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APU Start by External Power

This document provides maintenance instructions for starting the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) using external power for Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 aircraft. It includes safety warnings, job setup information, and necessary precautions to prevent accidents during the APU operation. Specific references to service bulletins and tasks are also included for compliance and operational procedures.
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APU Start by External Power

This document provides maintenance instructions for starting the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) using external power for Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 aircraft. It includes safety warnings, job setup information, and necessary precautions to prevent accidents during the APU operation. Specific references to service bulletins and tasks are also included for compliance and operational procedures.
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Customer : IGO Manual : AMM

Type : A318/A319/A320/A321 Selected applicability : ALL


Rev. Date : May 01, 2019
49-00-00-860-008-A - APU Start by External Power

** ON A/C 201-201, 204-214, 218-218, 222-226, 229-230, 234-235, 239-239, 301-349, 351-379, 401-405
POST SB 49-1082 for A/C 217-217

EMB SB 49-1069 for A/C 204-204


EMB SB 49-1082 for A/C 201-201, 211-211

TASK 49-00-00-860-008-A
APU Start by External Power

WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE FWD AVIONICS ACCESS DOOR 811 IS OPEN WITH A WARNING
PLACARD ATTACHED TO IT.
THE WARNING NOTICE MUST TELL PERSONS NOT TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THIS PREVENTS
ACCIDENTAL PRESSURIZATION OF THE AIRCRAFT.

WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE APU UNTIL IT IS SUFFICIENTLY COOL TO PREVENT BURNS WHEN
YOU DO THE MAINTENANCE TASK(S).

WARNING: WHILE THE APU OPERATES, DO NOT GO INTO THESE AREAS:


- THE AREA BEHIND THE APU EXHAUST DUCT: 25M (82FT.) REARWARD OF THE DUCT,
MORE THAN 3M (10FT.) ABOVE THE GROUND, AND THE WIDTH OF THE HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
- THE AREA AROUND THE APU AIR-INTAKE: 2M (7FT) AROUND THE INTAKE
- THE AREA OF THE OIL-COOLER OUTLET.
THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY IF YOU GO INTO THESE AREAS.

WARNING: DO NOT START THE APU WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IS IN THE HANGAR. WHEN THE APU OP-
ERATES, THERE ARE RISKS OF INJURY FROM HIGH TEMPERATURES AND DANGEROUS
FUMES (THAT CAN FILL THE HANGAR). MAKE SURE THAT PERSONS STAY AWAY FROM
THE EXHAUST DUCT. THE EXHAUST DUCT IS DANGEROUS.

CAUTION: DO NOT START OR TRY TO START THE APU MORE THAN THREE TIMES, ONE AFTER THE
OTHER. AFTER THE THIRD TIME, THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF ONE HOUR BEFORE
YOU START OR TRY TO START THE APU AGAIN. THIS MAKES SURE THAT THE TEMPER-
ATURE OF THE STARTER MOTOR DECREASES SUFFICIENTLY.

CAUTION: DO NOT START THE APU WITH ACCESS DOORS 315AL AND 316AR OPEN/REMOVED.
THE APU FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO EXTINGUISH A FIRE IF THE
ACCESS DOORS 315AL AND 316AR ARE OPEN/REMOVED.

CAUTION: DO NOT TRY TO START THE APU AGAIN DURING A REFUEL/DEFUEL PROCEDURE AFTER
AN AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN OR FAILED APU START. IF YOU DO, THERE IS A RISK OF IN-
JURY AND/OR DAMAGE.

CAUTION: OBEY THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

FIN :

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4005KM

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© AIRBUS S.A.S. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY DOCUMENT.
Customer : IGO Manual : AMM
Type : A318/A319/A320/A321 Selected applicability : ALL
Rev. Date : May 01, 2019
49-00-00-860-008-A - APU Start by External Power

** ON A/C 201-201, 204-214, 218-218, 222-226, 229-230, 234-235, 239-239, 301-349, 351-379, 401-405
POST SB 49-1082 for A/C 217-217

EMB SB 49-1069 for A/C 204-204


EMB SB 49-1082 for A/C 201-201, 211-211
1. Reason for the Job
Start and operate the APU to do maintenance tasks.
2 Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment

REFERENCE QTY DESIGNATION

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POST SB 49-1082 for A/C 217-217
No specific AR WARNING NOTICE(S)

** ON A/C 201-201, 204-214, 218-218, 222-226, 229-230, 234-235, 239-239, 301-349, 351-379, 401-405
POST SB 49-1082 for A/C 217-217

EMB SB 49-1069 for A/C 204-204


EMB SB 49-1082 for A/C 201-201, 211-211

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS ZONE DESCRIPTION

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POST SB 49-1082 for A/C 217-217
811

** ON A/C 201-201, 204-214, 218-218, 222-226, 229-230, 234-235, 239-239, 301-349, 351-379, 401-405
POST SB 49-1082 for A/C 217-217

EMB SB 49-1069 for A/C 204-204


EMB SB 49-1082 for A/C 201-201, 211-211

C. Referenced Information

REFERENCE DESIGNATION

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POST SB 49-1082 for A/C 217-217
(Ref. 12-33-21-618-001-A). Pre-conditioning through the LP Ground Connection
(Ref. 12-33-21-618-001-A-01). Pre-conditioning through the HP Ground Connection
(Ref. 12-33-21-618-001-A-02). Pre-conditioning with the APU
(Ref. 23-44-00-860-001-A). Operation of the Service Interphone System
(Ref. 24-41-00-861-002-A). Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the External Power
(Ref. 24-41-00-861-002-A-01). Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the APU
(Ref. 24-41-00-861-002-A-02). Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from Engine 1(2)

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Customer : IGO Manual : AMM
Type : A318/A319/A320/A321 Selected applicability : ALL
Rev. Date : May 01, 2019
49-00-00-860-008-A - APU Start by External Power

REFERENCE DESIGNATION
(Ref. 24-42-00-861-001-A). Energize the Ground Service Network from the External Power
(Ref. 26-22-00-710-001-A). Operational Test of the APU Fire-Extinguishing Loop/Squib
(Ref. 31-32-00-860-001-A). Procedure to Get Access to the SYSTEM REPORT/TEST Menu Page
(Ref. 31-60-00-860-001-A). EIS Start Procedure
(Ref. 52-41-00-010-002-A). Open the Avionics Compartment Doors for Access
(Ref. 52-41-00-410-001-A). Close the APU Doors after Access

** ON A/C 201-201, 204-214, 218-218, 222-226, 229-230, 234-235, 239-239, 301-349, 351-379, 401-405
POST SB 49-1082 for A/C 217-217

EMB SB 49-1069 for A/C 204-204


EMB SB 49-1082 for A/C 201-201, 211-211

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 49-00-00-941-069-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) Make sure that the danger areas are clear of persons and/or equipment.

WARNING: WHILE THE APU OPERATES, DO NOT GO INTO THESE AREAS:


- THE AREA BEHIND THE APU EXHAUST DUCT: 25M (82FT.) REARWARD OF THE
DUCT, MORE THAN 3M (10FT.) ABOVE THE GROUND, AND THE WIDTH OF THE
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
- THE AREA AROUND THE APU AIR-INTAKE: 2M (7FT) AROUND THE INTAKE
- THE AREA OF THE OIL-COOLER OUTLET.
THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY IF YOU GO INTO THESE AREAS.

(2) Close the APU access doors 315AL and 316AR (Ref. AMM TASK 52-41-00-410-001) .
(3) If an emergency or a malfunction occurs during operation of the APU, do the emergency shutdown
procedure immediately. You can start the emergency shutdown from:
· The APU FIRE PUSH pushbutton switch on the panel 20VU.
· The APU SHUT OFF pushbutton switch on the panel 108VU.

NOTE: Do the emergency shutdown immediately if fire, smoke, unusual noise, fuel or oil leakage oc-
curs.

Subtask 49-00-00-860-088-A
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Open the access door 811 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-41-00-010-002) .
(2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position on the opened access door 811 which tells persons not to
close the door.
(3) Remove the APU air intake and exhaust blanking plugs.
(4) Energize the ground service network
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-42-00-861-001) .
(5) On the ELEC section on the panel 35VU:
· Make sure that the BAT 1 and BAT 2 pushbutton switches are in the auto position (the OFF and
FAULT legends are off).
(6) Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the A/C fuel system.

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49-00-00-860-008-A - APU Start by External Power

(7) If necessary make a service interphone connection from the cockpit to the APU compartment area
(Ref. AMM TASK 23-44-00-860-001) .
(8) On the AIR COND section of the panel 30VU:
· Make sure that the APU BLEED pushbutton switch is in the off position (the ON and FAULT
legends are off).
· Make sure that the X BLEED selector switch is in the AUTO position.
(9) On panel 115VU:
· Make sure that both ENG MASTER control switches are in OFF position.
(10) Do the EIS start procedure (upper ECAM DU and lower ECAM DU only)
(Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-001) .
(11) On the ECAM control panel, push the APU p/bsw (on the lower ECAM DU, the APU page comes
ON).
(12) Make sure that the APU fire and overheat detection system and the APU fire extinguishing system
are operational (Ref. AMM TASK 26-22-00-710-001) .
(13) If not required during operation of the APU, remove the ground support equipment, the special and
standard tools and all other items.
Subtask 49-00-00-865-098-A
C. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:

PANEL DESIGNATION FIN LOCATION

** ON A/C 201-201, 204-214, 217-218, 222-226, 229-230, 234-235, 239-239, 301-349, 351-379, 401-405
49VU APU/FUEL/BLOW OFF/PUMP 2QC B14

** ON A/C 201-201, 204-214, 217-218, 222-226, 229-230, 234-235, 239-239, 301-349, 351-379
121VU APU/FUEL/BLOW OFF/CTL 1QC K39

** ON A/C 201-201, 204-214, 217-218, 222-226, 229-230, 234-235, 239-239, 301-349, 351-379, 401-405
121VU APU/FIRE AND OVHT/DET/LOOP B 2WG L44
121VU APU/FIRE AND OVHT/DET/LOOP A 1WG L43
121VU APU/APU/CTL 2KD L42
121VU APU/ECB/SPLY 1KD L41
121VU APU/FIRE/EXTIG/SQUIB/B 2WF L39
121VU APU/FIRE/EXTIG/SQUIB/A 1WF L38
121VU APU/FIRE/LP VALVE/NORM 4WF M42
121VU APU/FIRE/LP VALVE/STBY 3WF M41
121VU APU/FUEL/LP VALVE/CTL 1QF M40
121VU APU/FUEL/LP VALVE/SPLY 2QF M39
121VU APU/FUEL/PUMP/CTL 3QC M38

** ON A/C 401-405
121VU APU/FUEL/BLOW OFF/CTL 1QC P38

** ON A/C 201-201, 204-214, 218-218, 222-226, 229-230, 234-235, 239-239, 301-349, 351-379, 401-405
POST SB 49-1082 for A/C 217-217

EMB SB 49-1069 for A/C 204-204

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Rev. Date : May 01, 2019
49-00-00-860-008-A - APU Start by External Power

EMB SB 49-1082 for A/C 201-201, 211-211


4. Procedure
Subtask 49-00-00-860-089-A

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE APU WHEN THE MAIN BATTERIES ARE OFF. IF YOU OPERATE
THE APU IN THESE CONDITIONS, YOU CAN CAUSE THESE RESULTS:
- IF THERE IS AN APU FIRE, THE APU FIRE-BOTTLES WILL NOT OPERATE
- THERE WILL BE NO DE-OILING OF THE APU DURING SHUT-DOWN. THIS WILL CAUSE
SMOKE IN THE CABIN
- THERE WILL BE NO COOL-DOWN SEQUENCE OF THE APU
- THE IGV WILL NOT CLOSE FULLY. THIS CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS WHEN YOU START
THE APU AGAIN.

CAUTION: OBEY THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

A. Start and operate the APU

NOTE: If the APU is to be started on EXT POWER, make sure that the batteries are switched ON. If not,
the APU may not start and shut down.

NOTE: Make sure that the elapsed time between set the APU MASTER SW pushbutton to ON and set the
APU START pushbutton to ON is a minimum of 3 second.

ACTION RESULT
1.On the APU section on the panel 25VU: On the APU section on the panel 25VU:
· Push the APU MASTER SW pushbutton switch. · The ON legend in the APU MASTER SW pushbut-
ton switch comes on.
2.Get access to the APU menu page in the SYS- On the MCDU:
TEM REPORT/TEST · The APU menu page comes on.

** ON A/C 201-201, 204-214, 217-218, 222-226,


229-230, 234-235, 239-239, 301-349, 351-379,
401-405
(Ref. AMM TASK 31-32-00-860-001) .
3.On the MCDU: On the MCDU:
· Push the line key adjacent to the APU DATA/OIL · The APU DATA/OIL page comes on, with the indic-
indication. ation
OIL LEVEL : OK.
4.On the MCDU: On the MCDU:
· Push the line key adjacent to the RETURN indic- · The APU menu page comes on.
ation.
5.On the MCDU: On the MCDU:
· Push the line key adjacent to the SYSTEM SELF- · The APU SYSTEM SELF-TEST page comes on
TEST indication. with the indication TEST IN PROGRESS and then
TEST OK.
6.On the MCDU: On the MCDU:
· Push the line key adjacent to the RETURN indic- · The CFDS MENU page comes on.
ation until the CFDS menu comes into view.
7.On the APU section on the panel 25VU: On the APU section on the panel 25VU:
· Push the APU START pushbutton switch. · The ON legend in the APU START pushbutton
switch comes on.

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Rev. Date : May 01, 2019
49-00-00-860-008-A - APU Start by External Power

ACTION RESULT

NOTE: The ECB (59KD) controls and monitors the


APU start.

On the APU page on the lower ECAM DU:


· All indications show that the APU operates in the
specified limits during the start sequence (no red
and/or amber indications).
At the end of the APU start sequence:
On the panel 25VU:
· The ON legend in the APU START pushbutton
switch goes off.
· The AVAIL legend in the APU START pushbutton
switch comes on.
On the APU page on the lower ECAM DU:
· The AVAIL message comes on.
· All indications show that the APU operates in the
specified limits (no red and/or amber indications).
On the ENGINE/WARNING page on the upper
ECAM DU:
· The APU AVAIL message comes on.

NOTE: If necessary, the APU generator can energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. AMM TASK 24-
41-00-861-002) .

NOTE: If necessary, the APU can supply bleed air for the pre-conditioning (Ref. AMM TASK 12-33-21-
618-001) .

End of document

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