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MIL-PRF-85285 is a performance specification for topcoat used on aircraft and support equipment [MIL-PRF-85285 para 6.1].

Types and intended uses:
- Type I: aircraft weapons systems and other applications
- Type II: support equipment
- Type III: aircraft and support equipment
- Type IV: aircraft weapons systems requiring extended weatherability; direct replacement for Type I [MIL-PRF-85285 para 6.1]

Application requirements:
No additives other than the appropriate thinner (for classes H and NH) or deionized/distilled water (for classes W and NW) are permitted to achieve proper spray viscosity [MIL-PRF-85285 para 6.1].

Qualification:
Contract awards are made only for products qualified for inclusion on Qualified Products List QPL-85285 at the time of contract award [MIL-PRF-85285 para 6.5].

Air Force supplement note:
AETC directive requires use of MIL-PRF-85285 Type IV for AGE painting operations as an advanced performance coating with extended service life, phasing out legacy Type I/II topcoats [AFI 21-101 AETC Sup 314AW Sup para 11

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MIL-PRF-85285 · para 6.1 as of 2024-12-10 · official source ↗

are maintained by the Inventory Control Point's packaging activities within the Military Service or Defense Agency, or within the military service's system commands. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military Department's or Defense Agency's automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity. 6. NOTES (This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature which may be helpful, but is not mandatory.) 6.1 Intended use. The combination of all properties of MIL-PRF-85285: component, liquid, cured topcoat, resistance, mixing, application, cleanability, strippability; along with the composition and solvent content, provide the necessary requirements for a topcoat used in the extremes of the naval aviation environme

MIL-PRF-85285 · para 6.5 as of 2024-12-10 · official source ↗

is the current version before use. MIL-PRF-85285F w/AMENDMENT 1 22 6.5 Qualification. With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made only for products which are, at the time of award of contract, qualified for inclusion on the Qualified Products List, QPL-85285, whether or not such products have actually been so listed by that date. The attention of the contractors is called to these requirements, and manufacturers are urged to arrange to have the products that they propose to offer to the Federal Government tested for qualification in order that they may be eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the products covered by this specification. Information pertaining to qualification of products may be obtained from the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Warfare Cente

MIL-PRF-85285 · para 6.1 as of 2024-12-10 · official source ↗

requirements for a topcoat used in the extremes of the naval aviation environment. There are no commercial equivalents that meet the combination of all properties of MIL-PRF-85285. Type I of this topcoat is intended for use on aircraft weapons systems and other applications. Type II is intended for use on support equipment. Type III is intended for use on aircraft and support equipment. Type IV is intended for use on aircraft weapons systems where extended weatherability is necessary. Type IV is a direct replacement for type I on aircraft weapons systems. No additives other than the appropriate thinner for class H and NH, nor deionized or distilled water for class W and NW to obtain the proper spray viscosity need to be added. 6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should spe

MIL-STD-1568 as of 2023-10-11 · official source ↗

bited, Fire Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, NATO Code No. H-544 MIL-DTL-53072 - Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) System Application Procedures and Quality Control Inspection MIL-PRF-81733 - Sealing and Coating Compound, Corrosion Inhibitive MIL-PRF-81322 - Grease, Aircraft, General Purpose, Wide Temperature Range, NATO Code G-395 MIL-PRF-83282 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Metric, NATO Code Number H-537 MIL-PRF-85285 - Topcoat, Aircraft and Support Equipment MIL-PRF-85582 - Primer Coatings: Epoxy, Waterborne MIL-PRF-87252 - Coolant Fluid, Hydrolytically Stable, Dielectric MIL-PRF-87257 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Low Temperature, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft and Missile DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS MIL-STD-186 - Protective Fi

S SYSTEM SPECIFIC MARKINGS A4.2. (433AW) Reference for Application of C-5 Markings A4.2.1. (Added-433AW) Texas Flag Tail Banner. A4.2.1.1. (Added-433AW) White shall be aircraft grade white 220 vinyl or Military- Performance (MIL-PRF)-85285 polyurethane paint, 17925 white. Note: View shown in Figure A4.2.1 is for reference only. Some markings have been omitted and picture does not show to scale. Note: View shown below illustrates marking for LEFT side; banner dimensions for RIGHT side are mirrored but not shown. A4.2.1.2. (Added-433AW) Red shall be aircraft grade ruby red 220 vinyl or MIL-PRF- 85285 polyurethane paint, 11136 red. A4.2.1.3. (Added-433AW) Blue shall be aircraft grade cobalt blue 220 vinyl or MIL- PRF-85285 polyurethane paint, 15044 blue. Note: All T-Tail markings must be loca

AFGSCI 21-105 BARKSDALEAFB Sup · para 1.4.2.1.1.4 as of 2017-09-07 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

with Matte White Vinyl (P/N P83242A). The serial numbers will not be shadowed. 1.4.2.1.1.3. (Added-Barksdale) Aircraft 61-028 is designated as the 49th OT Aircraft. Unit designator, the letters “TES” (24”H), and tail number markings will be painted flat black (Mil-PRF-85285) or stenciled with Matte Black Vinyl (P/N P58744A) and shadowed towards the lower aft side of the markings with flat white paint (Mil –PRF-85285) or with Matte White Vinyl (P/N P83242A). The 6 AFGSCI21-105_BARKSDALESUP 6 SEPTEMBER 2017 serial numbers will be shadowed in the same fashion. 1.4.2.1.1.4. (Added-Barksdale) Aircraft 61-002 is designated as the 2 OG/CC Aircraft. Unit designator and tail number markings will be painted flat black (Mil- PRF-85285) or stenciled with Matte Black Vinyl (P/N P58744A) and shadowed t

AFI 21-101 AETC Sup 314AW Sup · para 11.44.7.5 as of 2021-07-21 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

uipment (AGE) Painting. 11.44.7.1. (Added-AETC) Discontinue use of Chromium-Based Primers and legacy topcoat Type I/II Topcoats during AGE paint operations. 11.44.7.2. (Added-AETC) Over bare steel substrates, instead of MIL-PRF-23377 Type I, Class C use MIL-PRF-32550, Type I, Form A, Class S a non-chrome metal-rich primer. 11.44.7.3. (Added-AETC) Over aluminum or a combination of aluminum and steel use non-chrome MIL-DTL-53022 or its alternate MIL-PRF-23377 Type I, Class N. 11.44.7.4. (Added-AETC) Use MIL-PRF-85285 Type IV Advance Performance Coating. It is a new formulation that provides an extended service life. MIL-PRF-85285 Type I/II will be deleted from TO 1-1-8 and TO 35-1-3 by January 2022. 11.44.7.5. (Added-AETC) If unable to procure non-chrome primers or extended service AFI21-101

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