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Cabin Blower
- Definition: A cabin blower is an engine-driven pump, typically of the displacement type, designed to maintain a pressurized environment within an aircraft’s cockpit or cabin. It works by increasing the pressure inside the cabin, ensuring a comfortable and safe atmosphere for passengers and crew at high altitudes. This device is also commonly referred to as a cabin supercharger.
- Function: The cabin blower helps to maintain a higher-than-atmospheric pressure inside the cabin, countering the lower external pressure encountered at high altitudes. This is essential for preventing hypoxia (lack of oxygen) and maintaining overall comfort during flight.
- Example: “The cabin blower ensured that the cabin pressure remained stable at a comfortable level while flying at 30,000 feet.”