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Systems that aim to prevent ice from forming on the outer surface of an aircraft, especially the wings, engine intakes, windows, and propellers (as applicable).

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Why do aircraft with turboprop engine have black painted anti-icing system?

As the other answers have already pointed out these black areas are not painted, they are rubber surfaces that are inflatable to break off any ice that forms on them. To produce rubber you need a fill …
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