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Once the APU MASTER switch is pressed, the ECB opens the Inlet Flap to let the
external air enter the APU inlet plenum. Once the Inlet flap is open and when the APU
START P/BSW is pressed, the ECB energizes the APU starter via the APU battery (up
to 25000ft) or via the aircraft DC supply depending on the power supply availability.
When compressor speed is sufficient, the ECB triggers ignition, and the Fuel Control
Unit starts to regulate the fuel flow supplied to the combustion chamber.
When the engine has reached a specific speed, the starter and the igniters are deenergized and the ECB continues to meter the fuel flow to reach the APU operation
speed.
General
The components used for the control, monitoring and power supply of the APU are the
following ones:
1) Cockpit APU Controls
The following controls are located on the cockpit overhead panel:
Two APU pushbutton switches are used to start and stop the APU. The APU FIRE
system.
The two APU GEN pushbutton switches are used to manually unload the two APU
generators.
It is installed in the electronic rack 5100VU located at the rear part of the pressurized
fuselage.
4) APU Battery
The APU battery is used to give an autonomous power supply to the APU start. It is
installed in the bulk cargo compartment.
GTCP 85