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Old 3rd Apr 2018, 23:08
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OPEN DES
 
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A320 out of the factory will have a leakage rate of around 500ft/min, with two packs off. Approximately double that for in-service (older) aircraft.
Leakage rate will be increased significantly in smoke configuration, i.e. blower and extract in OVRD. Around 1800-2000 ft/min for a new a/c.
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