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Old 3rd Feb 2020, 10:45
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Originally Posted by Speedwinner
thanks guys!

i think my misunderstanding is: why do I have to close the outflow valve during descend? I thought we toggle it open to get the same ambient pressure when we descend. I think I’m asking for the basics of the pressure cabin!
Hi,

try and have a look at the LIM-AIR chapter where there is a graph on aircraft altitude vs cabin altitude and it will most likely help you to understand the logic behind opening/closing of the outflow valve in order to control the pressurization.
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