Anti-Ice Panel

Question 1

When do you use engine anti-ice?

Answer 1

When OAT (Ground)/TAT (Flight) 10 degrees C or below with visible moisture present
Prior to and during descent in icing conditions (including temperatures below -40 degrees C SAT)

Question 2

What is the exception to the engine anti-ice rule?

Answer 2

Do not use engine anti-ice during climb and cruise when the temperature is below -40 degrees C SAT

Question 3

What does a FAULT light in the ENG ANTI ICE pushbutton indicate?

Answer 3

Switch/anti-ice valve disagreement

Question 4

With ENG ANTI ICE ON, what indications will you see?

Answer 4

Blue ENG ANTI ICE light ON
ECAM: ENG ANTI ICE
N1 limit is reduced (amber tick on N1 indicator)
N1 idle is increased

Question 5

With engine anti-ice ON, is your descent affected?

Answer 5

Yes, because idle thrust is increased

Question 6

What happens if you turn on the WING ANTI ICE switch on the ground?

Answer 6

The wing anti-icing valves will open for a 30 second test

Question 7

What part of the wing is heated?

Answer 7

Outboard 3 slats

Question 8

When do the wing anti-ice valves automatically close?

Answer 8

On landing
Bleed leak detected
Loss of electrical power

Question 9

What does the amber FAULT light in the WING ANTI ICE pushbutton indicate?

Answer 9

Switch/anti-ice valve disagreement
Low pressure is detected

Question 10

In what position do the wing and engine anti-ice valves fail if electrical power is lost?

Answer 10

Wing - valves CLOSE
Engines - valves OPEN