Cessna 182 - Inadvertent Flight Into Icing Conditions

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Inadvertent Flight Into Icing Conditions
19. This aircraft is not equipped for flight in icing conditions. There is no anti or de-icing
equipment for the airframe, propeller, or engine air induction system.
INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO ICING
ACTION
CHECK
NOTES
Pitot Heat
ON
Turn back or change altitude
Obtain OAT less
conducive to icing
Cabin Heat
Full ON
Defroster
Full ON
RPM
Increase to 2700 RPM
Minimizes ice buildup on
propeller blades
MAP
Monitor for decrease
MAP decrease may indicate air
induction filter icing
Alternate air
Use as required
Lean mixture if used
continuously
Land
As soon as practicable
If ice buildup is extremely rapid,
land as soon as possible
Flaps
Leave Retracted
Ice on the horizontal tail and the
change in airflow from flap
extension may result in a loss of
elevator effectiveness
Forward Slip
If necessary for
visibility on approach
Approach Speed
92-103 MPH IAS
Depending on ice accumulation
Landing Attitude
Level
Figure 3-8 Flight Into Icing Actions