What conditions are necessary for structural icing to occur?
Answer
The aircraft must be flying through visible moisture (clouds or precipitation) and the outside air temperature (OAT) at the surface of the aircraft must be at or below freezing (0°C or 32°F).
PHAK Ch. 12 — Aviation Weather
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