Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the potential for Contamination following De-icing / Anti-icing activities. Introduction There is a known potential for Type II, III or IV de-icing/anti-icing fluids to accumulate and dry out particularly on critical areas of an aeroplane (including flying control mechanisms – bell cranks etc ) which are not exposed to…

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Presents considerations related to best practice communication procedures during Ground De-icing / Anti-icing Operations. Introduction – What can happen when it all goes wrong! https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/aviation/1995/a95q0015/a95q0015.html Case Study – Collision with vehicle Royal Air Maroc Boeing 747-400 CN-RGA Montreal (Mirabel) International Airport, Quebec 21 January 1995 Synopsis The Royal Air Maroc…

Comments regarding Aircraft Ground De-icing by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction The successful treatment of ice and snow deposits on aeroplanes on the ground is an absolute necessity to the safety of winter operations. Requirements and guidance can be found in the following ICAO documents: Annex 6 — Operation of Aircraft · Part I…