Does the 747 have a rat?

The -8 RAT provides emergency hydraulic pressure to System 3 when manually deployed or automatically when 3 or more hydraulic systems lose >50% pressure. Hydraulic System 3 provides power to the Left Autopilot, 1/3 of the spoilers, the Upper Yaw Damper, 1/4 of the Rudder and 1/4 of the Elevator.



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