OM-2226 / Operation and Maintenance Manual
60CU20 / Series 500062 / 400 Hz. Generator Set
Chapter 1 Description/Operation
Section 1
1) General
The basic generator set covered in this manual, manufactured by ITW GSE Group, Hobart Ground
Systems is rated at 60 kVA and is designed to produce and deliver 115/200-volt, 400 Hz, 3-phase AC
power to a parked aircraft or other load. Some generator models with the TR option also provide 28.5
volts DC for aircraft having those requirements.
The number 500061 identifies the model or series of the GPU. The part number is followed by a different
dash number that separates the basic units available. Figure 1 uses the part number to identify the
variations covered in this manual.
Part & Dash
Number
500062-STD
500062-DLX
500062TR-STD
500062TR-DLX
Table 1: Series 500062 Generator Set Part Number Descriptions
2) Optional Equipment - Appendix A
Chapters 1 through 5 of this Operation and Maintenance Manual identify only the stripped down version
of the 60CU20 generator set. A list of optional equipment appears in Appendix A.
3) Orientation
For purpose of orientation when designating RIGHT and LEFT throughout this manual, the radiator is
considered to be at the FRONT of the unit and the generator and controls are at the REAR. RIGHT and
LEFT are determined by standing at the REAR facing the machine. As an example, the fuel filler neck is
mounted on the LEFT REAR side of the unit.
May 2, 2013
Description
Fuel
Tank
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Exhaust
Mounting
Vertical
Trailer
Vertical
Trailer
Vertical
Trailer
Vertical
Trailer
AC
28.5 DC
Outputs
Output
Single
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Single
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Single
Yes
Single
Yes
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