Pipers Magazine Article, November 2017
Scherer, Scott. "TKS Ice Protection: Liquid Armor for the War on Icing." Pipers, Nov. 2017.
Document Library
Brochures, Articles & Papers
Press Articles
Cessna Owner Magazine Article, October 2017
Scherer, Scott. "TKS Ice Protection: Liquid Armor for the War on Icing." Cessna Owner, Oct. 2017.
TKS broadens its horizons – Flight Magazine, 1983
"TKS broadens its horizons." FLIGHT Magazine, 12 Mar. 1983, pp 647-648.
Ice on the Viking – Flight Magazine, 1947
"Ice on the Viking." Flight Magazine, 13 Mar. 1947, pp 218-219.
De-Icing for To-day – Flight Magazine, 1946
"De-icing for To-day: The T.K.S. Fluid System Described: Ingenious Distribution and Regulation Methods: Automatic Protection." Flight Magazine, 11 April 1946, pp 364-365.
Research Presentations
CAV Systems – Development and Application of a Fluid-Based Nacelle Ice Protection System Presentation Abstract
CAV Systems engineer Koji Shimoi examines the development and application of a Fluid-Based Nacelle Ice Protection System
CAV Systems – A Fluid-Based sUAS Propeller Ice Protection System Presentation Abstract
Presentation Summary -
Notional Vehicle – IPS Research Presentation
Selecting an Ice Protection System (IPS) can impact significantly on the performance of UAM aircraft as our review on a notional vehicle illustrates.
Technical Presentations
Rethinking Ice Protection for UAMs
Ice Protection Systems can have a considerable impact on the performance and range of a UAM. To illustrate, the CAV team utilized their extensive knowledge, to size various IPS for a leading UAM aircraft – the Beta Alia 250. This case study was presented at CAV Systems, by Alex Baty, VP Engineering at Electric & Hybrid Technology Symposium in Frankfurt.
Widebody Airliner: Ice Protection System Comparison
A comparison of CAV’s Freezing Point Depressant IPS to legacy Bleed Air and emerging Electro-Thermal Systems
Design of an FPD System
Overview of designing a Freezing Point Depressant Ice Protection System.
White Papers
An Electrothermal-FPD Hybrid System
As large commercial aircraft continue to attempt to decrease their bleed air demands and smaller aircraft look for more efficient and higher performing ice protection systems (IPS) the industry must look at new solutions.
Certification
TKS® Ice Protection
Civil Aviation Authority – Design Organisation Approval Certificate
CAV Ice Protection Limited certified as a design organisation in compliance with Annex 1 (Part-21) Subpart J of Regulation (EU) No 748/2012
Sales & Supply
Sales Documents
Supplier Requirements
Quality Requirements for Suppliers (QRS) Issue 5
Quality information requirements for approved CAV Systems suppliers. Details relate to components, assemblies, materials or processes. Read more
Supplier C of C Requirements Issue 2
This document has limited distribution. To request a specific supplier document for your company, please contact us.
Flow down Quality Requirements for CAV Inc suppliers Issue 1
This document has limited distribution. To request a specific supplier document for your company, please contact us.
Supplier First Article Requirements Issue 2
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TKS® Systems
Technical Information
TKS® and New Regulations
Presenting "Why Should You Consider a Freezing Point Ice Protection System? Icing Certification Present and Future".
FPD Performance in Appendix O
Presenting a "Performance of a Freezing Point Depressant System in Appendix O Environment".
TKS® Installation
TKS Installation for Beechcraft Bonanza
A collection of TKS installation photos for the Beechcraft Bonanza.
TKS® Maintenance
TKS Ice Protection Winter Ready Checklist
The CAV Systems guide to maintaining your TKS Ice Protection System through the Winter months.
Wing Leading Edge Hinge-Pin Corrosion
Department of Transportation FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin - CE-15-22.
Porous panel “leaking”
Information about porous panel "leaking" from TKS® Ice Protection Systems.
How to clean your TKS® panels
A step-by-step guide on how to clean bugs and dust from your titanium TKS® panels.
TKS® Operation
Pump priming instructions
Follow these instructions to ensure successful operation of the TKS metering pump.
How to prime your TKS® panels
A step-by-step guide on how to prime your TKS® Ice Protection System panels.
TKS® Specifications
TKS Beechcraft Bonanza Specification
At CAV Systems, we offer anti-ice and de-ice airframe protection for your Beechcraft Bonanza. Read more today.
Have a question that's not listed?
Whether you need help diagnosing an issue or advice on how to best maintain your TKS System, you can email Technical Support TKS@cav-systems.com or call +1 913-738-5397.