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The document discusses various anti-icing and deicing systems used in aircraft, including their operation, components, and maintenance. It covers topics such as the heating of windshields, pneumatic deicer boots, and methods for removing ice and snow from aircraft surfaces. Additionally, it addresses the characteristics and functions of different system components, as well as the precautions needed for their effective use.

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Test Airframe

The document discusses various anti-icing and deicing systems used in aircraft, including their operation, components, and maintenance. It covers topics such as the heating of windshields, pneumatic deicer boots, and methods for removing ice and snow from aircraft surfaces. Additionally, it addresses the characteristics and functions of different system components, as well as the precautions needed for their effective use.

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Some aircraft are protected against airframe icing by heating the leading edges of

the airfoils and intake ducts. When is this type of anti-ice system usually operated
during flight?
Continuously while the aircraft is in flight.
In symmetric cycles during icing conditions to remove ice as it
accumulates.
Whenever icing conditions are first encountered or expected to occur.

Which of the following are found in a laminated integral electrically heated


windshield system?
1. Autotransformer.
2. Heat control relay.
3. Heat control toggle switch.
4. 24V dc power supply.
5. Indicating light.
1, 2, 4, 5.

2, 3, 4, 5.

1, 2, 3, 5.

What is the source of pressure for inflating deicer boots on reciprocating engine
aircraft?
Piston-type pump.

Vane-type pump.

Gear-type pump.

What is the purpose of the oil separator in the pneumatic deicing system?
To prevent an accumulation of oil in the vacuum system.

To remove oil from air exhausted from the deicer boots.

To protect the deicer boots from oil deterioration.


Which of the following indications occur during a normal operational check of a
pneumatic deicer system?
Pressure and vacuum gauges will fluctuate as the deicer boots inflate and
deflate.
Relatively steady readings on the pressure gauge and fluctuating readings
on the vacuum gauge.
Fluctuating readings on the pressure gauge and relatively steady readings
on the vacuum gauge.

Two possible sources of heat for the operation of a wing thermal anti-icing
system are
first stage of the aircycle turbine and turbo compressor.

combustion heater and exhaust gases.

compressor bleed air and aircraft electrical system.

Which of the following regulates the vacuum of the air pump to hold the deicing
boots deflated when the pneumatic deicing system is off?
Suction relief valve.

Pressure regulator.

Distributor valve.

What icing condition may occur when there is no visible moisture present?
Inlet ice.

Carburetor ice.

Injector ice.

What should be used to melt the ice in a turbine engine if the compressor is
immobile because of ice?
Anti-icing fluid.

Deicing fluid.

Hot air.
What system component aids in the prevention of carburetor icing?
Bleed air valve.

Air diverter butterfly.

Alcohol injection nozzle.

What is used as a temperature-sensing element in an electrically heated


windshield?
Thermistor.

Thermometer.

Thermocouple.

Which of the following connects vacuum to the deicer boots when the system is
not in operation, to hold the boots tightly against the leading edges in flight?
Vacuum relief valve.

Ejector.

Distributor valve.

What mixture may be used as a deicing fluid to remove frost from an aircraft
surface?
Naphtha and isopropyl alcohol.

Methyl ethyl ketone and ethylene glycol.

Ethylene glycol and isopropyl alcohol.

What method is usually employed to control the temperature of an anti-icing


system using surface combustion heaters?
Thermo-cycling switches.

Heater fuel shutoff valves.

Thermostats in the cockpit.


What is one check for proper operation of a pitot/static tube heater after
replacement?
Voltmeter reading.

Continuity check of system.

Ammeter reading.

Prior to installation of a pneumatic surface-bonded type deicer boots, on the


leading edge of the wing, you should
clean the surface with MEK and apply adhesive to the back of the deicer
boot and leading edge of the wing.
remove all paint from the area to be covered by the deicer boot.

rough the surface with a mild abrasive.

Which of the following is the best means to use when removing wet snow from an
aircraft?
A brush or a squeegee.

Warm water.

Hot air.

Why should a chemical rain repellant not be used on a dry windshield?


It will restrict visibility.

It will cause glass crazing.

It will etch the glass.

Arcing in an electrically heated windshield panel usually indicates a breakdown in


the
temperature-sensing elements.

autotransformers.

conductive coating.
What controls the inflation sequence in a pneumatic deicer boot system?
Vacuum pump.

Shuttle valve.

Distributor valve.

What is the principle characteristic of a windshield pneumatic rain removal


system?
A pneumatic rain removal system is simply a mechanical windshield wiper
system that is powered by pneumatic system pressure.
An air blast spreads a liquid rain repellant evenly over the windshield that
prevents raindrops from clinging to the glass surface.
An air blast forms a barrier that prevents raindrops from striking the
windshield surface.

Why are the tubes in deicer boots alternately inflated?


Alternate inflation of deicer boot tubes does not disturb airflow.
Alternate inflation of deicer boot tubes keeps disturbance of the airflow
to a minimum.
Alternate inflation of deicer boot tubes relieves the load on the air pump.

How do deicer boots help remove ice accumulations?


By breaking up ice formations.

By allowing only a thin layer of ice to build up.

By preventing the formation of ice.


What are three methods of anti-icing aircraft windshields?
1. Blanket-type heating system.
2. An electric heating element in the windshield.
3. Heated air circulating system.
4. Hot water system.
5. Windshield wipers and anti-icing fluid.
6. Ribbon-type heating system.
2, 3, 5.

1, 2, 6.

2, 3, 4.

Where are the heating elements located on most aircraft with electrically heated
windshields?
Laminated in the glass.

Inside the windshield frame.

Attached to the glass.

What maintains normal windshield temperature control in an electrically heated


windshield system?
Manually-controlled rheostat.

Thermal overheat switches.

Thermistors.

What is the purpose of the distributor valve in a deicing system utilizing deicer
boots?
To equalize the air pressure to the left and right wings.

To sequence the deicer boots inflations symmetrically.

To distribute anti-icing fluid to the deicer boots.


What may be used to clean deicer boots?
Unleaded gasoline or Jet A fuel.

Soap and water.

Naphtha.

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