De-Ice Systems Flashcards
Are pneumatic deicer boots operated before ice forms or after?
After ice has formed
Where does the air come from to operate the pneumatic deicer boots on a reciprocating engine?
From the discharge side of the air pump used to operate the gyro instruments.
What is meant by a wet vacuum pump used to power pneumatic deicer boots?
A vacuum pump that uses engine oil to lubricate its steel vanes.
What is the purpose of the oil separator in a deicer system?
It removes the oil from the air before it gets to the deicer boots.
How are rubber deicer boots cleaned?
By washing them with soap and water.
How are rubber deicer boots attached to the leading edges of aircraft wings and tail surfaces?
They are bonded with adhesive
What is the sequence of inflation of a deicing boot system?
The center tube inflates with the upper and lower tubes a specified number of seconds later.
