Interim Report - Introduction - EASA

INTERIM REPORT – OPTIONS FOR CHANGE – ATTACHMENT C
EASA.2009.OP.21
At some foreign locations only one aircraft ground de-icing service provider is authorised to
provide aircraft ground de/anti-icing by local governments for environmental concerns.
These service providers are providing de/anti-icing services to as many as 25 different air
carriers. It is not desirable or practicable to expect these companies, or their employees, to
know 25 different ways of accomplishing the same basic task.
− There was a proposal to consider using the concept of a “host” airline at each location,
but this was rejected.
− Use of one specific service provider programme for everyone was rejected, due to
variation in aircraft, operations, locations etc.
− Incorporating every service provider’s programme into the approved airline’s
programme – rejected.
− Revision to airline programmes to incorporate the SIAGDP for overseas destinations -
accepted.
SIAGDP is a comprehensive generic aircraft ground de-icing programme based on the
guidelines developed by the Association of European Airlines (AEA) for aircraft ground
de/anti-icing, and followed by many of the foreign de-icing service providers. The SIAGDP is
more detailed and comprehensive than that specified in the current AC 120-60B, and that
which is currently in most air carrier’s core FAA approved aircraft ground de-icing programs.
− A service provider’s methods of compliance and specific procedures with the SIAGDP
will be identified and evaluated through the initial and yearly audit reports.
o Audit checklist/form/report modelled after AEA aircraft ground de-icing
provider audit form.
o Audits are to be conducted by knowledgeable individuals under the oversight
and coordination of ATA.
o Single audit sanctioned by an ATA auditor may be shared by all SIAGDP
participants.
− The SIAGDP is in addition to, and does not replace, the approved programme under
121.695 (AC 120-60).
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