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EASA Certifies AFS High-Performance Inlet Barrier Filter for MD Helicopters MD900/MD902 Explorer

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

August 27, 2009

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St. Louis, Missouri, 20 August 2009 – Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for MD Helicopters’ (MDHI) MD900/MD902 Explorer series. The certification clears the way for MD Explorer operators to maximize engine protection while reaping performance and maintenance benefits available with an IBF.
IBF-equipped MD900/MD902 helicopters can freely operate with no engine inlet imposed flight or gross weight restrictions.  Corporate, air medical, law enforcement and fire/utility operators have implemented the IBF on their Explorers.
The IBF system for the MD900/MD902 Explorer features dual long-life conformal filter assemblies, readily mounted on the existing inlets. Inlet bypass capability is achieved utilizing the existing MDHI bypass system, which is part of the Inlet Particle Separator (IPS) modification. Sturdy conformal inlet covers are standard with the system for added protection during non-operating conditions. The new IBF system is also available as a factory direct option on the MD900/MD902 Explorer.
Donaldson Aerospace and Defense is the industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance engine IBF systems for commercial and military propulsion systems. Through AFS, we manufacture certified IBF solutions for the MD Helicopters MD 369H Series, MD 500D/E/F and MD 900/902; Eurocopter EC130, AS350 B/BA/B1/B2/B3, AS350’s with Soloy or Heli-Lynx Honeywell engine conversions; AgustaWestland AW119 Koala, AW119Ke; Bell 205A1, 206B, 407, 206L-3/4 and 206L-1(C30). IBF systems for the Bell 430, AgustaWestland AW139, AW109 Power and Grand as well as the Bell 206L are in development.
Visit AFS at the upcoming Helitech 2009 in Duxford, United Kingdom, 22-24 September 2009.  Find additional company information at www.afs.donaldson.com.
About Donaldson’s Aerospace & Defense Group
Donaldson’s Aerospace and Defense Group is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems for the aerospace and defense industry. Our filtration solutions protect fixed wing aircraft, rotorcraft, military ground vehicles, electronic equipment, space vehicles, missiles, military shipboard systems and amphibious vehicles. We are committed to advancing filtration technology, providing quality products and prompt customer service. Our group serves customers from sales, engineering and manufacturing locations around the world.
About Donaldson Company
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that improve people’s lives, enhance our Customers’ equipment performance, and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven company committed to satisfying our Customers’ needs for filtration solutions through innovative research and development, application expertise, and global presence. Our employees contribute to the Company’s success by supporting our Customers at our more than 100 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.
Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices, and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI.

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