Aircraft General Knowledgemedium#344
The ram air turbine (RAT) is deployed when:
A
During normal cruise
B
During approach below 10,000 ft
C
For additional cooling in hot weather
D
All main electrical generators and hydraulic sources are lost
CorrectExplanation
The RAT is an emergency device that deploys (often automatically) when primary electrical/hydraulic power is lost to power essential systems.
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