A device for opening and closing according to the invention relates to an aircraft door (2) hinged around an axis (6) substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis the aircraft comprising a motorized mechanism and a driving system combined with a control device comprising a system for acquisition of the angular position of the door (2) relative to the structure (4) the aircraft, where said angular position acquisition system for the door comprises at least one inclinometer (20) combined with the door (2).