Ice & Rain Protection Flashcards
What are the components of the Ice & Rain Protection System?
Wing Anti-Ice System
Engine Anti-Ice System
Windshield Heating
Windshield Wipers
ADSP & TAT Heating System
When does the Wing Anti-Ice System test itself?
10,000ft AGL or 10 mins after takeoff, whichever occurs first
What happens during the Wing Anti-Ice System Test?
Slat Anti-Ice Valves are OPENED
A-I WING VLV OPEN EICAS Message
How long does the Wing Anti-Ice System Test Last?
60 seconds (Max)
What EICAS Message will be displayed if a failure occurs during the Wing Anti-Ice System Test?
A-I WING FAIL
How many windscreen wipers are there and how are they controlled?
2, controlled via dedicated knobs on the overhead panel
For what 2 purposes are the Windshields heated?
Anti-Icing & De-Fogging
How many Electrical Sources are required to fully & normally operate the Windshield Heating System?
At least 2 AC Electrical Sources
How is the Windshield Heating System Normally Operated?
Automatically
Windshield Heating Buttons 1 & 2 on the Overhead Panel remain Pushed IN allowing the system to automatically control the windshield temperature
If only 1 AC Electrical Source is available in Flight, which Windshield is heated?
Left Windshield
What will happen if you only have 1 AC Electrical Source and the Left Windshield System has failed?
Right Windshield Heating becomes available
What is an ADSP and how many are there?
Air Data Smart Probe
x 4
What comprises the ADSP/TAT Heating System?
4 x ADSP
2 X TAT
Where are the ADSP & TAT Probes Located?
On the Aircraft Nose
What are the features of the ADSP/TAT Probes?
Fully Automatic
Each with a dedicated heater
When are the ADSPs heated?
Whenever an engine is running
OR
IN FLIGHT
When are the TATs heated?
When OAT below 10°C with engines running
OR
Airspeed above 50kts
OR
IN FLIGHT
When is TAT Probe heating disabled?
Airspeed below 45kts
When batteries are the only electrical source, which ADSP will be heated?
ADSP 3