Section 6. Ice Protection Eclipse 5OO Systems Manual
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Version 2.0 April 2007 103
6.6 Normal Operations
6.6.1 Ground Operations
Ice protection configuration on the ground is dependant on the pilot’s need for
windshield defogging. On the ground, the pilot may activate windshield heat or use
the DEFOG feature on the environmental (ENVIR) synoptic. DEFOG mode allows
the pilot to use conditioned bleed air to warm the interior surfaces of the windshield,
instead of windshield heat. Additionally, all air data probes will be heated
automatically during ground operations.
6.6.2 Flight Operations
In flight, the pilot can activate windshield heat using the ICE protection synoptic. In
the event of a windshield heat failure, the DEFOG feature should be used.
In actual and/or anticipated icing conditions, windshield heat and engine anti-ice
should be activated. Constant use of engine cowl heat will prevent ice from being
ingested into the engines. Air data probes will be automatically heated during flight
operations and their status may be monitored on the ICE protection synoptic.
Wing leading edge and horizontal stabilizer boots should also be used as necessary
to remove accumulated ice from leading edge surfaces. To monitor accumulation of
ice at night, activate the ice inspection light switch to illuminate the leading edge of
the left wing.
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