St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 19, 2010 – Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), continues its leadership in helicopter engine protection solutions, introducing two important new products. Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is developing Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) systems for the AgustaWestland AW109 Power and Grand as well as the Eurocopter EC135. Soon, worldwide operators of these aircraft will be able to eliminate the high costs of engine damage and have access to the best engine protection available. Officials anticipate certification in 2010.
The EC135 IBF system features multiple long-life filter assemblies that are internally mounted to the existing EC135 cowlings, resulting in no drag penalties and no potential for environmental harm associated with externally mounted designs. The AW109 IBF will have dual applicability for the Power and Grand, utilizing conformal filters with proven filter media to virtually eliminate debris ingestion. Both new systems feature an integral inlet bypass system that allows mission continuation in the event of filter obstruction. Watch for further updates on these exciting new products.
Operators worldwide know they can turn to Donaldson Aerospace & Defense to protect their aircraft power plant and other vital systems.
Providing the most comprehensive line of IBF solutions, Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is the industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance engine IBF systems for commercial and military propulsion systems. Through their St. Louis, Missouri location, Donaldson provides certified IBF solutions for the AgustaWestland AW119 Koala, AW119Ke and AW139, Bell 205A1, 206B, 407, 206L-3/4, 206L-1(C30), 429 and 430; Eurocopter EC130, AS350 B/BA/B1/B2/B3, AS350’s with Soloy or Heli-Lynx Honeywell engine conversions and MD Helicopters MD 369H Series, MD 500D/E/F and MD 900/902. IBF solutions for the AgustaWestland AW109 Power and Grand, Eurocopter EC135 as well as the Bell 206L are currently in development.
Visit Donaldson Aerospace & Defense group at the upcoming Heli-Expo 2010, Booth: #2847 in Houston, Texas, February 21-23, 2010.
To learn more about Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, visit www.donaldson.aero or www.afs.donaldson.com.
