Fueling Deicing

Ghiaccio brinato

A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

Quick answer: A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

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Quick answer

A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

Why it matters

Ghiaccio brinato 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.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Ghiaccio brinato?

In this glossary, Ghiaccio brinato refers to: A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

How is Ghiaccio brinato used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Torre, l’aeromobile segnala accumulo di ghiaccio brinato sulle pale dell’elica durante la salita tra strati nuvolosi."

Why does Ghiaccio brinato matter in aviation?

Ghiaccio brinato 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 Ghiaccio brinato?

Ghiaccio brinato is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Ghiaccio brinato belong to?

In this glossary, Ghiaccio brinato 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.

Definition

A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

Operational example

Tower, aircraft reports rime ice accumulation on propeller blades during climb through cloud layers.

Localized term

Ghiaccio brinato

Localized example

Torre, l’aeromobile segnala accumulo di ghiaccio brinato sulle pale dell’elica durante la salita tra strati nuvolosi.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Fueling Deicing

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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