ICA
1500-SERIES-ICA-1
Revision A - 01/22/2009
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8
of
15
Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness
4.0 Filter Element Servicing
4.1 General
Information
To insure proper function and maintain a high level of filtration efficiency great care
should be taken when handling the element. The element is most likely to be
damaged during servicing than in operation. Special care should be taken when
removing and reinstalling the inlet cowling, as well as when removing and replacing
the element from the duct. The pleated material’s fragile wire mesh is easily damaged
or deformed when allowed to scrape against other components. Careful attention to
the following section will assure full service from the filter element.
4.2 Removal and Reinstallation
a)
Remove inlet fairing.
b)
Loosen the side ¼-turn fasteners securing the filter element, lift the front edge of
the element and remove forward.
c)
Inspect the housing seal for condition and security.
d)
Reinstallation of the element is reverse of above.
e)
Replace inlet fairing.
Figure 4.1 – Filter Element
Dirty Side
(Upper Surface)
Clean Side
(Lower Surface)
