Emergency Panel

Question 1

What buses are powered by the emergency generator?

Answer 1

AC ESS and AC ESS SHED

DC ESS and DC ESS SHED

Question 2

What is the function of the RAT & EMER GEN pushbutton?

Answer 2

To provide a backup emergency electric and hydraulic power source

Question 3

When will the RAT automatically extend?

Answer 3

AUTO – RAT will automatically extend if AC BUS 1 & 2 are not powered and airspeed > 100 knots

Question 4

How long does it take the RAT to extend and provide power?

Answer 4

8 seconds (3 seconds for RAT extension, 5 seconds to pressurize the Blue hydraulic system and power the EMER GEN)

Question 5

What does the red FAULT light on the RAT & EMER GEN pushbutton indicate?

Answer 5

Loss of power to AC Bus 1 + AC Bus 2 and the emergency generator is not supplying power

Question 6

What powers the emergency generator?

Answer 6

Blue hydraulic power from the RAT

Question 7

Is there another way to deploy the RAT?

Answer 7

Yes, RAT MAN ON from the HYD panel

Question 8

What is different about deploying the RAT via the HYD Panel?

Answer 8

Blue HYD pressure only – No Emergency Generator

Question 9

What happens when you push the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton?

Answer 9

GEN 1 Line Contactor opens and the white OFF light illuminates
AC BUS 1 is powered by GEN 2 through the BUS TIE CONTACTOR GEN 1 continues to power 1 fuel pump in each wing tank

Question 10

When is the GEN1 Line pushbutton used?

Answer 10

During smoke procedures

Question 11

What does the amber SMOKE light in the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton indicate?

Answer 11

Smoke detected in the avionics ventilation ducting

Question 12

Will there be any indications when the SMOKE light illuminates on the GEN1 Line pushbutton?

Answer 12

ECAM warning and amber FAULT lights in the EXTRACT and BLOWER pushbuttons on the VENTILATION panel