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Types of Structural Icing

Clear Ice – Forms when large drops strike the aircraft surface and slowly freeze.

Rime Ice – Small drops strike the aircraft and freeze rapidly.

Mixed Ice – Combination of the above; super cooled water drops varying in size.

Frost – Ice crystal deposits formed by sublimation when temperature/dew point is below freezing.
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