Powervamp Portapump 24/28V Portable Fueling/De-Fueling Unit

Product Description

The Portapump was originally designed for refueling 45-gallon drums in remote locations for organizations such as UNICEF. The tubular “open” frame allows operators to observe all parts and couplings during operations, making servicing much easier. The Portapump is perfect for any application that requires rapid fueling and de-fueling of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft (such as the Twin Otter, Caravan, Pilatus, and similar turbine aircraft). This unit can pump 100 liters (26.4 gallons) of fuel per minute.

The Portapump unit is a rugged, all-weather fuel pump designed for the rapid fueling or defueling of all types of aircraft or vehicles using jet A1 or diesel with a flash point above 37ºC.

It is designed to be easily transported by aircraft, helicopter or vehicle. Able to be carried by one man, it uses a powerful 24–28 volt DC motor direct coupled to a high-speed pump with phosphor bronze sliding vanes.

The power source can be any 24/28 volt supply such as a portable GPU, vehicle battery or aircraft DC bus. Alternatively a 110/220 volt domestic mains supply can be used with a DC voltage converter.

Fuel drums or containers that would otherwise require a settling period after transport to allow fuel/water separation can be pumped immediately. Fuel drained from aircraft, that would otherwise have been discarded, can safely be re-used once passed through the Portapump.

An inlet non-return valve prevents drainback (siphoning) and maintains the back pressure to allow activation of the pressure operated switch that shuts off the pump motor.

Normal pumping is indicated by a reading of approximately 5 PSI on the gauge. Progressive filter blocking is indicated by a gradual rise in differential pressure. At approximately 15 PSI the coalescer filter cartridge should be removed and replaced if necessary. A drain tap is fitted to allow any collected water to be removed daily.

All pipework and fittings are alloy or stainless steel with ‘Camloc’ quick release fittings to give rapid connect/ disconnect of inlet and outlet hoses.

Supplied as standard with:

• 3m suction hose
• 3m delivery hose with nozzle
• 2-piece aluminum stand pipe
• 24V input cable
• 3m earthing cable
• Padded protective jacket
• Canvas hose & standpipe bag

AERO Product ID: 2006570
Legacy AERO Product ID: FILTER-PORTA-PUMP

• Stainless steel tubular frame construction
• Filters to 5 microns solids, and 2 parts per million water
• Three warning LEDs to alert operator of system status
• Reverse polarity alarm
• Fitted with replaceable Facet filter cartridge
• All hoses and pipework supplied with camlock covers or bungs
• Easy servicing – no tools required for filter inspection

Suitable only for jet A1 and diesel

Aviation/military standard equipment

Case: construction All-welded stainless steel tubular open space frame
Power requirement: 24–28 volt DC, 14 amps peak.
Power lead: 3 metres (10ft) of 4mm (0.16in) twincore – connects to pump with polarized quick release plug
Switching: On/Off switch, guarded by 15A pop-out circuit breaker
Filter warning: Indicated by three warning LEDs – Green, Yellow, Red
Static bonding: 1000 amp cast brass alligator clips with 5 metres stainless steel bonding wire. Clips to any part of the space frame
Pump: Positive displacement sliding vane pump, giving 100 litres (26.4 gallons) per minute nominal at 1.5 metres (4.9ft) head approx
Pump motor: 24V DC – motor 340 watts
Filter performance: Aviation fuel filter system gives clean, filtered fuel to 5 micron filtration with 98% efficiency and water separation to less than 2 parts per million
Filter capacity: Holds 1.1 litres (2.3 pints) of water. Removes up to 0.64kg (1.4lbs) of impurities
Hose (Suction side): Supplied on suction side with 3 metres (10ft) of 1¼ inch hose, fitted to a 865mm (34in) 2-piece aluminium standpipe for use with standard 200 litre (45 gallon) drums
Hose (Delivery side): 3 metres (10ft) of 1¼ inch pump to nozzle. Delivery nozzle full-flow type with pump automatic cut-off via back pressure operated switch
Couplings: Quick-release 1¼ inch camlock type with protective blanking covers to prevent the ingress of contaminants or residual fuel spillage
NATO stock number

NCAGE: KD628
NSN: 2910-99-297-6913

• L: 13″ (330mm)
• W: 14″ (360mm)
• H: 19″ (490mm)
• Weight: 61 lbs. (27.5kg) without hoses & power lead

• 5m suction hose
• 5m delivery hose with nozzle
• Flow meter
• S50 to S175 power cable
• S50 to S50 power cable
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