Winter Operations Flashcards
1
Q
What is the two step method for de-icing the aircraft?
A
Apply de-icing fluid
Tactile check
Apply anti-icing fluid within 3 minutes
2
Q
Describe type 1 fluid.
A
50/50 mix
Orange to pink
140 to 180 degrees
Short HOT
3
Q
Describe type 2 fluid.
A
100%
Clear
Applied cold
Long HOT
4
Q
Describe type 3 fluid.
A
100%
Straw colored
140 to 180 degrees
Longer HOT than type 1
5
Q
Describe type 4 fluid.
A
100% Green Applied cold Very long HOT Wing and tail only
6
Q
On gate de-icing setup
A
GPU on
APU off
Engines off
7
Q
Off gate de-icing setup
A
APU off
Engines running
8
Q
Precipitation restrictions
A
Heavy snow 5 min. HOT
FreeIng rain- mod. Or heavy
Hail
Ice pellets- heavy
9
Q
When can alt T/O 1 not be used?
A
Contaminated runway
Icing below 1500’
Mel issues
Performance restrictions
10
Q
What is the one step method for de-icing?
A
Applying heated type 1 fluid to the aircraft.
