Ice and rain control Flashcards
Two methods of inflating boots?
Engine driven, Vacuum pump, bleed air from turbine
How are deice boots attached?
Cement, Fairing strips and screws, both
Function of oil separator?
Removes 75% wet pump oil from air
What must be done to a deicer boot prior to cold patch repair?
Return installed tension
What normally keeps deicer boots held down in flight?
Suction is supplied during flat
Methods to supply heat for thermal anti-ice system?
Blade air, Engine exhaust heat exchangers, ram air heated by combustion heater
How is temperature maintained in anti-ice?
Mixing heated and cold air
What prevents overheating of the leading edge strip in a thermal anti ice system that is operated by engine bleed air?
Hey sensor will calls a valve to close and shut off the flow of hot air