GROUND SERVICING
AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
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REVISION 38
AOM-145/1114
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APU START AND
OPERATION WHILE REFUELING
If the APU is operating during refueling:
− Respect APU limitations.
− APU start is allowed during refueling if the start is an initial start or
a restart after a normal shutdown.
− APU shutdown is allowed during the refueling operations.
If the APU fails to start during refueling:
− Complete refueling prior to another start attempt.
− Do not attempt to start the APU before disconnection of the fuel
hose.
In case of an APU fire:
− Stop the refueling operation
− Accomplish the APU FIRE procedure.
In case of fuel spillage:
− Stop the refueling operation.
− Shut down the APU.
− Do not start the APU until the spillage is removed.