Under what condition will the RAT automatically deploy?

Under what condition will the RAT automatically deploy?

• A. Total loss of electrical power or dual engine failure
• B. Engine fire
• C. Hydraulic leak in Yellow
• D. Loss of two generators

Answer: (C)

The Ram Air Turbine is an emergency power source that automatically extends to supply hydraulic (and electrical, where applicable) power to essential systems when the normal sources are unavailable. On the A320, the auto-deploy logic is tied to a significant loss of hydraulic power in the Yellow system. A hydraulic leak in Yellow causes pressure loss in that system, so the RAT extends automatically to provide hydraulic power to keep vital controls energized. This ensures continued control authority and a safe diversion/landing while the abnormal situation is managed. Other scenarios like engine fire or loss of generators don’t describe the specific fault that triggers the RAT’s automatic extension in this context.

The Ram Air Turbine is an emergency power source that automatically extends to supply hydraulic (and electrical, where applicable) power to essential systems when the normal sources are unavailable. On the A320, the auto-deploy logic is tied to a significant loss of hydraulic power in the Yellow system. A hydraulic leak in Yellow causes pressure loss in that system, so the RAT extends automatically to provide hydraulic power to keep vital controls energized. This ensures continued control authority and a safe diversion/landing while the abnormal situation is managed. Other scenarios like engine fire or loss of generators don’t describe the specific fault that triggers the RAT’s automatic extension in this context.