APU vs GPU

Question 1

Minimise:

Answer 1

APU usage

Question 2

FGPU:

Answer 2

Fixed Ground Power Unit (Normally attached to air bridge).

Question 3

GPU:

Answer 3

Ground Power Unit (mobile version).

Question 4

PCA:

Answer 4

Pre Conditioned Air.

Question 5

ASU:

Answer 5

Air Start Unit.

Question 6

Standard APU Policy:

Answer 6

• Start 15 minutes prior to departure.

- Shutdown within 5 minutes of arrival.

Question 7

Exceptions to standard APU policy:

Answer 7

• EGPU or GPU not available.
• Local weather may cause hazard to ground personnel during connection.
• Cabin temperature of 26 degrees C or higher
• Cabin temperature of 14 degrees C or less
• PCA not available or turnaround less than 70 mins.
• Port page alternative procedures.

Question 8

Notification of port page procedures:

Answer 8

• Standard or use APU if mandatory. Alternative procedures will also be specified.
• Any variation to port pages is specified in the NOTAMS.
• Any problems report via CAR.