11.12 - Ice and Rain Protection Flashcards
1
Q
Which kinds of ice forms in a layer over the whole wing surface and gets thicker
A
Clear ice
2
Q
When are water drain masts normally heated
A
Whenever aircraft power is switched on
3
Q
If the bleed air from one engine of a twin engined aircraft is lost in flight, what happens to the anti ice system of the aircraft
A
The engine anti ice system for the failed engine is lost but the rest of the system is supplied by the other engine
4
Q
How is ice removed from the electronic ice detector to reset its self in flight
A
Ice detector is electrically heated
5
Q
To prevent thermal shock in an electricity heated windshield, power is ramped slowly for approximately how long
A
4 minutes
6
Q
When should pneumatic de-icing boots be cleaned
A
During the aircraft’s scheduled wash
