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What are the limitations for icing conditions as per the Airplane Flight Manual?
What are the limitations for icing conditions as per the Airplane Flight Manual?
Icing conditions exist when the Static Air Temperature (SAT) on the ground and in flight is between 10°C (50°F) and -40°C (-40°F), and visible moisture in any form is present.
Where are the ice detector probes mounted, and what is their function?
Where are the ice detector probes mounted, and what is their function?
The ice detector probes are mounted on each side of the fuselage just below the pilot and copilot windows. They measure ice accumulation on the tip of each probe, and ice formation on the probes changes the resonant properties of the probe, proportional to the accumulation thickness.
How does the ice detection system determine the thickness of the ice?
How does the ice detection system determine the thickness of the ice?
The ice thickness affects the resonate properties of the detectors, which in turn determines the thickness of the ice.
At what ice formation thickness does the system activate, and what happens to the probe frequency when this occurs?
At what ice formation thickness does the system activate, and what happens to the probe frequency when this occurs?
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How does the flight crew ensure an adequate supply of heated air for cowl anti-icing?
How does the flight crew ensure an adequate supply of heated air for cowl anti-icing?
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What are the indications of cowl anti-ice system operation on the primary engine display?
What are the indications of cowl anti-ice system operation on the primary engine display?
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Under what conditions is cowl anti-icing required for taxi and takeoff, according to the flight manual limitations?
Under what conditions is cowl anti-icing required for taxi and takeoff, according to the flight manual limitations?
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What is the purpose of the WAI control valve?
What is the purpose of the WAI control valve?
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What is the function of the overheat switches installed in each wing?
What is the function of the overheat switches installed in each wing?
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What temperature does the hot pressurized bleed air reach at the precooler inlet to the engine bleed air manifold?
What temperature does the hot pressurized bleed air reach at the precooler inlet to the engine bleed air manifold?
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What is the altitude restriction for the AUTO anti-ice function?
What is the altitude restriction for the AUTO anti-ice function?
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What cautionary instructions are provided regarding the operation of the aircraft in actual or anticipated icing conditions, and what specific consideration is highlighted?
What cautionary instructions are provided regarding the operation of the aircraft in actual or anticipated icing conditions, and what specific consideration is highlighted?
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What are the limitations for the automatic anti-ice feature, as stated in the flight manual?
What are the limitations for the automatic anti-ice feature, as stated in the flight manual?
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What are the indications of icing conditions, and how does the Ice Detection System respond to these conditions?
What are the indications of icing conditions, and how does the Ice Detection System respond to these conditions?
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What power source maintains the valve in the shut position when the flight crew selects the left or right COWL switch to OFF?
What power source maintains the valve in the shut position when the flight crew selects the left or right COWL switch to OFF?
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What is the recommended engine operation at low temperatures less than 1°C (34°F) prior to takeoff, according to the flight manual limitations?
What is the recommended engine operation at low temperatures less than 1°C (34°F) prior to takeoff, according to the flight manual limitations?
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What is the primary source of energy for the wing anti-icing (WAI) system, and where is the bleed air supply extracted from?
What is the primary source of energy for the wing anti-icing (WAI) system, and where is the bleed air supply extracted from?
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How does the WAI system manage to prevent ice accumulation on the mainwheel wells during takeoff?
How does the WAI system manage to prevent ice accumulation on the mainwheel wells during takeoff?
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What are the limitations for the use of flaps in icing conditions?
What are the limitations for the use of flaps in icing conditions?
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What is the function of the Ice Detection System (IDS) in relation to anti-icing equipment activation?
What is the function of the Ice Detection System (IDS) in relation to anti-icing equipment activation?
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What cautionary instructions are provided regarding the operation of the aircraft in actual or anticipated icing conditions, and what specific consideration is highlighted?
What cautionary instructions are provided regarding the operation of the aircraft in actual or anticipated icing conditions, and what specific consideration is highlighted?
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What are the specific conditions that warrant turning on the Cowl Anti-Ice system in the ON position?
What are the specific conditions that warrant turning on the Cowl Anti-Ice system in the ON position?
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What is the EPR hold mode armed condition during takeoff?
What is the EPR hold mode armed condition during takeoff?
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What is the function of the Bleed Air Controllers (BACs) in the WAI system?
What is the function of the Bleed Air Controllers (BACs) in the WAI system?
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How does the WAI system ensure anti-icing operation in the event of a single engine bleed source?
How does the WAI system ensure anti-icing operation in the event of a single engine bleed source?
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