Multiple choice

Presence of ice on _____ can be fatal in a flight.

  1. pitot tube

  2. static port

  3. airframe

  4. All the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ice accumulation on any of these aircraft components is dangerous: pitot tube blockage causes false airspeed readings, static port blockage affects altitude and airspeed indicators, and airframe icing reduces lift and increases drag.