Engine Inlet Barrier Filtration System:

• Maximum engine debris/FOD protection which allows consistent flight operations and extends engine time. Improved protection over an inertial design and significantly better protection than a FOD screen.
• Pleated barrier filter element provides improved air flow versus inertial separation vortex/swirl tubes typical with IPS.
• Return on Investment (ROI): Less premature engine removals, meet expected engine TBO.
• Long-life filter assemblies, 4,500 hour (15 - 300 hour intervals).
• Reduction in corrosive salt air entering engine.
• Engine overhaul cost reduction due to elimination of erosion and contamination on all rotating and pneumatic components.
• Reduced maintenance time with improved plenum access.
• Common Line Replaceable Units (LRU) for mixed IBF fleets.
• Bleed air system maintenance eliminated with IBF.