Abstract: In some applications, aircraft air data probes are heated to prevent rain, ice, or other moisture from attaching to the air data probe. The body of the air data probe and the components positioned within the body of the air data probe can be constructed from differing materials, resulting in differing coefficient of thermal expansions for each component. Retention features are added to a housing to prevent an epoxy potting from expanding outside its intended region and preventing damage to the electronic components within the housing.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a cover for an aircraft sensor includes a leading edge, the leading edge extending along a longitudinal axis. A first side panel extending from the leading edge in a positive x direction transverse to the longitudinal axis and a second side panel extending from the leading edge in the positive x direction. A first trailing edge on the first side panel, the first trailing edge opposite the leading edge. A second trailing edge on the second side panel, the second trailing edge opposite the leading edge. A first plurality of ridges on an outer surface of the first side panel.