Ice and fire protection, electrics
9 min read
Ice protection
Anti-icing stops ice forming; de-icing removes ice that has formed.
Wing leading edges and engine intakes: hot bleed air (thermal) or electric heating; some aircraft use pneumatic boots that inflate to crack ice off (boots de-ice; thermal systems usually anti-ice).
Probes, windscreens and sensors: electric heating.
IN THIS LESSON
- Fire
- Electrical power
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