Caravan Icing Revisited

With the success of its Caravan icing program last season, the Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association improved its program in anticipation of this year’s icing season with the installation of a Low Airspeed Awareness System. In addition, FAA Airworthiness Directive 2007-10-15 requires the insertion of a revised supplement to the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH). Contained in the revised supplement is a requirement that a pilot in command complete training for flight into icing conditions within the preceding 12 calendar months before flying in those conditions. The required training is provided by Cessna Aircraft Company. RACCA cited the Cessna training program for the improved Caravan safety.