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Rain Control System

ATA30

• Problem of rain
•- Caused spreading of WATER.
- Rain obstruct pilot’s visibility
• May removed by:
- Windshield wiper.
- Chemical repellent.
- Flow of air (pneumatic)
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- Windshield Wiper System
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Rain Control System

Windshield Wiper System

- operated electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically.

- be able to withstand air loads of high speeds of

operation.
(cx purpose)s of components

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Rain Control System

Windshield Wiper System

Electrically operated:
Controlled by :
-common switches, provides ranging wiper-action speeds
-control the stowing of the wiper blades in a PARK position
Consist of:
- DC drive motor, a control switch, a resistor box, a flexible

drive shaft, a torques converter and windshield-wiper

assembly.
(cx purpose)s of components
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WINDSHIELD-WIPER SYSTEMS
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WINDSHIELD-WIPER SYSTEMS
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Rain Control System

Windshield Wiper System
Hydraulically and pneumatically operated:
• pressure from hydraulic/pneumatic power system

Inside the actuator is a piston that moves a rack and

•

pinion gear system.

A alternately connects a pressure or return line to
•

opposite side of the actuator, cause the piston to move

back and forth.
A speed control valve allows the pilot to select the
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speed at which the wipers will operates.

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Windshield Wiper System – Hydraulic Operated

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HYDRAULIC OPERATED
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Rain Control System

Windshield Wiper System Operation Procedure

Never operate windshield wipers on a dry windshield.

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Keep the blades clean and free of any contaminants to

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avoid scratches.
For operational testing, flood windshield with ample
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quantities of clean water and keep it wet while the wiper

blades are moving.
Tension check.
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Problem of RAIN
-Rain drops, form an opaque layer on surface of
windscreens, spoiling visibility
- Rain repellent is to prevent water from reaching the
surface of glass and is broken up into small globules
which are readily blown off by the airflow.

Repellent  chemically treated silicone fluid applied before

flight, effective when speed of A/C is excess of 50knots
- Consist of pressurized fluid containers, a selector valve,
solenoid-actuated valves, spray nozzles, push button
switches, a control switch, a time-delay relay, and necessary
plumbing.
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YAM PLANT
WATER GLOBULES/ BEAD
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Rain Control System

Chemical Rain Repellent System

-raining condition, system is on and repellent is spread

evenly with the wiper blade.
Do not sprayed, unless the windshield is wet and the
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wipers are operated.

- effect of the rain repellent cause the water to form
small globules/beads and quickly blown away in flight.
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Chemical Rain Repellent System
Chemical Rain Repellent System
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Chemical Rain Repellent System

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Rain Control System

Pneumatic Rain Removal System

•
used in some turbine-powered aircraft.
•high-pressure compressed air is ducted from
the engine bleed air and is directed up against the
outside of the windshield as high velocity sheet of air.
• this air blast the rain away effectively.
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WINDSCREEN CABIN WINDOW

DE-MISTING SYSTEMS

 At altitude the low atmospheric temperature will maintain

the inside of the windscreens and cabin windows at low
temperature resulting in condensation on the inner surface
and obscured vision.
 Normally kept mist free by blowing hot air, from the air
conditioning system, across the inner surface of the glass.
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WINDSCREEN CABIN WINDOW

DE-MISTING SYSTEMS
 Demisting of some windscreens and, all cabin windows is
achieved by using windows of "dry air sandwich" construction.
 The air sandwich is kept dry to prevent internal condensation of
the outer glass, by one of two methods:
 The space between glass layers is vented to the cabin to allow
the pressure in the air space to equalise with cabin pressure.
Venting takes place through a desiccant unit that absorbs
moisture from the air during the venting process to maintain the
dry air sandwich.
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WINDSCREEN CABIN WINDOW
DE-MISTING SYSTEMS
-The desiccant used is Silica Gel crystals which are blue
in colour but gradually change to pink or white as they
absorb moisture.
-Frequent checks must be made on the state of the
desiccant which must be replaced when it begins to turn
pink. (Saturated)
- Failure to take this action may result in condensation
within the dry air sandwich which may involve lengthy
rectification to dry out the sandwich or may require the
windscreen/window to be replaced
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desiccant unit
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Base on the diagram explain their system operation:

1.Thermal hot air Anti-Ice System
a) Source of Air Supply
b) How does the system maintain the
heating temperature
c) How to prevent over heat in case system
failure?
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CLASS REVISION
Base on the diagram explain their system
operation:
2. Mechanical Boot De-ice System explain
a) system operation, purpose of components;
include how does the Boot System operate to
break the ice, safety feature?
b) Maintenance to keep the boots in good
condition.
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System
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CLASS REVISION
Base on the diagram explain their system operation:
3. Explain this Rain Control System :
a) system operation to deliver chemical to windshield,
components purpose?
b) Maintenance to keep the wiper in good condition and
Safety Feature.
4. How does the Rain Control chemical function to
provide a clear pilot windshield?
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Chemical Rain Repellent System