auxiliary power unit

English

Noun

auxiliary power unit (plural auxiliary power units)

1. (aviation) A generator in aircraft or other vehicles for providing electric power to various systems, such as lighting, especially when the main engines are not running.

Translations

generator for providing electric power especially when the main engines are not running

• Ukrainian: допомі́жна́ силова́ устано́вка f (dopomížná sylová ustanóvka)