A330 startup with APU

Watch how to start up and A330 with the APU from cold & dark. With any aircraft, you can't go too fast. Otherwise, you could have potential problems.

[@BadThrusher]

I was getting late for work, thanks for the tutorial, I am now on the runway ready for take-off. Thanks

[@justintriplett3453]

Great tutorial. Now i can start up my A330 properly. Cheers

[@huskkyy]

As a A320, A330, and A350 typed pilot, you missed a couple things. Fire test first and foremost, check the fire detection and suppresison system is functional. You can connect all the batteries in quick sucession, they're all being connected to the same DC BUS as long as all systems are in normal operation. You do not need to wait for the display to read "FLAP OPEN', Airbus recommend at least 3 seconds, that's all. Love the video though, miss the simpler airbusses haha. So many more tests and procedures we have to do on the A350

[@trainsofnorway9664]

He is probably a mechanic just checking somthing, and not going out to fly

[@hamburgerjung3505]

@@trainsofnorway9664 Fire test is mandatory before starting up the APU. Dosen't matter if you "go out flying".

[@Voodoo_One]

@@hamburgerjung3505 Some people just love to live on the edge

[@priyam352]

@@Voodoo_OneLMAO

[@iandamianluciferwilson7385]

Roll it downhill in second gear and drop the clutch.

[@Sturmovik1946]

lmao

[@IustinianP]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@insideeurope5555]

Before starting the APU remember to always test the APU’s fire detection system.

[@robd2860]

Was going to comment this also . . . I forget sometimes tbh, but comments like this are a helpful reminder to be conscientious when operating these systems.

[@RAVIOLIdS]

@@robd2860specially the big boys

[@CodeCrunch_Support]

Yes, The testing which is really really important. Learning as it's best!

[@mykullclips8143]

Do I own an A330 ? No. Did I enjoy this video ? Yes :).

[@Unedited43795]

Always check the left seat for loose change too. It's actually the first item on the checklist.

[@cjmillsnun]

APU fire test? Should always be done before starting APU from cold and dark

[@JM-uo5vp]

How do I pair my phone to the stereo?

[@danrodrigues3531]

Where do you put the keys in the ignition?

[@hariranormal5584]

there really isn't any actually

[@Mikrowave]

there isnt one, which is why i feel like i could steal an airbus aircraft

[@ultradeady]

@@Mikrowaveyeah you can if you manage to get on the perimeter of the airport

[@beryllium1932]

Do you have to put it down in 1 to go or just straight from Park to Drive? 😂

[@joeljustin]

@@Mikrowave Well, configuring the aircraft will take half hour at least. Even more if you set waypoints, go over approach briefings and make some coffee in the gallery.

[@HelloMyNamesNino]

That must be so exhilarating starting up and flying a big beast like this 😊

[@andrewmalik3737]

Yeah, it's cool turning it on; but I only fix them.

[@Handmantoot]

Y'all make it seem so easy and make me really want to take the plunge and get my pilots licenses like i've been dreaming of since i was a youngin. Thanks.

[@TheHDg4mingTV]

thanks. this will come in handy once i get rich

[@kziad1]

If you're rich enough to buy an a320 you're not flying it lol

[@DBR00]

Where is the blinker fluid refill reservoir ?

[@bubloomohanrajh2025]

Instructions unclear, My A330 started hovering vertically above the ground. passengers not happy

[@BadThrusher]

😅

[@gregmarchegiani6656]

Good thing that the gear is down so it can land

[@srcuso]

Thank you, this helped me alot

[@NickyHonings]

Meanwhile in the A220 (BCS3). Turn on batteries, turn apu switch to on for 3sec (self test), and the airplane is powered on

[@PilotGoPro]

This is either a really good simulator or bro really snuck is phone in his job at Spirt or smth

[@deanb3033]

Why does exhaust gas rise so high the dramatically drop when starting? Probably a dumb question, but just curious. Thanks

[@andrewmalik3737]

It's not a dumb question. The reason is because the hot gases from the combustion chamber are flowing over the turbine (located at the back of the APU) at first. Then once the compressor is up to the proper speed, the cooling air coming from the compressor, flows over the turbine and cools it down.

[@SupremeRuleroftheWorld]

adding to what andrew said: the combustion chamber is flooded with fuel and pools in the bottom wich is why engines always have flames on the bottom of the exaust when starting. those flames usually go straight over the EGR sensor.

[@IustinianP]

​@@SupremeRuleroftheWorldEGT** sir😊

[@mikepersidsky]

No necessary needs to check APU FIRE systems before start up?

[@andrewmalik3737]

Yes, it is necessary. I just forgot to do it.

[@random-protogen]

@@andrewmalik3737 😬

[@benb9151]

Bro

[@charlesdaugherty492]

I flew the A330 for more than 10 years. I never powered up a cold and dark airplane the way you did. You skipped a lot of steps. BTW, you don’t need to wait for the “flap open” indication to start the APU.

[@phreak761]

Because he is just towing it, not flying it.

[@ifsg359]

Would really like to see more cold and dark startup videos of other aircrafts without commentary, may I ask if it’s possible in the future?

[@andrewmalik3737]

I'll take your request into consideration, but if I feel if the video would benefit from commentary,I will give it.

[@moonlightflier545]

@@andrewmalik3737 if I may say so I like the commentary because I would have no clue what was going on if there weren't commentary. Thank you Andrew

[@thatmatty231guy]

@@moonlightflier545exactly 👍🏼 same

[@ojaaviation]

@@andrewmalik3737 how do you control the lights on the FAP A330

[@ojaaviation]

@@andrewmalik3737 request I would like to see you control the lights on the a330

[@fastflame200]

No APU Fire Loop test first?

[@andrewmalik3737]

@@fastflame200 forgot to do it

[@frap9965]

@@andrewmalik3737😂😂😂 fair enough

[@billthecat129]

You can't start it in drive

[@beannosman3855]

When you were talking about the screens self testing, you mentioned that the batteries last THAT long. Do the batteries only last half a minute??

[@andrewmalik3737]

The batteries last much longer than that. I'm saying, leave the batteries on for that long while they're self-testing before you start the APU. You don't want to rush the computer of you don't have to, because it can cause faults.

[@beannosman3855]

@@andrewmalik3737 Oh, okay. Gotcha. Thanks.

[@noway9880]

BAT #1 and maybe even #2 would immediately connect and stay on the DC Hot bus even after start because those batts were marginal. Spec voltage is 25.4 min. Below 25.4 they'll connect to the DC hot bus as long as normal elec configuration (TR1 operational w/gen 1 or 2 (or both) or APU.

[@RHMLG]

Don't you have to wait 3 minutes after the master is pressed before you can start it?

[@triple_croche]

No as faire far as I remember, just have to wait for the flat to open. On the A320, it's about 3 seconds

[@AlexGoingFlight]

@@triple_croche Correct

[@A350-q5e]

@RH MLG I think that only applies when it was the first flight of the day like a overnight or something.

[@RHMLG]

@A 350 Actually the AMM says you have and doesn't mention anything like this.

[@sailwesterly5444]

No - the 3 minute wait is before using APU Bleed Air. (To clear any contaminents from the air system before reaching the cabin)

[@MobilAvenue_]

What about APU Bleed?

[@andrewmalik3737]

That's afterwards. When you turn on the APU, the bleed needs to be off.

[@777tman]

only if it owes you money

[@YRP_free]

in 737 first you must first fire test and after can start apu it must same in a330?

[@andrewmalik3737]

Yes. It's the same in all commercial aircraft.

[@havoc23]

why keep pressing and holding at 2:45? recall button, clr?

[@andrewmalik3737]

It's not the recall or clr button. It is the APU page button. You need to press & hold it to see the APU information when only the batteries are on.

[@EndOfLineTech]

Because safety

[@mirkomania]

First thing is: Locate the Checklist!

[@usptact]

Thank you. I will need it.

[@ishantsharma9cdpsk590]

Wut u planning?! 😶

[@phreak761]

​@@ishantsharma9cdpsk5909/12

[@pitbullgaucho]

So Nice 👍😄

[@Nunyobidne55]

Homie forgot to wipe off the Cheeto grease off his phones camera lens before shooting this otherwise cool video

[@gunlover5147]

Why donr you start the apu bleed ?

[@NordoNyle]

APU Bleed burns more fuel and it’s not needed if you don’t necessarily need to have the air conditioning on. Plus, when you first start the APU, you have to let it run for a few minutes before even turning on the bleed if I remember correctly.

[@n35ql]

​​@@NordoNyleYou are absolutely correct. But most operators have different porcedures. Like pakistani airways recommends 3 min wait every single time to avoid uncomfortable odor (cause: residual gases from start up) getting into the AC system then to the cabin.

[@simontist]

Ah, is that why I often smell exhaust fumes as a passenger - pilots not waiting long enough to switch on the bleed air?@@n35ql

[@n35ql]

@@simontist Might be. But some of the exhaust gas can also find its way back especially if the boarding is done via stairs, not jetway (gate).

[@goawaygoawaynow]

It might no be the exhaust fumes of your aircraft that you are smelling@@simontist

[@mynameisray]

Wouldn't you just tow it?

[@andrewmalik3737]

No, that would not be safe

[@chazmichaelmichaels88]

​@andrewmalik3737 so spinning up engines is safer than a tow? How is it safer?

[@andrewmalik3737]

@@chazmichaelmichaels88 I was towing it. I believe I meant that in the video.

[@chazmichaelmichaels88]

@@andrewmalik3737 I missed that part.

[@cjmillsnun]

It was being towed, however by powering up, the flashing red beacon is available during the tow as well as the yellow hydraulic pump if needed to top up the brake accumulator pressure.

[@_deepslate]

how to steal a330

[@straightup7up]

Not as realistic as MSFS2020, lol

[@tqyarchive]

but... but.... dis is a real plane!!!!!!

[@jeetlahkar894]

Yeah agree. MSFS has better realism

[@helzer.patrick4920]

Nooo you hid the registration. How boring.

[@briancorrell]

TBH, you sound way to young to have that responsibility 🤣

[@HelloMyNamesNino]

It’s spelt ‘too’. I know it’s a long, tricky word but you’ll get the hang of it. If he’s in there starting the thing up, he’s obviously very qualified and there’s no need to sledge him on the basis of his age..

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

It is not a real A330 cockpit.

[@kiwiflyernz]

@@SYDAirlineEnthusiastIt is haha

[@unexpectediteminbaggingare8074]

@@SYDAirlineEnthusiastit is lmao

[@Wkcrt]

@@SYDAirlineEnthusiastit is, he’s an aircraft mechanic in the United States.

[@rogeurroger7119]

lardass breathing harder than the plane

[@jess2690]

You sound like a fun person to be around 🙄

[@phreak761]

​@@jess2690So do you 🐱

[@darrylperring9279]

I think all of this should be automated For safety

[@EndOfLineTech]

What are you going to automate? Turning the batteries on? Uh no, that’s something you should have a switch for because these aircraft don’t have “ignition” keys it’s just on lol. As for starting the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) that as the name implies is an auxiliary system. It’s a little engine to provide enough juice to start the big engines. And is turned off after start. I really don’t see what else can be “automated” without risk. All he does is: - Flips on the Battery (I’m sure we can all agree it’s best not to leave an airplane on) - Turning on the APU (which yes does require a button to be held, and that actually is a safety feature) - Firing up the APU after it is “started” and open (again I think we both can agree it’s a good idea to have secondary approval and not it just doing whatever it wants) You forget this is an aircraft flown by trained professionals, not Karen in a Mercedes that thinks blindly cutting across 8 lanes of traffic randomly is okay. The safest thing in this situation is control. We’re not talking about 1 old lady in a car we’re talking 400+ souls, we’re not talking about Something you can just coast to the side of the road, we’re talking about easily the most regulated form of travel because the stakes are so high as compared to anything else. Airplanes are already pretty automated, hell they are capable of landing themselves* sometimes. But pretty much every crucial function a pilot would need in most every emergency situation is available to them god forbid they need it. You know why? Because even as strict as avionics design is? Nothing is perfect. Do you really want a fully autonomous plane with no way to manually control it. So that if something screws up and the computer cannot recover you die. Pretty much all commercial flight crashes have been mechanical/electrical related failures. Very rarely is it pilot error. Hmm it’s almost like they are trained… whereas most people in cars walked into a building, said their name, paid their dues and was legal to drive. TLDR: Trained professionals operate this equipment, and it’s unlikely they will directly be the cause of a fatal crash. More likely some system will malfunction, improperly designed, not maintained… This is not just something you park in your garage, flip a switch and go all In 15 seconds whenever the hell you want.

[@Shenxor]

Bro how did you type allat thanks for the tldr​@@EndOfLineTech

[@engchoontan8483]

Automation - report issues. Self-test during boarding. Battery to APU to all systems to engine.sss then make a comment. If my rocket were to be as pompous to feed my conceit as your ... The enemy will be ..? Before i even get to prime the fuel-lines, oops fuel the boosters. Nevermind~! I don't have a rocket.

[@andreastz1190]

i had a stroke reading this

[@priyam352]

What in the everliving fuck are you trying to say

[@erichjeske]

Leider wieder nicht in deutsche Sprache.

[@mikado8488]

Wenn der Titel englisch ist kann man auch mal davon ausgehen, dass das Video auf Englisch ist. Wo ist dein Problem mit der englischen Sprache und warum musst du das kommentieren?

[@sonodietrodithe4iltuoincub848]

​@@mikado8488KZbin automatically translates titles so just because its in english for you it doesn't that is in english for everyone also he didn't say that he has a problem with the english language

[@enfantterrible4868]

Sorry Erich, nächstes mal lernt diese amerikanische Person extra deutsch für dich, damit du es verstehst. Sorry, aber wie dämlich muss man sein

[@PilotVBall]

One day Tesla will simplify all that inefficient nonsense.

[@lenmetallica]

Agreed, I'm tired of seeing dumb, inefficient and nonsensical comments like this one above.

[@nukedoge17]

Wait till this guy sees the glorious Boeing analog startup systems

[@BlargKing]

Tesla Cyberplane, 1/4 the range, 1/4 the passengers, 16/4 the price. And because they're "trendsetters" Tesla will create its own autopilot from scratch instead of relying on half a century and billions of hours real world flight experience, and there will be a 30% chance every flight that their autopilot software stalls the plane and refuses to give control back to the pilots.

[@theleviathan8914]

Tesla will be gone in the next decade, and slurping on Musks balls all you want won't stop that.

[@EndOfLineTech]

What? No… honestly what? Inefficient? What’s inefficient. I’m genuinely curious. Having to turn on the battery’s that cost more then both your and your children’s lives? Manually holding a physical not on screen switch Burried deep in some sub-sub-sub-sub-sub-sub menu because “minimalism” that is held by the way for safety think of it as a “consent switch” Oh or the part of having to turn on an auxiliary system that as the name implies is auxiliary and not a part of normal operation and could be dangerous if it just randomly decided to come on. Oh! You must mean the part where you have to tell, again, an auxiliary system to actually activate and fire. You do knowwww an APU is a mini jet that provides electrical power and extremely high pressure hydraulic systems that start the main turbines among other things btw Fuck it lets Teslafy all airplanes. The pilot can just pair his phone to it. Sit in the terminal and using his little app tell it to go to terminal 23 💀 the plane will just turn on, and make its way to the terminal pissing off air and ground traffic control as it slowly and annoyingly moves around, looking like it’s confused. sucking things into its engines and crashing into a plane full of people 💀 what could possibly go wrong. Cars are definitely like aircraft.

[@bernardovazquez3098]

🔴 AWESOME THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO 🙋‍♂️👍👍