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Safety Notice SN-25
Issued: Dec 1986 Rev: Jul 2012 CARBURETOR ICE
Avoidable accidents have been attributed to engine stoppage due to carburetor ice. When used properly, the carburetor heat and carb heat assist systems on the R22 and R44 will prevent carburetor ice.
Pressure drops and fuel evaporation inside the carburetor cause significant cooling. Therefore, carburetor ice can occur at OATs as high as 30°C (86°F). Even in generally dry air, local conditions such as a nearby body of water can be conducive to carburetor ice. When in doubt, assume conditions are conducive to carburetor ice and apply carb heat as required.
For the R22 and R44, carburetor heat may be necessary during takeoff. Unlike airplanes which take off at full throttle, helicopters take off using power as required, making them vulnerable to carburetor ice. Also use full carb heat during run-up to preheat the induction system.
On aircraft equipped with the carb heat assist system, the control knob should be left unlatched unless it is obvious that conditions are not conducive to carburetor ice.
Carburetor heat reduces engine power output for a given manifold pressure. Approximately 1.5 in. Hg additional MAP is required to generate maximum continuous power (MCP) or takeoff power (TOP) with full heat applied. The additional MAP with carb heat does not overstress the engine or helicopter because power limits are still being observed. Since the engine is derated, it will produce TOP at lower altitudes even with full heat. However, avoid using more heat than required at high altitudes as the engine may reach full throttle at less than MCP or TOP.
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