Aircraft air intake with at least one main de-icing system and at least one secondary de-icing system positioned on a connecting tab

DE602025000105T2Active Publication Date: 2026-04-15AIRBUS OPERATIONS (SAS)
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
AIRBUS OPERATIONS (SAS)
Filing Date
2025-02-12
Publication Date
2026-04-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing aircraft air intake de-icing systems fail to provide uniform de-icing across the lip due to non-uniform thickness caused by splices, leading to uneven temperature distribution and suboptimal de-icing performance.

Method used

A secondary de-icing system is integrated, comprising a heat exchanger with a thermally conductive main layer and electrically insulated heating elements, positioned between panels and splices to compensate for thickness variations and ensure uniform de-icing.

Benefits of technology

The secondary de-icing system ensures homogeneous de-icing capacity over the entire air intake lip surface, enhancing de-icing performance and maintaining consistent temperature distribution.

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