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United States Department of TransportationUnited States Department of Transportation

Notice 8900.636 - Revised FAA-Approved Deicing Program Updates, Winter 2022–2023

Document Information

Type
Notice
Number
8900.636
Title
Revised FAA-Approved Deicing Program Updates, Winter 2022–2023
Date issued
2022-08-02
Status
Active
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-200
Access restriction
Public
Order purpose statement

This notice provides inspectors with information on holdover times (HOT) and recommendations on various other ground deicing/anti-icing issues. This notice clarifies guidance regarding reported Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) obscurations to remove potential misinterpretations.


Note: This notice is designed to be used in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Holdover Time Guidelines for Winter 2022–2023. The two documents complement each other and should be used together for a thorough understanding of the subject matter.

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For more information, contact 9-awa-ait-directives@faa.gov.