APU Flashcards

1
Q

How many seconds must you wait between attempted APU starts?

A

15.

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2
Q

During a Wing/APU fire on the ground, you have a verified fire with the firegaurd, your next step would be to?

A

Execute Emergency Shutdown.

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3
Q

If the APU system SBIT indicates a FAULT what will you see on the MFD WRA TEST Status Page?

A

F(S) in the stat column next to the failed component.

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4
Q

Electrical operating power for the APU engine system consists of __________.

A

28 Volts Direct Current (VDC)

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5
Q

What are the five EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN steps?

A

Verify, APU, Battery, Egress, Ground Control.

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6
Q

The components driven by the MWGB during APU operation are?

A

No. 3 Hydraulic Pump/Oil Cooler Blower/Shaft Driven Compressor

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7
Q

__________ shall not be selected for normal operations. Damage to aircraft may occur.

A

Emergency Run/Engage

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8
Q

APU is limited to ground operations.

A

TRUE.

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9
Q

During APU crank mode a time-out feature limits this operation to __________ seconds maximum.

A

30

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10
Q

The APU can only be started with external power on.

A

FALSE.

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11
Q

The APU system interfaces with the drives the MWGB to provide electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power for…

A

TRUE.

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12
Q

Automatic shutdown protection is not provided for which of the following?

A

Low fuel pressure.

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13
Q

Prior to APU start, the WFPS shall be DISABLED if any panels are removed from the wing/midwing.

A

TRUE.

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14
Q

Fuel is supplied to the APU by the __________.

A

RH Feed Tank

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15
Q

If the APU fails to start after 3 attempts, APU Start motor shall be allowed to cool for __________ minutes before attempted.

A

55

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16
Q

The APU control panel is labled Run/Engage, Run/Disengage, Emergency Run/Engage, Crank, and

A

STOP.

17
Q

A maintenance/VSLED download is required after every APU run.

A

FALSE.

18
Q

The #3 Hydraulic system pressure should read between __________.

A

4600-5250

19
Q

If the WFPS is DISABLED no wing fire detection/protection is available.

A

TRUE.

20
Q

When the APU is started, which generator(s) is on line?

A

CFG #1.

21
Q

WFPS control switch is located on wihich PDP?

A

PDP 3.

22
Q

The first step of the APU checklist is __________.

A

Aircraft safe for maintenance.

23
Q

During Run/Disengage mode the APU will perform the same function as the Run/Engage except the __________.

A

Clutch

24
Q

At what temperature must the APU clutch be preheated for 15-30 minutes?

A

-25 Degrees F and below.

25
Q

Which of the following is NOT checked for servicing at the GRDP?

A

CFG.

26
Q

When operating the APU in the CRANK mode, how long will the APU motor?

A

30 seconds.

27
Q

The APU engage ASI will show up on the __________.

A

CDU

28
Q

What is the minimum battery voltage required for APU start?

A

23.5 Volts.

29
Q

The first step in the Wing/APU fire on the ground checklist is

A

Verify APU fire with firegaurd.

30
Q

To prevent inadvertent actuation, the NAC CONT DSBL switches shall be selected to DSBL anytime nacelles are…

A

TRUE.

31
Q

The APU ignition is initiated with two ignitors which receive __________ volts from the ignition exciter.

A

5000

32
Q

Once the APU has started, the fuel system will maintain what constant turbine speed?

A

98-102%.

33
Q

The APU start motor will disengage at __________ percent of the APU self-sustaining speed of 100%.

A

50

34
Q

In the event of a Wing/APU fire on the ground, the last step is to?

A

Alert Ground Control.