DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FDe-Icing of the Aircraft by Infrared Facilities
TASK 12-31-12-660-006-A
De-Icing of the Aircraft by Infrared Facilities
To provide de-icing procedure of the aircraft by infrared facilities.
To prepare the aircraft in icing weather conditions before flight.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 12-31-12-660-077-A
Subtask 12-31-12-942-055-A
[Rev.8 from Aug 2017]
2026.04.02 06:10:33 UTC
De-Icing of the Aircraft by Infrared Facilities
CAUTION:
DO NOT TRY TO OPERATE ANY OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES IF THERE IS ICE ON THEM. IF YOU DO, YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM.
SMALL SURFACE MOVEMENT IS PERMITTED AT HYDRAULIC POWER-UP OF AIRCRAFT.
1. Reason for the JobTo provide de-icing procedure of the aircraft by infrared facilities.
To prepare the aircraft in icing weather conditions before flight.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Referenced Information
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 12-31-00-600-001-A | Cold-Weather Maintenance Procedures |
Subtask 12-31-12-660-077-A
A. De-Icing General Information
(1) Refer to (Ref. AMM TASK 12-31-00-600-001) for:
Subtask 12-31-12-660-063-A (1) Refer to (Ref. AMM TASK 12-31-00-600-001) for:
- Definition
- Cold Weather Procedures
- De-icing and Anti-icing Guidelines
- Useable Materials
- General Information on Effects of Icing
- De-icing and/or Anti-icing Equipment and Materials.
B. General Facility Specification
The facilities used are identified and proven "InfraTek Radiant infrared de-icing facilities" or in accordance with the same Design and Certification processes.
FAA AC No. 150/5300-14 gives specification and guidance for aircraft de-icing facility. Always use the latest issue. If the AC is superseded by inclusion into an FAA document or manual, use the latest issue of the document.
4. ProcedureThe facilities used are identified and proven "InfraTek Radiant infrared de-icing facilities" or in accordance with the same Design and Certification processes.
FAA AC No. 150/5300-14 gives specification and guidance for aircraft de-icing facility. Always use the latest issue. If the AC is superseded by inclusion into an FAA document or manual, use the latest issue of the document.
CAUTION:
DURING THE INFRARED DE-ICING PROCEDURE, MAKE SURE THAT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE AIRCRAFT SKIN DOES NOT INCREASE TO MORE THAN +70 DEG.C (158.0 DEG.F).
Subtask 12-31-12-660-064-A A. Procedures for the Use of the Facility
The procedures are given by the InfraRed De-Icing Facility (IRDF). They must be in accordance with the latest issue of the FAA regulations and SAE Standard Practice documents (See SAE ARP4737. Always use the latest issue).
5. Close-upThe procedures are given by the InfraRed De-Icing Facility (IRDF). They must be in accordance with the latest issue of the FAA regulations and SAE Standard Practice documents (See SAE ARP4737. Always use the latest issue).
Subtask 12-31-12-942-055-A
A. Aircraft De-icing Confirmation
At the end of the infrared de-icing procedure, the airline inspector and the flight crew must make sure that the aircraft de-icing is completed.
At the end of the infrared de-icing procedure, the airline inspector and the flight crew must make sure that the aircraft de-icing is completed.