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Old 24th Mar 2016, 04:23
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10 degrees, but measured how?

On the Douglas/Boeing 717 it's 6 degrees, C, TAT. Even with an indicated TAT of up to 20C, I've seen quite large ice accumulation on th wiper arms & blades. A check of the OAT even at +20 TAT or more, can reveal sub zero temps.
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