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18 Cards in this Set
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What is the ATA code for ice and rain? |
30 |
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What are the two types of ice formations and what do they look like? |
Rime (rough surface) or Glaze (smooth surface) |
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How do deicer boots operate? |
Fabric reinforced rubber with built in inflation tubes to be break up ice. |
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What is the purpose of the distributor valve? |
Controls the inflation sequence by directing the vacuum. |
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What do you clean deicer boots with? |
Soap and water |
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Why are boots inflated alternately? |
To minimize airflow disruption. |
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What is used to prevent static buildup? |
A coat of neoprene. |
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Why is an oil separator needed in a deicer boot system? |
To protect the boots from oil deterioration by removing the oil from air. |
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During an ops check should the vacuum gage be steady of fluctuating? |
Yes. Steady vacuum gauge |
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How is the pitot/static tube heat ops checked? |
By touch or using an ammeter. |
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Can carb ice occur in warm weather with no visible moisture? |
Yes |
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What controls the amount of current to the heating elements in a windshield? |
Thermistors |
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Where are the heat sensors in electrically heated windshields? |
Imbedded in the Glass. |
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What causes arcing in electrically heated windshields? |
A breakdown of the conductive coating. |
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What are the three rain removal systems? |
Wipers Air Chemical repellents |
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What provides the high velocity and are to keep the rain from contacting the windshield? |
Pneumatic rain removal system. |
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How is snow removed? |
Brush or squeegee |
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How is ice removed from the turbine engines? |
Hot air |
