Double hose Aircraft Pneumatic Air Start Unit type GS

Main characteristics

Output air pressure – 42 psig relative pressure (56 psia absolute pressure)

Maximum air temperature – Approx. 200°C

Engine – Turbo charged 8 cylinders DEUTZ BF8M1015 diesel engine

Compressor – Air Screw compressor GHH-RAND CD42S

• Integrated multiplication gear
• Screw rotating speed: 5000-8000rpm
• Integrated oil tank and external
• oil cooler
• GUINAULT pressure/air flow PCB
• control board type RS686

Air flow range:  30-280 ppm

Outputs

• 2 air hoses of length 30 feet (≅ 9m)
• with ISO coupling 2026

Operation

• Standard operating temperature: – 15°C to +45°C
• Exclusive engine speed control adjusting the engine speed to required air flow rate -> when starting a narrow body aircraft, noise level, fuel consumption and deterioration are reduced.

Main assembly

• Steel canopy with large access doors for maintenance
• Leading front axle with ball bearing
• Automatic braking when tow-bar is raised of lowered
• Air hoses storage compartment
• Fuel tank 260 litres