APU Flashcards

1
Q

APU selector switch - OFF

A
  • Closes APU bleed air valve, if open
  • Initiates APU cooling cycle
  • Closes APU fuel valve and inlet door shutting down APU when cooling cycle is complete
  • Resets auto shutdown fault logic
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2
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APU selector switch - ON

A

Normal operating position

  • Opens APU fuel valve and inlet door
  • Activates AC or DC fuel pump
  • Powers APU controller
  • Permits APU bleed valve to open if APU Bleed Switch is on when APU reaches operating speed
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3
Q

Maximum APU operating altitude

A

Up to airplane maximum certified altitude

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4
Q

APU bleed air altitude

A

Available up to approximateyl 17,000’

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5
Q

APU fuel pump

A

Fuel provided from left manifold. DC pump is no AC power is available. When AC power is available, left forward AC pump is used regardless of switch position.

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