Porous, laser drilled titanium panels are installed on the leading edges of the wings, and horizontal and vertical stabilizers. A slinger ring is installed on the propeller and a spray bar is positioned on the windshield for protection. A glycol based fluid is exuded through the panels and flows over these surfaces keeping the aircraft virtually ice free. The fluid flow virtually eliminates runback ice on the protected surfaces.

The glycol based fluid is metered from a tank by a small electrically driven pump through a micro-filter to proportioning units. The proportioning units contain calibrated capillary tubes which apportion fluid to the individual panels and the propeller slinger ring. The windshield is protected with an on-demand pump and spray bar. A significant advantage for the pilot is the simple operation of the system. Just turn the system ON when icing is encountered and OFF when leaving icing conditions.

The weight added to an aircraft as a result of the TKS^TM ice protection installation is minimal. TKS^TM systems weight less than rubber boot systems with no fluid. A system with full fluid will weight typically 80 to 100 pounds.

The attractive TKS^TM system requires a minimum of upkeep. As the system is used, it flushes out any accumulation of debris on the panels. Glycol, the main ingredient of the ice protection fluid, has cleaning properties and will not harm the paint finish on the aircraft.

There is minimal loss in aircraft performance as a result of installing the TKS^TM system, yet significant ice protection capabilities are added. One to three hours of continuous ice protection is possible with a full tank of ice protection fluid, depending on the specific system.

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