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Blue Bug
2nd Sep 2003, 20:55
G'day,
Does anyone know where i might find out some information on the de-icing equipment on the A320?
Cheers,
BB :confused:
rich49
2nd Sep 2003, 21:40
What exactly do you want to know? I may be able to help.
safetypee
2nd Sep 2003, 23:10
Try Airbus!
Airbus Flight Operations Support
Customer Services Directorate
1, Rond point Maurice Bellonte, BP 33
31707 BLAGNAC Cedex France
FAX (33) 5 61 93 29 68
Also ask for a copy their excellent book "Getting to grips with cold weather operations".
used2flyboeing
3rd Sep 2003, 00:26
AIRBUS uses hot - precooler bleed air & plumbs it to the leading edge & engine nacelles wherein it is sprayed against the relevant surface using piccolo tube diffusers-spray bars. The air is connected to the extending leading edges using a "trombone duct" - IE telescoping duct - just like Boeings 757, 767 & 777 ( who did it exactly the same way - first ..) Ice detection is something else - also extrenal de-icing is yet another thing..
alatriste
3rd Sep 2003, 06:36
BLUE BUG, you can ask for the AIRBUS book "Getting to grips with Cold Weather Operations" directly to
[email protected] , she sent it to me for free in few days. I donīt know if this way still works. GOOD LUCK
The Airbus is unique. The first leading edge device outboard of the engine is not de-iced.