Inadvertent Icing Encounter - Cub Crafters CC18-180 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3.3.13

INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER

THIS AIRCRAFT IS NOT APPROVED FOR FLIGHT
FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS IS
Ice accumulation on the wings and other airframe
components will greatly increase the stall speed of
the airplane and result in unpredictable flight
Ice accumulation over engine induction air inlet can
cause engine roughness and/or loss of power.
Ice formations on the propeller may cause severe
Ice accumulation over the pitot and/or static ports of
the air speed indicating system may cause erroneous
air speed, altitude and VSI indications.
Ice build-up on the windshield will distort vision and
probably obscure forward visibility.
At first indication of encountering icing conditions
 Pitot Heat ................................................................ On
 Carburetor Heat .............................................. On (Hot)
Fly towards warmer air, clear of visible moisture and/or
descend to lower altitude (if safe to do so).
REPORT TC10000AFM
Page Number: 3-14
WARNING
INTO KNOWN ICING.
PROHIBITED.
CAUTION
characteristics.
propeller/engine vibrations.
CUB CRAFTERS
Issued: 05/31/05
Date of Revision: 11/20/12
CC18-180