Effects From Environment

Question 1

Critical icing areas

Answer 1

Aerofoil surfaces

Engine intakes and internal surfaces

Rotor blades and propellers

Windscreen/canopies

Pitot probes and static vents

Control surfaces

Weapons and weapon carriers

Question 2

Icing Effects

Answer 2

Increase in fuel consumption

Reduce in range

More difficult to maintain speed

Reduced take off/climb performance

Reduced manoeuvrability

Increase in stall speed

Increase in landing speed and distance

Question 3

Rotor blade icing issues

Answer 3

Changes blade shape and causes blade imbalance

Question 4

Conditions of AC for protective covers

Answer 4

No while water wet, snow, ice or frost covering the AC