Meteorology

mixed icing

Presence of both rime and clear ice types on aircraft surfaces.

Quick answer: Presence of both rime and clear ice types on aircraft surfaces.

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Quick answer

Presence of both rime and clear ice types on aircraft surfaces.

Why it matters

mixed icing matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is mixed icing?

In this glossary, mixed icing refers to: Presence of both rime and clear ice types on aircraft surfaces.

How is mixed icing used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Be advised, runway may have mixed icing on surface, expect longer landing roll."

Why does mixed icing matter in aviation?

mixed icing matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses mixed icing?

mixed icing is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does mixed icing belong to?

In this glossary, mixed icing is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Presence of both rime and clear ice types on aircraft surfaces.

Operational example

Tower: Be advised, runway may have mixed icing on surface, expect longer landing roll.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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