Abstract:
A method of forming an air data probe (22) comprises the steps of utilizing an additive manufacturing technique to lay down a portion of a wall (34) of an air data probe, and also utilizing an additive manufacturing technique to lay down a conductive portion (44) of a heater element (40) within the wall (34). An air data probe is also disclosed.
Abstract:
An air data probe 1 is disclosed. The air data probe 1 may include a probe body 4 having an interior cavity 10-1 and coated by a protective shell 5. A sensing port 3-1 may be disposed in the air data probe and may extend through the probe body. The sensing port 3-1 may also be lined by the protective shell 5. The protective shell 5 may be made of an austenitic nickel-chromium alloy, or stainless steel, or any relatively corrosion resistant material. The probe body 4 may be made of nickel, or a nickel alloy, or any relatively thermally conductive material. The protective shell may 5 be joined to the probe body 4 by additive manufacturing, such as laser cladding. In this manner, an air data probe capable withstanding high temperatures without corrosion and yet also being relatively thermally conductive is disclosed.
Abstract:
An air data probe 1 is disclosed. The air data probe 1 may include a probe body 4 having an interior cavity 10-1 and coated by a protective shell 5. A sensing port 3-1 may be disposed in the air data probe and may extend through the probe body. The sensing port 3-1 may also be lined by the protective shell 5. The protective shell 5 may be made of an austenitic nickel-chromium alloy, or stainless steel, or any relatively corrosion resistant material. The probe body 4 may be made of nickel, or a nickel alloy, or any relatively thermally conductive material. The protective shell may 5 be joined to the probe body 4 by additive manufacturing, such as laser cladding. In this manner, an air data probe capable withstanding high temperatures without corrosion and yet also being relatively thermally conductive is disclosed.