ATA 49 APU Flashcards

1
Q

Describe the APU engine configuration.

A

Single Spool Engine
Single Stage Load Compressor
Single Centrifugal Compressor
Two Stage Turbine

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2
Q

Describe the APU engine mount configuration.

A

Three Cone Bolt Type Mounts.

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3
Q

During start when does the APU starter/generator cutout?

A

70%

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4
Q

The APU fuel system provides pressurized fuel to the fuel nozzles and ________

A

Servo fuel for the Inlet Guide Vane actuator and Surge Control Valve

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5
Q

When does the APU ignition start and stop?

A

The ECU energizes the ignition system at 0% speed and de-energizes it at 60% speed.

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6
Q

The APU bleed valve is __________ controlled and ______________ operated?

A

Solenoid, load compressor air

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7
Q

List the three components that control pneumatic airflow out of the APU.

A

Main engine start
Air Conditioning
Pressurization

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8
Q

Where is the APU bleed valve located?

A

Forward right side of the APU. Access is through the APU cowl door.

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9
Q

Where is APU EGT displayed?

A

MDS
Maint display pages

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10
Q

List three of the many protective shutdowns that also cause the APU FAULT light
to illuminate.

A

APU Fire
APU inlet overheat
No APU rotation

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11
Q

One of the EGT thermocouples has failed, will the APU shutdown?

A

Nope

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12
Q

What is the purpose of the Data Memory Module?

A

Keeps specific APU data in non-volatile memory

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13
Q

Describe the APU exhaust duct installation.

A

V-Band clamp holds exhaust to the APU duct muffler assembly.

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14
Q

The APU FCU is mounted to the ________________________________.

A

Mounts to the front of the lube module with a V-band clamp

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15
Q

The Lube Module has two filters, what are they for?

A

Generator Filter Element-Filtering oil from the APU generator
Oil Filter Element-Filters pressurized oil after its gone through the oil cooler

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16
Q

How many pumps are inside the lube module?

A

7

17
Q

How is the cooling airflow provided for the APU oil cooler?

A

APU exhaust causes a suction of air through the eductor inlet duct which causes compartment and outside air to flow through the oil cooler and cool APU oil.

18
Q

How can you check APU oil level?

A

MDS or the oil level sight gauge on the AGB

19
Q

What’s the maximum altitude you can turn the APU on?

A

41,000 feet

20
Q

All the components in the APU engine that turn are on a _________________shaft.

A

Common

21
Q

How much psi does the actuator supply for the Inlet Guide Vane Actuator and Surge Control Valve?

A

250psi

22
Q

The start power unit changes 115VAC or 28VDC electrical power to __________

A

270VDC power

23
Q

What’s the APU starter converter cranking voltage?

A

115V AC

24
Q

Where is the ECU located?

A

E-6 Rack

25
Q

What must be removed before the oil lube module can be removed?

A

FCU

26
Q

If battery switch is selected OFF the APU will?

A

Shut Down