Subject area L of 15
Ice and Rain Control Systems
5-10% of the A&P Airframe test, about 5 to 10 of the 100 questions. The FAA's test standard lists 7 knowledge elements and 3 risk management elements for this area. Here is every one, plus sample questions to try.
What the FAA tests
From the aviation mechanic test standard, FAA-S-ACS-1.
Knowledge: what you must know
- AM.II.L.K1Aircraft icing causes/effects.
- AM.II.L.K2Ice detection systems.
- AM.II.L.K3Aircraft and powerplant anti-ice systems and components.
- AM.II.L.K4De-ice systems and components.
- AM.II.L.K5Wiper blade, chemical, and pneumatic bleed air rain control systems.
- AM.II.L.K6Anti-icing and de-icing system maintenance.
- AM.II.L.K7Environmental conditions that degrade vision.
Risk management: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- AM.II.L.R1System testing or maintenance.
- AM.II.L.R2Storage and handling of deicing fluids.
- AM.II.L.R3Selection and use of cleaning materials for heated windshields.
Try 0 sample questions
Sample questions for this area are on their way. The full course covers it already.
Practice all of ice and rain control systems
The full course has questions on every element listed here, with an explanation and FAA source for each.