AA.II.E.K2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
Deicing and anti-icing procedures, holdover times, and pre-takeoff contamination check.
Deicing and anti-icing procedures, holdover times, and pre-takeoff contamination check.
Bottom line
Anti-icing equipment is provided to prevent ice from forming on certain protected surfaces. Having anti-icing and deicing equipment installed does not necessarily mean the airplane is approved for flight in icing conditions. Frost, ice, or snow adhering to the aircraft on the ground, if not removed, can be a hazard.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| hazard if not removed | Ice on ground |
| a few seconds of inflation | Boot cycle |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-9–13-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- PHAK ch. 7 (pp. 7-40–7-41) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- SEA ch. 7 (p. 7-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
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