Aircraft General Knowledgemedium#383
During a normal climb, the cabin rate of climb is typically:
A
Equal to aircraft rate of climb
B
Greater than aircraft rate of climb
C
Less than aircraft rate of climb (approximately 300-500 ft/min)
CorrectD
Zero — cabin pressure stays at departure field elevation
Explanation
The pressurization controller schedules a gentle cabin climb rate (300-500 fpm) for passenger comfort, much less than the aircraft climb rate.
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