Company Claims Increased Engine Protection, Lower Operating
Costs
Aerospace Filtration Systems has received an STC from the FAA
for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the Bell 430
helicopter. AFS worked in partnership with a large offshore energy
exploration operator who assisted in the flight test development
program to achieve the certification.
“We are eager to support customers’ needs. Operators
worldwide have contacted us requesting assistance in improving
engine protection for their 430 helicopters,” said Robert
Stenberg, Business Development Director for AFS. “Our Bell
430 system can help offshore, corporate, helicopter emergency
medical services and other operators reduce the likelihood of
engine damage from foreign object debris, salt-spray corrosion and
other contaminants, offering a better solution than currently
available.”
The IBF system includes:
Sealed intake plenum on each engine intake with integral filter
elements that replace the inlet screens or internal particle
separator;
Unique intake bypass system not available with the certified
430 particle separator;
Simple compact cockpit switch, common with all our certified
systems, allows indication and activation of the bypass
system;
Integral Filter Maintenance Aid allows for on-condition
inspections between established cleaning intervals, eliminating
unnecessary service--filter service cycle is required at 300 flight
hours or one year with each filter capable of 15 service cycles
(4,500 flight hours) or possibly sooner if operating in high
sand/dust content adverse environment conditions; and
Performance operation to the basic inlet charts providing
operators additional capability while maintaining maximum engine
protection.
AFS says the new filter will reduce operating costs, enhance
performance, and expand operational capabilities.
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