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The phenomenon of icing on aircraft engines is particularly related to turbine engine inlet systems. In flight conditions at temperatures close to 0°C and with high air humidity in the inlet systems of the engines there are conditions favoring the deposition of ice. Frosting of the inlet violates the air flow conditions and may cause the compressor to pump out, shut down or damage the engine. Risks...