APU

Question 1

How much oil can can the APU hold?

Answer 1

8.7 quarts

5.7 in the gearbox
3 in the lines

Question 2

While starting the APU during a move what point must you pass?

Answer 2

Solid red line on the flight line

Question 3

What are the altitude limitations for using APU for bleed air start?

Answer 3

17000

Question 4

Wind restrictions for opening APU door?

Answer 4

40 knots

Question 5

Purpose of the APU?

Answer 5

Provide bleed air for engine starting or air conditioning?

Question 6

Where does the electrical power to start the APU come from?

Answer 6

1 transfer bus or the airplane main battery

Question 7

When starting the APU?

Answer 7

Make sure the battery switch is on, or else the APU will automatically shut off

Question 8

How long should you run the APU prior to using it for bleed air source?

Answer 8

1 full minute

Question 9

What indication for an APU fire?

Answer 9

APU fire warning light flashes red

Question 10

How long is the start cycle for the APU?

Answer 10

120 sec

Question 11

What happens to the fuel when the APU is running?

Answer 11

It is heated to prevent icing

Question 12

APU emergency procedures

Answer 12

APU fire control switch, confirm, pull and rotate to stop. Hold for 1 sec, APU switch off

Question 13

Proper steps for starting APU

Answer 13

Check ADB for any existing gripes, talk to MC about starting the APU, check out cranial, PC pouch and radio, check for FOD, grounding strap, chocks, pins, covers, leaks, APU/ stab components and circuit breakers

Question 14

Proper steps for starting APU

Answer 14

Check ADB for any existing gripes, talk to MC about starting the APU, check out cranial, PC pouch and radio, check for FOD, grounding strap, chocks, pins, covers, leaks, APU/ stab components and circuit breakers

Question 15

APU pulls fuel from which tank?

Answer 15

1 portside tank