APU 131-9[A] Auxiliary Power Unit

Advanced performance with

lower costs of operation

Providing superior MES and ECS

performance, more efficient operation
and lower operating costs.

Delivering higher reliability with re

For main engine starting power, pneumatic power
and electrical power generation, the highly reliable
131-9[A] series APU delivers robust performance,
increased engine life, and easy maintainability
for lower costs of operation and ownership for
Airbus operators.

material. The first-stage stator utilizes active

Advanced Performance

Proven Reliability

A two-stage axial turbine increases engine life.

The 131-9[A] provides a cost-effective APU
solution for Airbus A318, A319, A320 or A321
aircraft. A 10 percent power advantage compared
to the APS3200 APU results in a two minute faster
cabin cool down and heat up. The 131-9[A] also
meets mandated noise requirements without
added insulation which can lead to foreign object
damage (FOD).

With more than 50 years of APU development

and application experience, Honeywell is a leader
in driving APU solutions. We have extensively
tested and refined the 131-9[A] design to ensure
highly reliable starting operation and performance.
Our innovations and ongoing product development
have expanded the 131-9[A] in-service operation
to the following levels:

cooling, reducing vane temperatures as much

as 750 F. This turbine technology, combined
with high-temperature CoCrAIY coatings; proven
in propulsion engines, greatly enhances stator
and hot section life.

High core reliability >10,000-hour Mean

Time Between Chargable Removals (MTBCR)

High availability all LRUs >10,000-hour mean

time between unscheduled removals (MTBUR)

APU MTBUR >8,500 hours

Greater Longevity
The 131-9[A] utilizes a high-blade-count impeller
and turbine design assuring strength, low noise,
high durability and long service life. The first- and
second-stage turbine discs are fabricated using
high-fatigue-strength powdered metal astroloy

duced operating costs

Value-Added Operation
With a cooler operating hot section, the 131-9[A]
is able to provide quicker main engine starts.
This helps decrease wear and tear on the main
engine, improving reliability and lowering overall
maintenance requirements. The 131-9[A] also
features a de-rate option to reduce fuel burn and
emissions. By reducing the fuel rate by 5 percent,
this software modification can create an estimated
fuel savings of up to $5,000 per aircraft, per year
for lower costs of operation and ownership.
Additional features include the hydro pad load
compressor seal, which ensures cabin air
quality and eliminates delayed or canceled
flights due to contaminated cabin air, and our
Bent Tab 2 blade retention modification improves
APU performance and reliability by eliminating
low-time blade walking incidents.

Reduced Noise
As Honeywells quietest commercial APU, the
131-9[A] meets the ICAO minus 5 dB requirements
to improve aircraft acoustics. Using our patented,
perforated inlet housing to create a more uniform
airflow while simultaneously reducing distortion-

induced inlet noise, the units inherent acoustic

advantages are provided by the two stage
axial turbine and the high-blade-count engine
compressor impeller and turbines generate
bladepassing frequencies well above the audible
range. Additionally, the load compressor was also
designed for quietness, with its axial inlet guide
vanes providing added noise shielding.

Key Benefits

More robust APU

output with enhanced
power generation

Lower operating
temperature for
increased reliability

Simplified LRU
accessibility requiring
only nine common
hand tools for routine
maintenance

Quicker main engine

start times reduce
wear and tear for main
engine and
components

De-rate modification
to reduce fuel burn for
a lower total cost of
ownership

Advanced clear
English ECB
troubleshooting logic
and health monitoring
capabilities

Ongoing investments
in reliability
improvements based
on direct input from
OEMs and airlines

Dedicated support
team with worldwide
maintenance services
and asset availability

Streamlined Maintenance
As the most commonly used APU for single-aisle
commercial transport aircraft, the 131-9[A] series
APU features an optimized design to simplify
maintenance operations. Requiring only nine
common hand tools to perform routine
maintenance, mechanics are able to quickly
remove and replace key LRUs in just a few
minutes. With easily accessible LRUs and the use
of quick-release flex-line plumbing and electrical
connections, captive fasteners, J-hook designed
flanges, and the elimination of lockwire, the units
unique design helps minimize maintenance
requirements and aircraft downtime. Additionally,
the 131-9[A] is the only available APU to provide
an Electronic Control Box (ECB) that integrates
advanced plain-English trouble shooting logic
and health-monitoring capabilities.

Product Support

SYSTEM POWER UP
10% power advantage
results in two minute faster
cabin cooldown and heat up

You can be assured of ongoing product support

throughout the lifespan of your 131-9[A] APU.
Our dedicated team of Field Services Engineers
is focused on providing optimal customer service
through the quick response and resolution of any
131-9[A] issues. With a global logistics network
and a product bank that is unmatched by the
competition, you will always have quick access
to needed APU units or component parts for
your aircraft.

Honeywell Aerospace
Honeywell is a leading global provider of

Key 131-9[A] Features:

integrated avionics, engines, wheels and

brakes systems and service solutions for
aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business

600-shp starting output power easily

handles engine starts at all expected
operating conditions

Delivers up to 154 pounds of air per

minute at 52 pounds per squareinch for environmental control
systems and main engine starting

Generator can supply full electrical

power of 90 kW up to 35,000 feet
for the aircraft in the event of an
emergency

Unit weighs 360.9 pounds

and general aviation, military, space and

airport operations.
For more information on Honeywell
Aerospace, visit us online at
www.honeywell.com/aero

Global Network of Support Services

Honeywells resources span the Americas,
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and
the South Pacific to deliver dedicated
24/7 service support. As a world leader

ETOPS certified for starting/

operation to 41,000 feet

in aviation aftermarket services, our

global repair centers, logistics network
and field services engineering teams
are able to quickly repair, supply, and
warranty equipment whenever and
wherever it is needed.

Honeywell Aerospace
Honeywell
1944 East Sky Harbor Circle
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
North America: 1.800.601.3099
International: 1.602.365.3099
www.honeywell.com

C61-0686-000-000
November 2007
2007 Honeywell International Inc.