TKS/FIKI Flashcards
1
Q
What type of fluid is TKS?
A
DTD-406-B
Lowers the freezing temperature of water
2
Q
How do the pumps run in NORM?
A
Pump 1 and 2 run on Quarter-Time, at 100%
(30 sec ON / 90 sec OFF interval)
3
Q
Endurance with full tanks (8 gal) and Min Dispatch (5 gal)
A
Norm (100%) - 150 min/90 min
High (200%) - 75 min/45 min
Max (400%) - 37.5 min/22.5 min
4
Q
Limitations (8)
A
- 5 gal min dispatch
- 95 KIAS to 177KIAS/204 KTAS, 12o in Holds
- Min temp -30 deg F
- Flaps 50%
- No windshield pump within 30 seconds of landing
- No flight in Sever Icing
- 30-day wet-out
- 24-mo. Icing Course
5
Q
How do the pumps run in HIGH?
A
Pump 1 runs CONTINOUSLY, at 200%
6
Q
How do the pumps run in MAX?
A
Pump 1 and 2 run for 2 mins, at 400%. Then back to selected mode.
7
Q
How does BACKUP work?
A
Pump 2 runs CONTINUOSLY, at 200%.
8
Q
How many minutes of use do you have in NORM with 8 gal vs 5 gal of TKS?
A
150 mins / 90 mins
