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PSA CRJ 200
APU
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Aviation
Professional
02/25/2015

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Term
What is the Primary function of the APU?
Definition
Drive the 30 KVA Generator.
Term
What is the Secondary function of the APU?
Definition
Provide 10th stage bleed air.
Term
What positions does the APU door have?
Definition
Closed, Mid, Open
Term
What can be done if the APU door actuator fails and the door is not operable?
Definition
Can be wired in the open or closed position. if closed cannot use APU. If wired open airspeed limited to 300 KIAS (no limit if APU running)
Term
How many feet is the APU danger area?
Definition
15 ft
Term
Where does the APU receive fuel?
Definition
both wing tanks from the APU/XFLOW pump. Rt wing tank if pump fails.
Term
How many pounds an hour does the APU burn?
Definition
120 lbs
Term
How will the APU receive fuel should the XFLOW/APU pump fail?
Definition
from the APU negative gravity relief valve which is supplied by the right engine fuel feed manifold.
Term
When the APU PWR fuel switch light is pressed, what is occurring?
Definition
1. APU IN BITE
2. RPM and EGT Gauges
3. APU intake door opens
4. APU SOV OPEN
5. XFLOW/APU fuel pump starts
Term
What is the minimum battery voltage to start the APU?
Definition
22v on both the APU and MAIN BATT
Term
How long after the APU is stopped can it be restarted?
Definition
when the APU is stopped, the ECU initiates a 60 sec BITE test. This test must be completed before the APU can be started again. Recommended 2 min
Term
APU START switch
Definition
1. energizes starter motor
2. start light illuminates
3. 50% rpm START light extinguishes
4. 4 sec after the APU rpm reaches 95% rpm, the AVAIL light illuminates.

select out = Fuel SOV closes, AVAIL extinguishes.
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