ARP CARBURETOR ICE DETECTION SYSTEM

CARBURETOR ICE of the is one most dangerous as well as most common problems that pilots encounter because it can strike anyone just about anywhere during all phases of flight.

ARP CARBURETOR-ICE DETECTION SYSTEMS are made in USA and have been in service since 1967. In fact, ARP’s carburetor-ice detectors are the “Original” optical detectors on the market. They are available in three (3) different mounting configurations (Panel Mount, Remote Mount and Universal Mount) thus providing flexibility for any aircraft installation.

DETECTS FROST / ICE CRYSTAL (NOT TEMPERATURE) by placing an optical probe upstream in the most ice prone area of the carburetor air stream – the carburetor venturi. ARP carburetor-ice detectors detects actual frost / ice crystal formation well in advance before any problems can occur. This type of system is much more reliable than temperature indicators which cannot compensate for temperature / moisture ratios.

GIVES UP TO 5 MINUTES WARNING TIME by illuminating a RED visual ice warning light once ice formation occurs inside the carburetor thus providing the pilot sufficient time to apply carburetor heat before loss of engine performance.

HIGHLY RELIABLE with over 30 years of proven field performance.

LIGHT WEIGHT less than 13 ounces thus no impact on weight and balance.

SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION keeps installation cost down – approximately 1 to 3 man-hours.

TWIN ENGINE APPLICATIONS are achieved by using individual ice detector systems for each engine.

SAVES FUEL by avoiding unnecessary use of carburetor heat.

WARRANTY 3-Years on Electronics Box and 1-Year on Probe.

FAA-STC SA489EA APPROVED for normal, utility and acrobatic airplanes and helicopters equipped with Continental, Franklin and Lycoming type engines and Precision Air-Motive (Facet or Marvel-Schebler) MA-2, MA-3, MA-3A, MA-3SPA, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-4SPA, MA-5, MA-6, MA-6AA and HA-6 series carburetors. Installation on other aircraft not specified on the STC may be performed via FAA Form 337.

FAA-PMA APPROVED for installation on Type Certificated aircraft.

“UNIVERSAL” MOUNT CONFIGURATION
Installation: Mounts virtually anywhere. Designed for aircraft with tight or extremely limited space.
RED warning light, sensitivity adjustment control and on/off switch are detached from the electronics box with discrete wires for mounting in remote locations on the instrument panel or glare shield.

Instrument Dimensions:
• Mounting Plate: 3.75” x 1.62” x .050” Thick
• Enclosure: 2.75” x 2.12” x 1.62” High
• Remote Warning Light: 0.50” Mounting Diameter
• Sensitivity Adjustment Control: 0.375” Mounting Diameter
• On/Off Power Switch: 0.25” Mounting Diameter

“REMOTE” MOUNT CONFIGURATION
Installation: Unit with remote RED warning light that’s Ideal for limited spaces and existing mounting holes. Red remote warning light mounts in ½” diameter hole on glare shield and instrument panel mounts in standard 3-1/8” instrument panel opening.

Instrument Dimensions:
• Face Plate: 3.50” x 3.50” x .032” Thick
• Enclosure: 2.75” x 2.12” x 1.62” High

“PANEL” MOUNT CONFIGURATION
Installation: Self contained unit that mounts in standard 3-1/8” instrument panel opening.

Instrument Dimensions:
• Face Plate: 3.50” x 3.50” x .032” Thick
• Enclosure: 2.75” x 2.12” x 1.62” High