Does TM back up my Aperture Library which is on an external drive?

Hi guys,
Does TM back up my Aperture Library which is on an external drive?
When I went into TM, Aperture was greyed out.
Thanks,
Raphael

Thank you Niel,
I am not sure how to answer because I am not sure what's going on.
Pls see screen shot and get back to me as to what and how to do whatever needs to be done.
Thanks a lot,
Raphael

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