AFS High Performance Engine Inlet Filter Certification Anticipated for Eurocopter EC130

By Vertical Mag | February 21, 2008

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Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS) is entering the final test phase for its Inlet Barrier Filtration (IBF) system for the Eurocopter EC130.  AFS anticipates a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA within the next two months, allowing EC130 operators to implement an AFS filtration solution.
 
The new AFS system features a well engineered, sealed engine intake plenum that replaces the inlet screens, sand filter or alternate barrier filter.  Design of the EC130 IBF utilizes the existing cowl with minimum modification, including incorporation of an aft-facing bypass door.  The filter and bypass system are flush with the upper surface of the EC130 cowling utilizing an internal intake and bypass plenum.  All electrical components are easily accessed from inside the cowling with minimum effort.  A simple compact cockpit switch, common with existing AFS certified systems, allows indication and activation of the bypass system.  An integral filter maintenance aid allows for on-condition inspections between established cleaning intervals, eliminating unnecessary service.
 
AFS is the industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance engine IBF systems for commercial and military propulsion systems.  The company manufactures certified IBF solutions for the Eurocopter AS350 B/BA/B1/B2/B3 (AS350D/SD/SD2-Soloy STC), AgustaWestland AW119 Koala, Bell 205A1, 206B, 407, 206L-3/4, 206L-1(C30), MD Helicopters MD 369 (MD 500H/D/E/F Series) and MD 900/902 Explorer.  IBF systems for the Eurocopter EC 130, Bell 430 and AgustaWestland AW139 are in development.  AFS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Donaldson Company, Inc.  Traded on the NYSE under the symbol DCI, Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index.  Additional company information for AFS and DCI is available at www.afsfilters.com and www.donaldson.com.
 
Visit AFS at Booth 4013 during HELI-EXPO 2008 in Houston, Tex., February 24-26, 2008.

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