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2024-03-19 14:59:07 UTC - HELPFUL
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This fire erupted in the auxiliary power unit (APU) of a United Airlines Boeing 757. https://airlive.net/emergency/2021/11/17/incident-apu-of-united-airlines-boeing-757-caught-fire-at-boston-logan-airport/ The APU is a turbine engine that sits in the tail of the aircraft, but provides no thrust. It powers both an electrical generator and an air compressor, which power cabin lights and avionics. https://thepointsguy.com/news/what-is-the-apu/
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