Fit and Forget Engine Protection
The “fit and forget” Centrisep Engine Advanced Protection System (EAPS) for the Eurocopter AS330/332 and Denel Oryx series of helicopters is an ideal solution for challenging environments. The system 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
- Increased time between overhauls
Many of the Puma, Super Puma, and Cougar fleets currently in service around the world are fitted with Centrisep EAPS.
The latest design of the AS332 EAPS consists of two modules with forward facing, pneumatically operated bypass doors.
Part numbers:
AS330
- QB0116/117/118/119/120/121 (6 separate panels)
- QB2801
- QB0267 (UK RAF)
AS332, EC225, EC725, Oryx
- QB0342
- QB10412-01 (scavenge fan)
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Photo © Eurocopter.
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Scavenge system:
Fan (Super Puma) or Ejector (Puma) scavenge (dependant on Centrisep system design standard)
Certification:
For the Super Puma helicopter, icing trials were conducted by Eurocopter, and Pall’s Centrisep system is certified for cold weather flight capability.
Maintenance
The Centrisep EAPS is a “fit and forget” system; there are no inlet barrier filters to replace or clean. As with all aircraft equipment, routine visual inspection is recommended. In case of damage, please refer to the Component Maintenance, available through Pall Aerospace.
For additional information about this product, please
contact your local Pall representative.
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The Pall Centrisep EAPS 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. |
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| Photo © Eurocopter. |
Photo © Eurocopter. |
The AS330/332 helicopter is fitted with Pall's Centrisep EAPS, a “fit & forget” solution that provides enhanced protection against engine erosion.
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| 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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| 1965 |
QB0116/117/118/119/120/121 |
Box-shaped filter for the Puma. It consisted of six Centrisep EAPS panels with P2 air ejectors. |
| 1978 |
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Introduction of multi-purpose air intakes. This unique Eurocopter design features two forward-facing bypass doors enabling retrieval of Ram Air pressure in forward flight. Pall Aerospace supplies the two Centrisep EAPS modules. |
| 1985 |
QB0342 with QB10412-01 fan |
Development of the electrical version of the multiple-purpose air intakes, Pall Aerospace supplies the two Centrisep EAPS modules and the electrical scavenge fans. |
| 1991 |
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Improvement of the P2 air version of the multi-purpose air intakes, incorporated onto the British Pumas. The dust separation efficiency was greatly improved, and doubled the erosion life of the Turmo engine. |
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