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Old 24th Jul 2012, 13:09
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Is a RAT generator frequency wild or is RAT RPM controlled to maintain a constant generator RPM? If RPM isn't controlled then I'd hazard a guess that AC frequency would correlate to airspeed. If it is controlled then the issue might be allowing for the current electrical load
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