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14 WING DE-ICING SITUATION FEB 2008. Capt Jamie Wells 14 Wing AFSO. De-icing Situation. Background De-icing Issues Refractometer Testing Procedure Product delivery Summary. Background.
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14 WING DE-ICING SITUATION FEB 2008 Capt Jamie Wells 14 Wing AFSO
De-icing Situation Background De-icing Issues Refractometer Testing Procedure Product delivery Summary
Background June 2005 the Airworthiness Review Board (ARB) directed Icing Operations Standing Committee (IOSC) formation. IOSC purpose is to articulate gaps in the icing program, Anti-ice, operating procedures. Transport Canada to do an Audit of the Wings (gap analysis) 14 Wing was First = good timing!!!
De-icing Issues De-icing Product Mixing Tank Trucks Testing Procedures
De-icing Product NSN 6850 01 508 8562 AMS-1424 TYPE 1 Incorrect labels on product
De-icing Issues • De-icing Concentrate same NSN • 6850 01 508 8562 • 14 AMS 1424 TYPE 1 Return
De-icing Mix Tank Concentrate mixing tank
Mixing Tank 10,000 Lt Return
Trucks As of 26 Feb 2008 - LMD-2000 - TM-1800 TM-1800 35/65 % MIX = NOT SO GOOD - Confirmed Mr Chaput LMD-2000 60/40 % mix = GOOD - Confirmed Mr Chaput Return
Testing Procedure • When to use a Brix Refractometer . . . • No testing procedure post fluid mixture • Corrective measures: MAP, Written Procedures, UCR for mis-labelled products… Wg IOSC Greenwood Stood up • Recommend following procedures as outlined by Dow Chemical representative – Jacque… • C-82 (AFSO Bible)
Product Delivery • Feb 08 SOA company (via PWGSC) was advised that ZX was charged for 73 barrels of concentrate, and received 73 barrels 60/40 mix (remember same stock number). To be replaced!! • SOA/PWGSC stated to be received NLT 30 May 08 • Actual receipt 30 Sep 2008 • Delta = 7 mths vs. normal max 2 week delivery
Summary • Short term plans are in place, 14 Wing IOSC recently stood up to outline the CFB Greenwood future icing strategy. • All wings should be very cognisant of your de- icing procedures, ensure they are consistent with the processes in the C-82. • Be advised, an auditor will soon be coming to see YOU!!
Brix Refractometer • PA203X - Palm Abbe Digital Refractometer • 5 Scales - PG Brix, Refractive Index (Kilfrost), Type 1 PG Celsius, Type 1 EG Celsius, DIEGME. • automatic Calibration www.misco.com (Cleveland , OHIO) Return