An auxiliary power unit (APU) starting system for an aircraft comprises an APU comprising a starter motor and a generator, a DC power network, an AC power network, an electric connection line, and a control unit for controlling the APU starting and generating phase. The APU starting system additionally comprises switches for alternatively connecting through the electric connection line the DC power network with the APU starter motor, and the AC power network with the APU generator, wherein the control unit is further configured to operate the switches to connect the DC power network with the APU starter motor during the APU starting phase, and the AC power network with the APU generator during the APU starting phase.


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    Title :

    AUXILIARY POWER UNIT STARTING SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-11-24


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F02C Gasturbinenanlagen , GAS-TURBINE PLANTS / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / F02N STARTING OF COMBUSTION ENGINES , Anlassen von Brennkraftmaschinen



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