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Old 27th Oct 2016, 08:32
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Originally Posted by spannersatcx
10 mins after landing whilst waiting for ext pwr, 10 mins before departure, depending on cabin temps, that's our SOP.
That is in the ballpark for most operations, unless stops occur at airports of a more rustic nature. In temperate climates, we don't use the APU after landing and grab power and air once at a gate.
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