APU Flashcards

1
Q

What action should you take if the utility pressure light has not gone out within 30 seconds after the APU ready light comes on?

A

APU switch off and wait one minute before attempting another start

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2
Q

What are the three accessories of the APU?

A

-motor/pump
-generator
-fuel control

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3
Q

What does the APU RDY light indicate?

A

APU is up to speed (magnet sensor)

APU exhaust gas temperature is normal (EGT probe)

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4
Q
A

Auxiliary power unit

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5
Q
A

APU Accessory Drive

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6
Q
A

APU Hydraulic Motor Pump

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7
Q
A

APU Generator

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8
Q
A

APU Fuel Control

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9
Q
A

APU Ignition Exciter/igniter

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10
Q
A

APU Motor Pump

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11
Q
A

APU Start Module

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12
Q
A

APU Start Accumulator

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13
Q

Name of circular pan on bottom of APU

A

Oil sump

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14
Q

what info should be entered on the -13 if the APU start is not completed or the APU is automatically shut down

A

The BITE information from the DESU

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15
Q

what component sequences and monitors the APU start and operation

A

Digital Electronic Sequencing Unit

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16
Q

When is the APU restricted from use

A

in flight except during emergencies (engine restart during flight)

17
Q

what does the APU RDY light indicate

A

APU is up to speed, APU exhaust gas temperature is normal

18
Q

What info does the magnetic pickup send to the DESU

A

speed signal

19
Q

What provides fuel to the APU Fuel Control

A

left main fuel tank

20
Q

what 2 components on the APU provide a constant signal to the DESU

A

Magnetic pickup, Exhaust Gas Temperature