SAE ARP8831

This document establishes an industry standard checklist for the auditing of the methods and procedures used in aircraft deicing and anti-icing on the ground to support conformance with the industry global standards, AS6285, AS6286 and AS6332. The checklist covers the use of SAE AMS1424 and SAE AMS1428 qualified fluids (Types I, II, III, and IV) and non-fluid methods. This document establishes an industry standard checklist for the auditing of the methods and procedures used in aircraft deicing and anti-icing on the ground to support conformance with the industry global standards AS6285, AS6286, and AS6332. The checklist covers the use of SAE AMS1424 and SAE AMS1428 qualified fluids (Types I, II, III, and IV) and non-fluid methods. ARP8831 underpins AS6332, which was created using the international ISO 9001 quality standard for its structure, and adapting this to be relevant to the aircraft deicing industry. ARP8831 forms a companion part to the three related SAE Aerospace Standards (AS) and should be read in conjunction with AS6285, AS6286, and AS6332. Collectively, AS6285, AS6286, and AS6332 are known to the international community as the “global aircraft ground deicing standards.” This audit checklist outlines the documentation requirements, inspection areas, and items to be checked as part of both internal and external quality management systems and quality assurance programs. The checklist can be used by deicing service providers, air operators, regulators, and external/third-party audit organizations. Exposure to weather conditions on the ground conducive to ice formation can cause the accumulation of frost, snow, slush, or ice on aircraft surfaces and components. These contaminants can adversely affect aircraft performance, stability, control, and operation of mechanical devices such as control surfaces, sensors, flaps, and landing gear. If frozen deposits are present, other than those considered in the aircraft certification process, the performance of the aircraft may be compromised. Regulations governing aircraft operations in icing conditions shall be followed. Specific rules for aircraft are set forth in the United States Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), European Union Regulations (EU-OPS), Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR), and others. Paraphrased, these rules specify that no one may dispatch or takeoff an aircraft with frozen deposits on components of the aircraft that are critical to safe flight. A critical surface or component is one that could adversely affect the mechanical or aerodynamic function of an aircraft. In the event of differences or discrepancies in the requirements set out in this standard and any requirements set out in the domestic regulations applicable to the end user, the domestic regulation requirements shall supersede those set out in this standard.