Emergency Elec Panel - Rev 04 Flashcards
What buses are powered by the emergency generator?
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AC ESS and AC ESS SHED
DC ESS and DC ESS SHED
What is the function of the RAT & EMER GEN push button?
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AUTO - RAT will automatically extend if AC BUS 1 & 2 are not powered and airspeed > 100 knots
MAN - extend the RAT at any time
How long does it take the RAT to extend and provide power?
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8 seconds (3 seconds for RAT extension, 5 seconds to pressurize the Blue hydraulic system and power the EMER GEN)
What does the red FAULT light on the RAT & EMER GEN pushbutton indicate?
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Loss of power to AC Bus 1 + AC Bus 2 and the emergency generator is not supplying power
What powers the emergency generator?
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Blue hydraulic power from the RAT
Is there another way to deploy the RAT?
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Yes, RAT MAN ON from the HYD panel
What is different about deploying the RAT via the HYD panel?
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Blue HYD pressure only – No Emergency Generator
What happens when you push the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton?
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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
When is the GEN 1 LINE push button used?
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During smoke procedures
What does the amber SMOKE light in the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton indicate?
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Smoke detected in the avionics ventilation ducting
Will there be any indications when the SMOKE light illuminates on the GEN 1 LINE push button?
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ECAM warning and amber FAULT lights in the EXTRACT and BLOWER push buttons on the VENTILATION panel
