RAT (Ram Air Turbine) Overview

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What drives the variable displacement pump in the RAT during flight?

Electric motors
Hydraulic pressure
The airstream turning the propeller (correct)
The aircraft's engine

What is the function of the deployment spring mechanism in the RAT?

To control the hydraulic lines
To retract the pump when not in use
To stow the propeller inside the aircraft
To force the leg assembly downwards (correct)

How is the RAT retracted once it has been deployed?

Automatically by flight controls
Manually by a mechanic via the service panel (correct)
By a magnetic locking mechanism
By hydraulic control from the cockpit

In what position is the RAT held when it is retracted?

<p>Behind the RAT assembly doors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the activation of the RAT during flight?

<p>Pressing a pushbutton in the cockpit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

RAT (Ram Air Turbine)

The RAT is a variable displacement pump.
The RAT is deployed during flight.
The airstream turns the propeller which drives the variable displacement pump.
The pump and propeller are mounted on a leg assembly.
When retracted and stowed, the RAT is held behind the RAT assembly doors.
The RAT is retracted hydraulically on the ground by a mechanic via a service panel.
The RAT is activated by a pushbutton in the cockpit.

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This quiz covers the key features and functions of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT), a vital component used during flight. It explores how the RAT operates, its deployment mechanism, and the role of cockpit controls. Test your knowledge on this essential aerospace technology!