A320 30 L1 TM
A320 30 L1 TM
A320 30 L1 TM
Training Department
ATA 30
ICE&RAIN PROTECTION
SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
RAIN REMOVAL
Rain removal from the windshield is done by two independent wipers
and by a rain repellent system in heavy rain. The wipers operate
independently. The rain repellent is discharged onto the left or right
windshield from a pressurized canister installed at the rear of the
cockpit.
RAIN REMOVAL
ICE DETECTION
An external visual ice indicator with an integral light is installed between
the two windshields. The ice detection system (if installed) has two
separate ice detectors located on the forward lower section of the
fuselage. The ice detectors send an "ice detected" signal directly to the
Flight Warning Computers (FWCs).
ICE DETECTION
MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS
It is also possible for the aircraft to have installed electrical heating
systems for:
potable water supply lines,
waste water lines,
water servicing panels.
These heating systems are controlled automatically by Control Units
connected to temperature sensors. The Control Units control multiple
heating elements and are installed in the cargo compartments.
MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS
CONTROL PANEL
The controls for the engine and wing anti-ice systems are located on
the overhead ANTI ICE panel. The probes ice protection and windows
anti-icing systems are controlled from the PROBE/WINDOW HEAT
P/BSW. Each rain removal system is independently controlled by
individual selectors on the overhead panel, on the left and right hand
sides.
ECAM INDICATION
A MEMO appears on the upper ECAM when engine anti-ice or WAI is
selected. WAI valve position indication is available on the BLEED page
when the system is selected.
The optional electronic ice detection system sends warnings directly to
the ECAM though the FWCs.
MAINTENANCE/TEST FACILITIES
Wing and engine anti-ice valve position and the valves P/BSW position
are monitored by the air conditioning Zone Controller (ZC) on the classic
Single Aisle (SA) aircraft.
On the A318 and Enhanced-systems versions, the ZC is replaced by the
Air Conditioning System Controller (ACSC). The ZC or ACSC transmits
this information to the Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS).
All 3 PHCs, both WHCs and the ice detectors are connected directly to
the Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU). Each system menu
is available through the MCDU.
MAINTENANCE/TEST FACILITIES
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When you work on the ice and rain protection system, make sure that
you obey all Aircraft Manual Maintenance (AMM) safety procedures. This
will prevent injury to persons and/or damage to the aircraft. Here is an
overview of the main safety precautions related to the ice and rain
protection system. Remove the protective covers from the probes
before activating the probe ice protection system. Do not touch the
probes during or immediately after operation. The probes are hot and
can burn you. Do not touch the anti-ice ducts, slats 3, 4 and 5 and
engine air intake lips until they are cool. Those items stay hot for some
time after the engine shuts down.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SPECIFIC WARNINGS
The probe heat system is a fail-safe system in order to keep the probes
and static ports de-iced (in flight) in case of a PHC failure. The window
heat system is designed in order to keep the windows defogged (in
flight) in case of a WHC failure. If the PHC or WHC power Circuit
Breakers (C/Bs) are pulled, the probe and window heat will come on.
Pulling the EIU C/B will have the same result. The EIU controls the
"engine running" signal for automatic operation. If any of these C/Bs
are pulled, all of the heater C/Bs must also be pulled.