article_snippet: Once out of the cockpit, the cockpit door locked automatically.
article_snippet: the cockpit door was also specially strengthened, to prevent someone from being able to barge their way through.
article_snippet: Access to the cockpit door on the Germanwings
article_snippet: In normal flight, the cockpit door normal flight is closed and locked.
article_snippet: The Cockpit Door Locking System (CDLS) according to the flight manual 'provides a means of electrically locking and unlocking the cockpit door'.
article_snippet: The Cockpit Door Locking System (CDLS) according to the flight manual ' is located in the central pedestal between both pilots and has a toggle switch which controls the cockpit door.
article_snippet: However, this emergency access can be over-ridden by the pilot for between five to 20 minutes.
article_snippet: The limited time to keep the cockpit door closed is the cockpit door a safety feature, in case Cabin crew become incapacitated.
article_snippet: After the predetermined time, the keypad on the outside of the cockpit door will become operational again, unless the pilot actively restricts access again.
article_snippet: Also the cockpit door has several other safety features in case of a sudden decompression which will cause the cockpit door to open.
article_snippet: the cockpit door is on the centre console, pictured,  so the cockpit door can be operated by either pilot .
article_snippet: the pilot has to flick one simple switch, pictured,  to lock the cabin door for between five and 20 minutes . '
article_snippet: The toggle switch enables Cabin crew to lock or unlock the cockpit door, following an access request, thereby allowing or denying the entry to the cockpit.'
article_snippet: Chillingly, the cockpit voice recorder picked up the sound of the co-pilot pounding on the door, similar to Captain Patrick Sondenheimer's attempts to regain access to the flight deck.
highlights_snippet: Unlocking the cockpit door i, in case of cockpit decompression (the cockpit door then opens towards the cockpit under differential pressure)
  
highlights_snippet: Unlock: This position is used to enable the cabin crew member to open the cockpit door.
highlights_snippet: The switch must be pulled and maintained in This position until the cockpit door is pushed open.
  
highlights_snippet: Normal: All latches are locked, and EMERGENCY access is possible for the cabin crew .
  
highlights_snippet: Lock: Once the button has been moved to this position, the cockpit door is locked; emergency access, the buzzer, and the keypayd are inhibited for a preselected time (5 to 20 min) 