Ice shed reduction for leading edge structures

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Ellis, Christopher P (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Ice prevention

C252S070000, C106S013000, C106S014120

Reexamination Certificate

active

07992823

ABSTRACT:
A leading edge structure for use in an aerospace vehicle includes a body having a flowpath surface which defines a leading edge adapted to face an air flow during operation; and a metallic icephobic plating comprising nickel applied to at least a portion of the flowpath surface.

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