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Old Feb 14, 2018 | 8:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Jeff767


Actually more than likely totally true. The lavs on the Airbus flush due to differential pressure. On the ground where the pressure is equal the aircraft uses a electric vacuum pump. If that pump is inop the flight can be dispatched however the MEL specifies the toilets not be used until 16,000 feet when enough differential pressure will exist to insure they flush properly.

Wow, that's good to know. I apologize for assuming that I know more than I do. I hate when people act like I did
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