Topic-6 ATA 30 Ice and rain protection system

1.Deicing systems are turned on (Dale Crane 864)Level-03

A. After icing encountered B. Before icing encountered C.Either a or b .

2. Deicer boots should be cleaned with (Dale Crane 864) Level-03

A. only water B. Soap and water C. Hot air flow

3. When carburetor heat is used, the intake air (Dale Crane 869) Level-03
A. Is filtered
B. Is not filtered
C. Either a or b.

4. Electrically heated windshields that use a conductive film as the heating element are energized with (Dale
Crane 862) Level-03
A. AC only
B. DC only
C. AC orDC.

5. What controls the inflation sequence in a pneumatic deicer boot system? (Dale Crane 866) Level-03
A Shuttle valve
b. vacuum pump
c. distributer valve

6. Windshield wiper system may be operated by (AMR 681) Level-03

A. Electrically
B. Pneumatically
C. Hydraulically
D. All of the above

7. During normal operation of a pneumatic deicer system, the air pressure gage will (Dale Crane 866) Level-03
A. Remain same
B. Fluctuate
C. Both a and b

8. Ice formation on wings is due to. (Dale Crane 859) Level-03

A. Suspended ice crystals melting on contact with the wing and instantly re-freezing.
B. Ice crystals forming layers on contact with the wing.
C. Supercooled water changing state on contact with the wing.

9. During normal operation of a pneumatic deicer system, the suction gage will (Dale Crane 866) Level-03
A. Fluctuate
B. Remain Steady
C. Both
10. Which method is used to control icing on pitot and static air data sensors (15A 15-04) Level-03
A. Thermal electric
B pneumatic
C chemically
D all of the above

11. A deicer boot is completely bonded to the leading edge to. (Dale Crane 866) Level-03
A. Provide smoother airflow over leading edge.
B. prevent electrical static build up.
C Provide more efficient deicer cycles.

12. In a cockpit window heater system, the autotransformer. (Dale Crane 862) Level-03
A Supplies DC power for heating.
B. supplies AC Power for heating.
C Steps up output for severe weather conditions.

13. Windshield rain repellent is applied. (Dale Crane 878)

A. When rain is on windows and spread by wipers.
B. Before rain and spread on window surface by wipers.
C When in heavy rain so vision is unobscured.

14. Pneumatic rain removal systems. (15A. 15-30) Level-03

A. Use engine bleed air at high velocity to remove water droplets from windscreen.
B. Are not permitted on large transport aircraft.
C. Use a pneumatic motor to drive windscreen wipers.

15 Windscreen wiper torque tests are carried out at. (AMR. 679) Level-03
A Blade attachment end.
B. centre point of the blade.
C. the shaft end.

16. Wind screen autotransformer (Dale Crane 862) Level-03

A Step down voltage.
B. step up voltage.
C Are used to supply extra current under difficult conditions.

17. An ice deposit formed when liquid water flows over the airframe before freezing, and which is dense, tough
and sticks closely to the surface is called. (Dale Crane 859) Level-03
A Glaze Ice.
B. rime Ice.
C. hoar Frost.

18. testing pitot head heaters. (Dale Crane 861) Level-03

A. They can only be checked by noting the temperature rise of the probe.
B. They must only be switched on for the minimum time required to check serviceability.
C. They should be switched on for five minutes to allow to stabilise before taking ammeter readings.
D They must only be switched on for the minimum time required to check serviceability.

19. Electric dicing method is not used in (15A 15-04) Level-03

A. Carburettor
B. Windshield
C. Leading edge of wing
D. All of the above

20. Windscreen heating is supplied from. (AMR 678) Level-03

A Frequency wild generator, direct to the windscreen.
B. DC generator, via a transformer.
C Frequency wild generator, via a rectifier.

21. A wing thermal anti-ice annunciator is illuminated permanently in flight deck without selection being made.
The most probable cause would be. (Dale Crane 866) Level-03
A. A short circuit.
B. an open circuit.
C. normal.

22. Air for anti-icing of the wings is obtained from. (Dale Crane 879) Level-03
A Air conditioning ducting.
B. engine compressors.
C. a combustion heater.

23. Disadvantages of ice and frost (15A 15-02)

A. Increase lift by changing in aerofoil structure
B. Decrease lift by changing in aerofoil structure
C. Providing better stability
D. Reduce weight

24. When operating a windscreen wiper on the ground, make sure to. (Dale Crane 864) Level-03
A. Use slow wiper only.
B. use water as lubricant when operating.
C Place soft cloth between blade and window.

25. Which is more dangerous ice? (Dale Crane 859)

A Glaze ice.
B. Rime ice.
C. Glime ice

26. To prevent the buildup of static charge on the deicer boots use ( AMR pg no.-616) Level-03
A Al wire embedded in boots
B Al. coating
C Al. paint
D Conductive neoprene coating

27. Method of ice prevention in windshields, windows & radomes is (FAA 15A. 15-23 Level-03)
A Electrical
B (a) & thermal
C (a) &alcohol
D (a) & pneumatic

28. If the cycling period of deicer boots are irregular probable causes are (FAA 15A 15-22) Level-03
A Loose or faulty tubing & connections
B (a) & faulty electronic timer
C (a) & faulty lines between pump & gage
D (a) & vacuum relief valve improperly adjusted

29. Chemical rain repellent system should be used in (15A 15-27) Level-03
A. Very dry conditions
B. Very wet conditions
C. Normal condition
D. Both a and b

30. Carburettor icing is occurs. (15A. 15-02) Level-03

A. During normal weather
B. During cold weather
C. During warm weather
D. Both a and b

Subjective:- ATA 30 Ice and rain protection system

1. Explain different types of anti-icing systems.
2. Write short note on rain repellant.
3. Describe the wiper system of ice and rain protection system.
4. What are the provision are given for probe and drain heating in aircraft?