APU OPERATING RESTRICTIONS

Nantucket Memorial Airport has received complaints from neighbors adjacent to the South Ramp concerning increasing aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit noise and emissions.  As a result, the Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission has adopted the following voluntary policy on the use of APU's.

APU USE IS PROHIBITED

Except.... To enable an expedited start up

- OR -

When approved by Airport Operations Supervisor.

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GPU is available upon request.  (DC only)

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Please assist us by adhering to the following guidelines:

• Request external power (GPU) whenever possible.

• Limit APU use to the minimum required for preflight/postflight.

• Turn off bleed air for air conditioning to reduce APU noise and emissions.

• Request alternative parking if extended APU use is required.