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Manifold pressure

The pressure in the intake manifold, set by the throttle, and the primary power reference on a constant-speed-propeller engine.

As taught in Airframe and the Four-Stroke Engine (Aircraft Structure, Systems and Powerplants) — a free lesson with cited FAA sources.

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