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APU MASTER SW Bleed Air Shutdown Sequence on the A320: What Every Pilot Should Know

A320 overhead panel showing APU MASTER SW and START pushbuttons with AVAIL light illuminated.

The APU MASTER SW pushbutton might seem like a simple “on/off” control — but behind that switch lies a complex sequence of events, especially when bleed air is involved. In this guide, we’ll break down the exact shutdown behavior, cool-down timing, and ECB-controlled logic every A320 pilot should understand. What Happens When You Press the […]

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