MANDATORY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
AIRBORNE AIR FILTER AND AIR FILTER ELEMENT
CONTENTS: Each Airborne Air Filter and Air Filter Element Kit consists of an air filter or air filter element, air filter change
reminder label SI300-21, assembly fasteners (if required), Mandatory Replacement Instructions For
Airborne Air Filters and Air Filter Elements SI300-10 and Summary of Mandatory Service Instructions for
Airborne Pneumatic Components SI300-17.
CAUTION: Consult the latest revision of Airborne Service Letter Number 59, Mandatory Replacement
Times for Airborne Air Filters and Air Filter Elements in order to obtain the latest information
regarding mandatory replacement times.
Consult the Airframe Manufacturer’s maintenance publication and parts catalog for the specific
part number(s) air filter(s) and/or air filter element(s) for your aircraft. Air filters are designed for
specific functions and must not be interchanged.
Vacuum System Example:
A typical Airframe Manufacturer’s vacuum instrument system incorporates two types of air filters. The inlet air filter
assembly is used to protect the instruments (gyros) and the garter filter element for the vacuum regulator is used to protect
the vacuum regulator valve seat and the air pump.
1J2-1, -3, -5 AND -8
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Airborne
Air & Fuel Products
Airborne Division • Parker Hannifin Corporation
711 Taylor Street • Elyria, Ohio 44035 • 440 284-6215 • Fax: 440 284-6208
E-mail: techhelp@[Link] • Website: [Link]/ag/nad
SI300-10 (Rev. C) April, 2004, (Reprinted May, 2005)
Mandatory Replacement Instructions SI300-10 (continued)
Pressure System Example:
A typical Airframe Manufacturer’s pressure instrument system incorporates two types of air filters. The inlet air filter
assembly is used to protect the air pump and the inline air filter is used to protect the instruments (gyros).
1J2-1, -3, -5 AND -8
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Airborne
Air & Fuel Products
Airborne Division • Parker Hannifin Corporation
711 Taylor Street • Elyria, Ohio 44035 • 440 284-6215 • Fax: 440 284-6208
E-mail: techhelp@[Link] • Website: [Link]/ag/nad
SI300-10 (Rev. C) April, 2004, (Reprinted May, 2005)
Mandatory Replacement Instructions SI300-10 (continued)
Air Filter Removal
To remove 1J4 or 2J4 series and 1J10-1 air filter assemblies, disassemble the hose clamps and remove the hoses from the
air filter assemblies. Disassemble any retaining devices and remove the air filter assembly.
To remove D9-14-3, D9-14-5 and D9-18-1 air filter elements, unscrew the retaining nut at the end of the air filter assembly
and remove the air filter element.
To remove B3-5-1 inlet garter filter element, stretch the garter filter element and pull it over the retaining flange.
Air Filter Installation
Hoses and clamps should be examined periodically. In addition they should be inspected carefully whenever engine
maintenance activities cause hose disconnections within pneumatically driven gyro flight instrument and deice systems.
Hose clamps and fittings should be replaced when broken, damaged or corroded.
1. Before reinstalling hoses, inspect the inside of each hose carefully to make sure it is clean and free of all debris, oils or
solvents. Use vacuum or air pressure to clean the hoses.
CAUTION: Never apply compressed air to hoses or components installed in the airplane. Excessive pressures will
damage components within the pneumatically driven gyro flight instrument and de-ice systems. If an
obstructed or dirty hose is to be blown out, disconnect it at both ends before blowing it out.
2. Replace old, hard, cracked or brittle hose.
CAUTION: Sections of the inner layers may separate, causing pneumatically driven gyro fight instrument and de-ice
system failure.
3. Where hose clearance is tight, making it difficult to reinstall it onto the filter assembly fitting, spray the fitting at the hose
end with silicone. Let dry and then install hose by pushing it straight on.
CAUTION: Do Not wiggle hose from side to side. Wiggling could cause particles to be cut from inner wall of hose
which will result in the loss of the pneumatically powered gyro fight instruments and de-ice system.
Make sure connections are made correctly. Do Not over-tighten the hose clamps. Upon completion of the mandatory
replacement, ensure an entry has been added in the aircraft’s logbook identifying compliance with Airborne Service Letter
Number 59.
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Airborne
Air & Fuel Products
Airborne Division • Parker Hannifin Corporation
711 Taylor Street • Elyria, Ohio 44035 • 440 284-6215 • Fax: 440 284-6208
E-mail: techhelp@[Link] • Website: [Link]/ag/nad
SI300-10 (Rev. C) April, 2004, (Reprinted May, 2005)
Mandatory Replacement Instructions SI300-10 (continued)
TROUBLESHOOTING VACUUM SYSTEMS – FILTER RELATED SYMPTOMS
Possible Causes(s) - Most causes an be
Problem Corrective Action(s)
identified with Airborne’s 343 Test Kit
High air pump inlet suction – plugged or partially
Frequent air pump replacement Replace inlet filter, adjust regulator
plugged inlet filter
Vacuum gage indicates frequent need for
Inlet filter nearly plugged Replace inlet filter, adjust regulator
regulator adjustment
No vacuum at vacuum gage with engine at low
RPM and vacuum OK at vacuum gage with Plugged or partially plugged inlet filter Replace inlet filter, adjust regulator
engine at high RPM
No or low vacuum gage indication and/or low
Totally or partially plugged inlet filter Replace inlet filter, adjust regulator
vacuum to autopilot servos
TROUBLESHOOTING PRESSURE SYSTEMS – FILTER RELATED SYMPTOMS
Possible Causes(s) – Most causes can be
Problem Corrective Action(s)
identified with Airborne’s 343 Test Kit
High air pump inlet suction – plugged or partial Replace inlet filter, adjust
plugged inlet filter. regulator
Frequent air pump replacement
High air pump discharge pressure – plugged or Replace inline filter, adjust
partially plugged inline filter. regulator
Pressure gage indicates frequent need for Replace inlet and/or inline filter,
Inlet and/or inline filter nearly plugged
pressure regulator adjustment adjust regulator
No pressure at pressure gage with engine at
Plugged or partially plugged inlet and/or inline Replace inlet and/or inline filter,
low RPM and pressure OK at pressure gage
filter adjust regulator
with engine at high RPM
Pressure gage reading OK and gyros Replace inline filter, adjust
Plugged inline filter
tumble/process or won’t erect regulator
No or low pressure gage indication and/or low Replace inlet and/or inline filter,
Totally or partial plugged inlet and/or inline filter
pressure to autopilot servos adjust regulator
Any questions regarding these Mandatory Replacement Instructions for Airborne Air Filters and Air Filter Elements, or requests for
copies of any Airborne Service Letters (can also be printed from Airborne’s Website) should be directed to Airborne’s Customer
Support Team as follows:
Toll Free Phone Number: 800-382-8422
Direct Phone Number: 440-284-6215
Fax Number: 440-284-6208
E-mail: techhelp@[Link]
Website: [Link]/ag/nad
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Airborne
Air & Fuel Products
Airborne Division • Parker Hannifin Corporation
711 Taylor Street • Elyria, Ohio 44035 • 440 284-6215 • Fax: 440 284-6208
E-mail: techhelp@[Link] • Website: [Link]/ag/nad
SI300-10 (Rev. C) April, 2004, (Reprinted May, 2005)
