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Old 22nd March 2011 | 23:30
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Kengineer-130 - As already mentioned, I was referring to the HEPC. It shuts off at 55PSi so that the last resort that is the on aircraft system doesn't need to.

The other reason the HEPC is set at 55PSI is because pumping at a rate/pressure beyond this can cause premature FWS element breakdown.

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