Aviation English
Meteorology

What is Clear Icing?

Clear Icing The formation of smooth, transparent ice on aircraft surfaces, resulting from slow freezing of large supercooled water droplets.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Clear Icing” Used in Practice?

Pilot reports moderate clear icing at flight level one-eight-zero.

Certification Exam Relevance

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

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Clear Icing?

The formation of smooth, transparent ice on aircraft surfaces, resulting from slow freezing of large supercooled water droplets.

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