Category Archives: Ram Air Turbin (RAT)

Ram Air Turbine (RAT): How the A320 Stays Powered in Emergencies

Deployed Ram Air Turbine on Airbus A320 in flight
Learn how the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) functions as a critical backup system on the Airbus A320 airliner. Discover how it provides emergency hydraulic and electrical power when all else fails. Introduction Imagine you're cruising at 35,000 feet when suddenly both engines flame out. It sounds like a pilot’s worst nightmare, but even in this [...]
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