What is ISO 11076 about?
ISO 11076 establishes the minimum requirements for de-icing/anti-icing methods on the ground of main line and regional airplanes, in accordance with ICAO, Document 9640-AN/9401 and the relevant civil aviation requirements, to facilitate the safe operation of main line and regional civil transport airplanes during icing conditions.
It is the airplane operator’s responsibility to consult airplane manufacturer’s aircraft operations manual, aircraft maintenance manual, and service letters to determine any limitations or restrictions relating to the use of de-icing/anti-icing methods meeting this document for the type and model of airplane to be treated.
Airlines' published manuals, procedures, or methods supplement the information contained in ISO 11076.
Note: This ISO 11076 does not specify requirements for specific aircraft model types.
Who is ISO 11076 for?
ISO 11076 on aircraft’s de-icing/anti-icing methods is applicable to:
- Civil aviation organizations
- Airports
- Aeroplane manufacturers
- Air Traffic Control Associations
- Aeronautical system manufactures
- Ground Airport authorities
- Pilots
Why should you use ISO 11076?
De-icing is the process of removing snow, ice, or frost from a surface. Anti-icing is the application of chemicals that not only de-ice but also remain on a surface and continue to delay the reformation of ice for a certain period of time, or prevent adhesion of ice to make mechanical removal easier.
Frost, ice, or snow deposits, that can seriously affect the aerodynamic performance and/or controllability of an aircraft, can be effectively removed by the application of the procedures specified in ISO 11076.
The aim of ISO 11076 is to standardize the methods used for ground de-icing and anti-icing of airplanes, in order to ensure the worldwide safety of main line and regional civil transport airplanes under icing weather conditions. ISO 11076 guidelines ensure the safety of passengers travelling in these airplanes as well as the safety of airport and airport runways.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 11076:2020 supersedes BS ISO 11076:2012, which is withdrawn. BS ISO 11076:2020 includes some technical changes with respect to BS ISO 11076:2012.
These include:
- Deletion of reference to the Recommendations for De-icing/Anti-icing of Aircraft on the Ground, prepared by the former Association of European Airlines (AEA), which are not published anymore
- Addition of reference to Aerospace Standards AS6285, Aircraft Ground De-icing/Anti-Icing Processes, and AS6286, Aircraft Ground De-icing/Anti-icing Training and Qualification Program, prepared by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Committee G-12, Aircraft Ground De-icing