APU vs GPU Flashcards
1
Q
Minimise:
A
APU usage
2
Q
FGPU:
A
Fixed Ground Power Unit (Normally attached to air bridge).
3
Q
GPU:
A
Ground Power Unit (mobile version).
4
Q
PCA:
A
Pre Conditioned Air.
5
Q
ASU:
A
Air Start Unit.
6
Q
Standard APU Policy:
A
- Start 15 minutes prior to departure.
- Shutdown within 5 minutes of arrival.
7
Q
Exceptions to standard APU policy:
A
- 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.
8
Q
Notification of port page procedures:
A
- 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.