LOCKING SYSTEMS

A locking system (2) comprises a locking element (6) which is movable between a first, locking position and a second unlocking position and an unlocking actuator (14) for moving the locking element (from the first position to the second position over an unlocking stroke length (Su). The system further comprises a control unit (16) configured to command the unlocking actuator (14) to move the locking element (6) from the first position to a third position over an anti-icing stroke length (Sa) which is shorter than the unlocking stroke length (Su).