UAM.OP.VCA.250 Ice and other contaminants – ground procedures

DE-ICING AND ANTI-ICING ON THE GROUND

(a)The IAM operator should include de-icing and anti-icing policy and procedures for aircraft on the ground in its operations manual. The policy and procedures should include descriptions of the types and effects of icing and other contaminants on aircraft while stationary, during ground movements and during take-off.

(b)In addition, a description of the fluid types used should be given, including the following:

(1)proprietary or commercial names;

(2)characteristics;

(3)effects on aircraft performance;

(4)hold-over times;

(5)precautions during usage.

DE-ICING/ANTI-ICING Useful guidance material as regards de-icing and anti-icing may be found in:

GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.250, with guidance on terms used in the context of de-icing/anti-icing;

GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.250, with guidance on de-icing and/or anti-icing procedures; and

GM3 CAT.OP.MPA.250, with further guidance on de-icing and/or anti-icing.