Describe aircraft anti-icing and de-icing.

Description should include the concept that aircraft ground de-icing and anti-icing procedures serve three purposes:

Removal of any frozen or semi-frozen moisture from critical external surfaces of an aircraft on the ground prior to flight, referred to as the clean wing concept
Protection of those surfaces from the effects of such contaminants for the period between treatment and becoming airborne
Removal of any frozen or semi-frozen moisture from engine intakes and fan blades and protection of external surfaces from subsequent contamination prior to takeoff

Refer to AC 00-6B for more information.

PLT108

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