Interim Report - Introduction - EASA

INTERIM REPORT – OPTIONS FOR CHANGE – ATTACHMENT C
EASA.2009.OP.21
clearly defined and responsible persons must be introduced. A remote de-icing operation
(including a mix) must have a coordination operation.
6 De/Anti-icing Coordination
6.1 General
Any winter operation needs a coordinated effort to produce an effective and efficient de-icing
procedure. Establish coordination according to the local needs and settings. If the de-icing
volume is reasonably large then a coordination system is a must. Coordination can be
established for both gate and remote de-icing operations, they can even serve both
procedures simultaneously. With coordination also goes nomination of coordinators –
experienced and knowledgeable post-holders, with clearly defined responsibilities. It is also
clear that more than one person needs to be coordinating – the operator and aerodrome as
well as the service provider need to be “in the loop”. Including the aircraft captain – it is a
team effort, which needs an overall “leader”.
The area of responsibility lies with the:
− allocation of de-icing work,
− the control of de-icing vehicle resources,
− management of de-icing events,
− communication control,
− safety considerations and
− special occurrences (problem solving) or ad-hoc situations.
Local requirements must be followed and the procedures adapted accordingly.
6.2.1 Coordination recommendations
Who employs the coordinator service provider or Aerodrome? What if there is more than
one service provider operating at the same time and location?
The coordinator must have good experience of winter operations and be able to solve
situations as they appear. Relating requirements are explained in Training Section. The
coordinator must be able to handle several de-icing situations at different times of operation.
Some items included in the procedures may be to centralise resources, control vehicle fluid
consumption and filling according to the flow of aircraft, verify quality of fluids, give taxi
instructions at the centralized de-icing area (or provide contact information), involve
stakeholders (e.g. apron suction trucks, other operators), record keeping and to be a source
of information (troubleshooting) when needed. The coordinator is constantly monitoring all
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