Painting and marking Of army aircraft
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL
Section I. Purpose And Scope
Purpose
Scope
Restrictions
Deviations
Responsibilities
Organizational Activities
Depot Activities
International Standardization
Authorized Paint Schemes
General
Tactical Aircraft Painting
Exceptions to Tactical Aircraft Painting
CHAPTER 2.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Cleaning
General
Stripping
General
Methods
Surfaces not to be Stripped
Protection of Surfaces not to be Stripped
General Preparations
Application of MIL-R-81294 & MIL-R-25134 Paint Removers
Stripping in Confined Locations
Mechanical Removal from Metals
Special Conditions
Metal Conditioning
Metal Treatment
Chemical Coatings (Conversion Coatings)
Pretreatment and Sealing of Bare Metal Surfaces
CHAPTER 3 PAINTING – GENERAL
Painting Techniques
Storage of Painting Materials
Safety and Health Aspects of Painting
Atmospheric Conditions for Painting
Surface Condition
Mating Surfaces
Masking
Mixing
Thinning
Application Equipment
Painting Difficulties and Remedies
Film Thickness (Aircraft Surfaces)
Primers
General
Primers
Finish Painting: General
MIL-C-46168
MIL-C-83286, Gloss Urethane
Inspection
MIL-C-53039
Touch Up of Conductive Coating on UH-60 Cockpit Door
CHAPTER 4 TACTICAL PAINT SCHEME
Helicopters
General
External Areas not to be Painted
Preparation of MIL-C-46168
Procedures for Application of MIL-C-46168 Paint to Bare Metal Substrates
Fixed Wing Aircraft
General
Materials
Procedure
Markings
General
Propeller Assemblies and Blades
General
Aircraft Components
General
Application to Previously Painted Surfaces
General
Touch Up and Repair with MIL-C-46168
Touch Up and Repair with MIL-L-46159
Preparation of MlL-L-46159
Procedures for Application Over Properly Prepared Surfaces
CHAPTER 5. NON-TACTICAL PAINT SCHEMES
Section l. General
Scope
Authority
Funds for Non-Tactical Paint Schemes
When to Paint Non-Tactical Paint Schemes
Paint Identification
Shade Numbers
Finishing System
Section Il. Specific
Rotor Blades and Propeller Assemblies
Markings
Training Aircraft
Aircraft in Congested Areas
Aircraft for Arctic and Desert
Test Support Aircraft
Medical Research & Geodetic Aircraft
Greenland Icecap Aircraft
Medical Service Aircraft
Military Assistance Program Aircraft
Staff Transport (VIP) Aircraft
Research & Development Aircraft
CHAPTER 6. FINISHES FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
General
Aircraft Finishes
Surface Preparation
Application
Colors
Decals
Propeller Assemblies and Rotor Blades
General
Propellers
Main Rotor Blades
Tail Rotor Blades
Aircraft Exterior Landing Gear & Wheels
Landing Gear
Wheels
Walkway Coatings
Walkways
Anti-Glare Coatings
Battery Compartments
High Temp Areas
Rubber
Antennas and Radomes
Interior Painting
General
MIL-C-46168 Aircraft Black #37038 Polyurethane Paint,
Crewstation Surfaces
MlL-C-22750 Epoxy Paint, lnterior Surfaces other than
Crewstation
MIL-C-46168 Interior Aircraft Gray #36231
Procedures
Application
Application with Spray Equipment
Application with Brush or Rollers
Typical Aircraft lnterior AreasTo Be Painted
Typical Aircraft Interior Areas Not To Be Painted
Decals, Placards, Markings, Labeling in Cockpit Area
(When Used)
Emergency Exit Markings
CHAPTER 7. LETTERING AND MARKING
CHAPTER 8. MISCELLANEOUS TABLES AND ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER 9. HELICOPTER ILLUSTRATIONS
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