View Full Version : A318/19/20/21 Apu Shutdown
granard
24th Sep 2009, 23:41
What is the correct way of avoiding the APU flap door staying open while shutting down power from the aircraft?
Fargoo
25th Sep 2009, 00:10
Leave the batteries on until you can visually check it's closed. Or wait 2 minutes after the APU has shutdown. :ok:
subsonic69
25th Sep 2009, 03:48
yup... 2 minutes is good enough time for it to fully close...
Tinwacker
25th Sep 2009, 06:08
Granard,
I left an A330 suggestion in your Tech Log Forum....
still delaying batteries OFF.
Much the same as previous postings.
spannerhead
26th Sep 2009, 17:00
2 minutes seems a bit long but yep........the flap is sure to be closed by then.
tested satis
27th Sep 2009, 13:35
On The Apu Ecam Page The Door Indication Will Disappear When The Door Is Closed.then It Is Ok The Downpower The Aircraft.
Fargoo
27th Sep 2009, 13:43
I guess the original question was concerning shutting down the APU when it's your only source of power, hence no ECAM.
Approx 2 mins is what's quoted in the AMM but a quick run downstairs for a look tends to show it's normally quicker than that. Depends which door actuator you have fitted as the old type takes a lot longer than the new version.