Wed, Apr 22, 2009
Ready For The Winter!
It's all done. The amazing FIKI program that ANN presented to
you here and on Aero-TV over the last few months has received its
final approvals for flight into known icing (FIKI, for short).
Developed in partnership with CAV Ice Protection Ltd., the new
Cirrus SR22 and TURBO FIKI program has CAV’s fully integrated
TKS "weeping wing" technology in laser-drilled panels on the
leading edges of wings, horizontal and vertical tail surfaces and
elevator. New high-intensity LED ice lights on both sides of the
airplane illuminate wing leading edges and tail surfaces through a
unique prism lens. An automotive style de-icing system distributes
TKS fluid evenly onto the windshield and a traditional slinger-ring
affords ice protection for the propeller and other remaining
exposed surfaces.
The Cirrus Known Ice Protection system integrates with Cirrus
Perspective by Garmin on 12-inch screens by displaying key
operating and system status information on the MFD. TKS fluid
capacity of up to 8 gallons maximum and various pilot selected flow
rates allows de-icing fluid flow for up to 2.5 hours. If fluid
levels run low, Cirrus Perspective will display cautions and
increasing warnings.
Director of Airworthiness at Cirrus Aircraft, Chris Mitchell
noted the project's efficient schedule and timely completion. "The
120-day project window for formal approval through the FAA was
initiated in early January, and with today's announcement, I am
proud that we are actually a bit ahead of schedule in receiving the
final approval. We designed and certified an entirely new ice
protection system versus simply re-certifying or updating earlier
generation systems and components."
Cirrus Aircraft Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer Pat Waddick applauded the Duluth team and noted the new
capability for Cirrus owners.
"Cirrus customers and operators can be justifiably proud of the
Engineering and Production teams at Cirrus Aircraft for their
efforts and completion of the Known Ice Protection project. Our new
system has substantially increased utility and capability for our
users and the initial feedback from the field has been
fantastic."
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