APU Flashcards

1
Q

If the APU fuel pump fails prior to APU start, the:

  • Left Tank Aux pump provides fuel boost pressure
  • APU starts and continues normal operation
  • APU rpm fluctuates
  • ESU will prevent the APU from starting
A
  • ESU will prevent the APU from starting
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2
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APU automatic shutdown will occur when the Battery Master switch is in the “Battery Master” position and any one of the following events occur: (There may be more than one correct response)

  • APU Fire
  • Rearbay overheat
  • When the aircraft becomes airborne
  • APU Overspeed
A
  • APU Fire
  • Rearbay overheat
  • When the aircraft becomes airborne
  • APU Overspeed
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3
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APU Fire protection:

  • Is provided by one fire extinguisher automatically, provided the battery master switch is in the “Battery Master” position
  • Is provided by one fire extinguisher automatically with a manual backup
  • Is provided by one fire extinguisher automatically, provided the battery master switch is in the “Battery Master” position with a manual backup
  • Is provided by two fire extinguishers and must always be manually activated
A
  • Is provided by one fire extinguisher automatically, provided the battery master switch is in the “Battery Master” position with a manual backup
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4
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Fire deck indications of an APU fire are: (there may be more than one correct answer)

  • “FIRE” warning light on the APU fire protection panel (overhead)
  • Illumination or both glareshield “ENGINE FIRE PRESS TO RESET” push lights
  • Fire bell
  • “APU” caution light and “CHECK FIRE DET” warning light
A
  • “FIRE” warning light on the APU fire protection panel (overhead)
  • “APU” caution light and “CHECK FIRE DET” warning light
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5
Q

The APU fuel supply is:

  • Supplied from the left fuel tank collector bay, under gravity pressure to the APU boost pump
  • Independent of the main fuel tank system
  • Supplied from the left fuel tank collector bay, under gravity pressure to the APU
  • Supplied by the right tank boost pump
A
  • Supplied from the left fuel tank collector bay, under gravity pressure to the APU boost pump
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6
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The APU start circuits are armed when the:

  • FLR light goes off
  • START switchlight is pushed
  • APU PWR switchlight is pushed and controlled by the ESU
  • APU PWR switchlight is pushed and controlled by the started gen GCU
A
  • APU PWR switchlight is pushed and controlled by the ESU
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