ARKTIKA Deicing Fluid ?
Hello Chaps and Chapesses,
I have a question about a de-icing fluid called Arktika, which as far as I can ascertain is of Russian manufature, is ethylene glycol and low viscosity; so I'm thinking it's akin to Type 1, would that be correct ?
If there's anyone out there who has any knowledge of this fluid I would be grateful for their input, eg Lowest Operational Use Temperature, Hold Over Time (IF any ?). I have experience of winter ops in Europe, but I'm about to face my first winter of (private)operations in the Ukraine and Russia on a Legacy, so any words of wisdom/advice would be well received. The aircraft is outside at the moment, but hopefully will be hangered before the worst of winter sets in, but . . . ? Removing batteries if necessary I'm aware of, and warming the aircraft up before energising any systems seems wise, but any tips, accounts, problems encountered in this part of the world would help, and hopefully others too !