Originally Posted by
block30
Thanks for providing that list! I just say that about the Van because I have spoken directly to Van drivers and read a lot about the Caravan being not so good in the ice. So I am surprised that the twin Cessnas got nixed, but booted Caravans have not (as far as I know.)
It's more complex than "no" to booted twins and "yes" to booted caravans. For example, the early model Cessna 340s (booted) are affected by the AD, but the later model (also booted) 340s are not affected. For the AD, the FAA was looking at things like heated vs. alcohol windshield de-ice, pitot/stall heat, prop deice (or lack thereof).