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Old 28th Jul 2012, 21:35
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gas path

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The ice forms on the P25 probe and eventually breaks free clouting one of the blades putting a bend/curl on the tip of the blade this reduces the area between the blades (blockage) therefore upsetting the airflow. Usually picked up by a decrease in compressor efficiency..read higher N2. Another sign is the engine makes a hell of a 'howl' during crz upsetting the pax sitting near the front end.
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