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The Ram Air Turbine (RAT) is an auxiliary power unit that activates during emergency situations on aircraft to generate electricity. Under normal conditions, the aircraft’s electrical needs are met by the engines. However, in the event that both engines fail simultaneously, the Ram Air Turbine performs this function at a basic level. The RAT generates power from the airflow relative to the aircraft’s speed and is connected to an electric generator or a hydraulic pump. It is located either in the