[NSRCA-discussion] Attention Commercial Full Scale Pilots

[Randy Forbus]

Working for the airlines for a number of years, there are a few types of de-ice fluid, meaning type 1,2, or 3, which is a hot mixture of glycol and other fluids, and yes it does remain on the aircraft after it is applied, I never seen it applied indoors


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I have a couple of questions regarding de-icing of full scale commercial jets.  I'm trying to prep for being an expert witness on an environmental matter related to de-icing.



Is the purpose of the de-icing fluid just to knock off the ice prior to take off or is it also intended to remain on the plane during flight?



Do commercial jets contain any other mechanism for preventing or stopping ice buildup during flight (e.g., heating elements)?



I always assumed that all de-icing activities occur out in the open.  However, I've heard some airports now do this within enclosures.  Are these enclosures two side (i.e., the plane pulls straight in one side of the enclosure and straight out the other side of the enclosure without raising and lowering doors on the entrance and exit?



Any other details you can provide me would be appreciated.



Thanks



Ron


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