Sacramento, California April 2, 2012 -FDC/aerofilter announces a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the EC-135 inlet barrier filter system (IBF). FDC confirms strong demand for the system as two large fleet operators are set to become FDCs inaugural customers in Europe.
The advanced lightweight filtration system has already experienced extensive demand in the U.S. market with premier fleet operator Air Methods as FDCs launch customer. The advanced system is also protecting fleet operators in Brazil, India, Australia and South Korea.
The FDC EC-135 IBF system is a light weight highly efficient inlet filtration system designed for ease of installation and features a filter heath monitor. Operators of the system utilize the aircrafts basic performance charts. Cleaning intervals of the system are tailored to correspond with an operators maintenance routine and the filter has no set filter life.
About FDC/aerofilter:
FDC is the innovator of the turbine engine inlet barrier filter. FDC has established itself as the world leader in advanced filtration design. The Aerofilter eliminates FOD and engine erosion. FDC/aerofilter’s unique filtration media, unmatched design and testing have created the most desirable product on the market. The company offers a comprehensive line of certified barrier filters, including Bell 206/OH-58, 206L1/3/4 and 407, Eurocopter AS350B, D and DH, EC-130, EC-120, EC-135, the MD500, 600 and OH-6, Sikorsky S-76 complete line and Soloy/Honeywell AS350 conversions.
Pure air dramatically cuts operating costs. The Aerofilter eliminates FOD and engine erosion reducing engine maintenance, decreasing downtime, and maintaining engine heath/power ratings. In a clean environment, the filter will pay for itself in under a year – and in a harsh environment in under one flight. For more information on current products, please visit the FDC/aerofilter website at: http://www.fdcaerofilter.com
