Auxillary Power Unit(APU) Flashcards

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APU description

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How much power does the APU generator provide?

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75 KVA, 3-phase, 115 VAC, electrical power at a constant 400Hz

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3
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APU Fuel control unit and Filter Manifolds

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4
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APU Starter:

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5
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APU Air Oil Cooler

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APU Ignition Unit

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7
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APU Surge Control Valve

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8
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APU Bleed Air Valve

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9
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APU main components:

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10
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APU operation

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11
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APU Electronic Control Unit(ECU)

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12
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APU Inlet door position

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13
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APU Accessory Gearbox

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Operates the following components:

  1. Generator
  2. Fuel control unit
  3. Starter
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14
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Where is the APU fuel supplied from

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From the left tank through the APU fuel line and fuel shutoff valve.

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15
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APU Oil System

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16
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APU Start Power Sources

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17
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APU Shutdown Sequence

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18
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APU External controls

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There are two APU shutdown switches:

19
Q

Highest altitude for bleed air extraction?

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FL230

20
Q

How many start attempts are allowed on the APU?

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No more than 3 start attempts in 1 hour; 2 min delay must be observed between start attempts.

21
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How much fuel does APU burn per hour?

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80 kg/hr or 200 lbs/hr