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Old 26th March 2009 | 15:50
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Machdiamond
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If I understand the question correctly, is the takeoff prepressurization increasing the weight of the aircraft?

885.9 cubic meters at sea level represents 2392 lb.

To pressurize at -50ft you need to pump up an additional 4 pounds of air, if I get my calculation right.

Closed system or not, you need to accelerate those additional four pounds during the takeoff roll so the effect is real, but totally negligible.
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