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Old 06-09-2008, 01:00 PM
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What is the black strip on the slats? i've only noticed this on the -300 and -500 series mainaly on UAL. check out the two links, one is SWA without them and the other UAl with them. What are they and what do they do?

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Unite...322/1308064/L/

http://www.airliners.net/photo/South...3H4/1345653/L/

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I never flew the 737, but I'm pretty sure some 737-types told me they were for the 5-minute (before takeoff) ice inspection from the cabin.

Without the black strip, it is difficult to tell.
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Old 06-10-2008, 12:55 AM
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alright thanks guys for the replies, so is it an airline option or something? dont understand why many airlines do not have those.
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It's a manufacturers option... I have jumpseated on non-UAL aircraft and remember seeing the ice detectors on other 737s... but not 100% sure if on all type
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