TKS Ice Protection Photos

Left wing panel installation during flight test, flying behind icing tanker.

Typical TKS control panel installation for all models.

Wing and lift strut TKS panel installation.

Ice buildup on spinner during icing encounter with tanker. No other icing on aircraft.

Icing buildup on radar pod during icing encounter. No icing on leading edge or lift strut where TKS panels are installed.

Natural ice encounter on left gear. Gear leg panel is clear of all ice compared to buildup on tire and brake assembly.

Natural ice encounter showing heavy ice buildup on tire yet no buildup on lift strut or lift strut TKS panel.