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A redundant ice management system and method to de-ice and anti-ice an aircraft member (150) is provided. The system comprising a primary ice management sub-system (154) for providing thermal ice management to the aircraft member and a secondary ice management sub-system (172) for providing back-up

A redundant ice management system and method to de-ice and anti-ice an aircraft member (150) is provided. The system comprising a primary ice management sub-system (154) for providing thermal ice management to the aircraft member and a secondary ice management sub-system (172) for providing back-up thermal ice management to the aircraft member (150) in the event of a failure by the primary ice management sub-system (154). The system provides primary and secondary de-ice and anti-ice capabilities to the aircraft member (150) before and during airborne operation.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A redundant ice management system for an aircraft member, comprising:a primary ice management sub-system for providing thermal ice management to an area of the aircraft member; anda secondary ice management sub-system for providing back-up thermal ice management to the

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A redundant ice management system for an aircraft member, comprising:a primary ice management sub-system for providing thermal ice management to an area of the aircraft member; anda secondary ice management sub-system for providing back-up thermal ice management to the aircraft member in the event of a failure by the primary ice management sub-system, wherein the secondary ice management sub-system manages a majority of the area managed by the primary ice management sub-system.