6203 – Brackett Aero Gasket For BA-6210 Filter Assembly
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Overview
The Brackett Aero 6203 is a genuine OEM replacement gasket specifically engineered for use with the BA-6210 series air filter assemblies. This precision-cut gasket is a critical component that ensures a positive, leak-proof seal between the air filter frame and the aircraft's airbox. Preventing unfiltered air from bypassing the filter element is essential for protecting the engine from harmful contaminants. Manufactured from a durable, flexible, closed-cell material, the 6203 gasket is designed to provide a perfect fit and reliable seal, maintaining the integrity and performance of the induction system.
Key Features
- Positive Airbox Seal: Creates a tight, uniform seal between the aluminum filter frame and the airbox flange. This is critical to prevent the ingress of abrasive dust, dirt, and other airborne particulates that can cause premature engine wear.
- Durable Gasket Material: Fabricated from a high-quality, flexible material (typically a neoprene or similar synthetic rubber blend) that is resistant to compression set, heat, and exposure to oils and fuels found in the engine compartment.
- Precision Die-Cut: Each gasket is die-cut to the exact dimensions of the BA-6210 filter frame, ensuring a perfect fit and eliminating gaps that could compromise the seal.
- Vibration Dampening: The compliant material helps to absorb micro-vibrations between the airbox and the filter assembly, reducing stress on the mounting hardware and surrounding structure.
- Mandatory Replacement Part: Engineered as a crucial service item that should be inspected at every filter element change and replaced if found to be compressed, cracked, or degraded, ensuring continued system integrity.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 6203
- Manufacturer: Brackett Aero
- Component Type: Air Filter Frame Gasket
- Primary Application: Brackett Air Filter Assembly P/N BA-6210
- Material: Closed-Cell Synthetic Rubber/Neoprene Blend
- Installation: Adheres to the filter frame assembly.
- Certification: FAA-PMA Approved as part of the BA-6210 STC.
Aircraft Compatibility
The Brackett 6203 gasket is used on any aircraft equipped with the corresponding BA-6210 series air filter assembly. This FAA-STC'd filter assembly is a popular and widely used induction air filter on several high-performance general aviation aircraft.
- Primary Aircraft Models:
- Mooney: M20J
- Beechcraft: C55, D55, E55, E55A, 58 (specific serial number ranges)
Applications
The 6203 gasket is an essential component for engine protection and induction system maintenance:
- Air Filter Replacement: The gasket's condition must be inspected whenever the foam filter element (P/N BA-6205) is replaced.
- Preventing Induction Leaks: The primary component responsible for preventing unfiltered air from entering the engine, which can lead to cylinder, piston, and ring damage.
- Air Filter Assembly Overhaul: A mandatory replacement part if the filter assembly is ever removed for service or if the old gasket is found to be deteriorated.
Why Choose 6203?
The performance of your engine is directly related to the cleanliness of the air it breathes. Even a small leak of unfiltered air can introduce enough abrasive material to cause significant internal engine damage over time. Using a genuine Brackett Aero 6203 gasket ensures that you are installing a part with the correct material composition and dimensions to perfectly seal the filter assembly as designed and certified in the STC. For a simple and inexpensive part that protects a high-value engine, there is no substitute for the quality and guaranteed fit of a genuine Brackett component.
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The integrity of the seal provided by the 6203 gasket is fundamental to the entire function of the Brackett BA-6210 induction air filter system. The filter element itself is designed to have a specific porosity to allow required airflow while trapping contaminants. If the gasket fails, a low-pressure leak path is created between the filter frame and the airbox. Air will preferentially take this path of least resistance, bypassing the filter media entirely. This can render the filter useless, regardless of the condition of the filter element itself. Regular inspection and replacement of the 6203 gasket is a critical, though often overlooked, aspect of preventative engine maintenance.
Note: Installation of this gasket may require an adhesive (such as 3M #847 or Dow Corning RTV-732) to bond it to the filter frame. Always follow the installation instructions provided by Brackett Aero Filters (Form I-194, etc.) for proper installation and curing procedures.
