APU Flashcards

1
Q

Max EGT limits for Start

A

800F for 1 min, then up to 1200 F

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2
Q

Max EGT limits for GEN ONLY

A

decreases from 1200 F to 800 F

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3
Q

Max EGT limits for EWO

A

1300 F

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4
Q

APU RPM for normal, GEN ONLY, and EWO modes is approx _____

A

100 – 103%

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5
Q

When checking the FIRE system on the APU you should see the ________ light come on then the ________ light to know that the system check’s good

A

DSBLD, FIRE

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6
Q

The APU DRS OPN light will go out _______ after you select STOP and you should check that it goes out within _____

A

30 sec; 1 min

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7
Q

You cannot restart an APU for ____ or ________ indications but you are allowed ___ restart for transient BITE codes

A

Fire or overheat; 1

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8
Q

T/F Once an ESCU has initiated a shutdown or start, it cannot be manually interrupted by normal controls until the sequence is complete

A

TRUE

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9
Q

To ensure the APU doors are not frozen shut when OAT is below 4C and visible moisture is present, ___________________________ prior to starting the APUs

A

Open and close the APU doors manually

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10
Q

Automatic stopping of the APU may indicate a _______ or

A

Fire or overheat within the unit

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11
Q

APU Start Accumulator Pressure is _________

A

3,000 +/- 350 PSI

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12
Q

EWO mode should only be used ____

A

When authorized by the proper authority

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13
Q

To place both APUs in EWO mode press the ______ switch

A

EWO

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14
Q

If the emergency dictates, the APU’s may be shut down by pressing the ____.

A

APU DISENG switch

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15
Q

Do not operate the air conditioning system with the right alternate pressurization switch in _____ for an extended period of time

A

Full increase

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16
Q

The Ready light will come on if the APU is operating in either the ________ or ________ mode

A

Normal or EWO

17
Q

You have just arrived at the aircraft and you see the DRS OPEN and RDY light illuminated. This indicates the APUs

A

Have reached 100% in the Normal mode

18
Q

The APU HYD accumulators are pressurized by

A

the Right HYD system or the Left after Crossover

19
Q

Check the APU enclosure floor for evidence of fuel or HYD fluid prior to a _____ start

A

Normal

20
Q

With the APU Generator Switch in the GEN TEST, check the ACTIVE GENERATOR lights to determine______

A

Which APU has the generator installed

21
Q

If APU surge bleed pulsing occurs after the RDY light comes on___.

A

Shut down the APUs

22
Q

Bleed air from the APUs cannot reach the air conditioning pack if the ____ is not open

A

Crossover Valve

23
Q

Be sure the ram air inlet scoop and outlet ducts are open and clear before ________ the airplane with the APUs

A

Heating

24
Q

The APU fire detector system remains energized for ____ minutes after the APU’s are shut down

A

5 minutes

25
Q

Manual charging of the APU Start Accumulators requires approximately _____ full pump strokes to complete recharging

A

500