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Old November 15th 06, 01:03 AM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
Andrew Sarangan[_1_]
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Default Weight of Ice


gwengler wrote:
I roughly calculated that the weight of 1 in. of ice on all forward
surfaces on my T182 (fixed gear) is about 250 lbs. Anyone cares to
comment on this?
Gerd (ATPL)



Frost on the wing weighs next to nothing, probably a few ounces.