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Old January 26th, 2008, 10:53   #6
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Default Re: Known iceing definition?

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Originally Posted by B767Driver View Post
The FAA interpretation is that flight in visible moisture (clouds, rain, etc) in temps at or below freezing in considered icing conditions regardless of icing forecasts or pireps.
Reference please.


I had heard that some FSDO came out with that decision, but it was overruled by HQ. Since that would effectively limit 90% of light airplanes to VFR when below freezing.


I'm not trying to be smarta$$, I honestly haven't seen any official word one way or the other.
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