Aircraft Icing
Aircraft Icing
Aircraft Icing
What are the Causes and Possible Solutions?
Richard C. Williams
Commercial Aviation Safety
Mr. Gary Tindall
February 28, 2009
Aircraft Icing
CONTENTS:
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3 …………………………………………Abstract 4 …………………………………………Introduction 4 …………………………..…………… Icing Causes: 4..………………………………………. Carburetor icing: 5………………………………………… Structural Icing 6…………………..…………………….. Types of Structural Icing 8…………………………………………. Icing protection systems 9………………………………………….Conclusion 10………………………………………….References
Aircraft Icing
ABSTRACT
Ice and aircrafts are never a good combination. Ice, which can accumulate on any part of the aircraft, is most dangerous when it accumulates on the wings or similar airfoils. These icing encounters cause many fatalities a year, fatalities that could be prevented if pilots use the strategies and tactics that are at their disposal to avoid icing dangers. In flight icing is always a concern and should be treated with an expedited response, however, proper avoidance of icing conditions begins on the ground during preflight. This safety report will discuss the many types of icing and their effects on flight. Along with the effects of icing on an aircraft, this report will examine the procedures to follow when reacting to these icing conditions. This report will include accident data as reported by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and more importantly the research and technologies developed to help reduce icing-related aviation accidents.
Aircraft Icing
Aircraft Icing
What are the Causes and Possible Solutions? Icing is a definite weather hazard to aircraft. Icing refers to any deposit or coating of ice on an aircraft. Two types of icing are critical in the operation of aircraft: induction icing and structural
Aircraft Icing
What are the Causes and Possible Solutions?
Richard C. Williams
Commercial Aviation Safety
Mr. Gary Tindall
February 28, 2009
Aircraft Icing
CONTENTS:
Page
3 …………………………………………Abstract 4 …………………………………………Introduction 4 …………………………..…………… Icing Causes: 4..………………………………………. Carburetor icing: 5………………………………………… Structural Icing 6…………………..…………………….. Types of Structural Icing 8…………………………………………. Icing protection systems 9………………………………………….Conclusion 10………………………………………….References
Aircraft Icing
ABSTRACT
Ice and aircrafts are never a good combination. Ice, which can accumulate on any part of the aircraft, is most dangerous when it accumulates on the wings or similar airfoils. These icing encounters cause many fatalities a year, fatalities that could be prevented if pilots use the strategies and tactics that are at their disposal to avoid icing dangers. In flight icing is always a concern and should be treated with an expedited response, however, proper avoidance of icing conditions begins on the ground during preflight. This safety report will discuss the many types of icing and their effects on flight. Along with the effects of icing on an aircraft, this report will examine the procedures to follow when reacting to these icing conditions. This report will include accident data as reported by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and more importantly the research and technologies developed to help reduce icing-related aviation accidents.
Aircraft Icing
Aircraft Icing
What are the Causes and Possible Solutions? Icing is a definite weather hazard to aircraft. Icing refers to any deposit or coating of ice on an aircraft. Two types of icing are critical in the operation of aircraft: induction icing and structural
References: Aircraft Icing or power loss- apply full carburetor heat (Gleim, 2003) Aircraft Icing clouds or liquid precipitation when the skin temperature of the aircraft is equal to, or less than 0 deg C (Lester, 2004). ice is the loss of aerodynamic efficiency. The increase in drag caused by the additional ice also causes an increase in stall speed, instability and a decrease in lift (Roy, K.S, 2008). Icing protection systems: The types of icing protection systems are pneumatic deicing boots, thermal devices, and electro-mechanical systems (Burrows, 2002) Aircraft Icing Smithsonian Air and Space Magazine Electromechanical Deicing Retrieved February 20, 2009, from http://www.airspacemag.com/how-things-work/deicing.html Burrows, W. E. (2002). Assessment of Technologies Deployed to Improve Aviation. Civil Aviation Authority. (2006). Aircraft Icing. Retrieved February 20, 2009, from www.auf.asn.au/meteorology/section10.html Gleim, Irvin (2003) Lester, Peter (2004). Aviation Weather. Englewood: Jeppesen Sanderson Roy, K., Steuernagle, J., Wright, D., et al Watson, L. (2007, November 23). NTSB, FAA, IMC Accidents, Light Singles Icing Accidents. Retrieved February 23, 2009, from http://ezinearticles.com/?NTSB,-FAA,-