SAE ARP 5905:2003 PDF Download

SAE ARP 5905:2003 is a standard that provides recommended practices for the calibration and acceptance of icing wind tunnels. These wind tunnels are used for testing aircraft components and systems, as well as for developing simulated ice shapes. However, it should be noted that this standard is not applicable to air-breathing propulsion test facilities specifically configured for engine icing tests.

The document emphasizes that the use of these facilities as part of an aircraft's ice protection Certification Plan must be reviewed and accepted by the relevant regulatory agency before testing can proceed. Once a test plan is accepted, the data generated in these facilities can be submitted to regulatory agencies for use in certifying the ice protection systems and components of aircraft.

While this standard provides detailed practices for characterizing and evaluating the performance of icing wind tunnels, it also acknowledges that certain types of tests may be appropriate in facilities with less rigorously characterized capabilities. However, the acceptability of such tests should be coordinated with the applicable regulatory agency.