EI 1587 Recommended practice for single cartridge filtration units for aviation fuel

Overview:

This publication provides a specification for single cartridge filter housings (filter vessels with a single element mounting position) used primarily for the low pressure overwing fuelling of general aviation (GA) aircraft and helicopters.

It also provides a guide for users on the types of aviation fuel filter cartridge that are available for such housings, including what they are designed to do and their key differences to help with equipment selection. It provides further recommendations for purchasers/users on equipment installation and operation.

This publication is intended to help those involved in the design, manufacture, installation and operation of single cartridge filtration units or aviation fuelling facilities that incorporate single cartridge filtration units.