11.12 De-icing Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is de icing
A
Removing a build up on ice snow or frost on an aircraft surface
2
Q
What are pneumatic de icing boots
A
Inflatable boots attached to the leading edge of the wing and stabilisers, they expand with pneumatic air pressure this breaks the ice. Deflate with vacuum suction
3
Q
What are de icing boots made of
A
Rubber
4
Q
What type of aircraft normally use de iced boots
A
Light aircraft
5
Q
What type of aircarft would use chemical de icing
A
Light aircraft
6
Q
What are the two ways propellers can be de iced
A
Electrical or chemically
7
Q
What type of de ice boots are used on modern aircraft
A
Electric de ice boots
