Emergency Panel Flashcards

1
Q

What buses are powered by the emergency generator?

A

AC ESS and AC ESS SHED
DC ESS and DC ESS SHED

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2
Q

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

A

To provide a backup emergency electric and hydraulic power source

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3
Q

When will the RAT automatically extend?

A

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

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4
Q

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

A

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

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5
Q

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

A

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

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6
Q

What powers the emergency generator?

A

Blue hydraulic power from the RAT

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7
Q

Is there another way to deploy the RAT?

A

Yes, RAT MAN ON from the HYD panel

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8
Q

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

A

Blue HYD pressure only - No Emergency Generator

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9
Q

What happens when you push the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton?

A

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

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10
Q

When is the GEN 1 line pushbutton used?

A

During smoke procedures

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11
Q

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

A

Smoke detected in the avionics ventilation ducting

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12
Q

Will there be any indications when the SMOKE light illuminates on the GEN 1 line pushbutton?

A

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

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