摘要 |
A propeller blade (1) for rotation about a hub assembly has disposed thereon at least along a leading edge (7) a coating (6) comprising an icephobic material, the coating (6) extending along the blade (1) from a radially inner region (9) to a radially outer region (10), wherein the radially outer region (10) is disposed between the blade root and the blade tip at a position where rotational forces on the blade (1) are sufficient, in use, to cause removal of ice from an uncoated blade (1).
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