APU COPY Flashcards

1
Q

When does the APU external flap open?

A

When APU master witch is pushed ON

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2
Q

When is the APU ECAM page displayed?

A

When pressing APU master switch ON with Ground or generator power connected

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3
Q

What is the APU fuel supply?

A

Left side of the fuel system, through normal tank pumps if available

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4
Q

When will the APU fuel pump run?

A

If no fuel pressure is available on the left side

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5
Q

What controls and monitors automatic APU operation?

A

Electronic Control Box (ECB)

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6
Q

Which bleed supply has priority, Engine or APU?

A

APU

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7
Q

When will the AVAIL light on the APU start switch illuminate?

A

When APU N is >99,5% or >95% for 2 seconds.

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8
Q

What is the meaning of amber XX over the bleed pressure indication on ECAM?

A
  • ADIRS 1 or 2 data not available or OFF

- Invalid ECB data

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9
Q

What is the redline N for the APU which will trigger an automatic shutdown?

A

107% N

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10
Q

When can the APU “LOW OIL LEVEL” advisory be displayed on the ECAM page?

A

Only on the ground with the APU NOT running

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11
Q

To which altitude can the APU provide electrical power?

A

To the airplane max certified altitude

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12
Q

What is the APU battery restart limit altitude?

A

25.000’

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13
Q

What is the normal APU maximum restart altitude?

A

Airplane max certified altitude

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14
Q

What is the maximum altitude for single pack operation from the APU bleed?

A

20.000’ (22.500’ NEO)

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15
Q

What is the maximum altitude for dual pack operation from the APU bleed?

A

15.000’

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16
Q

Can the APU be used to supply bleed air for wing anti-ice?

A

No

17
Q

Can the APU be started using battery power only?

A

Yes

18
Q

Are there any limitations to APU start on battery power?

A

Start is inhibited for 45 seconds following BAT switches to AUTO or loss of AC power.

19
Q

When does the APU inlet flap close on APU shutdown?

A

At 7% N

20
Q

What happens when pressing the APU master switch ON?

A
  • Electrical power to APU system, ECB power up test
  • APU intake flap opens
  • APU fuel isolation valve opens
  • If on battery power only, APU fuel pump starts
  • APU page displayed if on external or generator power
21
Q

What is the APU starter duty cycle?

A

3 attempts, then 60 minutes cooling