APU Flashcards

1
Q

APU starter cycle limit; __ attemps in __ minutes

A

3, 60

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2
Q

Fuel supply for APU is from where?

A

AC or DC pump from Left wing(main) tank

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3
Q

Max Altitude for APU Bleed air

A

17.000 ft

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4
Q

APU can be used up to which altitude and carry full generator load

A

42.000 ft

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5
Q

APU provides what?

A

Electrical power & bleed air

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6
Q

Where do you find APU EGT information

A

Status page of EICAS, lower EICAS

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7
Q

APU control, 2 lights, what are they?

A

RUN & FAULT light

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8
Q

What happens if you turn off APU battery switch while APU is still running

A

Automatic shutdown, no fire protection

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9
Q

APU shutdown sequence

A

Moving APU lever to OFF will immediately close apu bleed valve.
APU will start cool down to prevent thermal shock (up to 120s)
After cool down, APU will shut down and RUN light will extinguish

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10
Q

APU fire

A

Automatic shutdown without cool down,
Fire bell sounds
Master warning illuminates
EICAS messages: APU FIRE, APU FAULT

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11
Q

APU EICAS message: APU BLEED VAL, what does it mean

A

The APU BLEED VALVE is not in the commanded position

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12
Q

APU EICAS message: APU BTL, what does it mean

A

The apu fire bottle has been discharged or pressure is low

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13
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APU EICAS message: APU FAULT, what does it mean

A

The automatic protection system has been activated or a fire has been sensed

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14
Q

APU EICAS message: APU FUEL VAL, what does it mean

A

Apu fuel valve is not in the commanded position

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15
Q

APU EICAS message: APU GEN OFF, what does it mean?

A

The apu gen switch is off with power available or apu generator breaker is open due to a fault

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16
Q

APU start sequence

A

Apu bat switch on
Stby power rotary switch to AUTO
APU selector to start
(fault light will illuminate briefly - valve transit, RUN light will flash twice)
White APU RUN light will illuminate when APU is running at correct speed
press APU gen control switch on at elecs panel
press APU bleed switch on at pneumatics panel

17
Q

APU powers which elec system; Left and/or Right ___Volts, AC or DC bus?

A

Both left adn right, 115 Volt AC bus.

18
Q

APU bleed supplies which pack

A

Left pack, when crossfeed valve open also right side

19
Q

Which battery do you need to start APU

A

Both Aircraft and APU batteries

20
Q

What does the main battery provide?

A

power to:
DC fuel pump of left tank
APU fuel valve
fire protection

21
Q

What does APU battery provide

A

Power to:
APU inlet door
APU starter
APU control circuits

22
Q

Ef þú færð eld í startup, hvaða tjékklista tekur þú?

A

Engine tailpipe fire. EKKI engine fire checklist.

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