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Old 5th Apr 2022, 13:13
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Lacking additional context, I would think this has to do with the fact that there are an increasing number of medium-jet-capable commercial airports at elevations higher than what are usually considered "safe" cabin altitudes.

e.g. Daocheng Yading Intl, at 14000+ feet elevation.

https://www.airport-technology.com/f...-in-the-world/

If the system is designed to always maintain a max. cabin altitude of, say, 7500-10000 feet, that will be a issue. A minor one - the aircraft can be "depressurized" on landing - but not something designed into the normal limits of the sensors and gauges.

I believe that there are some aircraft with modified systems for such airports, but a "bog-standard" 737 or similar jet may need to go to one, and the FCOM item is just a reminder of the unusual situation.
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