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Thermal anti-ice systems use electrical heating elements to prevent ice formation on critical components.
Thermal anti-ice systems use electrical heating elements to prevent ice formation on critical components.
True (A)
Rime ice is denser and harder than clear ice, making it more challenging to remove.
Rime ice is denser and harder than clear ice, making it more challenging to remove.
False (B)
Ice detection systems on aircraft primarily measure air temperature to assess the risk of ice formation.
Ice detection systems on aircraft primarily measure air temperature to assess the risk of ice formation.
False (B)
The risk of engine icing is higher during descent compared to ascent.
The risk of engine icing is higher during descent compared to ascent.
Rain is a significant contributor to structural icing on an aircraft.
Rain is a significant contributor to structural icing on an aircraft.
Pneumatic de-icers use compressed air to deflate and inflate rubber boots on aircraft surfaces.
Pneumatic de-icers use compressed air to deflate and inflate rubber boots on aircraft surfaces.
Aircraft encountering freezing rain are at a lower risk of rapid ice accumulation.
Aircraft encountering freezing rain are at a lower risk of rapid ice accumulation.
Supercooled large droplets (SLD) pose a lesser icing threat to aircraft than smaller droplets.
Supercooled large droplets (SLD) pose a lesser icing threat to aircraft than smaller droplets.
The primary purpose of an ice protection system is to enhance the aerodynamic performance of an aircraft.
The primary purpose of an ice protection system is to enhance the aerodynamic performance of an aircraft.
Ice accumulation on propellers cannot lead to unbalanced conditions and affect engine performance.
Ice accumulation on propellers cannot lead to unbalanced conditions and affect engine performance.
