

Stephen A Kelekian

Sami Movsesian

Gary L Bartz

Dinanath R Gharmalkar

Binh C Truong

Danny Valdez

Ravinder Jaln

Stephen A Wlles

An electromechanical flight deck door locking system capable of functioning to keep a cockpit door locked in the event of an interruption in electrical power to the system. The flight deck door locking system includes a locking assembly including a locking component and a manually graspable handle for displacing the locking component. Further, the locking system includes an electronic control panel configured to receive data from an individual seeking access to the cockpit and for electrically locking and unlocking the locking assembly. The locking system also includes a mechanical locking assembly, such as a key lock, whereby a user can use a key to lock and unlock the door if electrical power to the system is unavailable.

Integrated cockpit door lock and access system

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Montebello, CA, United States of America

Stephen A Kelekian