12/04/15
Overview
The distribution system supplies pressurized bleed air from the engines, auxiliary power unit (APU), or high-pressure ground connection to the dependent systems.
Pressurized air from the distribution system is supplied to the air-conditioning system, engine start system, wing and cowl anti-ice system. The systems control the pressurized air through ducts, shutoff valves (SOVs), check valves, and other valves.
The EICAS messages display shown gives the related messages for the distribution system.
The distribution system has interfaces with the systems that follow:
- Air conditioning
- Ice and rain protection
- Airborne auxiliary power
- Starting


