Operations in Severe Icing Conditions

Question 1

True or False…..Operations in any form of severe icing is prohibited

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Severe icing conditions that exceed those for which the airplane is certificated shall be determined by the following visual clues:

Answer 2

1. Unusual extensive ice on airframe and wind shield
2. Unusual accumulation of ice on the upper surface

Question 3

If severe icing visual clues exist:

Answer 3

1. Use of autopilot is prohibited
2. request priority handling from ATC to change route/altitude
3. leave flaps - don’t retract/extend
4. avoid abrupt and excessive maneuvering
5. unusual roll control movement - reduced AOA

Question 4

Use of autopilot is prohibited when:

Answer 4

1. Unusual lateral trim is required while the airplane is in icing conditions
2. Autopilot trim in warnings are encountered while the airplane is in icing conditions