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CL605 APU
Revision 23 (updated 7-27-12)
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03/16/2012

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Term
Which type of APU is on the CL605?
Definition
Honeywell 36-150
Term
What is the size of the APU generator (electrical output)?
Definition
30kva, 400hz, 3 cycle AC generator
Term
Where does the APU get fuel?
Definition
Normal - Right tank
Backup - Left engine fuel feed manifold (neg-g)
Term
How is the APU generator adapter oil cooled?
Definition
Fuel/Oil heat exchanger uses fuel from right main tank
Term
What type of signal does the APU receive for automatic and manual shutdowns?
Definition
Overspeed signal (107%) closes fuel control unit's solenoid shutoff valve
Term
When is Neg G fuel utilized?
Definition
Neg G condition exists
APU pump fails
Term
What closes the APU Neg G shutoff valve?
Definition
APU FIRE PUSH sw/lt
Term
What is the time limit when the APU fuel pump is inop? Why?
Definition
10 min
Neg G fuel does not cool APU generator adapter oil
Term
What powers the APU fuel pump?
Definition
DC Batt Bus
Term
What is the amp hour rating of the APU battery? Main battery?
Definition
APU - 43 amp hour
Main - 17 amp hour
Term
What is the min voltage required for APU start?
Definition
22 volts for each battery
Term
Where does the ECU receive its power (primary/secondary)?
Definition
Primary - Battery Bus
Secondary - APU Battery Direct Bus
Term
When does the ECU use secondary power?
Definition
When primary voltage drops below 22v
Term
What does the ECU do?
Definition
Monitors APU sensors and switches
Sets fuel and temp schedules
Adjusts fuel supply to maintain constant RPM at 100%
Sends data to EICAS and APU Fault panel
Term
How is the APU starter motor powered?
Definition
APU Battery Direct bus
Term
When is APU ignition started/stopped?
Definition
Start - Start/Stop pressed and 5% RPM
Stop - 99% RPM
Term
What happens when the Power Fuel switch is selected?
Definition
Powers APU ECU after 3 sec bite test
Opens APU and Neg G shutoff valves
Energizes APU fuel pump
EGT and RPM gauges on EICAS page
Term
What happens when the APU Start/Stop switch is selected?
Definition
5% - Fuel and ignition
35%-45% - Starter cutout
95% 4 sec - APU Avail
99% - Ignition deactivated
100% 15 sec - APU Gen Off msg
2 min - Bleed loads
Term
Why do you wait until all EICAS indications are removed before turning the battery master off?
Definition
Allows ECU time to complete shutdown functions and power down
Term
What are the auto-shutdowns of the APU?
Definition
Fire, Overspeed/Underspeed, Overtemp
Low oil pressure, Gen adapter low oil pressure
High oil temp, Gen adapter high oil temp, Loss of EGT sensor, ECU failure
Term
When does the APU SCV (surge control valve) operate? Why?
Definition
High altitudes to prevent compressor surges 15,000'-20,000'
Term
Where is bleed air indication displayed?
Definition
EICAS summary page is the only place
(also fuel temp and bulk fuel temp)
Term
"APU LCV FAIL" caution
Definition
Valve has failed in open position
APU LCV interlock activated
Term
"APU SOV" and "APU NEG-G SOV" caution
Definition
Valve open with APU FIRE PUSH or does not match APU PWR FUEL position within 5 seconds
Term
"APU SOV CLSD" advisory
Definition
Fuel and Neg G shutoff valves have closed after APU FIRE PUSH sw/lt is pushed
Term
When will the APU green "AVAIL" light come on?
Definition
95% +4 seconds
Term
How do you confirm the cause of an APU shutdown?
Definition
APU trip indications on the APU fault panel
Term
How is the APU protected by fire?
Definition
Auto-shutdown
Detection system
Firex bottle
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