What is Raureif?
In this glossary, Raureif refers to: A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.
How is Raureif used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, Flugzeug meldet Raureifbildung an den Propellerblättern beim Steigflug durch Wolkenschichten."
Why does Raureif matter in aviation?
Raureif matters because it supports clear communication in Fueling Deicing 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 Raureif?
Raureif is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Raureif belong to?
In this glossary, Raureif is grouped under Fueling Deicing. 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.