{"product_id":"ivchenko-ai-9v-ai-9-auxiliary-power-unit-manual-collection","title":"Ivchenko AI-9V \/ AI-9 — Auxiliary Power Unit Manual Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIvchenko AI-9V \/ AI-9 — Auxiliary Power Unit Manual Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding What These Manuals Are — and Are Not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are original factory engineering and service publications issued by OKB-478 \/ Ivchenko-Progress and Motor Sich JSC (Soviet Union \/ Ukraine) — not simplified guides, not hobbyist references, not simulation aids. They assume professional-level technical reading ability: pneumatic system specifications, compressor clearances, turbine inspection sequences, and fuel control procedures are presented exactly as issued by the original design bureau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurviving Soviet APU documentation for the AI-9 series exists in discrete publications issued across different years and editions. This collection consolidates the largest known digital grouping of surviving AI-9V primary-source documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are looking for a simplified illustrated guide to understand gas turbine principles in general terms, this is not the right product for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are a helicopter operator, Mi-8 \/ Mi-24 \/ Ka-32 maintainer, museum professional, or serious researcher who needs access to the deepest available layer of surviving primary-source Soviet factory documentation for the AI-9V APU — this is it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngine Profile: Ivchenko AI-9V (АИ-9В)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AI-9V is a single-shaft auxiliary gas turbine designed by OKB-478 under Alexander Ivchenko, evolved from the earlier AI-8 APU lineage. Introduced in 1966 and still in continuous production at Motor Sich JSC in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, it is one of the most widely deployed helicopter APUs in the world — standard equipment across the entire Soviet and Russian tactical helicopter fleet from the Cold War to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AI-9V supplies compressed bleed air to pneumatic engine start systems and electrical power to onboard networks, and can provide cabin heating at ground level in extreme cold. It operates reliably from −60°C to +60°C at altitudes up to 4,000 metres — a design requirement driven by Arctic and high-altitude operational demands of Soviet military rotary-wing aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrimary Aircraft Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary \/ Tactical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mil Mi-8 (all variants), Mi-14, Mi-24 Hind, Mi-28, Kamov Ka-27, Ka-29, Ka-32, Ka-50, Ka-52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCivilian \/ Regional:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yakovlev Yak-40, Antonov An-140\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Helicopter Operations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mi-8\/17 variants in remote cargo and passenger operations across Eurasia and Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAI-9 (Base):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pneumatic bleed air only — engine air-start systems and ground cabin heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAI-9V:\u003c\/strong\u003e Added integrated 3 kW DC generator for onboard electrical power alongside bleed air output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAI-9V Series 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uprated variant with combined power generation and air conditioning feed mode (cabin air conditioning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAI-9-3B:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modernised version with optimised air conditioning feed, cabin air, and enhanced electrical power generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-shaft auxiliary gas turbine (APU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-stage centrifugal compressor · annular reverse-flow combustion chamber · single-stage axial turbine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated Rotational Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36,750 ± 475 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir Bleed Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 kg\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBleed Air Total Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29 – 0.31 MPa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBleed Air Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 433 K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Output (AI-9V):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 kW DC \/ 4.5 kW (Series 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max 75 – 76 kg\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57 kg (without generator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel:\u003c\/strong\u003e TS-1, RT, Jet A-1, JP-4 aviation kerosene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Envelope:\u003c\/strong\u003e −60°C to +60°C · up to 4,000 m altitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8:1 – 3.15:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManuals Included in This Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eГазотурбинный Двигатель АИ-9В — Книга I: Техническое Описание, Редакция II\u003c\/strong\u003e — Book 1: Technical Description, Revision II. Soviet primary source. Russian language. Complete design description of all major assemblies: compressor, accessory drive casing, combustion chamber, turbine, oil system, fuel supply and engine control system, mechanical diagram, air bleed system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eГазотурбинный Двигатель АИ-9В — Книга II: Инструкция по Эксплуатации и Техническому Обслуживанию\u003c\/strong\u003e — Book 2: Operating and Maintenance Instructions. Soviet primary source. Russian language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eГазотурбинный Двигатель АИ-9В — Руководство по Эксплуатации и Техническому Обслуживанию\u003c\/strong\u003e — «Машиностроение», 1980. Operating and Maintenance Manual. Soviet primary source. Russian language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAI-9V \/ AI-9V Series 1 — Auxiliary Gas-Turbine Engines: Book of Charts and Diagrams\u003c\/strong\u003e — Motor Sich JSC \/ Ivchenko-Progress. Bilingual Russian \/ English edition. Full colour cutaway diagrams with annotated components covering: compressor, accessory drive casing, combustion chamber, turbine, oil and breather systems, fuel supply and engine control system, engine mechanical diagram, air bleed system. 19 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAI-9V \/ AI-9V Series 1 — Auxiliary Gas-Turbine Engines: Technical Specifications Brochure\u003c\/strong\u003e — Motor Sich JSC, 2011. Bilingual Russian \/ English. Side-by-side specifications for AI-9V and AI-9V Series 1 variants. Issued by АО «МОТОР СИЧ», Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eДвигатель Аи-9В — Продольный Разрез и Техническое Описание\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full longitudinal section diagram with 22 annotated components and complete system description. Russian language. Covers: air intake, accessory drive casing, centrifugal compressor wheel, combustion chamber, turbine wheel, exhaust nozzle, oil tank, bleed valve KP-9V, drain tank, rotor casing, inlet guide vane, fuel-regulator NR-9V, oil aggregate, starter-generator STG-3 2s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAPU Operational Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AI-9V is not a propulsion engine — it is the heartbeat of helicopter ground operations across the former Soviet world. Every Mi-8 engine start, every Ka-32 deck start in Arctic conditions, every Yak-40 turnaround on a remote Siberian airstrip begins with the AI-9V firing. Understanding its documentation is essential for any serious operator, maintainer, or restorer working with Soviet rotary-wing or regional jet equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bilingual Motor Sich publications included in this collection represent the most accessible entry point into AI-9V technical knowledge for Western operators — produced by the current type certificate holder and active manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eRegulatory Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13 and EASA Part-M, any mechanic performing maintenance on an active aircraft must use current, manufacturer-approved revision-controlled data. This archival document does not satisfy that requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an archival, static-copy edition fixed at its original publication date. Intended for historical reference, flight simulation, museum restoration, and educational use only. Not approved for active airworthiness maintenance under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13, EASA Part-M, or equivalent international regulations. Operators of active aircraft must use current, revision-controlled publications from the Type Certificate holder or an authorized distributor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving Collections with Free Lifetime Updates – Please review our Legal Notice and Export Notice before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Online Aviation Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53923515498843,"sku":null,"price":49.85,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4788\/3867\/files\/ai-9v-banner.png?v=1788101038","url":"https:\/\/onlineaviationlibrary.com\/products\/ivchenko-ai-9v-ai-9-auxiliary-power-unit-manual-collection","provider":"Online Aviation Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}