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carburetor ice
Ice that forms inside the carburetor due to the temperature drop caused by the vaporization of the fuel. Induction system icing is an operational hazard because it can cut off the flow of the fuel/air charge or vary the fuel/air ratio.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Airplane flying
- Company: FAA
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