Aerometals, July 02, 2019 - Sacramento, California - Aerospace design, engineering, and manufacturing specialty leader for over 35 years, Aerometals, has announced the introduction of a new generation Engine Inlet Barrier Filter (EIBF), designed, manufactured, flight tested and delivered by the company.
Utilizing complex computer airflow modeling and three-dimensional CAD technology, Aerometals is now delivering a revolutionary new EIBF designed both for the Sikorsky S-70i and Black Hawk UH-60 utility helicopters.
Attributes of the new design over legacy systems include a significant weight savings of almost 50 pounds, no airspeed correlation charts, no impact to ram air cooling of engines, no increase in fuel burn due to parasitic drag, and minimal impact to aircraft performance.
In additional to protecting engines from FOD damage and filtering particulates and salt nuclei, the EIBF also guards against thermal impact spikes that can lead to premature hot section fatigue of fire-fighting aircraft.
Veteran Black Hawk test pilot Kevin Bredenbeck evaluated the filter system and said, “It isn’t often I’m impressed, but after reviewing the technical data and performing flight profiles, my opinion has solidified that the Aerometals barrier filter should be standard equipment on all Black Hawk aircraft”.
The City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Air Operations Department is the launch customer with the recent delivery of their new airframe with the Aerometals EIBG filter installed. The acquisition of the S-70i provides a critical role of fire suppression and support of ground firefighting crews for San Diego and surrounding area. Battalion Chief Chuck Macfarland commented, "When we decided to lead the fleet, I expected a good product from Aerometals. Now that I have had the opportunity to fly with the barrier filter installed, it has exceeded my expectations, and put to rest any concern about power available."
About Aerometals: Aerometals is a leading aerospace design, engineering and manufacturing company located in the northern California town of El Dorado Hills approximately 35 miles northeast 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 to flight critical systems such as turbine engine inlet barrier filter systems. For over 35 years, Aerometals continues to offer new and innovative components in support of an ever-growing customer base around the world.
Utilizing complex computer airflow modeling and three-dimensional CAD technology, Aerometals is now delivering a revolutionary new EIBF designed both for the Sikorsky S-70i and Black Hawk UH-60 utility helicopters.
Attributes of the new design over legacy systems include a significant weight savings of almost 50 pounds, no airspeed correlation charts, no impact to ram air cooling of engines, no increase in fuel burn due to parasitic drag, and minimal impact to aircraft performance.
In additional to protecting engines from FOD damage and filtering particulates and salt nuclei, the EIBF also guards against thermal impact spikes that can lead to premature hot section fatigue of fire-fighting aircraft.
Veteran Black Hawk test pilot Kevin Bredenbeck evaluated the filter system and said, “It isn’t often I’m impressed, but after reviewing the technical data and performing flight profiles, my opinion has solidified that the Aerometals barrier filter should be standard equipment on all Black Hawk aircraft”.
The City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Air Operations Department is the launch customer with the recent delivery of their new airframe with the Aerometals EIBG filter installed. The acquisition of the S-70i provides a critical role of fire suppression and support of ground firefighting crews for San Diego and surrounding area. Battalion Chief Chuck Macfarland commented, "When we decided to lead the fleet, I expected a good product from Aerometals. Now that I have had the opportunity to fly with the barrier filter installed, it has exceeded my expectations, and put to rest any concern about power available."
About Aerometals: Aerometals is a leading aerospace design, engineering and manufacturing company located in the northern California town of El Dorado Hills approximately 35 miles northeast 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 to flight critical systems such as turbine engine inlet barrier filter systems. For over 35 years, Aerometals continues to offer new and innovative components in support of an ever-growing customer base around the world.
See also |
Aerometals State of California Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk
Sikorsky Commercial UH-60
SDFD
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department State of California 
Helicopters Engines Engine Inlet Barrier Filter for H-60 Black Hawk
