AI117 RAT Deployment Cause Revealed

Air India Clarifies Ram Air Turbine Deployment on Amritsar-Birmingham Flight

Air India has stated that the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployment on a recent Amritsar to Birmingham flight was not a result of any system fault or pilot action. The airline issued a clarification regarding the incident involving flight AI115.

Incident Details and Clarification

The incident, which occurred on a flight from Amritsar to Birmingham, saw the Ram Air Turbine deployed. This component is an emergency backup system designed to provide electrical power and hydraulic pressure in the event of a complete failure of the main engines.

Air India has emphasized that the deployment of the RAT was not triggered by a malfunctioning system within the aircraft. Furthermore, it was not an action taken by the pilots due to any perceived emergency or operational issue. The airline has not provided further specific details on the exact cause of the RAT deployment, only confirming what it was not attributed to.

The flight, operated by Air India, has since been addressed by the carrier, with reassurances provided regarding the safety and operational integrity of their fleet. The investigation into the specific circumstances surrounding this particular RAT deployment is ongoing, with the airline committed to transparency and passenger safety.

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