De-icing/Anti-icing projects

It is generally known that the proper performance of de- and anti-icing demands specialist knowledge and experience. Unfortunately this is not sufficient. This knowledge has to be transferred to the (seasonal) staff, carrying out the treatments. This is accomplished by writing training programs and a detailed description of all processes in procedures. These training programs and procedures need to be "Murphy-proof".

AviationAudits.nl is specialised in projects in the field of de- and anti-icing. AviationAudits.nl is always up to date when it concerns procedures and legislation. Because of this, an adequate solution for possible problems can be found without losing time.

Proper de-icing / anti-icing treatments are essential in safeguarding flight safety. There are numerous examples in aviation history to prove this. One of the most notorious, is the tragic accident of flight Palm 90 near the Potomac River in Washington DC on the 13th of January 1982.

Those who read the available accident statistics will be shocked. It is amazing to read that only the US, 388 icing related accidents took place in the period 1990-2000. Of these accidents, 105 had a fatal result. The majority of these accidents were caused by in-flight icing and concerned mostly single engine aircraft.  Approximately 5% of the accidents involved ground de-icing at airlines (source: AOPA).

The residue build-up – with the use of thickened fluids – has become an important issue over the last few years. Under certain circumstances, remaining fluid will dry-out to an almost invisible powdery substance, able to absorb many times its own volume in water. This causes the formation of a gel-like substance, which will transform to ice under sub-zero temperatures. If this happens during flight, for example when a cloud is entered, flight controls  can literally freeze. This causes the aircraft to become (partly) uncontrollable.

It is possible to take measures to prevent this problem as much as possible. Fortunately fluid residue has not caused fatal accidents so far. For more information about fluid residue prevention, you can of course contact AviationAudits.nl.

AviationAudits.nl offers a tailor-made job. We can be of service with introducing a new type of fluid, the introduction of new vehicles, logistical problems and writing or adapting training programs and procedures. Moreover we can assess, by means of an audit, if your de-icing/anti-icing operation meets all requirements.

Especially for de-icing/anti-icing applies: Better safe than sorry!