[Bob Cook]

Rob

I really do not believe it is an issue. certainly not in the P version with boots.

Any piston aircraft with deicing is still only has marginal protection certified or not. In fact, many turboprops have been incapacitated by ice in recent years.

I have found lots of ice where it has never been forcast but rarely have I found moderate to severe (never have) without knowing already the potential strongest existed prior to departure. I would be more conscerned about the pilot and his experience rather than the hardware.

bob