WINTER OPS
5 STEPS : 1. Contamination check
2. De/Anti Icing procedure
3. Post treatment check
4. Pre T/O check
5. Pre T/O contamination check
1. Contamination Check
Outside conditions: - Visible Moisture ( clouds, visibility below 1600m, rain, snow...)
- TWY / RWY contaminated ( ice, slush, standing water...)
OAT Below 10° OAT Below 3°
-> Icing condition exists -> Freezing conditions exists
- Probe heat ON
- Use "Before taxi freezing conditions" checklist
Prepare OPT
Check TALPA Matrix
Check x-wind limit for corresponding BA and RWY width
Aircraft condition: Not contaminated
Happy days, have fun. ■■■■
Aircraft condition: Contaminated (checked during walkaround)
NEI / CSFF * Other types of contaminations
- frost on upper wing less than 5mm - Snow / Frost / Rime ice / Clear ice
- extent of frost similar on both wings - Fan blade icing ...
and remain within black line limits - Freezing fog (vis < 1000m & OAT < 0° )
- OAT above 4°, no visible moisture
DEICING NOT REQUIRED DEICING REQUIRED
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* Factors leading to NEI / CSFF :
4000kgs of cold fuel remaining
drizzle, rain or moisture in low OAT
2. De Icing Procedure
De / Anti icing fluids
- Type I : De Icing , Short Holdover , Orange
- Type II : Anti Icing , Long Holdover , Translucent
- Type III : not used , suitable for turboprops
- Type IV : Anti Icing , Longer Holdover , Green
INFO
One / Two step
- One step is used to remove contamination and when no further icing is
forecasted.
- Two step is used to remove thick contamination and/or when icing
conditions are forecasted prior takeoff. First step of hot water / diluted
deicing fluid followed second step of less diluted anti icing fluid.
- complete De/Anti Icing Request form
PROCEDURE
- request tactile check if clear ice is suspected
- establish if special de icing procedure is needed ( local area, fan blade ... )
- use lowest of OAT or wing skin temp to assess the mix of de/anti icing fluid
- if the runway has been chemically treated, 2 step deicing is recommended
- coordinate start of deicing to maximise HOT, check for delays ( CTOT ... )
Before Taxi Freezing Conditions Checklist
Main differences:
- PF accomplishes procedure / F/O completes checklist ( Read & Do )
- Engine anti ice ON
- Wing anti ice ON (unless wing is protected by type II/IV or no bleed T/O is planned)
- Flaps Up-40-Up
When ready for taxi choose one:
Deicing with engine running required Deicing not required or completed
prior engine start
- Clip winter ops handydandy to the yoke - Clip winter ops handydandy to the yoke
- Capt clips DAR to his yoke - Taxi to holding point
- Taxi to remote stand & deice - Complete checklist
- Complete "Deicing with engine running"
Both Checklists: (F/O) Challenge & Response -> (CPT) Action & Repeat Response
Special considerations when taxiing:
- Delay config check if flaps are kept up during taxi
- Max 5kt on slippery or contaminated taxiways, avoid jet blast form other A/C
- Static run up recommended every 30 min
3. Post treatement check
· Obtain the de-icing code and record it in the ATL.
· HOT must be calculated by the Captain.
· No HOT applies to removal of local area contamination.
· Complete the DAR form with HOT and the de-ice service providers name if remote de-icing
· Clip the DAR form to the control column as a reminder for the pre-takeoff check.
4. Pre T/O check
· Complete the Pre-takeoff check to validate the Holdover Time.
· The DAR-01 form is removed from the control column and returned in the flight envelope.
· If any doubt exists regarding the effectiveness of the anti-ice treatment or the HOT has expired:
-> A Pre-takeoff Contamination check must be completed.
5. Pre T/O contamination check
· Complete a visual inspection of the critical surfaces from within the cabin as described in OM A
[Link].6.5 and as described in Winter ops chapt 5.
· If a re-treatment is necessary, any residue from the previous treatment should be removed with
a hot mixed fluid followed by a completely new treatment.
Cold temperature corrections
- When OAT is at or below 0°C apply cold temperature altitude corrections for MFRA, MSA and
also to SID stop altitudes if below the corrected MSA.
- ATC must be advised and a clearance must have been received before climbing or descending
to a Cold Temperature Corrected Altitude
- Cold Temperature Altitude Corrections must be applied to DH/DA or MDH/MDA and step-down
fixes inside and including the final approach fix (FAF) and missed approach altitudes.
- Do not correct altitudes from the FAF to the MAPT in case of an APV approach. Observe
minimum procedure temperature as stated on the chart.
Other considerations:
- Use of wing anti-ice above FL350 may cause bleed tripoff & cabin depressurisation
- Holding in icing conditions with flaps extended is prohibited
- Wing anti ice is usually not required at SAT below -40°
- Jet A1 freezing point : -47°
- Do not retract the flaps unless they are free of contaminants
Run Up: ( 30s @ 70% N1 , Before T/O or every 30 min during taxi )
- PF "Timing"
- PF advances thrust levers to 40% N1
- PM "Stabilised"
- PF advances thrust levers to 70% N1
- PM observes no excessive vibrations/readings and calls "Stabilised"
- PF releases brakes and pushes TOGA "Set T/O thrust"