Air Starter Units (ASU)

Reliable Air Starter Units for safe aircraft engine starting

Akzul provides advanced Air Starter Units (ASUs) from ElectroAir, engineered to deliver high-volume compressed air for jet engine ignition when onboard APUs are unavailable or inactive. These trailer-mounted units are optimized for commercial Boeing and Airbus fleets, delivering a powerful 280 lb/min of airflow to ensure your flight schedule remains on track and your engines start reliably every time.

The EA-ASU air starter unit is engineered for intensive airport operations: it is towable, easy to operate and maintain, and supplied as a complete, ready-to-use solution. With a powerful diesel engine, robust screw compressor and full safety monitoring, ElectroAir ASUs ensure reliable engine starts in a wide range of climatic conditions from -30°C to +45°C and up to 100% humidity.

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Why choose our ElectroAir Air Starter Units?
✅ High airflow output up to 280 lb/min for reliable turbine engine starting
✅ Towable trailer design for easy positioning at any stand or remote apron
✅ Powerful diesel engine with electronic management and 300 L integrated fuel tank
✅ Operating temperature range from -30°C to +45°C and 10-100% humidity
✅ Winter heating system for cold-climate readiness (230 V shore connection)
✅ Comprehensive protection for engine and compressor (oil pressure, temperature, pressure and over-speed alarms with automatic shutdown)
✅ User-friendly external control panel for single-operator use
✅ Compliance with CE requirements and IATA AHM standards for ground support equipment
✅ 24-month warranty and full documentation set (operation & maintenance manuals, passport, warranty certificate)

Common use cases
🔹 Starting aircraft engines when the APU is inoperative or not installed
🔹 Supporting departures from remote or non-equipped stands
🔹 Engine start assistance during maintenance and ground testing
🔹 Operations in airports with strict noise and reliability requirements
🔹 Backup solution for fleets relying on external ground support equipment