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Removal of Performance Limitations for Eurocopter EC120B Inlet Barrier Filter

FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce that Eurocopter EC120B helicopters equipped with FDC/aerofilter inlet barrier filters may now operate in accordance with the basic rotorcraft flight manual. The FAA recently approved a revision to FDC/aerofilter’s rotorcraft flight manu... full story>>

Increased Service Life for the Eurocopter EC120B Inlet Barrier Filter Elements

FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce that the service life for the Eurocopter EC120B inlet barrier filter elements has been increased to 4500 hours, with no limitation on the number of cleanings. In addition, the recommended service interval has been increased to 300 hours. ... full story>>

Transport Canada Snow Approval for EC135 IBF System

FDC/aerofilter has obtained Transport Canada (TC) approval to allow flight in falling and blowing snow for its EC135 Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system. This follows the FAA’s approval for flight in falling and blowing snow issued earlier this year. The EC135 IBF is now appr... full story>>

Increased Service Life for the Bell 206, 206L, and 407 Series Inlet Barrier Filter Elements

FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce that the service life for the Bell 206, 206L, and 407 series inlet barrier filter elements has been increased to 4500 hours, with no limitation on the number of cleanings. In addition, the recommended service interval has been increased to... full story>>

Increased Service Life for the MD500 and MD600 Inlet Barrier Filter Elements

FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce that the service life for the MD Helicopters MD500 series and MD600 inlet barrier filter elements has been increased to 4500 hours, with no limitation on the number of cleanings. In addition, the recommended service interval has been incre... full story>>

Increased Service Life for the AS350 and EC130 Inlet Barrier Filter Elements

FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce that the service life for the Eurocopter AS350 series and EC130 B4 inlet barrier filter elements has been increased to 4500 hours, with no limitation on the number of cleanings. In addition, the recommended service interval has been increa... full story>>

Eurocopter AS350 and EC130 helicopters equipped with FDC/aerofilter

FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce that Eurocopter AS350 and EC130 helicopters equipped with FDC/aerofilter inlet barrier filters may now operate in accordance with the basic rotorcraft flight manual. The FAA recently approved revisions to FDC/aerofilter's rotorcraft fligh... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter EC135 IBF Snow Approval

FDC/aerofilter has obtained FAA approval to allow flight in falling and blowing snow for its EC135 Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system. Certification flight tests were successfully completed in Cut Bank, Montana. The EC135 IBF is now approved with no limitations allowing oper... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter EC-135 P2+ Inlet Barrier Filter

FDC recently received Category-A certification of its latest inlet barrier filter (IBF) for the EC-135 P2+ light twin multi-role helicopter. FDC's design focuses on performance and ease of installation, with an additional emphasis on tailored maintenance. With the installati... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter Actuator Exchange Program

(Updated 03/17/2011) FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce the launch of its new Actuator Exchange Program. The exchange program applies to all FDC/aerofilter inlet barrier filter systems equipped with electrically actuated bypass doors. The exchange program is only applicabl... full story>>

Aerometals Acquires Industry Leader FDC/aerofilter

Industry leader Aerometals today announced the acquisition of the operating assets of global filtration leader FDC/aerofilter. This acquisition expands the companies' previous collaborative integration and development efforts. The combining of these two industry leaders create... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter continues Global Expansion with ANAC and TC IBF Certification

Novato, CA November 19, 2009 - FDC/aerofilter, global industry leader in the design and manufacture of advanced turbine engine filtration systems announced today that the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) issued an air worthiness directive for use of the FDC inl... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter Unveils Advanced New Filter System at Anaheim, HAI 2009

Novato, CA, February 16, 2008 - IBF Industry leader FDC/aerofilter announced today that it was unveiling an Advanced New Filter System at HAI 2009, and would have it on display at their booth. FDC/aerofilter Vice President & Director of Certification Russell Goulden noted: "... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter announces EASA approval STC EASA.IM.R.S.01459 for S-76 A+, A++, C, C+

Novato, CA, February 13, 2008 - IBF Industry leader FDC/aerofilter announced today that EASA issued the STC on February 5, 2009 for all Sikorsky S-76 Turbomeca Arriel I & II powered helicopters. This STC release follows on from FAA Approval of amended STC SR01616SE on 2 Septem... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter Continues its Global Expansion Efforts

Paris, France, June 10, 2008 - IBF innovator and market leader FDC/aerofilter announces major progress in its global expansion efforts.FDC/aerofilter's recently established European presence is solidified by the establishment of the Lyon France regional office.The FDC European... full story>>

AS350 B3 IBF System STC - Homeland Security to Become Inaugural Customer

Houston, Texas, February 25, 2008 – IBF industry leader FDC/aerofilter announced today that its filtration system for the dual-hydraulic system AS350 B3 has been granted FAA STC approval. Eurocopter adapted the cowling system from the EC130 B4 for the dual-hydraulic AS350 B3,... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter Receives STC for Sikorsky S-76C Inlet Barrier Filter

Twin Engine Protection, Performance, and Real-Time MonitoringNovato, CA November 4, 2005 - FDC/aerofilter has gained FAA approval (STC) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) kit, retrofit-able to all Arriel (1S1, 2S1) powered Sikorsky S76 helicopters. Sikorsky will install the sam... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter Now Approved for Flight in Falling and Blowing Snow

Novato, CA - March 25, 2005 - FDC/aerofilter has obtained FAA approval for unrestricted flight in falling and blowing snow conditions for its engine inlet barrier filter systems for the Eurocopter AS350B, BA, B2, B3, B4 (EC130) B4. In cooperation with Eurocopter, flight tests ... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter Now European Aviation Safety Agency Approved On Several Models.

Novato, CA February 6, 2005 FDC/aerofilter has obtained product approval from the newly formed European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for several of its barrier filter systems on single engine helicopters. Previously FAA Supplemental Type Certificate approvals had been obtaine... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter Enables US Geological Survey to Access Mount St. Helens' Fiery Crater.

Portland, OR - November 12, 2004 - JLAviation of Portland, Oregon has installed an FDC/aerofilter IBF System on their Bell 206BIII to make possible flights and landings in and around the steamy crater of Mount St. Helens in Washington state. JLAviation has been flying in sup... full story>>

FDC/aerofilter announces FAA certification for their EC120 Engine Inlet Barrier Filter

Novato, California - March 24, 2003 - FDC/aerofilter is pleased to announce that they have received FAA-STC for the EC120 EBF (IBF) system. FAA flight tests took place at Southwest Helicopters in Tucson, Arizona with the use of American Eurocopter's EC120 demonstrator aircraft... full story>>

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