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Guinault S A
GS Series Air Start Unit (GS180 / GS280 / GS400)
Variable-speed diesel air start units for pneumatic engine start, 180 to 400 ppm.
Specs verified against manufacturer documentation
Pneumatic pressure
42 psi
Engine
Deutz (diesel)
Chassis
trailer or self-propelled
Pricing
Request a quote for current pricing, lead time and delivery to your airport.The GS range is Guinault's variable-speed air start unit, delivering compressed air for the pneumatic start-up of aircraft engines in the event of an APU failure. Three flow ratings from 180 to 400 ppm at 42 psi cover all aircraft types, on trailer or self-propelled chassis. The variable-speed electric concept offers fuel savings over a conventional pneumatically-controlled ASU.
From the manufacturer’s documentation
Technical specifications.
| GS180 | 180 ppm nominal flow; weight 4300 kg |
| GS280 | 280 ppm nominal flow; weight 5100 kg |
| GS400 | 400 ppm nominal flow; weight 9200 kg |
| Pneumatic pressure | 42 psi |
| Engine | Deutz (diesel) |
| Ratings stated at 15°C, at sea level | |
| Chassis | trailer or self-propelled |
Best for
Use cases.
- ›Pneumatic engine start when the aircraft APU has failed
- ›Main-engine starting across narrow- and wide-body aircraft
- ›Line maintenance and ramp engine-start operations