The Navy is seeking cost-effective solutions for an upgraded engine inlet system to increase particle filtration efficiency and improve engine time-on-wing, according to a request for information. "As the V-22 operational tempo in austere/desert environments has increased, there have been impacts to the reliability and maintainability of the aircraft precipitating the need for a new engine inlet system to limit the amount of dust and sand ingested in the engine," the Oct. 13 RFI states. The solution must support all...
