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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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