Aviation English
Fueling Deicing

Qu'est-ce que Givre ?

Givre A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Givre” Used in Practice?

Tour, l’avion signale une accumulation de givre sur les pales de l’hélice lors de la montée à travers les couches nuageuses.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related Aviation English Terms

Surface critiqueDégivrageInspection du givreGlace transparente

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Qu'est-ce que Givre ?

A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

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