SHIELDED AIRCRAFT BRAKE ASSEMBLY

摘要

An aircraft brake assembly (1) incorporating components which are sensitive to heat and to contact with substances present in runway de-icer compositions, cleansing fluids and like liquids, the assembly (1) including external means (10) to shield the components from the liquids, said shielding means (10) may comprise a rigid or flexible, fluid-impermeable or porous material located to receive and retain such liquids. Heat generated through use of the brake assembly (1) may evaporate any liquid settled on said shielding means (10) or at least discourage any liquid from settling thereon.