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Which type of ice is described as being hard, heavy, and tenacious?
Which type of ice is described as being hard, heavy, and tenacious?
What is the primary purpose of anti-icing systems on aircraft?
What is the primary purpose of anti-icing systems on aircraft?
Which of these aircraft components are typically protected by ice and rain protection systems?
Which of these aircraft components are typically protected by ice and rain protection systems?
What kind of ice forms when small droplets freeze rapidly, creating a rough and irregular surface?
What kind of ice forms when small droplets freeze rapidly, creating a rough and irregular surface?
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What is the primary function of ice detection sensors?
What is the primary function of ice detection sensors?
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Which type of ice can be a combination of clear and rime ice, creating a very rough accumulation?
Which type of ice can be a combination of clear and rime ice, creating a very rough accumulation?
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What is the primary difference between anti-icing and de-icing systems?
What is the primary difference between anti-icing and de-icing systems?
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What is a typical indicator that ice has been detected by an ice detection sensor?
What is a typical indicator that ice has been detected by an ice detection sensor?
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Which of the following is NOT a component typically protected by ice and rain protection systems on aircraft?
Which of the following is NOT a component typically protected by ice and rain protection systems on aircraft?
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Which type of ice is characterized by its irregular shape and rough surface, negatively impacting aerodynamic performance?
Which type of ice is characterized by its irregular shape and rough surface, negatively impacting aerodynamic performance?
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Study Notes
Aircraft Auxiliary System - Ice Protection System
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Learning Objectives:
- Students will learn about different types of ice.
- Students will understand ice protection system principles.
- Students will grasp how anti-icing systems work to prevent ice accumulation.
- Students will describe sensor functions.
Ice Formation, Classification, and Effects
- Rain, snow, and ice are long-term transportation challenges.
- Flying adds a new complication, specifically concerning ice.
- Under specific atmospheric conditions, ice can rapidly build up on aircraft components.
Different Types of Ice Formation
- Clear Ice: Forms when large droplets are present in rain or cumuliform clouds. This results in hard, heavy, and tenacious ice, making removal difficult.
- Rime Ice: Lighter in weight than clear ice; its irregular shape and rough surface decrease the efficiency of aerodynamic airfoils.
- Mixed Ice: A combination of ice particles embedded in clear ice, creating a rough accumulation. Sometimes forms in a mushroom shape on leading edges.
Icing Effects
- Ice or frost accumulation on aircraft creates hazards, impacting safe flight.
- Icing effects are cumulative and can result in:
- Increased drag
- Reduced lift
- Decreased thrust
- Increased stalling speed
- Increased weight
Icing Effects (Airplane Components)
- Ice protection systems prevent ice formation on or remove ice from:
- Wing leading edges
- Horizontal and vertical stabilizer leading edges
- Engine cowl leading edges
- Propellers
- Propeller spinner
- Air data probes
- Flight deck windows
- Water and waste system lines and drains
- Antennae
Overview of Ice Protection System
- The system includes various components like wing anti-ice, engine anti-ice, ice detection, air data sensor heat, and windows with drain and water heating.
- Other components include pitot probe heat, total air temperature probe heat, engine temperature probe heat, and hydrophobic coating.
- Additional components are flight compartment window anti-ice, windshield wiper system, hydraulics, water supply, water tank heaters, and drain heaters.
Ice Detection
- Modern aircraft have ice detectors that alert the crew to icing conditions.
- Generally, an annunciator light signals detected ice.
Anti-Ice vs. De-Ice
- Anti-icing equipment is activated before encountering icing conditions to prevent ice formation.
- De-icing equipment removes ice that has already accumulated. Deicing equipment typically targets wings and stabilizer leading edges.
Ice Control Methods
- Different control methods for ice include:
- Thermal Pneumatic
- Thermal Electric
- Chemical Anti Icing
Anti-Icing System
- Anti-icing is a preferred method on large, high-performance turbine-powered aircraft.
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This quiz covers the principles of ice protection systems in aircraft, focusing on the types of ice formation, their classification, and the effects on flight. Students will learn how anti-icing systems function to prevent ice accumulation and the role of sensors in these systems.
