Epic Aircraft’s E1000 GX single-engine turboprop has received its flight into known icing (FIKI) certification from the FAA.
According to the company, the newly approved de-icing system includes an optical ice detector and de-ice boots on the wings, horizontal stabilizer leading edges, and engine inlet along with a bleed air heated windshield and electrically heated propeller, air data probes, and AOA sensors. The E1000 GX is expected to incorporate those design modifications beginning with the first aircraft delivered in 2024.
