Ice and Rain Protection Systems

Question 1

When the buttons on the ice protection panel are pushed in (dark), operation is automatic.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The tail (vertical and horizontal stabilizer) of the aircraft is provided with anti-icing.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The wings leading edge (slats) are heated using ___.

Answer 3

bleed air

Question 4

Maximum windshield wiper speed is ___.

Answer 4

250 KIAS

Question 5

Windshield wipers may get stuck if operated on a dry windshield.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

When the Ice Protection Mode knob is set to AUTO, the ice protection will turn on in flight if the ice detector detects ice.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The ADS Probes Heater turns on automatically ___.

Answer 7

when an engine is started

Question 8

Portable water may be dumped by pressing the dump button ___.

Answer 8

in flight only

Question 9

Status information about the ice protection system is shown on the MFD anti-ice synoptic page and on the EICAS.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The windshield heat comes on automatically when ___.

Answer 10

2 AC power sources are in use

Question 11

Is APU bleed air sufficient to operate the anti-ice system?

Answer 11

No