FEGP
Pronunciation: F-E-G-P (each letter)
Also written as: FEGP — Fixed Electrical Ground Power
Fixed Electrical Ground Power — a permanent mains electricity supply at an aircraft stand used to power parked aircraft, reducing the need for the onboard Auxiliary Power Unit.
Full Definition
FEGP systems (also called PCA — Pre-Conditioned Air — when combined with air supply) provide 400 Hz electrical power and sometimes pre-conditioned air directly from the terminal infrastructure or underground pit to aircraft on stand. Their use reduces noise, fuel consumption, and emissions by eliminating or reducing APU operation. Editors should ensure the abbreviation is expanded on first use and that it is not confused with GPU (Ground Power Unit), which is a mobile equivalent. FEGP is common in airport sustainability and environmental sections of planning and operations documents.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from GPU (a mobile power unit) in all documents. Expand on first use and confirm the airport's preferred abbreviation, as some use 'FGP' or '400 Hz supply.'
In Context
- "The airport's sustainability strategy mandates FEGP use at all contact stands to reduce carbon emissions." — Airport environmental impact report
- "Engineers confirmed that the FEGP connection at Stand 7 was faulty and required replacement." — Maintenance defect log