Interim Report - Introduction - EASA
Interim Report - Introduction - EASA
Interim Report - Introduction - EASA
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INTERIM REPORT – OPTIONS FOR CHANGE – ATTACHMENT B<br />
<strong>EASA</strong>.2009.OP.21<br />
and effects of icing and other contaminants on aeroplanes whilst stationary, during ground<br />
movements and during take-off. In addition, a description of the fluid types used must be<br />
given including:<br />
(a) proprietary or commercial names;<br />
(b) characteristics;<br />
(c) effects on aeroplane performance;<br />
(d) hold-over times; and<br />
(e) precautions during usage.<br />
This short paragraph contains very little guidance, and focuses on one element (fluid types)<br />
but omits many others. The de-icing /anti-icing policy and procedures are not one of the OM<br />
contents that requires specific approval by the Authority (JAA IEM OPS 1.1040(b)); instead<br />
the operator only has to ensure that the detailed structure of the Operations Manual is<br />
acceptable to the Authority (OPS 1.1045).<br />
It is an option to revise this Appendix and include other elements, such as: the operator’s<br />
communication and coordination procedures (for de-icing / anti-icing); the anti-icing code;<br />
inspection and checking procedures; re-assessment of HOT in changing conditions; affect of<br />
re-hydrated fluid residues on flying control surfaces; and contents of the operator’s standard<br />
contract for de-icing / anti-icing etc.<br />
Revision of the OM contents for de-icing / anti-icing may have the effect of operators<br />
reviewing their procedures (especially if the revision is in conjunction with other regulatory<br />
changes); this may then have the effect of the revision of training programmes and<br />
awareness campaigns. Raised awareness and more valuable information available in the<br />
OM will be good for safety.<br />
OPS 1.1145<br />
Dangerous Goods - General<br />
An operator must comply with the applicable provisions contained in the latest effective<br />
edition of the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air,<br />
including the Supplement and any addenda, approved and published by decision of the<br />
Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO Doc 9284–AN/905).<br />
This paragraph is included as an example of how an EU (<strong>EASA</strong>) Regulation can be linked to<br />
an ICAO Document making the ICAO Document binding. Although ICAO Doc 9640 is<br />
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