More salt used to de-ice the road means more saline solution running off into the surrounding areas, causing further environmental damage.
It used rubber de-ice boots on wing and horizontal stabilizer leading edges.
Maintenance was minimal, and the use of corrosive salts to de-ice the highway in winter accelerated its decay.
Salt was also used to de-ice the local railroad and trolley tracks during the winter months.
Full-span hydraulically operated trailing-edge flaps were fitted, while engine exhaust gas was used to de-ice the wings' leading edge.
Once primarily a maritime species, the fungus has spread inland to roadside verges where salt has been applied to de-ice the roads.
There are several de-icing trucks, which de-ice the airframe typically right before engines start, or before obtaining clearance to take off.
Colour-dyed fluid is preferred as it can be confirmed easily by visual observation that an aircraft has received a de-ice.
