What is the high pitched sound on planes?

A High-Pitched 'Woof-Woof-Woof' It's making sure the hydraulic pressure is balanced when they only use one engine during push-back and taxiing. Everyone wants to save fuel, so this is their option. It's noisy and a bit unnerving as it cycles on and off, on and off, on and off due to pressure fluctuations.



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