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Manifold Pressure

What is manifold pressure?

FAA handbook figure illustrating manifold pressure

Manifold pressure is the pressure of the fuel-air mixture inside the engine's intake manifold, measured in inches of mercury — it gives pilots a way to gauge how much power the engine is producing.

Also known as: MP

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