Aircraft Deicing Vehicle - Self-Propelled, Large and Small Capacity ARP1971B

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) covers requirements for a self-propelled, boom type aerial device, equipped with an aircraft deicing fluid spraying system. The unit shall be highly maneuverable for deicing all exterior surfaces of wide-body and smaller commercial jet aircraft, e.g., B-747 to Fokker F28 and BAC-111. The vehicle will also be used for aircraft maintenance and inspection. The vehicle shall be suitable for day and night operations.