APA-50M
Vendor code: 130291 03 April 62 1
Aerodrome mobile electrical unit APA-50M
From storage. Fully equipped.
APA-50M Designed for electric starting of aircraft engines and powering on-board electrical networks of aircraft on the ground.
Basic chassis ZIL-131.
Single and group electric starter starting of aircraft engines in the following modes:
- "Start 24 V".
- "24/48 V start".
- "Start 70V" (with a smooth increase in voltage).
- Power supply of on-board electrical equipment with direct and alternating current of various parameters.
Issued electricity parameters
| Type of current | Voltage, V | Frequency, Hz | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent | 28,5 | — | For on-board networks |
| AC single phase | 208, 115 | 400 | For on-board networks |
| AC three-phase | 208 (with neutral), 36 (without neutral) | 400 | For on-board networks |
Equipment composition
- Diesel engine (e.g. U1D6-S2, power about 200 hp).
- Four electric generators (total power up to 70 kW).
- Transformers, rectifiers, electrical machine converters.
- Protective and measuring equipment.
- Rechargeable batteries.
- Control Panel.
- Transfer case.
Dimensional and operational characteristics
- Weight: about 10.5 tons (equipped).
- Maximum speed: up to 80–90 km/h (on the highway).
- Power reserve: depends on modification and operating conditions.
- Control: from the driver's cabin.
- Engine heating: nozzle heater for operation at low temperatures.
- Cable deployment: electric telescopic boom drive.
APA-50M It was widely used in airfield services for servicing and starting aircraft, providing reliable power supply and starting engines in various modes.
- State: Used
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