ANTI-ICE PANEL

Question 1

When do you use engine anti-ice?

Answer 1

a. When OAT (Ground) / TAT (Flight) 10˚ C or below with visible moisture present

Outside Air Temperature (OAT) is 10°C (50°F) or below and
· visible moisture in any form is present (i.e., clouds, fog with visibility of 1 mile or less, rain, snow, sleet, or ice crystals), or
· when operating on ramps, taxiways, or runways where surface snow, standing water, or slush may be ingested by the engines or freeze on engines, nacelles, or engine sensor probes.

b. Prior to and during descent in icing conditions (including temperatures below –40˚ C SAT

Question 2

What is the exception to the engine anti-ice rule?

Answer 2

Dot not use engine anti-ice during climb and cruise when the temperature is below –40˚ C SAT

Question 3

What does a FAULT light in the ENG ANTI ICE pushbutton indicate?

Answer 3

Switch/anti-ice valve disagreement

Question 4

With ENG ANTI ICE ON what indications will you see?

Answer 4

a. Blue ENG ANTI ICE light ON
b. ECAM: ENG ANTI ICE
c. N1 limit is reduced (amber tick on N1 indicator)
d. N1 idle is increased

Question 5

With engine anti-ice ON, is your descent affected?

Answer 5

Yes, because idle thrust is increased

Question 6

What happens if you turn the WING ANTI ICE switch on the ground?

Answer 6

The wing anti-icing valves will open for a 30 second test

Question 7

What part of the wing is heated?

Answer 7

Outboard 3 slats

Question 8

When do the wing anti-ice valves automatically close?

Answer 8

a. On landing
b. Bleed leak detected
c. Loss of electrical power

Question 9

What does the amber FAULT light in the WING ANTI ICE pushbutton indicate?

Answer 9

a. Switch/anti-ice valve disagreement
b. Low pressure is detected

Question 10

10. In what position do the Wing and Engine Anti-Ice valves fail if electrical power is lost?

Answer 10

a. Wing – valves CLOSE
b. Engine – valves OPEN