Ground De-Icing and Anti-Icing
Checklist category "SUPPLEMENTARY TECHNIQUES / ADVERSE WEATHER". Procedure for ground de-icing and Anti-Icing in an A320 family aircraft.
Caution
The Aircraft can be de-iced or anti-iced when APU and engines are either off or running.
BEFORE APPLYING FLUID
| CAB PRESS MODE SEL | CHECK AUTO |
| ENGINE BLEED 1 + 2 | OFF |
| APU BLEED | OFF |
| DITCHING PB This prevents de-icing fluid from entering the aircraft. |
ON |
| THRUST LEVERS | CHECK IDLE |
| "AIRCRAFT PREPARED FOR SPRAYING" | INFORM GROUND CREW |
UPON COMPLETION OF THE SPRAYING OPERATION
| DITCHING PB | OFF |
| OUTFLOW VALVE | CHECK OPEN |
| ENGINE BLEED 1 + 2 | ON |
| GROUND EQUIPMENT | REMOVE |
| DE-ICING/ANTI-ICING REPORT | RECEIVED |
A couple of minutes after completion of de-icing/anti-icing procedure:
| APU BLEED | ON |
| NORMAL PROCEDURES | RESUME |
Warning
Only for Flight Simulation!