Cabin Evacuation Considerations


• Rapid Deplanement - If the aircraft has been treated with deicing and/or anti-icing fluids, and the fumes have entered the cabin,consider using the main entrance door for a rapid passenger evacuation on the ground. The passengers should be briefed on this primary evacuation route because of the wing being coated with glycol and very slippery.


• Emergency Evacuation - Should a full emergency evacuation be required, great care should be taken during


the evacuation process. If the aircraft has been treated with deicing and/or anti-icing fluids, use of emergency exits evacuating onto slippery wings and ground surfaces will inevitably cause slip and fall injuries. However, use of emergency exits may be the most suitable and/or only evacuation routes available, depending on the emer- gency.


Managing the Process


While the PIC is ultimately responsible for the process of deicing/anti-icing, the Crew Resources Technique should be used starting with a crew preflight briefing.


Continuous communication between pilots and cabin crewmembers, technicians, passengers, dispatchers and management personnel must be promoted by an open environment. Communication between the PIC and deicing/anti-icing applicator personnel after the process is complete should include:


1) Fluid type and manufacturer 2) Fluid/water ratio 3) Start time; and 4) Results “the aircraft is clean and ready for flight”


Communication is one of the most important parts of the deice/anti-ice process.


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