APU (Auxiliary Power Units)

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Aircraft component
gptkbp:alternativeName Auxiliary Power Unit
gptkbp:component gptkb:Airbus_A350
gptkb:Boeing_777
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Boeing_737
Small gas turbine engine
gptkbp:criticalFor Emergency power supply
Ground operations
gptkbp:enables Engine start without ground support
gptkbp:function Provide electrical power
Provide pneumatic power
Start main engines
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label APU (Auxiliary Power Units)
gptkbp:introducedIn 1940s
gptkbp:location Tail section of aircraft
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspection required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney
gptkb:Honeywell
gptkb:Safran
gptkbp:provides Jet fuel
Hydraulic power
Air conditioning on ground
Electrical power on ground
gptkbp:regulates FAA certified
EASA certified
gptkbp:shutdownDuring gptkb:Landing
gptkb:Takeoff
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:satellite
Commercial aircraft
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thermo_King
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6