Question

WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF ICE ACCRETION ON THE LONGITUDINAL STABILITY OF AN AIRCRAFT?

Answer 1

Answer:

The major effects of ice accretion on the aircraft is that it disturbs the flow of air and effects the aircraft's performance.

Explanation:

The ice accretion effects the longitudinal stability of an aircraft as:

1. The accumulation of ice on the tail of an aircraft results in the reduction the longitudinal stability and  the elevator's efficacy.

2. When the flap is deflected at $10^{\circ}$ with no power there is an increase in the longitudinal velocity.  

3. When the angle of attack is higher close to the stall where separation occurs in the early stages of flow, the effect of ice accretion are of importance.  

4. When the situation involves no flap  at reduced power setting results in the decrease in aircraft's longitudinal stability an increase in change in coefficient of pitching moment  with attack angle.