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Old 17th Dec 2001, 10:45
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LowNSlow
 
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The small Continentals (up to O-200/240) are more efficient ice generators than the smaller Lycomings. As mentioned above, something to do with the position of the air intake / carb.

They sound horrible if you let enough ice build up then put on carb heat and force the engine to inhale water. It does focus the mind on using carb heat regularly though. Only done that once
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