Why Is There a Tiny Hole in the Airplane Window? (2023)

29 pointsposted a day ago
by quan

8 Comments

left-struck

a day ago

If you just want an answer to the question

> Bleed holes, Captain Joe explains, “allow for pressure equalization between the space between the panes of the window and the cabin interior. Without these holes, the pressure difference between the cabin and the space between the panes would lead to stress on the window.”

stouset

a day ago

And then to answer the follow-up, the double panes are not for safety in case one breaks. They’re for thermal insulation.

butvacuum

12 hours ago

doesnt mean the inside one isnt there to protect the outside one.

killingtime74

a day ago

This "article" is basically a transcript of a youtuber's explanation. At least they are quoted and not just copied.

fragmede

a day ago

yeah, but some people don't want to, or can't watch a video, and prefer reading.

lazide

a day ago

I think their point is why not have an actual source?

user

17 hours ago

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a day ago

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