1、 AMSC 7569 AREA MFFP DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE PAINT SCHEMES AND EXTERIOR MARKINGS FOR U.S. NAVY AND MARINE CORPS AIRCRAFT MIL-STD-2161B(AS) 15 August 2008 SUPERSEDING MIL-STD-2161A(AS) 1 May 1993 INCH - POUND Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without
2、 license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-2161B(AS) FOREWORD ii 1. This military standard is approved for use by the Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy, and is available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 2. In furtherance of the Defense Standardization Program
3、and to provide a single point of reference that gives clear and concise direction for the paint schemes and exterior markings for United States (U.S.) Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, this document has been prepared to be a readily available reference source to all concerned. 3. This standard contain
4、s integrated instructions for paint schemes and exterior marking for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. This document supersedes the previous version, MIL-STD-2161A(AS), and includes revised requirements. Paint schemes for aircraft no longer in the active inventory have been deleted, paint schemes
5、 for new aircraft added, and certain paint schemes for existing aircraft modified. 4. For additional guidance on the contents of this document, contact the Naval Air Systems Command, Attention: (AIR 4.1.8), NAWC-AD/48110 Shaw Road, Building 2187 Unit 5, Patuxent River, Maryland 20670-1906 or the Nav
6、al Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst (at the address below). 5. Comments, suggestions, or questions should be addressed to: Commanding Officer, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Code 4L8000B120-3, Highway 547, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5100, or email to michael.sikoranavy.mil. Sinc
7、e contact information can change you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at http:/assist.daps.dla.mil. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-2161B(AS) CONTENTS PARAGRAPH PAGE
8、iii FOREWORD ii 1. SCOPE 1 1.1 General 1 1.2 Purpose 1 1.3 Foreign government aircraft . 1 1.4 Military aircraft used in research projects 1 1.5 Military aircraft attached to designated adversary squadrons. 1 1.6 Areas of responsibility 1 1.6.1 Cognizant authority. 1 1.6.2 Major vs. minor modificati
9、on . 2 1.6.3 Squadron markings/Air Wing marking. 2 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2 2.1 General 2 2.2 Government documents 2 2.2.1 Specifications and standards. 2 2.2.2 Non-Government publications 3 2.3 Order of precedence 3 3. DEFINITIONS 3 3.1 Arctic paint scheme. 3 3.2 High visibility paint scheme . 4 3
10、.3 Tactical paint scheme 4 4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 4 4.1 Paint schemes and insignia markings . 4 4.2 Material. 4 4.2.1 Finishes . 4 4.2.2 Compatibility 4 4.2.3 Applicable limitation 4 4.2.4 Metal marking instruments . 4 4.2.5 External finish identification. 5 4.2.5.1 Record of finish application 5Pr
11、ovided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-2161B(AS) CONTENTS PARAGRAPH PAGE iv 4.3 Drawings. 5 4.4 Service requirements. 5 4.5 Foreign government aircraft . 5 4.6 Color and style of marking materials and paint schemes . 5 4.6.1 Color stan
12、dard. 6 5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS. 6 5.1 Aircraft paint schemes 6 5.1.1 High visibility color configurations 6 5.1.1.1 Application and color patterns 7 5.1.2 Arctic paint scheme. 7 5.1.3 Tactical paint schemes 7 5.1.3.1 Tactical paint scheme materials 8 5.1.3.2 Tactical paint scheme patterns 8 5.1.3.
13、2.1 Aircraft surfaces 8 5.1.3.2.2 Bottom surfaces 8 5.1.4 Paint scheme for drones 8 5.1.5 Paint scheme for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) 8 5.1.6 Paint scheme for target aircraft. 8 5.1.7 Solar heat reflection 9 5.1.8 Antiglare . 9 5.1.9 Glass fiber reinforced plastic assemblies 9 5.1.10 Landing gea
14、r . 9 5.1.10.1 Fixed landing gear. 9 5.1.10.2 Retractable landing gear . 9 5.1.11 Speed brakes, wing flaps, etc 9 5.1.12 Wing leading edge slats 10 5.1.13 Walkways and steps 10 5.1.14 External stores (including ordnance) 10 5.1.15 Radomes, antennae, and antennae covers. 10 5.1.16 Helicopter blades,
15、hubs, transmissions and rotor mechanisms. 10 5.1.16.1 Rotor blades 10 5.1.16.2 Hubs of helicopters . 10 5.1.16.3 Transmission and rotor mechanisms of helicopters 10Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-2161B(AS) CONTENTS PARAGRAPH P
16、AGE v 5.1.17 Jet air intake ducts. 11 5.1.18 Propeller assemblies 11 5.1.18.1 Blades 11 5.1.18.2 Spinners. 11 5.1.18.3 Hubs and domes 11 5.1.19 Engine cowling interiors. 11 5.2 Aircraft exterior markings. 11 5.2.1 Identification marking. 11 5.2.1.1 Letter and numeral (character) construction. 12 5.2
17、.1.1.1 Fixed wing aircraft 12 5.2.1.1.2 Rotary wing aircraft (helicopters). 12 5.2.1.1.3 Research aircraft . 12 5.2.1.1.4 Experimental aircraft 12 5.2.1.1.5 Target aircraft 12 5.2.1.1.6 Test and evaluation (T 11136, 12197, 13538, 14187, 15044, 15045,16081, 16099, 16187, 16440, 16515, 17038, 17043, 1
18、7875, 17925, 22190, 28915, 31136, 33538, 35044, 35237, 36081, 36099, 36118, 36231, 36320, 36375, 36440, 36495, 37038, 37925.) COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION A-A-59485 - Plastic Material, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, for Aerospace Identification and Marking Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction o
19、r networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-2161B(AS) 3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS MIL-PRF-23377 - Primer Coatings: Epoxy, High Solids MIL-C-83413/9 - Connectors and Assemblies, Electrical, Aircraft Grounding: Decalcomania for Grounding Receptacle Identification, Decal MIL-
20、PRF-85285 - Coating, Polyurethane, Aircraft and Support Equipment MIL-PRF-85582 - Primer Coatings: Epoxy, Waterborne DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS MIL-STD-7179 - Finishes, Coatings and Sealants for the Protection of Aerospace Weapons Systems MS29525 - Cap, Pressure Fuel Servicing, Nominal 2-1/2 In
21、ch Diameter Flush Type MS90327 - Aircraft Markings, Access Numbering System (Copies of these documents are available online at http:/assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch or http:/assist.daps.dla.mil or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5
22、094.) 2.2.2 Non-Government publications. The following document forms a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of this document are those cited in the solicitation or contract. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) INTERNATIONAL ASTM-
23、D4956 - Standard Specification for Retroreflective Sheeting for Traffic Control. (DoD adopted) (Copies of this document are available online at http:/www.astm.org or from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.) 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict
24、 between the text of this document and the references cited herein, and unless described as an exception, the text of this document takes precedence. Exceptions to this order of precedence include aircraft detail specifications, aircraft drawings, and aircraft manuals. Nothing in this document, howe
25、ver, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. DEFINITIONS 3.1 Arctic paint scheme. A paint scheme similar to the high visibility paint scheme except that the top of the fuselage is painted engine gray (FED-STD-595, color number 16081) Provided by I
26、HSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-2161B(AS) 4 instead of insignia white. This scheme is used for spotting downed aircraft against a snow background. 3.2 High visibility paint scheme. A color scheme consisting of international orange (FED-STD
27、-595, color number 12197) and insignia white (FED-STD-595, color number 17925) used to maximize the initial detection range of the aircraft. 3.3 Tactical paint scheme. A color scheme to reduce visual detection comprised of shades of flat gray with exterior markings applied in a contrasting shade of
28、gray. 4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Paint schemes and insignia markings. Contractors and all U.S. Navy and Marine Corps activities (including organizational level maintenance activities) shall apply all insignia and markings (including identification plates for the aircraft and warning and instruction
29、 markings) in accordance with this standard. The following markings are normally applied by organizational level activities, but may be applied by Naval Aviation Depots and contractors, when specified by the Program Managers or Type Commanders: a. Unit identifier b. Unit aircraft numbers (MODEX) c.
30、Station or unit name d. Squadron markings e. Radio call markings 4.2 Material. 4.2.1 Finishes. Unless otherwise specified by the Program Manager of a specific aircraft, all U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft shall be finished in accordance with MIL-STD-7179. The standard primer coating shall be MIL
31、-PRF-23377 Type I or MIL-PRF-85582 Type I. Type II of both MIL-PRF-23377 and MIL-PRF-85582 is required when the use of tactical grays is specified. The standard topcoat shall be MIL-PRF-85285. 4.2.2 Compatibility. The coating material for insignias and markings shall be the same material or material
32、 compatible with the finish on the surface to be marked. 4.2.3 Applicable limitation. Paint or other markings shall not be applied to aircraft or weapon systems when such application interferes with launching, operation, thermal reflection, or aerodynamics. 4.2.4 Metal marking instruments. Sharp-poi
33、nted metal marking instruments shall not be used in the layout of insignia or other markings on aircraft or weapon systems. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-STD-2161B(AS) 5 4.2.5 External finish identification. On all aircraft rece
34、iving paint finish coatings on the exterior surfaces there shall be an identification of the finish system. The identification shall be located on the starboard side of the fuselage, under or over the horizontal stabilizer, and contain the following information: a. Contractor or overhaul activity an
35、d location. b. Month, day, and year of completion of paint application. c. Identification by military specification number of all paint coating applied to the exterior of the aircraft. Lettering shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch (12.7mm) in height. Stencils or approved decals may be used for this ident
36、ification. Appendix B, Figure B-10, is a sample of this identification. Note: For paint materials not included in a military specification, identification of material and name of manufacturer shall be listed. 4.2.5.1 Record of finish application. Complete information concerning the coating used, ide
37、ntified by the applicable military specification, the preparation of the area to be coated, and the touch-up or replacement procedure for the material used shall be included in the applicable aircraft structural repair instruction(s) and T/M/S Corrosion Control manual. 4.3 Drawings. On all productio
38、n contracts, the contractor shall submit for approval to Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (AIR 4.1.8), via the contracting officer, three-dimensional drawings, and any revisions thereof, showing paint schemes and the size and location of the insignia and markings (except those markings specified
39、 in 4.1) prescribed in this standard. Naval Aviation Depots shall submit for approval to Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (AIR 4.1.8), copies of all paint scheme and marking drawings and revisions thereto. 4.4 Service requirements. Naval Aviation Activities, including Naval Aviation Depots and o
40、rganizational level maintenance activities, shall apply other markings that are not required to be applied by the contractor. In addition, markings duplicating those specified herein, may be applied to other areas of the aircraft at the discretion of cognizant commands as operational aids, provided
41、such markings are not prohibited by tactical paint scheme requirements or other considerations, and do not conflict with the markings prescribed herein in the area selected. 4.5 Foreign government aircraft. The exterior colors of aircraft procured for foreign governments under naval contracts shall
42、be as specified by that foreign government. 4.6 Color and style of marking materials and paint schemes. The color and gloss of materials shall be as specified in 4.6.1. For nontactical paint scheme aircraft, the marking materials and decalcomania used shall be glossy, unless otherwise specified by t
43、he Program Manager. Lusterless marking materials and decalcomania shall be used for aircraft with tactical paint schemes, unless a deviation is authorized by Naval Air Systems Command (AIR 4.1.8). Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-S
44、TD-2161B(AS) 6 4.6.1 Color standard. FED-STD-595 colors shall be used on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, except for specific vendor equivalent colors specified in Appendices C and D. Table I lists the FED-STD-595 colors used on naval aircraft and weapon systems. 5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS 5.1 Air
45、craft paint schemes. Paint schemes for fixed wing aircraft shall be in accordance with Appendix C. Paint schemes for rotary wing aircraft shall be in accordance with Appendix D. This standard does not apply to aircraft attached to designated adversary squadrons. These aircraft may be painted in an a
46、ppropriate scheme as determined by that squadron. For aircraft attached to squadrons that have a secondary or split mission as adversary training, the requirements of this standard apply. 5.1.1 High visibility color configurations. Aircraft in the training command (excluding reserve training), targe
47、t control, and search and rescue (SAR) functions (excluding helicopters in combat SAR configuration) shall have a high visibility paint scheme in accordance with Appendices C and D. Additionally, test and evaluation aircraft shall have a high visibility paint scheme. Transparent areas, antiglare are
48、as, hinges, openings, screens, and any part of the exhaust trail shall not be topcoated with a high visibility coating. Request for utilization of high visibility color configuration on other types of aircraft shall be submitted for approval to the Naval Air Systems Command (AIR 4.1.8) via the appro
49、priate Chain of Command. TABLE I. FED-STD-595 standard colors used on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. COLOR GLOSS LUSTERLESS Insignia White (Untinted) 17925 37925 Black 17038 37038 Blue Insignia Blue Blue-Gray 15045 15044 35044 35237 Insignia Red 11136 31136 International Orange 12197 Orange-Yellow 13538 33538 Gray 16081 16440
