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Old Dec 20, 2011, 6:58 am
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pacer142
 
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You get this on Airbus A320 series aircraft as well, mainly when only one engine is running. It's a device that equalises pressure between the multiple hydraulic systems.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_transfer_unit
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