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AC ENVIRONMENT AND AUXILIARY SYSTEM Flashcards

1
Q

They are transportation’s longtime enemies.

A

RAIN

SNOW

ICE

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2
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Two types of ice

A

CLEAR ICE

RIME ICE

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3
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It forms when water drops are small.

A

RIME ICE

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4
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Example of rime ice

A

STRATIFIED CLOUDS or LIGHT DRIZZLE

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5
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Its weight is of little significance.

A

RIME ICE

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6
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It is brittle and more easily removed

A

RIME ICE

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7
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Ice or Frost Forming on Aircraft Creates Two Basic Hazards

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DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF LIFT

ADDITIONAL WEIGHT AND UNEQUAL FORMATION OF THE ICE

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8
Q

Ice forming on the airplane components

A

WING LEADING EDGES

HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGES

ENGINE COWL LEADING EDGES

PROPELLERS

PROPELLER SPINNER

AIR DATA PROBES

FLIGHT DECK WINDOWS

WATER AND WASTE SYSTEM LINES AND DRAINS

ANTENNA

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9
Q

Prevent or Control Ice Formation

A

HEATING SURFACES WITH HOT AIR

HEATING BY ELECTRICAL ELEMENTS

BREAKING UP ICE FORMATIONS, USUALLY BY INFLATABLE BOOTS

CHEMICAL APPLICATION

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10
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It is designed to remove ice after it begins to accumulate typically on the wings and stabilizer leading edges.

A

DEICING EQUIPMENT

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11
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Leading edge of the wing

A

Thermal pneumatic, thermal electric, chemical, and pneumatic(deice)

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12
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Leading edges of vertical and horizontal stabilizers

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Thermal pneumatic, thermal electric, and pneumatic(deice)

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13
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Windshield, windows

A

Thermal pneumatic, thermal electric, and chemical

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14
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Heater and engine air inlets

A

Thermal pneumatic and thermal electric

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15
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Pitot and static air data sensors

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Thermal electric

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16
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Propeller blade leading edge and spinner

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Thermal electric and chemical

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17
Q

Carburetor(s)

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Thermal pneumatic and chemical

18
Q

Lavatory drains and portable water lines

A

Thermal electric

19
Q

They prevent the formation of ice continuously resulting in a clean wing with no aerodynamic penalties.

A

ANTI-ICING SYSTEMS

20
Q

It means of continuously delivering energy or chemical flow to a surface in order to prevent the bonding of ice.

A

ANTI-ICING SYSTEMS

21
Q

TKS

A

TECALEMIT - KILFROST - SHEEPBRIDGE STOKES (TKS) SYSTEMS

22
Q

TKS dispense an ethylene glycol-based fluid with a freezing point _________________.

A

BELOW -70°F

23
Q

They are not much larger than the size of a human hair.

A

PANELS’ LASER-DRILLED HOLES

24
Q

The system uses relatively low pressure air to rapidly inflate and deflate the boot.

A

PNEUMATIC DE-ICE BOOTS

25
Q

Ways To Remove The Rain From The Windshields

A

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

CHEMICAL RAIN REPELLENTS

HYDROPHOBIC SEAL COATING OF THE WINDSHIELDS

PNEUMATIC RAIN REMOVAL (JET BLAST)

26
Q

MOST DANGEROUS threats to an aircraft

A

FIRE

27
Q

It is an area, or region, of an aircraft designed by the manufacturer to require fire detection and/or fire extinguishing equipment and a high degree of inherent fire resistance.

A

FIRE ZONE

28
Q

A term that describes a permanently installed system in contrast to any type of portable fire extinguishing equipment.

A

FIXED

29
Q

TYPICAL ZONES on aircraft that have a FIXED FIRE DETECTION and/or FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM

A

ENGINES AND AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU)

CARGO AND BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS

LAVATORIES ON TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT

ELECTRONIC BAYS

WHEEL WELLS

BLEED AIR DUCTS

30
Q

They are placed in the various zones to be monitored.

A

DETECTORS

31
Q

Fires are detected in reciprocating engine and small turboprop aircraft using one or more of the following

A

OVERHEAT DETECTORS

RATE-OF-TEMPERATURE-RISE DETECTORS

FLAME DETECTORS

OBSERVATION BY CREW MEMBERS

32
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DETECTION METHODS - Large Turbine-Engine Aircraft

A

Rate-of-temperature-rise detectors

Radiation sensing detectors

Smoke detectors

Overheat detectors

Carbon monoxide detectors

Combustible mixture detectors

Optical detectors

Observation of crew or passengers

33
Q

Types of Detectors Most Commonly Used For Fast Detection of Fires

A

RATE-OF-RISE

OPTICAL SENSOR

PNEUMATIC LOOP

ELECTRIC RESISTANCE SYSTEMS

34
Q

Classes of Fires

A

CLASS A

CLASS B

CLASS C

CLASS D

35
Q

CLASS A

A

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

(WOOD, CLOTH, PAPER, RUBBER, AND PLASTICS)

36
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CLASS B

A

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, PETROLEUM OILS, GREASES, TARS, OIL-BASED PAINTS, LACQUERS, SOLVENTS, ALCOHOLS, AND FLAMMABLE GASES.

37
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Class of fire that involving energized electrical equipment in which the use of an extinguishing media that is ELECTRICALLY NON-CONDUCTIVE is important.

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CLASS C

38
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CLASS D

A

COMBUSTIBLE METALS

(MAGNESIUM, TITANIUM, ZIRCONIUM, SODIUM, LITHIUM, AND POTASSIUM)

39
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FIRE DETECTOR SYSTEM - FEATURES

A

1.No false warnings under any flight or ground condition.

2.Rapid indication of a fire and accurate location of the fire.

3.Accurate indication that a fire is out.

4.Indication that a fire has re-ignited.

5.Continuous indication for duration of a fire.

6.Means for electrically testing the detector system from the aircraft cockpit.

7.Resists damage from exposure to oil, water, vibration, extreme temperatures, or handling.

8.Light in weight and easily adaptable to any mounting position.

9.Circuitry that operates directly from the aircraft power system without inverters.

10.Minimum electrical current requirements when not indicating a fire.

11.Cockpit light that illuminates, indicating the location of the fire, and with an audible alarm system.

12.A separate detector system for each engine.

40
Q

It is hard, heavy, and tenacious.

A

CLEAR ICE

2ND SEMESTER_FINALS (6 decks)

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