Ice & Rain - week 3
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
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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