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

• ED Decision 2025/007/R found in: Ground Handling (GH) (2025/23 and 2025/20) (Nov 2025)

##### 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](#_DxCrossRefBm752106746). (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.