Ice and Rain Protection Flashcards
The Wing anti-ice system contains how many valves?
2 valves per wing (4 total)
What does the illumination of the amber FAULT light on the
ENG ANTI-ICE pushbutton indicate?
Valve and switch position disagreement
When the aircraft is on the ground with the Probe Heat
selected, what happens to the TAT probes?
Not heated and the amber TAT lights are extinguished on the
overhead panel
If a failure in the electrical system occurs, what happens to the
engine ANTI-ICE valves?
Open
What supplies the WING ANTI-ICE system?
Both engines or APU bleed air
How is the engine anti-ice system controlled and operated?
Electrically controlled and pneumatically operated
How is the Wing Anti-ice System affected if an engine fire
handle is pulled?
All wing anti-ice valves will close if the crossfeed valve is in the
X-line position
What are the indications associated with a window heat fault?
A single chime, an ECAM failure message, and a FAULT light on
the window heat panel
What valves open when using the APU bleed air to supply
WING ANTI-ICE:
Both NORMAL and ALTERNATE valves will open
Which areas of the aircraft use electric heat for ice protection?
Windshield and probes
In the probe heat system, what are the different settings for
the Pitot Probe Heat?
Low on the ground, high for inflight