Ice Protection/Detection Flashcards
What sources are used for aircraft anti-icing and de-icing?
Bleed air heat and electric heat
What uses bleed air for ice protection?
Engine lips, 3 outboard slats
What uses electric heat for ice protection?
- Pitot Static system (smart and TAT probes)
- Windshields
- Water lines (drain masts)
- Pressurization static port
When are the Air Data Smart Probes and TAT probes heated?
Whenever the engines are running
Where can you find both bleed air pressure and temperature?
Anti-ice synoptic page
What happens when the ICE PROTECTION MODE selector knob is in AUTO
Allows automatic operation of the engine anti-ice system
When will the engine and wing anti-ice systems operate automatically in the event of an ice encounter
When the ICE PROTECTION MODE selector is in AUTO
With the wing ice protection button pushed in it allows what?
Operates automatically or ON based on the ice protection mode selector robot and the ice setting in the MCDU
If an engine fails does the opposite wing and engine receive ice protection?
- Yes, the crossbleed valve opens for the wings
- The failed engine doesn’t receive lip heat
How long will the de-ice system remain on after icing is no longer detected?
5 mins
At what temp are we considered in icing conditions?
SAT (ground) or TAT (flight) is 10C or below with any form of visible moisture and/or visibility of 1SM or less
When do you select “ALL” in the MCDU?
During taxi out and takeoff when SAT is 10 below and icing conditions exist
If ICING on the MCDU is set to OFF and on takeoff roll icing conditions are encountered, will the de-icing system turn on?
Not until 1700’ or 2 mins after takeoff, whichever occurs first
Can the APU be used to provide bleed air for de-icing?
No
What is protected from ice and rain?
Engine inlets, wing leading edge, smart probes, windshields, water drains
May a republic aircraft be flown into a known area of severe icing?
No
Is the icing system automatic?
Yes, under normal conditions
How can you override the system logic and turn the anti-ice system on?
Select ICE PROTECTION selector knob to ON
How many ice detection systems are installed?
- They are completely redundant. One will provide complete detection capability.
How is ice detected in flight?
- Two ice detectors, vibrating sensor elements that change frequency when ice builds up around it
- Once ice is detected, the sensor element heats, the ice melts, normal vibrating characteristics are restored and the heating stops. The cycle repeats as ice rebuilds on the probes
What would happen with the failure of one ice detector?
If the remaining detector senses an icing condition, the system automatically activates the ENGINE and WING anti-ice system
How is bleed air directed for pneumatic anti-ice
Engines - independent
Wings - onside bleed
What compressor stage is bleed air tapped for anti-icing operations?
10th high stage valve (HSV)