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Under what conditions is carburetor icing most likely to form?

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Carburetor icing is most likely when temperatures are between 20°F–70°F (-7°C–21°C) with high relative humidity. It can occur at cruise power and even at outside temperatures above freezing.

PHAK Ch. 7 — Aircraft Systems

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