Type IV Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluids

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Pub. No. 7249153C (Supersedes 7249153B)LD-4 / 500B-4Technical BulletinType IV Fire Resistant Hydraulic FluidsPageSection2IAircraft Hydraulics Historical Perspective3IISpecifications and Properties of Skydrol Fluids7IIIMaterials Compatibility10IVFluid In-Service Quality Limits12VFluid Performance20VIShelf Life, Storage and Handling22VIISafety and Emergency Procedures24VIIIDisposal of Used Skydrol Fluids24IXCustomer Technical ServiceNOTICE: Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter Information ) are presented in good faith and believed to be correctas of the date hereof, Solutia Inc. makes no representations or warranties as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use.

E arly aviation hydraulic systems were used to apply brake pressure. These systems used a vegetable oil-based hydraulic fluid. As aircraft design produced larger and faster

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