Services
De-Ice Boot Care
Protect your ice protection system. Essential for winter ops.
What Is Included
Everything Covered
De-ice boots are critical safety systems. Cracked, hardened, or contaminated boots fail to inflate properly — directly impacting your IFR capability and certification status. Our de-ice boot care program cleans, inspects, and conditions rubber boots to maximise service life and ensure proper function.
- Boot surface cleaning — removal of oil, hydraulic fluid, and biological contamination
- Visual inspection for cracks, delamination, and abrasion damage
- Boot conditioning with aviation-approved rubber treatment
- Leading edge surface preparation after boot care
- Inspection report with photo documentation
- Inflation test observation (crew must perform; we observe and document)
Our Process
How We Do It
Contamination Removal
Oil, hydraulic fluid, and biological matter are removed with approved solvents that are compatible with boot rubber chemistry.
Visual Inspection
We photograph and document all boots from multiple angles, noting any cracks, separating seams, abrasion, or repairs.
Rubber Conditioning
Aviation-approved boot conditioner is applied to restore elasticity and prevent further drying and cracking.
Inflation Observation
We observe and photograph a pilot-performed inflation test to document panel separation and timing.
Report Delivery
A written inspection report with photographs is delivered. Findings requiring maintenance attention are flagged for your A&P.
Why It Matters
The Case for Precision
Neglected de-ice boots harden and crack. A boot that fails an inflation test means the aircraft is grounded until the boot is replaced — an expensive emergency. Annual conditioning extends boot life significantly and keeps you legal and airworthy.
Protect your ice protection system. Essential for winter ops.
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FAQ
Common Questions
Cleaning and conditioning is a detailing service. The inflation test is a crew function. Any discrepancies we find are referred to your licensed AME/A&P for airworthiness determination.
Annually before winter operations, at minimum. Aircraft operating in very cold or very dry climates may benefit from conditioning twice yearly.
No. Boot repair is a certified maintenance function performed by an AME. We inspect and condition; we refer repairs to your maintenance facility.
We use aviation-approved rubber conditioners that are specifically tested for compatibility with pneumatic boot compounds. No automotive rubber treatments.
Yes. Engine inlet de-ice boots and prop de-ice boots are included in the service for applicable aircraft types.