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C-17 APU
APU procedures and limitations
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Aviation
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12/08/2010

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Term
How many KVA is the APU generator and where is it located?
Definition
90 KVA-right main landing gear pod.
Term
Where are APU Faults displayed?
Definition
APU ECU-Upper right avionics rack
Term
How many volts is the APU starter motor?
Definition
28V DC
Term
How is the APU 28V DC motor started?
Definition
external AC power using T/R (transformer/rectifier) or aircraft batteries
Term
What are the two instances the APU ECU cannot be overridden?
Definition

Indicated fire

overspeed

Term
How long can you operate the APU starter?
Definition
one minute
Term
How long must you wait between start attempts/starter engagements?
Definition
5 minutes
Term
How many start attempts can you try in an hour?
Definition
4 max
Term
True or False: Going from RUN to START is considered a start attempt.
Definition
True
Term
From where do you normally supply the APU with fuel?
Definition
#3 fuel boost pump forward one is normal, aft is acceptable
Term
If FIREX AGENT DISCHARGE 1 POWER CB (OVHD E13) is pulled, can you start the APU?
Definition
Yes but APU start and operation must be fire guarded by ground personnel, do NOT reset CB
Term
What do you do upon APU start if the RPM indicator blinks 85% five times?
Definition
Perform abnormal start procedures
Term
What is the first thing that happens when an APU start is initiated?
Definition
The APU ECU is energized and a Built in test (BIT) is accomplished.
Term
What may happen if you continue an APU start with 85% RPM flashing?
Definition
possibility of apu exhaust fire.
Term
What happens at 7% RPM?
Definition
Ignition (EGT increase)
Term
What happens at 50% RPM?
Definition
EGT decreases to approx 375 C, starter disengages
Term
What happens at 95% RPM?
Definition
Ignition deenergized, APU generator/bleed air system enabled
Term
What happens two seconds after 95% RPM?
Definition
APU PWR AVAIL and bleed air available.
Term
What do you do if the apu has started, but the APU PWR AVAIL light isn't illuminated?
Definition
You may reset the APU PWR switch one time.
Term
What does the APU ECU do when you take the APU start control switch to off?
Definition
Simulates an overspeed condition of 104% RPM, checking the overspeed protection circuit, shutting down the APU
Term
What is normal APU start time?
Definition
56-76 seconds
Term
What's the normal operating range of the APU EGT?
Definition
357-600C
Term
After APU start you will get a WAP caution FUEL PRESS LOW if #3 boost pump isn't turned on within __ minutes.
Definition
2
Term
When must your APU be operational?
Definition
for all home station departures or for any mission into a field without alternate electrical or air sources
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