Our Aircraft Ground Anti-Icing Fluid is designed to be used on contaminate-free, metal, fixed-wing aircraft (after deicing operations or when the aircraft has been hangered) to delay the accumulation of frost, snow & ice while on the ramp and taxiing for takeoff.  SAE Type IV anti-icing fluid represents a significant improvement in 'anti-icing' protection and provide dramatically increased "holdover time" versus the SAE Type I deicing fluids and earlier SAE Type II anti-icing fluids. Anti-Icing fluids are typically sprayed undiluted and unheated, directly onto the aircraft's critical components -- especially the upper wing and horizontal stabilizer surfaces.  Because these fluids are much more viscous than the Type I deicing fluids, they tend to cling to the aircraft surfaces rather than running off, and may be applied to a much thicker layer.  As such, they "absorb" and liquefy the continuing frozen precipitation, helping prevent their further accumulation on the aircraft.  Caution though!!  Since the anti-icing fluid (and liquefied contaminants) remain on the aircraft, they must be removed prior to actual rotation -- specifically by the 'shearing effect' of wind velocity on the takeoff roll.  As such, these anti-icing fluids are applicable only to aircraft with a rotation speed of 85 knots or more, and specifically with the aircraft manufacturer's approval.  

The airframe manufacturers often provide specific anti-icing (and deicing) recommendations for their various aircraft.  Obtain and follow those recommendations, as well as any of those specified by the FAA for your particular aircraft or operation.  Also consult SAE-ARP 4737.

For actual application, the high fluid pressures and flow rates typically associated with deicing operations are not required for anti-icing.  As such, spray pump speeds and fluid pressures lower than those for deicing are appropriate.  Experience has shown that equipment providing a pump pressure of 45 to 70 psi, a medium-size droplet, and a fan or semi-fan spray pattern allows an even application of fluid without significant overspray.  The anti-icing fluid should completely coat the upper aircraft wing and horizontal stabilizer surfaces, and particularly the leading edges.

    o  Refer to our Application Instructions for the specific anti-ice fluid ordered before use.
    o  Refer to our Anti-Icing 'Holdover Tables' before use.
    o  Refer to our Anti-icing 'Material Safety Data Sheet' (MSDS) before use.

   o Caution #1:  these are ANTI-ICING, not deicing, fluids. Apply only to contaminate-free aircraft.

   o Caution #2: these fluids are applicable only to aircraft with a rotation speed of 85 Kts or more.

   o Caution #3:  these fluids provide no protection against icing in flight. 

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