Category: ATR

The ATR Ice Protection System: Protecting Performance in Icing Conditions

From Heated Wings to Pneumatic Boots: The Evolution of Ice Protection Icing has challenged aviation since the earliest days of flight. Early aircraft relied on heated leading edges or even manual scraping on the ground. As aircraft performance increased and flights climbed into known icing conditions, more reliable airborne protection became essential. The ATR Ice […]

The ATR Windshield and Probe Heating System: Protecting Vision and Data Integrity

The Evolution of Sensor and Windshield Protection Early aircraft suffered from iced-over windshields and frozen pitot tubes, leading to unreliable airspeed indications and reduced visibility. Several historical accidents were traced to blocked probes and frozen static systems. The ATR Windshield and Probe Heating System reflects decades of refinement in protecting both pilot visibility and critical […]