Contains information and recommendations to assist pilots in conducting ground operations during weather conditions conducive to aircraft icing. Also contains information and guidance regarding deicing and anti-icing fluids and procedures for use and identifies the aircraft critical surfaces which must be free of contamination prior to takeoff.

This AC provides one means, but not the only means, of complying with FAR Sections 135.227, 135.345, & 135.351 (referred to as the FAR Part 135 ground deicing rule).

Provides information and guidance which can be used to develop an approved aircraft inspection program (AAIP) for operators subject to provisions of FAR Section 135.419.

Provides information and guidance material which may be used by Air Ambulance and Emergency Medical Service/Helicopter (EMS/H) operators. It must be emphasized that this AC diminishes neither the force nor the effect of the FAR. The regulations, of course, are always controlling. This AC does not interpret the regulations; interpretations are issued only under established national FAA procedures.

Provides information and guidance material which may be used by Air Ambulance and Emergency Medical Service/Airplane (EMS/A). These guidelines are applicable to EMS/A operations under FAR Part 135 and are also recommended for EMS operations conducted by public service and other operators.

Provides a means whereby air taxi operators may submit a maintenance program to comply with FAR Part 135, Section 135.91.

To provide guidance to commuter/air taxi operators to assist them to comply with Section 135.227.

Provides a summary of and information on small propeller-driven air taxi airplanes that comply with section 135.169(b) and may continue operations under FAR 135 with ten or more passenger seats.

Provides recommended security measures applicable to ATCO operations that should minimize the effects of crimes directed against air transportation.