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Old 19th August 2009 | 05:11
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Important Information on Pitot Problems

I don't generally contribute any more, but I think this is important information.

There is a superb piece by Jens Flottau in Aviation Week for August 10, 2009 detailing what was known about high-altitude (e.g., FL 350) extra-cold (-50°C and below) pitot icing on A330/340 aircraft before June 1, 2009. The answer is: lots.

In my opinion this is prize-winning research and writing. It hasn't been mentioned here up to now, AFAIK.

Response to Airbus Pitot Tube Incidents Under Scrutiny | AVIATION WEEK

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