What is the function of the UH-60 windscreen wipers and any anti-ice features, and when should they be used?

What is the function of the UH-60 windscreen wipers and any anti-ice features, and when should they be used?

• A. Improve visibility in rain and icing; windscreen heater/de-ice prevents icing; use in poor visibility and icing conditions.
• B. Improve engine cooling; anti-ice feature removes ice from rotor blades; use only during takeoff.
• C. Increase lift in rain; anti-ice features warm the cockpit; use whenever engines are running.
• D. Provide cabin defogging; anti-ice features prevent windshield glare; use during daylight operations.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is keeping the pilot’s view clear in adverse weather and icing conditions. The windscreen wipers physically sweep away rain or mist so you can see the horizon, terrain, and instruments, while the windshield heater and de-ice system prevent ice from forming on the glass or help remove it, preserving a clear windshield. You use the wipers whenever visibility is reduced by rain or precipitation, and you turn on the windshield anti-ice when icing is expected or observed to prevent ice buildup. These systems are not for engine cooling, rotor blade icing, cabin warmth, or changing lift; they’re specifically about maintaining windshield visibility in wet or icy conditions.

The key idea is keeping the pilot’s view clear in adverse weather and icing conditions. The windscreen wipers physically sweep away rain or mist so you can see the horizon, terrain, and instruments, while the windshield heater and de-ice system prevent ice from forming on the glass or help remove it, preserving a clear windshield. You use the wipers whenever visibility is reduced by rain or precipitation, and you turn on the windshield anti-ice when icing is expected or observed to prevent ice buildup. These systems are not for engine cooling, rotor blade icing, cabin warmth, or changing lift; they’re specifically about maintaining windshield visibility in wet or icy conditions.