Description
Eurocopter’s Lama and Alouette helicopters are used in a variety of commercial and military roles, including passenger and troop transport, agricultural activities, and mountain rescue. These helicopters must be ready 24/7 for rapid deployment to any location. They require a maintenance-free engine protection system.
The “fit and forget” PUREair system is the ideal solution for such challenging operations. It shields the engine inlet from airborne contamination, which results in:
- Safer operation by protecting against sand and dust, foreign object damage (FOD), ice, and snow
- Increased operational availability
- Protection against engine erosion
On the Lama and Alouette helicopters, the unit consists of two flat panels mounted on intake pavilions, fitted on either sides of the engine intake. The PUREair unit is supplied as a complete, stand-alone kit.
Part numbers:
- QB02851 (Lama, Cheetah)
- QB02991 (Alouette, Chetak)
1 Retrofit kits are available for operators with older PUREair systems.
Scavenge system:
- Ejector
Certification:
- Eurocopter data sheet 2005-01, Issue 02, June 6, 2006
The PUREair system is certified for operation in case of inadvertent entry into icing conditions, and therefore is allowed to operate without the need for a by-pass door and differential pressure monitoring systems.
Maintenance
The PUREair is a “fit and forget” system; there are no inlet barrier filters to replace or clean. As with all aerospace equipment, routine visual inspection is recommended. In case of damage, please refer to the Component Maintenance manual, available through Pall Aerospace.
For additional information about this product, please contact your local Pall representative.
The Pall PUREair solution is an environmentally-friendly alternative to oil-wetted barrier filters. There is no filter replacement and no daily cleaning as with oil- based solutions, which are difficult and expensive to dispose of. |
Applications
Agusta Westland
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Bell
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Boeing
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Eurocopter
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HAL
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Mil
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NHI
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Sikorsky
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Type
Use
Additional Information
Date | Part Number | Description |
1982 | QB0285 | First complete PUREair kit for Lama 315 B helicopter. |
1982 | QB0299 | First complete PUREair kit for Alouette SA316 B helicopter. |
2007 | QB0285 | Redesign of the PUREair panel leading to improved dust separation efficiency without any additional P2 air bleed or increased pressure drop. Includes new intake pavilion, revised tube layout, incorporation of engine flushing facility. |
2007 | QB0285 | Successful in-service evaluation on the Cheetah helicopter in the desert. |
2007 | QB0103/104 | For helicopters using the earlier design standard, retrofit panels are now available. This will provide a significant improvement to separation efficiency. |
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