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Old 2nd Jan 2019, 00:36
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Handling the DC ESS Bus Fault A320

Hello guys,

I'm curious to know what's your SOP regarding the handling of the communication during the DC ESS Bus fault. As explained on this TAP Portugal video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAb_Cl4BuR0&t=97s if the captain is PF, if you put Audio Switch on Cpt, only the CM1 can hear the communication from ATC via his headset. But what about selecting audio switch to FO side and the Cpt will use the FO hand mike to transmit and right loudspeaker? Any issue doing that?? Instead of giving control and communication to the FO. At least both pilots can monitor ATC.
Also some instructors recommends to extend the RAT to recover the blue system but I don't find any reference from Airbus to support that... I personally don't think it's necessary.

Please share your experience.
Thank you!
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