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Old 13th Oct 2011, 10:10
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Slight risk if the APU is used after the fuselage has been deiced. It is possible for the APU to be extinguished at rotate as the fluid moves backwards into the APU intake. Engine EGTs will increase as the packs transfer to engine bleed, ie APU bleed closes as no APU air is produced.
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