What is De-Icing And Why It Is Important?
If you own a car and live in climates that go below freezing, then you’re more than likely aware of the burdens of de-icing your car. For those residing elsewhere, it's not something that you have to think about...unless of course you own and operate an aircraft.
If you are based in a place with temperatures like that of sunny California, owning an aircraft means you have to get familiar with the process of de-icing your aircraft and understand its important role in aircraft maintenance.
When an aircraft takes off, it’s not unusual for it to land or pass through freezing temperatures. This will sometimes result in the surface of your aircraft receiving some frost. For the tougher segments of frost, it is crucial that you take time and training to learn how to properly defrost. Learning the correct procedure can prevent any potential mishaps or bumps in your journey.
One method is to apply Type 1 de-icing fluid to your
aircraft’s surface. This fluid, usually a mixture of water and propylene Glycol, is mixed and heated to a temperature around 180 degrees. A altimeter is then used to measure the fluid’s freezing point to determine if it’s safe to use on the aircraft.
In most cases, you’ll be done, but if the current climate is experiencing falling precipitation, then it is necessary to apply type 4 fluid as a second coat of de-icing. This second coat will protect the plane during its take off phase and is exclusively applied only after Type 1 has been used.
Investing in the correct de-icing solutions and using the proper procedures to apply them to your aircraft will not only melt away any frost on your vessel, but it will ensure that your aircraft is safe and fully prepared to take flight even in the coldest conditions. If you’re looking to source certains
aircraft parts and accessories to maintain your aircraft, you can trust that the team at ASAP Sourcing Solutions has the knowledge and inventory!
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mark watkins
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Posted on October 17, 2019
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