RAT Life
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Blighty
Reminds me of an ADD we had placed on the RAT on one type I flew once after the voltage regulators were declared suspect. It said "Emergency use only!"
So at what other times are you going to use the RAT? And if you have to, I suspect you will only use it for as long as it takes to land at the nearest suitable airfield.
And I hope that afterwards, it would be subject to some sort of engineering action!
So at what other times are you going to use the RAT? And if you have to, I suspect you will only use it for as long as it takes to land at the nearest suitable airfield.
And I hope that afterwards, it would be subject to some sort of engineering action!
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Arizona USA
Depends on what the RAT drives.
On the L1011, is supplies hydraulic pressure/flow, and as I recall, there is no limit on its use.
Of course, if it is used, it needs to be properly stowed later on as it is a drag item.
No 'special' inspection as I recall after use, just a new squib fitted.
During heavy maintenance checks it is, of course, inspected.
Only used it once...worked just as designed.
On the L1011, is supplies hydraulic pressure/flow, and as I recall, there is no limit on its use.
Of course, if it is used, it needs to be properly stowed later on as it is a drag item.
No 'special' inspection as I recall after use, just a new squib fitted.
During heavy maintenance checks it is, of course, inspected.
Only used it once...worked just as designed.
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Arizona USA
Do tell ...
When this occurs, all three N3 gauges very briefly decrease below 51% (unless a service bulletin has been completed, to prevent this power interruption), thus sending a signal to the RAT that all engines have flamed out, and therefore the RAT would be needed to supply hydraulic system B with pressure/flow.
Only applicable with those aircraft equipped with -22B engines.
In this instance, the RAT was left extended until RTB, where it was restowed with a new squib.
*Reason for engine generator problems....a fat fingered Flight Engineer.
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Georgia, USA
In this instance, the RAT was left extended until RTB, where it was restowed with a new squib.
The RAT cannot be retracted on the L1011?
