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 GEN 1 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 GEN 1 line pushbutton?

Answer 12

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