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Old 4th October 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.
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