Explanations: Auxiliary Power Units Flashcards
1
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What are APU generators often the same as engine driven generators?
A
Because the power produced by an APU must be the same as that produced by the engine driven generators.
2
Q
What is an APU air inlet plenum?
A
a compartment, or chamber, into which the air flows before it enters the APU compressor.
3
Q
What does closing the bleed air valve on an APU accomplish?
A
It removes the pneumatic load, which is the majority of the load from the APU.
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