11.12 Ice and Rain Protection

Question 1

What is the operation of an electrical ice detection probe?

Answer 1

• Vibrating tip
• Frequency decreases
• Ice warning comes on

Question 2

What methods of rain removal systems are available?

Answer 2

Wipers and repellent

Question 3

Above what speed will wipers be unusable?

Answer 3

250 kts

Question 4

Rime ice affects what part of the aircraft?

Answer 4

Leading edge

Question 5

What difference is there between the function of wing and engine anti-ice systems?

Answer 5

• Engines operate individually

- Wings operate symmetrically

Question 6

What type of icing is caused by the build up of ice over the wing?

Answer 6

Clear

Question 7

What type of anti-ice system is used on propeller type aircraft?

Answer 7

Deicing boots

Question 8

What will happen with the wing anti ice valves on landing?

Answer 8

Close automatically

Question 9

The amount of heat generated in an electrical anti-ice system is proportional to what?

Answer 9

Electrical power in the circuit

Question 10

Where in the laminate of the of the windscreen is the heating element?

Answer 10

Between the thermally strengthened glass and the chemically strengthened