ICON A5, Pilot Operating Handbook

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2-11 LIMITATIONS / ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS
ICON A5 / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2
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Operations in wet conditions: 40°F to ICAO+50°F (109°F at
sea level)
NOTE
: The paint scheme was chosen to minimize
solar absorptivity to prevent critical struc-
tures from exceeding 150°F.
NOTE
: The low temperature limit in wet conditions is
to help avoid water freezing in critical
systems.
Visible Moisture
Avoid flying in visible moisture at air temperatures below
40°F/5°C. The air filter may ice up and ice may collect on the
aircraft and create an unsafe condition.
CAUTION
: Do not operate the aircraft in freezing
temperatures if water is present on the
airframe. Freezing water can impair the func-
tion of critical systems such as instrumenta-
tion, flight controls, and landing gear.
Water Operations Limitations
Maximum suggested wave height (from crest to trough): 12
inches.
Salt water operations are approved. Rinse with fresh water
afterward per the procedure in Chapter 8.
The A5 uses aerospace paint, not marine paint. The paint can
withstand 96 hours of continuous direct contact with water.
Exceeding the 96 hours or securing aircraft where it may come
in contact with rocks or other abrasive objects may result in
visible degradation or permanent damage to paint and/or hull
structure.
During non-operational continuous direct contact with water
the aircraft should be checked at least every 24 hours for a
purge bilge light. If purge bilge light is illuminated, run the bilge
to remove acquired water. This is necessary as the A5 does
not have an automatic bilge pump and is not designed for
prolonged storage in water.