Final Exam Prep
Where does most aircraft icing occur? - ANSWERSuper-cooled clouds.
What are super-cooled clouds? - ANSWERThey are clouds where water
droplets are present below 0C. This water does not freeze, because the lack
of surface
If temperatures are below -20C why won't we get icing? - ANSWERThe water
particles are now ice particles and they will not stick to the plane rather they
will bounce off.
What conditions do you need for aircraft icing? - ANSWER- Visible moisture
- Collecting surface is between 0C and 5C
What is clear ice? - ANSWER- Glossy
- Clear
- Slow to freeze
- Hard
- Dense
- Large droplets
- Found in cumulus clouds