Check And Troubleshoot An Electrically Heated Pitot System Flashcards
1
Q
How is ice kept from forming on the pitot tube of an airplane?
A
Pitot tubes are heated by electric current flowing through heater elements built into them
2
Q
How can you tell, on a preflight inspection, that the pitot heater is operating?
A
Turn it on for about a minute and then on the walk-around inspection, feel it to see that it is warm
