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The engine on an Airbus A220.
How Do Jet Engines Work?

A brief overview of engine starting and power generation.

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The APU exhaust outlet on the Boeing 737.
The Auxiliary Power Unit: What Is It & What Does It Do?

A source of electric power, air conditioning, and pneumatic pressure when the engines are off.

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Two pilots sitting in a Boeing 737 MAX cockpit.
Aircraft Electrical Systems: Components & Troubleshooting

All electrical systems have provisions for failure monitoring and troubleshooting.

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Pratt & Whitney IAE V2500 Engine
A closeup of an uncovered Auxiliary power plant in the tail of an aircraft.
Fuel Cell Vs Gas Turbine: Comparing The Two Types Of Auxiliary Power Units

A fuel cell APU is completely noise-free and can be installed at any desired location on the aircraft.

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APU Exhaust Cone
What Is An APU?

Looking at the functions of an auxiliary power unit.

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Passenger controlling a gasper unit
Chill Out: How Airplane Air Conditioning Keeps You Cool

The air conditioning system is possibly one of the most complex systems in an aircraft.

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Kestrel Chicks in an APU
Cockpit of Boeing 737