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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 9:48 pm
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ACARS - The "out" time starts when the captain drops the parking brake with the main cabin door closed. The "in" time is recorded as the last time the parking brake was applied. The main cabin door opening sends a signal that transmits the "in" time.
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