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The purpose of this document is to provide an industry standard checklist for the auditing of the methods and procedures used in performing the treatments necessary for the proper deicing and anti-icing of aircraft on the ground using SAE AMS1424 and SAE AMS1428 qualified fluids (Types I, II, III, and IV) and non-fluid methods.

This document establishes the minimum training and qualification requirements for ground-based aircraft deicing/anti-icing methods and procedures. All guidelines referred to herein are applicable only in conjunction with the applicable documents. Due to aerodynamic and other concerns, the application of deicing/anti-icing fluids shall be carried out in compliance with engine and aircraft manufacturers’ recommendations. The scope of training should be adjusted according to local demands. There are a wide variety of winter seasons and differences of the involvement between deicing operators, and therefore the level and length of training should be adjusted accordingly. However, the minimum level of training shall be covered in all cases. As a rule of thumb, the amount of time spent in practical training should equal or exceed the amount of time spent in classroom training.