The Purolator 233209-03 is an FAA-PMA approved fuel filter element assembly designed for aircraft fuel system filtration, commonly used in turbine engine applications such as Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T series installations.

It is a replaceable pleated filter element that removes fine particulate contamination from aviation fuel before it reaches engine-driven fuel components. The element is engineered for high dirt-holding capacity and stable flow performance under varying temperature and pressure conditions typical of turbine aircraft operation.

The part is certified as a direct replacement for OEM filter elements (e.g., Pratt & Whitney Canada 3036049 / Hamilton Sundstrand 02-15735 equivalents) and is installed within a dedicated filter housing as part of scheduled maintenance procedures.

It is a consumable component, replaced at defined inspection or overhaul intervals to maintain fuel system cleanliness and engine reliability.

Key features include:

Purolator part number: 233209-03
FAA-PMA approved fuel filter element assembly
Used in turbine aircraft fuel systems (e.g., PT6T series applications)
Pleated high-efficiency filtration media
Removes fine particulate contamination from aviation fuel
Direct OEM replacement equivalent (PWC / Hamilton Sundstrand systems)
Designed for stable flow under aircraft operating conditions
Installed inside dedicated filter housing assembly
High dirt-holding capacity and long service life
Engineered for scheduled maintenance replacement intervals
Suitable for general aviation and turbine helicopter applications