98D10007512000 - APU Exhaust Duct Cover for CFM56 Engines

98D10007512000 – APU Exhaust Duct Cover

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Overview

The 98D10007512000 is an OEM-quality Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) exhaust duct cover, an essential piece of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) designed to protect the APU on the Airbus A320 family of aircraft. While the user's prompt mentions CFM56 engines, this cover is specifically for the aircraft's APU exhaust, which is a separate turbine engine located in the tailcone. This custom-contoured plug is engineered to completely seal the APU exhaust outlet when the aircraft is parked. Its primary function is to prevent Foreign Object Damage (FOD), bird and insect nesting, and moisture ingress, thereby protecting the sensitive turbine section of the APU from damage.

Key Features

• Prevents Foreign Object & Pest Ingress: The most critical function is to provide a robust physical barrier against birds, insects, and other wildlife that may attempt to nest inside the sheltered APU exhaust. Nesting material can create a severe fire hazard upon APU start.

• Custom-Molded Fit: Engineered using the precise dimensions of the Airbus A320's APU exhaust outlet. This ensures a snug, gap-free fit that will not dislodge even in high winds and provides a complete environmental seal.

• Durable, Heat-Resistant Construction: Typically constructed from a high-density, closed-cell foam core that is lightweight and impact-absorbent. The core is covered with a heavy-duty, weather-resistant and heat-resistant material (such as a high-temperature vinyl or coated fabric) to withstand residual heat from the exhaust.

• High-Visibility Safety Features: The plug is bright red or orange for maximum visibility and features a prominent "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" warning streamer. This is a critical safety feature to ensure the cover is removed by the flight or ground crew prior to APU start.

• Secure & Easy Installation: Designed for quick, simple installation and removal by a single person, often from the ground or a small ladder. The plug is typically held in place by a friction fit or a simple securing strap.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 98D10007512000

• Component Type: Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Exhaust Protective Plug

• Core Material: High-Density, Impact-Resistant Foam

• Outer Material: Heavy-Duty, Heat- and Weather-Resistant Fabric

• Color: High-Visibility Red or Orange

• Features: "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" streamer.

• Certification: Conforms to OEM and airline ground safety standards.

Aircraft Compatibility

The 98D10007512000 is the specified APU exhaust plug for the entire Airbus A320 family, which is typically equipped with a Honeywell 131-9A or similar APU.

• Primary Aircraft Models:

  • Airbus A318

  • Airbus A319

  • Airbus A320

  • Airbus A321 (including ceo and neo variants)

Applications

This APU exhaust plug is an essential piece of ground equipment for all aircraft operations:

• Overnight & Long-Term Parking: The primary protection against environmental factors, birds nesting, and FOD accumulation while the aircraft is parked.

• Hangar Maintenance: Protects the APU from tools, hardware, or other debris that could be accidentally dropped into the exhaust during maintenance on the airframe.

• Severe Weather Protection: Prevents driving rain, snow, and sand from being blown directly into the APU's turbine section, which can cause internal corrosion and damage.

Why Choose 98D10007512000?

The Auxiliary Power Unit is a sophisticated and expensive turbine engine, critical for the dispatch reliability of a modern airliner. The turbine section at the rear of the APU, while robust, can be damaged by foreign objects or blocked by nesting material. A blocked exhaust can cause a dangerous and damaging hot start. The 98D10007512000 is the professional, purpose-built solution to protect this high-value asset. Using a high-quality, properly fitting cover is the most cost-effective insurance against significant damage and operational delays.

Order Your 98D10007512000 APU Exhaust Covers Now

Protect your valuable APU from the constant threat of Foreign Object Debris and nesting wildlife with a high-quality, custom-fit cover. Visit Airparts.aero to inquire about 98D10007512000 APU exhaust covers today.

The design of the 98D10007512000 APU exhaust plug is critical for both protection and safety. The foam core is designed to be thick enough to be rigid and hold its shape, yet lightweight for easy handling by ground crew. The high-visibility color and large "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" streamer are a key part of the flight crew's pre-flight inspection checklist. Failure to remove an APU plug before start-up would cause the plug to be violently ejected by the exhaust, creating a significant hazard on the ramp, or could create an obstruction leading to a damaging hot start. Therefore, the plug's conspicuous design is as important as its protective qualities.

Note: This is a piece of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and is for ground use only. It MUST be removed before APU or engine start. Always confirm that all protective covers and plugs are removed from the aircraft as part of the pre-flight walk-around inspection.