Ice and Rain Protection System

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Across
  1. 2. Refers to a system used in certain aircraft to prevent or remove ice buildup on the leading edge of the wings. This system involves allowing a controlled amount of anti-icing or de-icing fluid to disperse around the area of the wing
  2. 4. A device that detects the presence of ice on an aircraft.
  3. 6. The type of ice formation that occurs when drops of different sizes are intermingled with snow or ice particles. (5 letters)
  4. 7. A system that uses heating elements to melt accumulated ice on the leading edges.
  5. 8. The type of ice that forms quickly on impact with an aircraft surface.
  6. 9. Type of precipitation that poses a significant threat to ice accumulation.
Down
  1. 1. A system that inflates and deflates rubber boots on aircraft surfaces to remove ice.
  2. 3. The process of removing accumulated ice from an aircraft surface.
  3. 5. A system that uses electrical heating elements to prevent ice buildup.