FAA Expands Polished-Frost Takeoff Ban
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By James Swickard
James Swickard The FAA announced yesterday that a new rule will extend its prohibition on aircraft takeoffs with "polished frost" -- frost buffed to make it smooth -- on the wings, stabilizers and control surfaces to include FAR Part 91 subpart F, Part 25 and Part 135 operations, effective Jan.30, 2010. Major and regional air carriers are already prohibited from taking off with polished frost. The FAA says 57 operators flying 188 aircraft are affected by the new rule changes....
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