Rotorcraft
Aerometals Introduces IBF System for Bell 412EPs
Aerometals has announced a developmental program to certify an engine inlet barrier filter system for the Bell 412EP helicopter.
Aerometals Inlet barrier filter for the Bell 412EP
Inlet barrier filters can help prevent premature engine removals. (Photo: Mariano Rosales/AIN)

Aerometals, a California-based aerospace parts manufacturer, has announced a developmental program to certify an engine inlet barrier filter (IBF) system on the Bell 412EP helicopter.

“[We] want to bring the same engine protection to the Bell 412 that we’ve been able to bring to the H60 and S70 aircraft,” said Aerometals president and CEO Lorie Symon. Aerometals says it is collaborating with Bell Textron on the development project.