ANTI-ICE PANEL

Question 1

When do you use engine anti-ice?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the exception to the above rule?

Answer 2

During climb and cruise when the temperature is below –40° C SAT

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Switch/anti-ice valve disagreement

Question 4

With ENG ANTI ICE ON what indications will you see?

Answer 4

a. Blue ENG ANTI ICE light ON
b. ECAM: ENG ANTI ICE
c. N1 limit is reduced (amber tick on N1 indicator)
d. 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 the 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

a. On landing
b. Bleed leak detected
c. Loss of electrical power

Question 9

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

Answer 9

a. Switch/anti-ice valve disagreement

b. 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

a. Wing – valves CLOSE

b. Engine – valves OPEN