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What is the main effect of ice accumulation on a helicopter's rotor blades?
What is the main effect of ice accumulation on a helicopter's rotor blades?
How does ice accumulation impact a helicopter's rotor's weight?
How does ice accumulation impact a helicopter's rotor's weight?
Which areas of an aircraft are affected by ice contamination according to the text?
Which areas of an aircraft are affected by ice contamination according to the text?
How does ice accumulation impact the performance of a helicopter's rotor?
How does ice accumulation impact the performance of a helicopter's rotor?
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What happens when ice conforms to the shape of a rotor blade profile?
What happens when ice conforms to the shape of a rotor blade profile?
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How does a 1 cm thick layer of ice impact the weight of a rotor blade?
How does a 1 cm thick layer of ice impact the weight of a rotor blade?
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What is the primary impact of ice contamination on a helicopter's engine intakes?
What is the primary impact of ice contamination on a helicopter's engine intakes?
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How does ice accumulation affect a helicopter's lift capability?
How does ice accumulation affect a helicopter's lift capability?
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What can be deduced about helicopter performance when ice accumulates on its airspeed sensors?
What can be deduced about helicopter performance when ice accumulates on its airspeed sensors?
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How does ice accumulation affect visibility from a helicopter's windshield?
How does ice accumulation affect visibility from a helicopter's windshield?
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