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Old 15th Feb 2012, 12:31
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argyle
 
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Over pressure

The B747 overpressure valves have clam shell outer doors that can be seen on the left forward fusalage below L2 door.
The valve its self will open at a diff. of 9.4 psid. and close as the diff.pressure falls, but the doors will remain open. They will have to be closed manually on the ground.

The rubber jungle will not happen with a high diff. which will give a low cabin altitude, but with a very low diff. which will give a high cabin alt.
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