MD Helicopters has recently certified Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS) Inlet Barrier Filters as standard equipment on its MD500 helicopter production line. Leaders in their respective fields, AFS and MD Helicopters continue a strong relationship in commercial helicopter and systems development.
From our early days, MD Helicopters has been a consistent partner in development and installation of our MD500 barrier filter systems, said AFS President Michael Scimone. We are very appreciative of MDHIs choice making the MD500 IBF standard on their line and are pleased to also now offer a high performance barrier filter solution for the MD 900/902 twin-engine helicopter as well. AFS has a strong history of OEM partnering, and product is also available as a factory option for Bell Helicopters and AgustaWestland.
MD Helicopters MD500 is one of the most popular helicopters worldwide for commercial and military customers alike. Applications include aerial law enforcement, helicopter tours, seismic/utility work and a myriad of other flight profiles. The AFS IBF provides MD500 operators maximum engine protection while improving aircraft performance.
Director of Business Development Robert Stenberg stated that following recent F.A.A. certification, AFS anticipates EASA certification of the MD 900/902 IBF.
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) and 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.
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MD Helicopters Standardizes AFS Barrier Filters on Production Line
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