Aviation English
Meteorology

What is Icing?

Icing The accumulation of ice on aircraft surfaces due to supercooled water droplets, which can affect aerodynamics and instrument performance.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Icing” Used in Practice?

Severe icing reported at flight level one eight zero by previous aircraft.

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 Icing?

The accumulation of ice on aircraft surfaces due to supercooled water droplets, which can affect aerodynamics and instrument performance.

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