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…

Introduction to Aircraft Ground Anti Icing / De-Icing Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Concerning the Hazards of Ice, Snow, and Frost A small ice secretion of only 0.40 mm caused by ice, snow or frost, is able to disrupt the airflow over the lift and control surfaces of an aircraft. The consequence…

Aircraft Repair Assessment & Facilitation – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process of assessing & managing aircraft Repairs. Introduction Repairs are a concern on older airplanes because of the possibility that they may develop, cause, or obscure metal fatigue, corrosion, or other damage during service. This damage might occur within the repair itself…