section 7- ice protection Flashcards
how does the engine inlet anti ice prevent ice formation?
bleed air
the do we switch on engine anti icing?
when flying or on the ground in an atmosphere containing precipitation or visible moisture below 5C
what powers the engine inlet anti-ice?
28v DC
what protects the engine inlet anti-ice?
DE-ICE INLET LH/BUS 1 on the overhead panel
DE-ICE INLET RH/BUS2 on the AC/DC breaker panel
what controls the engine inlet anti-ice?
2 INLET toggle switches on the LH overhead switch panel
how are the wing and empannage de-icer boots operated?
engine bleed air operated
how many parts are the wing anti-ice boots divided into?
3
where are the de-icer boots?
leading edge of wings, vertical stabiliser and horizontal stabiliser
what is the reason for heating the de-icer boot ejector valves?
prevents overnight freezing of the valves
what powers the de icing boots?
28v DC
what protects the de-icer boots?
- SURF ICE/ESS BUS on the overhead breaker panel
- DE-ICE PROP LH/BUS 1 on the overhead breaker panel
what happens if the de-icer boots toggle switch is in the OFF position?
vacuum is applied to the boots to hold them against the leading edges
what happens if the de-icer boots toggle switch is in the ON position?
one single automatic cycle is activated
what happens when the de-ice boots are activated?
6-second inflation of the inner wing followed by 6 second inflation of the empennage boot and 6 seconds of outer wing boot inflation.
this illuminates the blue SURF DEICE light on the co-pilots side for 20 secs
how to the deice boots expand and contract?
pressure and vacuum using engine bleed air