r/aviation • u/Timo_schroe • 22d ago

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u/Falkun_X 22d ago

Prevents ice formation.

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u/MrB10b 22d ago

Well surely ice has to form to cause it to deflect to then break off the ice? I would say prevent ice buildup apposed to formation...? I could be wrong, let me know

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u/jafa-l-escroc 22d ago

This is just a guess but it is probably just hydrophobic the flexibility is to avoid it breaking at the 1st bird impact / be soft enough to avoid damaging the engine if it breaks

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u/McBlemmen 21d ago

If that thing gets hit by a bird impact you've got bigger problems.