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Sensors & Probes
Pitot and static ports are masked, never sprayed or probed. Angle-of-attack vanes, TAT probes, and antennas are never forced, lubricated, or used as handholds.
Aviation Preservation
De-Ice Boot Preservation
De-ice boot cleaning, conditioning, and protection.
Overview
Cleaning, conditioning, and protection for pneumatic boots.
De-ice boots represent one of the most technically sensitive surfaces on an aircraft. Their condition is critical to both operational safety and the aircraft's overall presentation — especially through Canadian winters.
We apply the same disciplined approach to de-ice boots as we do to paint, brightwork, and cabin finishes. Using manufacturer-approved methodologies, we carefully clean, condition, and protect these vital surfaces to preserve both their functionality and appearance.
What's Involved
Meticulous Care for Pneumatic De-Ice Boots
Covers
- Inspection for cracks and debonding
- Removal of oils, debris, and exhaust soot from the boot surface
- Sealant application for appearance and proper UV protection — preserving both function and finish through Canadian winters
Standing Precautions
Some areas do not forgive guesswork.
Some areas on an aircraft or vessel do not forgive guesswork. A finish can be restored — a damaged sensor, a compromised windscreen, or a degraded de-ice boot cannot.
Before any cleaning begins, sensitive systems are identified and protected. These are non-negotiable protocols on every aircraft and vessel we service.
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Nose, Radomes & Leading Edges
Radomes receive no harsh solvents or abrasives. Lightning diverter strips remain untouched. The anti-glare panel is never polished, waxed, or solvent-wiped — it is matte by design.
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Glass & Windows
Acrylic windscreens and Mylar-coated cabin windows see no ammonia, no dry wiping, and no pressure. They are flooded and wiped in a single direction using clean media.
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Powerplant & Systems
Inlets, exhausts, and fuel vents are protected from water and chemical ingress. Oxygen service areas remain completely free of grease and petroleum products.
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Underside, Gear & Contact Areas
Landing gear and wheel wells are degreased with full respect for seals, brake assemblies, and tire compounds. High-pressure water is never used near seams, seals, ports, bearings, or electrical bonding points.
On the water, the same discipline applies.
These protocols exist so flight departments and yacht owners never have to choose between a clean aircraft and a dispatchable one.
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