Isnt it true that the DC-9 series (i only know of the 32 series) has a emergency tailcone escape?
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To get back on topic:
The tailcone emergency escape is still available on DC-9s with rear airstairs. After entering the airstair vestibule a handle is pulled to blow the cone away from the aircraft and allow egress through the gap. As far as I'm aware this exit was not made available on the Boeing 717.
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From Transport Canada:
DC-9-10/30
/31/32/40/50
Aft Fuselage Exit
Tailcone (Jettisonable) is accessed via door in the aft pressure bulkhead. Remove by lifting upward on the handle located on the top of the door. Pull door inward and stow Pull red release handle (lower left side).
Approximate force required to move bulkhead handle from closed to open position: 6.80 kg. (15lbs.)
Approximate force required to pull tailcone jettison release handle: 13.61kg. (30 lbs.)
Escape Tape fitted to facilitate evacuation located at end of walkway (top).
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The 717 does have a tailcone mounted escape slide, but no rear stairs (supposedly it is available as an option, but nobody has taken them). The tailcone exit is through the door in the rear, via a catwalk.
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No photos of the aft door open here, but I found one over @ a.net:
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