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What method is preferred for ice control on propellers?
What method is preferred for ice control on propellers?
How does the anti-icing fluid reach the propeller blades?
How does the anti-icing fluid reach the propeller blades?
What component controls the sequence of current to heater mats for propeller de-icing?
What component controls the sequence of current to heater mats for propeller de-icing?
Which part of the propeller blades has embedded heater wires for ice control?
Which part of the propeller blades has embedded heater wires for ice control?
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Why is the sequence of heating important in propeller de-icing?
Why is the sequence of heating important in propeller de-icing?
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What purpose do electric elements serve on propellers?
What purpose do electric elements serve on propellers?
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What happens when ice forms on the diaphragm?
What happens when ice forms on the diaphragm?
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How does the crew know that ice has formed on the probe?
How does the crew know that ice has formed on the probe?
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What causes the motor to twist slightly in its mount?
What causes the motor to twist slightly in its mount?
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How does the micro-switch activate the warning light?
How does the micro-switch activate the warning light?
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What happens to the warning light when ice stops forming?
What happens to the warning light when ice stops forming?
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How is icing detected in the system?
How is icing detected in the system?
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What will happen if the temperature reaches 55°C according to the text?
What will happen if the temperature reaches 55°C according to the text?
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What does the magnetic indicator show when the windshield system is operating under normal conditions?
What does the magnetic indicator show when the windshield system is operating under normal conditions?
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How does leaving the windshield heat set on low affect the windshield's service life based on the information provided?
How does leaving the windshield heat set on low affect the windshield's service life based on the information provided?
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Why are pitot static probe heaters provided on aircraft approved for flight into known icing conditions?
Why are pitot static probe heaters provided on aircraft approved for flight into known icing conditions?
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What is the purpose of the overheat thermistor in the context of the windshield temperature controller?
What is the purpose of the overheat thermistor in the context of the windshield temperature controller?
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What forces must a jet aircraft's windshield withstand, according to the text?
What forces must a jet aircraft's windshield withstand, according to the text?
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What is embedded in an inner layer of vinyl in some windshields?
What is embedded in an inner layer of vinyl in some windshields?
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How is the temperature of the windshield maintained at approximately 45 °C?
How is the temperature of the windshield maintained at approximately 45 °C?
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What controls the DC current to regulate the temperature of the windshield?
What controls the DC current to regulate the temperature of the windshield?
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Why should windshield heat not be operated on the ground for extended periods?
Why should windshield heat not be operated on the ground for extended periods?
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What is the purpose of testing in accordance with the aircraft's maintenance manual?
What is the purpose of testing in accordance with the aircraft's maintenance manual?
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What type of power source is illustrated in the diagram for windshield temperature control?
What type of power source is illustrated in the diagram for windshield temperature control?
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What happens to relay R7425 during flight operation?
What happens to relay R7425 during flight operation?
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How are the head and strut of the probe powered in flight?
How are the head and strut of the probe powered in flight?
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What provides information to EICAS if power is not supplied through the heater?
What provides information to EICAS if power is not supplied through the heater?
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How can the operation of the probe heater be checked on the ground?
How can the operation of the probe heater be checked on the ground?
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What happens to relay R8268 in flight operation?
What happens to relay R8268 in flight operation?
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How is each total air temperature probe anti-iced?
How is each total air temperature probe anti-iced?
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