Methods and Processes for Evaluation of Aerodynamic Effects of SAE-Qualified Aircraft Ground Deicing/Anti-Icing Fluids ARP6852C

This document describes methods that are known to have been used by aircraft manufacturers to evaluate aircraft aerodynamic performance and handling effects following application of aircraft ground deicing/anti-icing fluids (“fluids”), as well as methods under development. Guidance and insight based upon those experiences are provided, including:

Similarity analyses
Icing wind tunnel tests
Flight tests
Computational fluid dynamics and other numerical analyses

This document also describes:

The history of evaluation of the aerodynamic effects of fluids
The effects of fluids on aircraft aerodynamics
The testing for aerodynamic acceptability of fluids for SAE and regulatory qualification performed in accordance with AS5900
Additionally, Appendices A to E present individual aircraft manufacturers’ histories and methodologies which substantially contributed to the improvement of knowledge and processes for the evaluation of fluid aerodynamic effects