Will the Learjet 45 get an APU in the future?
Learjet 45 APU
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There is no APU on a Learjet 45.
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- Official Post
The Learjet 45 has an optional APU in real life but we don't model it since the Learjet we had a chance to fly with did not have that either.
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I just did some research now and I found out that the newer models ( Learjet 45 XR) have an APU. The old ones can get it as a retrofit.
Maybe IPACS can bring it later as an option, as they are working on a menu to customize the aircrafts.
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- Official Post
It's quite a bit of work to set up the APU, since it's basically a full jet engine... I'm not sure it's really worth the effort since the battery start also works pretty well. It would also require modeling a new panel in the cockpit, new sounds, changes to the displays and electric system, etc. It's not really a plug and play kind of deal. Good idea though, I'm all for adding that in, I just don't think it's really that important. It doesn't affect the normal flight at all.