The FAA has updated it’s regulations (parts 91 subpart F, 125, 135) that allowed airlines to fly with “polished frost”. Operators are now required to ensure all flying surfaces are clear from frost accumulation before take-off, where until now if the frost was light and smooth, they could fly.

The FAA says there are 4 ways to comply with the new rules.

1. Wait for the frost to melt
2. Keep aircraft in a heated hangar
3. Deicing
4. Using wing covers to prevent frost accumulation

We are partial to #4, obviously. Wing covers are the only preventative measure of the four that is reasonable. Deicing, hangaring, or waiting for the frost to melt all cost extra time and money. Wing covers are the way to go, and go on-time.

The new regulations go in to effect January 20, 2010. That’s less than 2 months.

Contact us today to get started with your wing cover lease and easily be compliant with the new regulations.

Source: Aviation Week