Tue, Jun 02, 2009
Modern De-Ice Equipment Adapted To The RV-10
Therm-X capability for Van's
Aircraft RV-10 has just become available. With this addition, RDD
has successfully added yet another aircraft model to its growing
list of available Therm-X installations. "The RV-10 (file photo, at
bottom) is a versatile platform with superb cross country
capabilities," stated Systems Integration Manager, Mark Mahnke who
headed up the development program. "Integrating Therm-X to the
RV-10 airframe provides an added measure of safety for escaping
inadvertent icing encounters."
Therm-X is a simple by design insofar as it has no moving parts,
requires no maintenance, requires no messy and expensive de-icing
solution and best of all, Therm-X provides an inexhaustible supply
of ice protection - the ship's own electrical power. Therm-X
consists of a graphite foil laminate applied to the leading edge of
the wing and horizontal stabilizer. Electronic heating elements
embedded within the laminate are powered by a 70 volt/100 amp
alternator.
The result is 7,500 watts of digitally-controlled energy
coursing through two heating zones to keep the leading edges of the
wings free of light ice. The leading edge "parting zone" receives
constant heat while the "shed zone" is managed by a digital
controller to receive a heated cycle to disbond ice so it can be
aerodynamically whisked away virtually eliminating runback. The
full system weight of Therm-X is a mere 40 pounds including
airframe, propeller and windshield protection.
"RDD's ability to quickly and accurately develop and apply our
technologies allows us to broaden our market," stated Kelly
Aerospace's Erik Pederson. "We've been looking to break into the
RV-10 market for some time and the team at RDD was best suited for
the task," Pederson concluded. Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems
currently holds Supplemental Type Certificates for the Thermawing
deice technology on the Cessna 350/400 series aircraft. Thermawing
certification for the Cirrus SR22 series is also in process with
the FAA and additional models are currently under development. RDD
is the exclusive developer of Kelly Aerospace products for the
experimental market.
RDD is taking orders for the RV-10 Therm-X kit now. The initial
offering of the Therm-X kit is $15,500. Installation labor is
estimated at 80-100 hours. RDD provides thorough installation
instructions for the builder or will provide installation service
at additional cost.
Also available for RV owners is RDD's built-in oxygen system
(utilizing Precise Flight's technology) and SpeedBrakes. RDD will
soon be bolstering the utility of the RV-10 aircraft with new
features.
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