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Old 8th Jul 2010, 14:35
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Item 2.

I suspect that the 25000ft limit is due to not having a drop out oxygen system.
Same as Dash8 Q400. Certified ceiling is 27000ft with drop out oxygen but Flybe's are certified to 25000ft to save money and weight.

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