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Accession Number:
ADP002287
Title:
APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) in Commercial Airline Operation,
Corporate Author:
KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES AMSTERDAM (NETHERLANDS)
Report Date:
1983-09-01
Abstract:
Knowing that the APU is the most expensive support device, the temptation is strong to entirely remove it from commercial transports. Adverse consequences of such action include Loss of the APU puts the burden on the ground equipment, of which the maintenance at the line stations sometimes leaves much to be desired For some stations the removal of the APU could require a sizeable investment of ground support equipment Loss of ability to start engine during or after push-back Increased engine operating time at the gate Engines have to be kept running after arrival until ground equipment is hooked up and The risk of deficient comfort for passengers at certain stations in hot or cold weather. The author concludes that KLM cannot permit the removal of the APU since this is the only device that provides prompt and reliable service, independent of other facilities.
Supplementary Note:
This article is from 'Auxiliary Power Systems: Conference Proceedings of the Propulsion and Energetics Panel B Specialists' Meeting (61st) Held at Copenhagen, Denmark on 30-31 May 1983,' AD-A136 220, p5-1-5-9.
Pages:
0009
File Size:
0.00MB
