Aftermarket innovator Aerometals has received FAA PMA approval for a replacement design of the Oil Cooler Impeller (P/N A26633-1), which is eligible for installation on the MDHI 369D/E/FF/500N and all variants of the Airbus Helicopters BK117 (H145). By replacing the legacy 21 piece soldered construction method being used on the OEM impeller with 5-axis CNC milled construction, the inherently weak impeller fin joints have been replaced with a one piece design. This superior product strength addressed the historical joint cracking failure mode of the OEM oil cooler impeller. This new Aerometals 5-axis machined, single piece construction, OEM interchangeable product is now available at a substantially reduced price versus the equivalent OEM part.
Aerometals will again be exhibiting at the upcoming Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas, March 7-9, 2017, booth #9731. Both the single piece Aerometals impeller and the original equipment impeller can be seen on display at the booth.
Aerometals is a privately held aerospace company located in the northern California town of El Dorado Hills approximately 35 miles NE of Sacramento, CA. Providing a wide range of aerospace parts and assemblies, Aerometals serves both the military and commercial aerospace markets. Aerometals offerings vary from simple replacement components all the way to flight critical systems such as turbine engine inlet barrier filters. With extensive engineering expertise, Aerometals continues to increase its offerings in support of an ever-growing customer base. For additional information regarding Aerometals and the company's extensive list of capabilities, please visit www.aerometals.aero or call +1.916.939.6888.
