Rotor Ice Protection System
Product Code: RIPS
The rotor ice protection system (RIPS) from Curtiss-Wright Controls Integrated Sensing is your best solution to protect against ice and snow conditions.
Without an ice protection system, helicopters must be grounded during known icy conditions.The Rotor Ice Protection System (RIPS) provides the deicing functions for the main rotor and tail rotor of the helicopter. The RIPS provides blade deicing based on flight crew commands, outside temperature (OAT) and liquid water content (LWC).
The system utilizes the external detection probes of the ice and snow detection system (ISDS).
RIPS continuously measures and eliminates the buildup of snow and ice on the main rotor and tail rotor blades. The system continually self-tests and monitors, and when icing conditions are detected, it automatically sequences controlled power to thermal blankets or embedded heating elements.
A rapid response time of less than 2 seconds provides helicopter pilots with advanced notice of weather conditions, even while hovering.
