FAA paper Noise Attenuation Properties of Noise-Canceling Headsets
Ron Natalie wrote:
Even engine noises are frequently enhanced by ANR. I kept hearing
a clanking noise in the ANR. I pulled off my headphones for a "better
listen" and couldn't hear it. With the ANR I heard it. On landing
I found my exhaust pipe had busted a weld and was flapping around.
I was able to hear a starter that was stuck engaged WITH the ANR set on.
The sound was not audible by my companion pilot with a non-ANR set, or
me with the headset removed.
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