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Old 27th Jan 2018, 13:01
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Highway1
 
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The 30s test isnt long enough to significantly heat the structure (which is why it is allowed on the ground) so it wont alter the characteristics of the de-icing fluid if that has already been applied. If you leave it on permanently on the ground then the surrounding structure heats up to the point where the de-icing fluid becomes less effective and you start damaging the airframe.
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