Helicopter in Flight Refuelling0 pages

Information sheet # 20

Defence & Fuel
Helicopter In Flight Refuelling (HIFR)
The Helicopter In Flight Refuelling system is designed and manufactured by DESMI FHS Ltd. The system can also be
installed by their engineers but in most cases this is not necessary. Utilising their experience DESMI FHS offer a
system that is design for ease of installation and maintenance The system is in two parts The below deck system
maintenance.
parts.
that links the aviation fuel tanks through a Filter Water Separator (FWS) to a deck plate. Normally a further link into the
Aircraft Hanger for ground refuelling is installed but is not covered by this pamphlet. The below deck system is unique
to each ship type and our engineers are happy to assist shipyards build the most effective system for the type of ship

Components (Above Deck)
• Hose End Pressure Controller (HEPC) c/w 45 psi
p essu e egu ato
pressure regulator
• 3m length of non collapsible hose.
• Upper elbow manufactured in aluminium with a
STANAG 3847 lifting eye.
• Breakaway coupling with a breaking setting
between 180 / 270 kg
• Non return valve
• 30m of semi lay-flat rubber hose
• Lower elbow manufactured in aluminium with
deck tie down point
• ISO 45 Dry break deck connection with cap

HIFR Assembly (Above deck)
DESMI FHS offer a 2” bore HIFR
above deck assembly
manufactured to STANAG 3842
compliance. S i bl f use i
li
Suitable for
in
ship to helicopter fuelling
operations.
The system is simple well
engineered to ensure minimal
maintenance and ease of use in
operations
Note: A second dry break
coupling can be fitted if required
to make compliance with
p
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