
MIL-PRF-87257 Revision C:2017
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Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant; Low Temperature, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft and Missile
English
06-30-2017
05-19-2022
1. SCOPE
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
3. REQUIREMENTS
4. VERIFICATION
5. PACKAGING
6. NOTES
Specifies the characteristics and provides the requirements for a synthetic hydrocarbon base hydraulic fluid for use in the -54 degrees C to +200 degrees C temperature range in aircraft and missile hydraulic systems.
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Supersedes MIL H 87257 (04/2004)
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Standard
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15
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US Military Specs/Standards/Handbooks
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Superseded
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This specification describes the characteristics and provides the requirements for a synthetic hydrocarbon base hydraulic fluid for use in the -54 °C to +200 °C temperature range in aircraft and missile hydraulic systems. This hydraulic fluid is identified by NATO Code No. H-538 (see 6.8).
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FED-STD-791 Revision D:2007 | Testing Method of Lubricants, Liquid Fuels, and Related Products |
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