Carburetor Icing

Definition

Ice formation in the carburetor venturi and throttle body caused by fuel evaporation and air pressure drop. Can occur at temperatures up to 70F with visible moisture. Detected by RPM drop, cleared with carb heat.

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Carburetor

A device that mixes fuel with air for combustion in a piston engine. Carburetors...

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