Seamless Transition to Certified Fuel Filtration: Parker's CDFX? Solution for EI 1583 Phase-Out

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CDFX? Series SAP-Free Water Barrier Filters for Aviation Fuel Parker VelconThe EI specification for filter monitors has been retracted and is no longer available or applicable to the industry as of December 31, 2020.  Phase out of EI 1583 SAP filter monitors has been mandated by the industry regulators. Parker's drop in solution for new and existing monitor vessels, CDFX?. guarantees removal of water and dirt from fuel without requiring any additional sensing equipment. By removing the water rather than simply detecting it, you can ensure that clean dry fuel is delivered every time, avoiding costly downtime, potential flight delays and/or removal of contaminated fuel from your aircraft.

All of Parker's products are fully certified, making switching easy and cost effective.

What to Consider for Phase-Out Solutions (FWS, DDF/EWS or WBF)

  • What is the tolerance for risks? Is water removal important at the aircraft wing?
  • Dirt defense filters do not remove water.
  • Sensors alarm, then what? Procedure? Who makes the “all good” call after an alarm?
  • What is the expense of a fueling shutdown? Refueling truck, Hydrant services or Hydrant system?
  • How robust is the sensor under adverse conditions? Can it fail prior to annual certification?
  • Managing sensor calibrations. Spare certified sensors. Sensor life expectancy.
  • FWS can be disarmed, does not protect against water slug, not a drop-in solution!
  • Often custom FWS that are larger/heavier vessels that required extensive labor and hot work.
  • Capital costs, Equipment installation, Vehicle design limitations, Meter compatibility, Electronics, etc.
  • = Costly Downtime…
     

FWS: Filter Water Separators
DDF/EWS: Dirt Defense and Electronic Sensors
WBF: Water Barrier Filters

Parker Velcon Water Barrier Technology is approved to the EI 1588 Test Specification

  • Removal of SAP Testing
  • Water Slug Testing
  • Emulsified Water Testing
  • Solids Testing
  • Compatibility Testing
  • Structural Testing

Learn more about Parker Velcon’s CDFX? Series SAP Free Water Barrier Filters for Aviation Fuel.

For more information or a detailed discussion about your specific requirements please contact one of Valin's technical specialists at (855) 737-4717 or fill out our online form here and someone will contact you.