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Easy Access Rules for Auxiliary Power Units (CS-APU) APU - CS Easy Access Rules for Auxiliary Power Units (CS-APU) EASA eRules: aviation rules for the 21st century Rules and regulations are the core of the European Union civil aviation system. The aim of the EASA eRules project is to make them accessible in an efficient and reliable way to stakeholders. EASA eRules will be a comprehensive, single system for the drafting, sharing and storing of rules. It will be the single source for all aviation safety rules applicable to European airspace users. It will offer easy (online) access to all rules and regulations as well as new and innovative applications such as rulemaking process automation, stakeholder consultation, cross-referencing, and comparison with ICAO and third countries’ standards. To achieve these ambitious objectives, the EASA eRules project is structured in ten modules to cover all aviation rules and innovative functionalities. The EASA eRules system is developed and implemented in close cooperation with Member States and aviation industry to ensure that all its capabilities are relevant and effective. Published February 20181 1 The published date represents the date when the consolidated version of the document was generated. Powered by EASA eRules Page 2 of 37| Feb 2018 Easy Access Rules for Auxiliary Power Units Disclaimer (CS-APU) DISCLAIMER This version is issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in order to provide its stakeholders with an updated and easy-to-read publication. It has been prepared by putting together the certification specifications with the related acceptable means of compliance. However, this is not an official publication and EASA accepts no liability for damage of any kind resulting from the risks inherent in the use of this document. Powered by EASA eRules Page 3 of 37| Feb 2018 Easy Access Rules for Auxiliary Power Units Note from the editor (CS-APU) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR The content of this document is arranged as follows: the certification specifications (CS) are followed by the related acceptable means of compliance (AMC) paragraph(s). All elements (i.e. CS and AMC) are colour-coded and can be identified according to the illustration below. The EASA Executive Director (ED) decision through which the point or paragraph was introduced or last amended is indicated below the paragraph title(s) in italics. Certification specification ED decision Acceptable means of compliance ED decision The format of this document has been adjusted to make it user-friendly and for reference purposes. Any comments should be sent to [email protected]. Powered by EASA eRules Page 4 of 37| Feb 2018 Easy Access Rules for Auxiliary Power Units Incorporated amendments (CS-APU) INCORPORATED AMENDMENTS CS/AMC (ED DECISIONS) CS/AMC Issue No, Incorporated ED Decision Applicability date Amendment No ED Decision 2003/5/RM CS-APU/ Initial issue 17/10/2003 Note: To access the official versions, please click on the hyperlinks provided above. Powered by EASA eRules Page 5 of 37| Feb 2018 Easy Access Rules for Auxiliary Power Units Table of contents (CS-APU) TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer ...................................................................................... 3 Note from the editor ...................................................................... 4 Incorporated amendments ............................................................. 5 Table of contents ........................................................................... 6 SUBPART A — GENERAL ................................................................. 8 CS-APU 10 Applicability ...................................................................................................... 8 CS-APU 15 Terminology ...................................................................................................... 8 CS-APU 20 APU Configuration, Installation and Interfaces ................................................ 8 AMC CS-APU 20 APU Configuration and Interface .................................................. 8 CS-APU 30 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ...................................................... 10 CS-APU 40 APU Ratings and Operating Limitations ......................................................... 11 CS-APU 50 Identification .................................................................................................. 11 CS-APU 60 Materials ......................................................................................................... 12 CS-APU 80 Operating Characteristics ............................................................................... 12 CS-APU 90 APU Control System ....................................................................................... 12 AMC CS-APU 90 APU Control System .................................................................... 12 CS-APU 100 Provisions for Instruments ........................................................................... 12 CS-APU 110 Extreme Attitude Operation ......................................................................... 13 CS-APU 120 Mounts Loads ............................................................................................... 13 CS-APU 130 Mounts Strength........................................................................................... 13 CS-APU 140 Accessibility .................................................................................................. 13 CS-APU 150 Critical Parts .................................................................................................. 13 AMC CS-APU 150 APU Critical Parts ....................................................................... 14 SUBPART B — ALL APUs – DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ............... 15 CS-APU 210 Safety Analysis .............................................................................................. 15 AMC CS-APU 210 Safety analysis ........................................................................... 16 CS-APU 220 Fire Prevention ............................................................................................. 22 AMC CS-APU 220 Fire prevention .......................................................................... 23 CS-APU 230 Air Intake ...................................................................................................... 30 CS-APU 240 Lubrication System ....................................................................................... 30 CS-APU 250 Fuel System................................................................................................... 31 Powered by EASA eRules Page 6 of 37| Feb 2018 Easy Access Rules for Auxiliary Power Units Table of contents (CS-APU) CS-APU 260 Exhaust System ............................................................................................. 31 CS-APU 270 Cooling .......................................................................................................... 31 CS-APU 280 Over-speed Safety Devices ........................................................................... 31 CS-APU 290 Rotor Containment ....................................................................................... 31 CS-APU 300 Vibration ....................................................................................................... 31 CS-APU 310 Life Limitations ............................................................................................. 31 CS-APU 320 Bleed Air Contamination .............................................................................. 32 CS-APU 330 Continued Rotation ...................................................................................... 32 SUBPART C — ALL APUs. TYPE SUBSTANTIATION .......................... 33 CS-APU 410 Calibration Tests ........................................................................................... 33 CS-APU 420 Endurance Test ............................................................................................. 33 CS-APU 430 Tear down Inspection ................................................................................... 34 CS-APU 440 Functional Test of Limiting Devices .............................................................. 34 CS-APU 450 Over-Speed Test ........................................................................................... 34 CS-APU 460 Over-Temperature Test ................................................................................ 35 AMC CS-APU 460 Over-Temperature Test ............................................................. 35 CS-APU 470 Containment ................................................................................................. 35 AMC CS-APU 470 Containment .............................................................................. 36 CS-APU 480 Electronic Control System Components ....................................................... 36 SUBPART D — CATEGORY 1 APUs. ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS .. 37 CS-APU 510 Ice Protection ............................................................................................... 37 CS-APU 520 Foreign Objects Ingestion ............................................................................. 37 CS-APU 530 Automatic Shutdown .................................................................................... 37 CS-APU 540 Ignition System ............................................................................................. 37 Powered by EASA eRules Page 7 of 37| Feb 2018 Easy Access Rules for Auxiliary Power Units SUBPART A — GENERAL (CS-APU) SUBPART A — GENERAL
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