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4th Oct 2001, 07:45

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Flying_Steph

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People have already lost their engine in hot & sunny Arizona during an idle descent... most probable cause of the failure: icing !

It might look a bit "overkill" to use the carb. heat when the OAT is 42°C, but it's better to be safe than sorry.