What Is Aircraft Ground Power Unit

An aircraft ground power unit allows operators to provide 28VDC and/or 115VAC power to the aircraft while on the ground. These units are used to help start the aircraft’s engines, performing maintenance, repair, or provide general on board power while the aircraft is in the hangar or on the ramp.

The GPU is usually run on the ground during passenger boarding and deplaning. The GPU turns an electric generator that powers the electrical system on the aircraft when the main engines are off, more importantly thing is that it starting the main engines.

Fixed Electrical Ground Power
Fixed Electrical Ground Power Unit is the term given to solid-state AC frequency converters, providing 115V 400Hz of alternating current to power large commercial aircraft, via a specialized 6-pin plug.
The use of GPU in airports allows the aircraft engines and auxiliary power unit located in the tail to be switched off once the aircraft is on stand.  The huge fuel saving and positive environmental impact has been a deciding factor in the industry
ACSOON provides its in-house designed and manufactured GPU units to many airports. The converter with 12-pulse rectifier which provides improved pure sine wave power, reliable and robust. The perfect ACSOON user communication interface, software via matches all type of aircraft..