CPC B64D 15/12 (2013.01) [B64C 3/28 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A heated leading edge structure for an aircraft, comprising
a leading edge panel having an outer surface configured to be contacted by an ambient flow, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, and
a heater device mounted to the inner surface of the leading edge panel for heating of the leading edge panel,
wherein the heater device is detachably mounted to the inner surface of the leading edge panel,
wherein the heater device is mounted to the inner surface of the leading edge panel by at least one discrete releasable fastener;
wherein the at least one fastener is attached to the inner surface of the leading edge panel; and,
wherein the at least one discrete fastener comprises a pin extending away from the inner surface of the leading edge panel and engaging a hole in the heater device.
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