ANTI ICE Flashcards
WING anti ice pb on while on the ground
It self tests for 30 seconds, and then the valves close until the aircraft is airborne.
PROBE/WINDOW HEAT pb
Use to remove ice or fog from the windows during preflight, but it must be selected off before T/O so it operates in automatic mode.
What part of the wing is heated?
the outboard 3 wing slats
What position do the WING and ENG anti ice valves fail to if electrical power is lost?
Wings valves close
Engines valves open
What significance does wing sweep have on icing?
The greater the sweep the lesser the ice
WING fault light
- valve disagreement
- low pressure
Can wing anti ice be used on approach and landing?
Yes, but it should only be considered in severe icing because second segment climb could be affected if a go around is needed.
After take off when can wing anti ice be selected on?
After the aircraft has a clean wing and conditions warrant its use
TAT
Total Air Temperature
(similar to RAT)
SAT
Static Air Temperature
(OAT)
TAT and SAT use?
TAT to turn on anti ice, and
SAT to turn off anti ice