An investigation has been made into the problems of aircraft icing from the standpoint of icing statistics, the meteorological factors which cause icing, the certification of aircraft by the FAA for the flight into known icing conditions, and the forecasting of icing conditions. The investigation revealed that icing accidents are a problem primarily for general aviation aircraft and that in addition to the accidental losses due to icing, there are significant operational losses due to inadequacies in the weather forecasting system. The problems revealed by the investigation can be alleviated, but in order to do so new technology will have to be developed based upon a better understanding of ice formation and improvements in the quality of icing forecasts. This work will require a coordinated effort by several government agencies. Two recommendations are made to the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research to develop icing instrumentation and four recommendations were made to the Federal Aviation Administration to correct the icing definitions used in certification, and to update certification tests and requirements.
Aircraft Icing Avoidance and Protection
1981
18 pages
Report
No indication
English
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