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Old 15th Jan 2019, 09:28
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Originally Posted by downwind
Hi all,

A question for operators of the atr 72-500/600, dash 8 type. How much approximate extra weight is added do you believe to the “class” of these turboprops when you are iced up with 100% ice on the fuselage?

thank you

downwind.
At a recent meeting in Cologne, it was indicated by all the OEMs that additional weight due to icing is insignificant and is low hundreds of KGs only
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