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Old 28th October 2006 | 10:07
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Intruder
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Interestingly an all-engine failure in the 747 would mean you have to descend to an altitude that permits the APU to be started since the 747-400 does not have a RAT.
Nope. The APU can't be started while airborne (prohibited in the Classic, and I believe inhibited as well in the -400).

Emergency electrical power (batteries) can be used to restart the engines; there are inverters to provide essential AC power. Hydraulic power is sufficient with windmilling engines down to 160 KIAS.
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