Emergency Elec Panel

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

MAN - extend the RAT at any time

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What happens when you push the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Smoke detected in the avionics ventilation ducting

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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