get in touch
AIR START UNIT

Air Start Unit

MAK Controls designs and manufactures Air Start Units from 100 PPM to 400 PPM, with customised units available to order. MAK Air Start Units are in operation with major commercial airlines and military organisations worldwide. MAK supplied a custom-designed Air Start Unit for endurance testing of the GE90-115B aircraft engine.

The MAK Air Start Unit is equipped with the GSEM V8-A touchscreen control panel and MAK RDMS, a feature-rich fleet-management system that transmits live operational data to a remote computer or mobile device and provides real-time fault and maintenance alerts.  

Select the Air Start Unit that best suits your aircraft requirements from MAK’s 100 PPM, 120 PPM, 180 PPM, 250 PPM and 400 PPM models, with additional configurations available.

40 psigDischarge Pressure
392°F (200°C) WorkingDischarge Temperature
-22°F to +118°F (-30°C to + 48°C)OAT
◉Need help choosing?Talk to our product experts for the right configuration.
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Air Start Unit Manufacturer in India

MAK Controls has more than 45 years of industrial experience in manufacturing Air Start Units for aircraft applications. Air Start Units are used to start aircraft engines equipped with pneumatic starters by supplying the required airflow at a specified pressure.

Air start unit are Available in Towable Trailer mounted / Skid Mounted / Self propelled configurations At MAK Controls we deliver a vast range of Air Start unit around the World. Our mission is to provide the highest quality air start unit for all aviation, airport, airlines and all aircraft requirements.

MAK Controls and Systems the largest Manufacturer of Air Start Unit in India and around The World – We are one of the unique aspects of the air start unit manufacturer in India, Now MAK Air Start Unit are available in the latest models from 100 PPM to 400 PPM, Further information contact us MAK Controls and Systems. Customers, Please have a look at our all features and specification of Air Start Unit.

MAK Controls and Systems manufactures and delivers industry-leading Air Start to meet particular demands of the airline industry, All MAK products are sourced from top quality. Here We are committed to helping for Your Ground Support Equipment requirements.

Air Start Unit Manufacturer in India

Air Start Unit / Air Start Cart Salient Features

Air Start Unit

  • Diesel engines from Deutz/Cummins equivalent conforming to latest EPA/Euro emission norms
  • Demand throttle for fuel efficient operation
  • Low noise level
  • Interactive GUI visible under all weather conditions
  • Graphical representation of operational data
  • MAK ASU proprietary digital pressure control system automatically regulates the output air pressure/flow for different air crafts
  • Meets MIL, AHM & ARP standards
  • Digital control system with touchscreen MAK GSEM V8 – A
  • Fault log chart & troubleshooting guide
  • MAK RDMS – Remote Diagnosis and Monitoring System (RDMS)

ASU – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

PRIME MOVER

Engine

Cummins/Deutz/Detroit diesel Engines with latest EPA/EURO Emission compliance Tier4 final

COMPRESSOR

GHH – RAND/MAK or Equivalent oil free Screw compressor

TWIN MODE OPERATION

Jet start/AC packs modes have independent programmable supply pressures - 1. Jet start @ 40 psig 2. Air packs @ 30 psig
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR PNEUMATIC POWER
Discharge Pressure
40 psig
Discharge Temperature
392°F (200°C) working
OAT
: -22°F to +118°F (-30°C to + 48°C)
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR AC PACK (when used with onboard ECS)
Discharge Pressure
30 psig
Operates
Under any weather conditions (rain, snow, hail, fog, wind, sand & dust)
STORAGE TYPE
ASU WITH INTEGRAL / SEPERATE CHARGING STATION ALSO AVAILABLE
MOUNTING CONFIGURATION
Towable trailer mounted / Self propelled / Skid mounted for truck

ASU OPERATIONS MONITORING

ENGINE PARAMETERS

Following Parameters are displayed through GUI touch screen in graphical format for quick and easy interpretation.

  • Engine oil pressure
  • Engine coolant temperature
  • Engine speed
  • Engine hours run
  • Real time
  • Battery charging current
  • Fuel level

COMPRESSOR PARAMETERS

  • Delivery air pressure
  • Delivery air temperature

PROTECTIONS

A. For Engine

  • Low lube oil pressure shutdown
  • High coolant temperature shutdown
  • Over speed shutdown
  • Under speed shutdown

B. For Compressor

  • Low lube oil pressure shutdown
  • High lube oil temperature shutdown

A. For System

  • Engine Shutdown is De-activated during
  • AST mode operation
  • High delivery air temperature shutdown
  • High delivery air pressure (relieving to atmosphere)
Due to continuous development, the dimensions, layout, configuration and specifications are subject to change without notice.