Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Donaldson Company, Inc., is the industry leader in the design, development and manufacturing of high performance engine inlet barrier filtration systems used in commercial and military propulsion systems. Our unique desert-proven filtration systems increase performance and reduce operating costs compared to other filtration technologies available today. AFS systems have been combat proven during operation Iraqi Freedom under the most severe conditions. We are proud to be doing our part in supporting fielded U.S. Army operational units.

Since 1998, AFS has invested heavily in applied materials research, turbine engine inlet 3-D flow and performance analysis tools, solid modeling and tool design, and the development of a comprehensive filtration media parametric database. These resources make AFS the technical leader in high flow engine filtration solutions.

We design, manufacture, and deliver both standard and custom integrated filtration systems that have high capture efficiency, low pressure loss, low maintenance cost, and provide a rapid return on investment. Discerning customers like Bell Helicopter Textron, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, AgustaWestland, MD Helicopters, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment use AFS products. Our systems and replacement products have been military qualified by the U.S. Army for use in all environments and/or have achieved commercial certification.

Please contact us now to see how we can design and qualify/certify a compatible system for your custom application in record time, using our patented barrier filtration technology. AFS is ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Rev. B certified, FAA PMA approved, and a U.S. military approved manufacturer. More About AFS

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About Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc.

AFS is the industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance engine IBF systems for commercial and military propulsion systems. AFS has delivered over 2,500 systems and 15,000 filters to commercial and military customers worldwide.

The company holds commercial STCs worldwide, including IBF solutions for the AgustaWestland A119 Koala, Bell 205A1/UH-1H, 206B, Bell 407, Bell 206L-3/4, Bell 206L-1(C30), MD Helicopters MD 369 (MD 500H/D/E/F Series), Eurocopter AS 350 (Arriel powered B/BA/B1/B2/B3) and AS 350 (Honeywell/Soloy powered D/SD/SD2, Soloy U.S. and Canadian STCs).

IBF systems for the Bell 212/412, Eurocopter EC-130, MD Helicopters MD 900/902 and other platforms are in development, with U.S. FAA certification expected in 2007. A type certified systems is also in development for the new Bell 429, with the IBF available on new production aircraft.

AFS commercial systems are certified by the U.S. FAA (Bell 205A1, 206B, 407, 206L-1/3/4, MD 369, A119, AS 350), Canadian TCCA (Bell 206B, 407, 206L-1/3/4, MD 369, AS 350 (Honeywell/Soloy)), European EASA (Bell 407, 206L-3/4, MD 369), Brazilian CTA (Bell 206B, 407, 206L-3/4, MD 369), and Argentinean DNA (Bell 407, 206L-3/4, MD 369).

AFS military systems are available for the Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, Bell UH-1H Huey, Bell OH-58A/C Kiowa, Boeing AH/MH-6J/M Little Bird, Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk main engine and APU, Boeing AH-64 Apache APU, and Boeing CH-47 Chinook APU. A new systems is in development for the new Bell ARH-70 Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) and will be standard on new production aircraft.

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