aircraft contamination Flashcards
1
Q
what ice is considered to be the most dangerous?
A
clear or glaze
2
Q
what ice looks like one in the freezer and will reduce lift?
A
rime ice
3
Q
what ice in extreme circumstances could prevent flaps and controls working correctly?
A
frost/ hoar frost
4
Q
what is the name of the policy that is all ice/ contaminants must be cleared off the wing?
A
clean wing policy
5
Q
what is the process of removing snow, ice or frost from a surface?
A
de-icing (ground)
6
Q
what is applying chemicals to delay the reformation of ice?
A
anti- icing (ground)
7
Q
what is the system that can be used in flight to prevent ice?
A
de/ anti icing( in flight)
8
Q
what is the holdover time? HOT
A
the estimated time the de-icing/ anti-icing fluid will prevent ice from forming
