摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for both de-icing and anti-icing an aircraft in one 'pass'. A pair of units (12, 11) are positioned above and below the aircraft. Each unit has respective nozzles (20, 14) oriented in one direction for dispensing de-icing fluid/air onto the aircraft as it approaches the units. Each unit further has respective nozzles (21, 15) oriented in an opposite direction for dispensing anti-icing fluid/air onto the aircraft (A) as the aircraft moves away from the units. The apparatus is bi-directional so that the aircraft may approach the apparatus from either of two opposite directions. Means (37) are provided for collecting and recycling the run-off of the de-icing and anti-icing fluids, respectively.</p> |