THOMSON AIRWAYS LIMITED

B737 NG COLD WEATHER SUPPLEMENT

Aircraft Operator: Thomson Airways Ltd Registration

Revision Date: 17th December 2015 Date
Station
AMBIENT CONDITIONS: EACH ITEM THAT FOLLOWS IN THIS SUPPLEMENT SHALL BE
CARRIED OUT ON ALL THOMSON OPERATED AIRCRAFT FOR SUNWING WHENEVER THE
AMBIENT CONDITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: AIRCRAFT IS ON THE GROUND FOR LONGER THAN
3 HOURS AND THE OAT IS BELOW -2°C
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If Landed in slush or snow, with Trailing Edge Flaps deployed, examine and remove any
1.
snow/slush obstructing slots and any moving parts before retracting flaps.
Position horizontal stabilizer to 5 units, and ensure that the Leading Edge devices and Trailing
2. Edge Flaps are in the retracted position.
Ensure that the aircraft is adequately heated by either a ground heater or by the APU bleed system
3.
so as to prevent freezing of the water and waste system.
Ensure that the Potable Water System is fully serviced upon arrival. Water
(Note: System Draining is mandatory if the aircraft remains on the ground Draine
for a period longer than 24 hours) d?
4.
Yes 
No 
Ensure that the Toilet Waste Tank had been drained and serviced. Water
(Note: System Draining is mandatory if the aircraft remains on the ground Draine
for a period longer than 24 hours) d?
5.
Yes 
No 
Check to ensure no snow/ice build-up in the door threshold area to prevent door seals from
6.
freezing.
Carry out Walk Around: Close all windows, Hatches, and Doors, Clean Any Ice Build-Up on
7.
Trailing Edge of Fan Blades and Check Fan for free rotation.
Carry out Manual Outflow Valve Operation when using Ground Unit Supplied Heat.
8.
(Refer to Ramp Overnight Parking Procedure)
ALERT: DO NOT CARRY OUT MANUAL OUTFLOW VALVE OPERATION IF THE
AIRCRAFT HEAT IS SUPPLIED BY THE APU WHEN THE PACKS ARE SELECTED ON.
If Forecasted Heavy Snow or Snow Storm – Install both Engine & Pitot Covers (Ensure all covers
9.
are fitted with legible Warning Flags).
Enter into Aircraft Tech Log the Following Statement:
10. “Aircraft Parked I.A.W. Form 737-05-20-08. Ensure the Outflow Valve is in the ‘OPEN’
Position and the pressurization panel mode selector switch is set to ‘AUTO’.”

RAMP OVERNIGHT PARKING PROCEDURE:

1. Ensure that the Aircraft is on the ground power or has APU electrical support.
On the Pressurization Panel (P5 Overhead Panel), position the Mode Selector to ‘Manual’, a green light illuminates to show
2.
selection
3. Move and hold the ‘Outflow Valve Switch’ to close the outflow valve to the ¾ closed position on the ‘Valve Position Indicator’
4. Release the switch to the centred spring loaded position.
Attach the ‘Remove before Flight’ warning tag (Flight Deck Pouch) to the outflow valve (Open/Close) switch on the
5.
Pressurization Panel.
6. Ensure adequate heating is supplied to the aircraft prior to leaving.

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B737 NG COLD WEATHER SUPPLEMENT

7. Close all cabin doors to prevent heat from escaping and for security reasons.
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