Ice & Rain - Week 5

A detailed illustration of aircraft systems involved in ice and rain protection, highlighting wipers, pneumatic systems, and atmospheric conditions in a clear and educational style.

Ice & Rain Systems Quiz

Test your knowledge about aircraft ice and rain protection systems with this comprehensive quiz. Designed for aviation enthusiasts and professionals, it covers everything from wiper systems to pneumatic de-ice operations.

Challenge yourself with questions like:

  • How do vacuum pumps function in aircraft?
  • What are the key components of rain-removal systems?
  • How does a de-ice boot work?
30 Questions8 MinutesCreated by FlyingFalcon42
Wiper systems that operate hydraulically require a ________ supply to activate an ________.
Pressure, armature
Liquid, actuator
Pressure, actuator
Liquid, armature
Vacuum pumps are either ___ or ___ and are engine-driven ____ type.
Wet, dry, vane
Wet, dry, cane
Dry, wet, case
Dry, wet, vary
What are the types of rain-removal systems?
Wiper, air, liquid
Wiper, liquid, rain
Wiper, jet blast, electric
Wiper, rain, air
Pneumatic boot configuration and sequence of inflation are dependent on what criteria?
Aircraft specs
Size
Requirements
All the above
How is the Shuttle Valve controlled?
Timer
Distributor
Vacuum
Pressure
The control valve is ________ operated and _____/_______ pressure as required.
Resistor, drains/drives
Solenoid, drains/drives
Resistor, dumps/directs
Solenoid, dumps/directs
The _____ controls the shuttle/distributor valve and ensures proper inflation ________ and _______.
Timer, sequence, duration
Timer, section, duration
Timer, section, vacuum
Timer, sequence, vacuum
Rain repellent causes the water to ____ on the windscreen so it can be removed quickly by ___-___ during flight.
Bend, hot-air
Bend, ram-air
Bead, hot-air
Bead, ram-air
Pneumatic surface De-Ice systems use __________ boots constructed from _________ rubber.
Inflatable, synthetic
Heated, recycled
Heated, synthetic
Inflatable, recycled
What simple components are used to maintain design parameters within the surface de-ice system?
Relief cracks
Regular cracks
Regular valves
Relief valves
Why do we require rain protection systems on aircraft?
Prevent venting
Prevent icing
Prevent wiping
Prevent beading
Older liquid repellent systems used fluids that were both _________ and _______ to the environment
Caustic, helpful
Corrosive, harmful
Corrosive, helpful
Caustic, harmful
What's the purpose of the de-ice boot?
Anti-ice
Build ice
Remove ice
Prevent ice
Where is the windshield wiper control panel located for the pilot?
Dash board
Side console
On the wiper arm
Overhead
What are the sources of air for boot inflation/deflation?
Bleed air, turbine air
Vane pump, turbine air
Vacuum pump, vane pump
Bleed air, vacuum pump
Newer aircraft windshields are pre-coated with a __________ seal
Hydrophobic
Hydroplane
Hydraulic
Hydrostatic
How does the actuator operate the wiper in a pneumatic system?
Pinion gear
Clack gear
Torque gear
Bevel gear
What is the primary reason for removing the oil from the air in a pneumatic de-ice boot system?
Prevent delamination
Prevent contamination
Prevent under-pressure
Prevent over-pressure
Rain repellent should not be sprayed on the windshield unless it's ___ and the _______ are operating
Dry, lights
Wet, wipers
Dry, wipers
Wet, lights
When a wet pump is used for de-icing systems, what other component must be used?
Exhaust shroud
Oil separator
Shuttle valve
Air sensor
What method of rain removal is based on using engine bleed air?
Blast Fence
Jet Blast
Turbo-Prop
Turbo-Air
The vacuum pump has many roles including reference for instrument indication, __-___ and ______________
Anti-ice, identification
De-ice, pressurization
De-ice, depressurization
Anti-ice, pressurization
_____________ operated wiper systems use a control unit to provide oscillating motion to the ______
Pneumatically, piston
Pneumatically, converter
Hydraulically, armature
Hydraulically, converter
What supply does the wet pump use for lubrication?
Hydraulic oil
Engine oil
Lube pump
Turbo pump
The electric windshield wiper system changes ______ motion into ___________ motion via the _________
Rotary, oscillating, charger
Rotary, momentary, converter
Rotary, momentary, charger
Rotary, oscillating, converter
An __________ wiper system uses a variable ________ to control the _____
Airpress, resistor, sweep
Electrical, resistor, speed
Airpress, reactor, speed
Electrical, reactor, sweep
The vanes of a vacuum pump are comprised of what material?
Steel
Carbon
Carbine
Stone
Rain-removal systems must be designed to provide ____ with a clear view of the airport area when operating during ______ maneuvers
Crew, taxiing
Crew, tower
Crew, approach
Crew, ground
Which component directs either pressure or vacuum to the boots?
Distributor Valve
Shutter Valve
Shunt valve
Distributor Vane
How is ice removed from the wings or stabs once loosened by the boot action?
Airflow
Airstream
Ram-air
All the above
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