why does malaysian airline....

[harrier]

i was just wondering...
when i saw a photo of a malaysian airline b777-200 i saw on the top markings that say "cut here in emergency"... does every plane have that or is it just them? if it's just them, then why do they do it?

[Aviation_Enthusiast]

I've seen these on several Boeing aircraft, including the 747. I suppose they act in a similar way as to the windows on certain busses/coaches were you can break the glass incase of an emergency. I suppose they are areas were there is less wiring, insulation or whatever so it is easier (and faster) for the firecrews to cut through in an emergency. I've never seen any images of them being utilized, though...

[FoverF]

It also allows ground crews access to cockpit-mounted emergency equipment in case of emergency. It also allows you to cut into the airframe with less chance of causing a fire.