Long Haul

Formación de hielo por cristales

A form of high-altitude icing caused by ingestion of ice crystals into engines, potentially resulting in engine flameout or damage.

Quick answer: A form of high-altitude icing caused by ingestion of ice crystals into engines, potentially resulting in engine flameout or damage.

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Quick answer

A form of high-altitude icing caused by ingestion of ice crystals into engines, potentially resulting in engine flameout or damage.

Why it matters

Formación de hielo por cristales matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Formación de hielo por cristales?

In this glossary, Formación de hielo por cristales refers to: A form of high-altitude icing caused by ingestion of ice crystals into engines, potentially resulting in engine flameout or damage.

How is Formación de hielo por cristales used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Informe si experimenta formación de hielo por cristales durante crucero a gran altitud."

Why does Formación de hielo por cristales matter in aviation?

Formación de hielo por cristales matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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 Formación de hielo por cristales?

Formación de hielo por cristales is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Formación de hielo por cristales belong to?

In this glossary, Formación de hielo por cristales is grouped under Long Haul. 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

A form of high-altitude icing caused by ingestion of ice crystals into engines, potentially resulting in engine flameout or damage.

Operational example

Advise if you experience ice crystal icing during cruise at high altitude.

Localized term

Formación de hielo por cristales

Localized example

Informe si experimenta formación de hielo por cristales durante crucero a gran altitud.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

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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