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An intricate diagram illustrating various aircraft heating and pneumatic systems, including combustion heaters and emergency landing gear mechanisms, with labels and annotations for educational purposes.

Ice & Rain Systems Quiz

Test your knowledge on the operation and components of ice and rain systems in aviation. This quiz covers various topics ranging from ignition units to pneumatic systems.

Multiple choice questions
Focus on aviation safety and equipment
Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and professionals

40 Questions10 MinutesCreated by LearningPilot235

How does the ignition unit step-up voltage to achieve a high spark?

Electronics

Coil

Spark plug

Vibrator

Liquids and gasses have the ability to flow so both are considered fluids. However, the difference remains, ______ are highly compressible but _______ are practically ______________

Liquids, gasses, incompressible

Liquids, gasses, compressible

Gasses, liquids, compressible

Gasses, liquids, incompressible

How many attempts does the pilot have to actuate the emergency landing gear extension system!?

One

Two

Three

Several

Which one of the safety switches senses if there is sufficient air from the combustion air fan?

Ventilation

Duct limit

Pressure

Overheat

Combustion heaters require a ________ pressure pump with built-in ______ as it pulls the fuel through a ______.

Constant, relief, valve

Constant, relief, filter

Differential, relief, valve

Differential, relief, filter

The main ________ valve allows fuel-flow to the unit and it is controlled by the heater ______ in the cockpit

Solenoid, switch

Thermostat, switch

Thermostat, valve

Solenoid, valve

How does the de-ice system activate "pressure" or "vacuum" to the de-ice boots?

Pressure switch

Shuttle valve

Timer

Relief valve

When the combustion ___ ___ builds enough pressure it allows the ________ unit to start

Air fan, exciter

Air fan, ignition

Vent fan, exciter

Vent fan, ignition

What are the three types of pneumatic systems?

A, B, C

1, 2, 3

Red, green, yellow

Low, medium, high

Air pressure in the range of 50-150 psi would be considered a ___ pressure system.

Zero

Mid

High

Low

What type of heating system runs the risk of contamination from __ gasses?

CO, Exhaust Shroud

C2, Exhaust Shroud

C2, Electric

CO, Electric

What is one method of inspection on exhaust heaters to detect leaks?

Spray soapy water on the windscreen

Pressurize and look for bubbles

Pressurize & submerge in water

Spray soapy water on the manifold

When the temperature level falls below a preset value, the heater starts working again and continues to do this throughout the flight. What is this known as!?

Condition

Cycle

Tricycle

Tradition

This air component is directed between the combustion chamber and the outer shroud and delivered where?

Exhaust, cabin

Exhaust, overboard

Ambient, overboard

Ambient, cabin

In any pressurized system flow is maintained in one direction through a _____ valve

Check

Relief

Squat

Chock

What component in the combustion heater sends power to open the fuel control solenoid?

Compressor

Generator

Thermostat

Vent fan

What are two methods of removing moisture from a pneumatic system?

Diffuser, electrically

Diffuser, chemical

Separator, electrically

Separator, chemical

Modern aircraft utilize what type of ignition units?

Durable

Electronic

Vibrator

Spark

Adding compressed ________ to move hydraulic fluid is known as a process called ____________

Chemicals, pneumatics

Nitrogen, pneumatics

Chemicals, pneudraulics

Nitrogen, pneudraulics

Ambient air is warmed through _________ from combustion heat

Radiation

Convection

Irradiation

Convention

High pressure air systems use metal _______ at a pressure rating of ____-____ psi

Bottles, 1000-3000

Bottles, 100-300

Bottles, 1000-2500

Bottles, 100-250

With the combustion type heater, a ____/___ mixture is ignited in an airtight inner combustion chamber and the _______ is sent overboard.

Oil/air, ambient

Fuel/air, ambient

Oil/air, exhaust

Fuel/air, exhaust

The variable ________ is an adjustable _____ regulating device

Restrictor, speed

Restrictor, flow

Resistor, flow

Resistor, speed

Why are Electric Heaters not commonly used in older small and mid-sized aircraft?

Consumes Carbon Monoxide

Consumes Fuel Pressure

Consumes Engine Power

Consumes Generator Power

Which of the safety switches keeps the control solenoid closed if there is not sufficient ventilation air?

Pressure

Boom

Overheat

Duct limit

These numerous welded components are potential areas for what to occur?

Combustion air leaks

Ambient air leaks

Ventilation air leaks

Exhaust leaks

Most single piston engine aircraft use what type of heating system?

Exhaust Shroud

Combustion

Pneumatic

Electric

One advantage of high pressure cylinders is that they are _____ but they cannot be _________ during flight

Heavy, reusable

Light, recharged

Light, reusable

Heavy, recharged

What component will isolate the original hydraulics in the lines when activating the emergency air brake system?

Restrictor valve

Check valve

Shuttle valve

Stutter valve

Some exhaust mufflers have welded _____ attached, which increase ____ transfer to the cabin air

Studs, exhaust

Studs, heat

Stems, heat

Stems, exhaust

What component in a combustion heater ensures the correct air quantity & pressure is delivered to the combustion chamber?

Heat exchanger

Fuel solenoid

Vent blower

Combustion blower

On a large transport type aircraft, which components will receive pressure first during an emergency landing gear selection?

Brakes

Gear actuators

Up-locks

Gear doors

What type of heaters are commonly found on small to mid-size aircraft?

Combustion

Electric

Exhaust

Compressor

What type of pneumatic system would be required to operate a de-icing component on a piston engine aircraft?

High pressure

Vane pump

Vacuum

Low pressure

When airborne, the aircraft uses ___ air but on the ground a ____ ___ draws air inward and these events are controlled by the ___ switch.

Ram, vent fan, wow

Ram, drop fan, warm

Ram, vent fan, warm

Ram, drop fan, wow

To alter the speed of actuation in any component in a pressurized system, these units are used for that purpose

Relief valves

Check valves

Resistors

Restrictors

The control solenoid is located downstream from the main solenoid at the entrance to the combustion _______ and this is controlled by the __________ and _____ safety switches.

Heater, switch, three

Chamber, thermostat, three

Chamber, switch, three

Heater, thermostat, three

What is the name given to the air component that is warmed and sent to the cabin?

Ventilation

Ambient

Combustion

Exhaust

What type of pneumatic system would be used on emergency landing gear?

Low

Mid

High

Neither

How often would an inspection be carried out on an aircraft using a shroud heater?

10 hours

20 hours

50 hours

100 hours

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