DEFINITION:

Pneumatic systems provide compressed air to pressurise the aircraft water supply system, for wing ice protection, and as emergency back-up for hydraulic sub-systems.

 

(Source: ACARE Domain 418)

 

SUBDOMAINS:

  1. Components. LP air cylinders, pressure gauges and warning lights, pipework, valves and fittings, filters, seals
  2. Wing ice protection. ice sensor integration for Protection on Demand, hybrid wing heating
  3. Provision of emergency oxygen systems for passengers and crew
  4. Emergency inflation systems (rafts, escape slides etc)