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
2
Q
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
3
Q
Maximum APU operating altitude
A
Up to airplane maximum certified altitude
4
Q
APU bleed air altitude
A
Available up to approximateyl 17,000’
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.