ISO 11076-2020 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 11076:2020 — Aircraft — Deicing/anti-icing methods on the ground. This International Standard establishes minimum requirements for ground-based deicing and anti‑icing methods for main-line and regional civil transport airplanes to support safe operations in icing conditions; it is intended to be used alongside aircraft‑specific manufacturer and operator documentation.

Abstract

ISO 11076:2020 specifies procedural and operational minimum requirements for removal and prevention of frost, snow, slush and ice deposits on aerodynamically and operationally critical surfaces while aircraft are on the ground. The standard aligns with ICAO guidance (Doc 9640) and references industry documents and other standards for fluids, equipment and training; it does not replace aircraft‑specific manuals or model‑specific limitations.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 2020 (ISO record shows publication in January 2020 / issued as ISO 11076:2020).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 49.100 (Ground service and maintenance equipment / aircraft ground support).
• Edition / version: Edition 6 (2020).
• Number of pages: 3 (ISO bibliographic record).

Scope

Applicable to ground deicing/anti‑icing of main‑line and regional transport aeroplanes (typical operator categories described in industry summaries), ISO 11076:2020 defines minimum procedural requirements for safe removal and prevention of contamination by frost, snow, slush and ice prior to flight. It explicitly defers to aircraft manufacturers’ operation and maintenance documentation for any model‑specific restrictions and is intended to be used in conjunction with ICAO Doc 9640 and relevant industry SAE documents.

Key topics and requirements

• Minimum procedural requirements for removal of frost, snow, slush and ice from critical aerodynamic surfaces and flight‑critical components.
• Requirement that operators consult aircraft manufacturer manuals for model‑specific limitations and approved practices.
• Compatibility with ICAO Manual (Doc 9640) and alignment with industry practices and SAE standards for processes and checks.
• Reference to deicing/anti‑icing fluids standards (ISO 11075 for Type I; ISO 11078 for Types II/III/IV) and to functional requirements for ground de‑icers (ISO 11077).
• Emphasis on trained and qualified personnel, recurrent seasonal training and operational checks (industry guidance/SAE recommended practice).

Typical use and users

Primary users are aircraft operators, ground handling organisations, airport winter‑operations teams, deicing contractors, and regulators responsible for ground operations safety. The standard is used to develop operator deicing/anti‑icing programmes, operator procedures, training syllabi, and to align local practice with international guidance.

Related standards

ISO 11076:2020 is part of a body of standards and industry documents addressing aircraft ground deicing and anti‑icing, including ISO 11075 (Aircraft de‑icing/anti‑icing fluids — ISO Type I), ISO 11078 (Types II, III and IV fluids), ISO 11077 (functional requirements for de‑icer ground equipment), and SAE aerospace standards such as AS6285 (ground deicing/anti‑icing processes) and AS6286 (training and qualifications). It is also intended to be read alongside ICAO Doc 9640 and relevant national/regulatory guidance.

Keywords

Aircraft deicing, anti‑icing, ground deicing, deicing fluids, deicing equipment, winter operations, ICAO Doc 9640, SAE AS6285, ISO 11075, ISO 11077.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 11076:2020 is an International Standard that defines minimum requirements and recommended procedures for deicing and anti‑icing methods applied to civil transport aircraft while on the ground.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedural and operational aspects of ground deicing/anti‑icing intended to remove and/or prevent contamination (frost, snow, slush, ice) that could affect aerodynamic performance or controllability. It does not prescribe aircraft‑model specific limits and should be used with manufacturer manuals and relevant ICAO/SAE guidance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Aircraft operators, ground handling and deicing service providers, airport winter operations teams, equipment manufacturers, and aviation safety regulators use the standard to develop procedures, training and operational controls.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 11076:2020 is the current published edition (revising prior editions, including the 2012 edition). National or industry bodies may review or adopt it; users should check national/regulatory publications for any later amendments or confirmations.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of a group of ISO standards and related industry documents addressing aircraft deicing/anti‑icing and ground equipment (for example ISO 11075, ISO 11078, ISO 11077) and is maintained by ISO/TC 20/SC 9; it is also commonly used alongside SAE documents (AS6285, AS6286).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Deicing, anti‑icing, ground operations, deicing fluids (Type I/II/III/IV), de‑icer equipment, winter operations, operator procedures, training.