Which SAE standard should be used for selecting the de-icing/anti-icing treatment method?

SAE AS6285 should be used for the de-icing/anti-icing treatment method.

What specification must de-icing/anti-icing equipment meet according to AMC3 GH.OPS.335?

De-icing/anti-icing equipment must meet the specification of ARP1971.

List the aspects of the aircraft ground de-icing/anti-icing process that the procedures should cover, as per AMC3 GH.OPS.335.

The procedures should cover: (1) use of suitable de-icing/anti-icing treatment method according to SAE AS6285; (2) procedures for de-icing/anti-icing at remote stands/facilities, when applicable; (3) use of suitable equipment meeting ARP1971; (4) verification, sampling, storage, requalification and operational quality assurance of fluids; (5) post-de-icing/anti-icing check, when applicable; (6) protocol for communications with flight crew before, during and upon completion; (7) communicating anti-icing code and/or post-de-icing report, when applicable; (8) documentation of all treatments; (9) use of correct tools and clothing for personnel; (10) arrangements for environmental protection.

When is a post-de-icing/anti-icing check required?

A post-de-icing/anti-icing check is required when applicable.

What information should be communicated to the flight crew upon completion of de-icing/anti-icing operations?

The anti-icing code and/or post-de-icing report should be communicated to the flight crew, when applicable.

What should the communication protocol with the flight crew cover?

The protocol should cover communications before, during and upon completion of the de-icing/anti-icing operations.

What must be documented for each de-icing/anti-icing treatment?

All de-icing/anti-icing treatments must be documented.

What are the requirements for de-icing/anti-icing personnel regarding tools and clothing?

The procedures should include the use of correct tools and clothing for de-icing/anti-icing personnel.

What arrangements should be included in the procedures for environmental protection?

The procedures should include arrangements for environmental protection.

AMC3 GH.OPS.335 Aircraft de-icing and anti-icing

Q: What should the de-icing/anti-icing procedures ensure compliance with, according to AMC3 GH.OPS.335?

The de-icing/anti-icing procedures should ensure compliance with the relevant regulations and global aircraft de-icing standards as referred to in AMC1 GH.OPS.335.

Q: What should be done with de-icing/anti-icing fluids according to the procedures?

The procedures should include verification, sampling, storage, requalification and operational quality assurance of de-icing/anti-icing fluids.

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AMC3 GH.OPS.335 Aircraft de-icing and anti-icing

ED Decision 2025/007/R

DE-ICING AND ANTI-ICING PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS

(a) The de‑icing/anti‑icing procedures should ensure compliance with the relevant regulations and global aircraft de‑icing standards as referred to in AMC1 GH.OPS.335.

(b) The procedures should cover all aspects of the aircraft ground de‑icing/anti‑icing process, including, but not limited to, instructions, tasks, responsibilities, authorisations and infrastructure for the de‑icing/anti‑icing process as follows:

(1) use of suitable de‑icing/anti‑icing treatment method according to SAE AS6285;

(2) procedures and instructions for de‑icing/anti‑icing at remote stands/facilities, when applicable;

(3) use of suitable de‑icing/anti‑icing equipment meeting the specification of ARP1971;

(4) verification, sampling, storage, requalification and operational quality assurance of de‑icing/anti‑icing fluids;

(5) post‑de‑icing/anti‑icing check, when applicable;

(6) protocol for communications with the flight crew before, during and upon completion of the deicing/anti‑icing operations;

(7) communicating the anti‑icing code and/or post‑de‑icing report to the flight crew, when applicable;

(8) documentation of all de‑icing/anti‑icing treatments;

(9) use of correct tools and clothing for de‑icing/anti‑icing personnel;

(10) arrangements for environmental protection.

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Source-Title: AMC3 GH.OPS.335 Aircraft de-icing and anti-icing View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23504 Compare versions

Domain: Ground Handling

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 27 March, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 8 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-GH.OPS

Typeofcontent: AMC to DR

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR