MIL-PRF-5606H
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful,
but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use
The hydraulic fluid covered by this specification is intended for use in automatic pilots,
shock absorbers, brakes, flap-control mechanisms, missile hydraulic servo-controlled
systems, and other hydraulic systems which use synthetic sealing material.
6.1.1 Storage conditions
Prior to use in the intended equipment, the product may be stored under conditions of
covered or uncovered storage in geographic areas that range in temperatures from
-57°C to +49°C.
6.1.2 Interchangeability
This fluid is completely compatible with MIL-PRF-6083, MIL-PRF-46170, MIL-PRF-
87257, and MIL-PRF-83282 hydraulic fluids. It may be interchangeable with these fluids
for some applications. The selection of the fluids to be used depends on the
requirements of the operational system.
6.2 Acquisition requirements
Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Type and size of containers (see 5.1).
c. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation and, if required, the specific issue
d. Quantity.
e. Selection of applicable levels of packaging and packing with requirements in
detail (see 5.1).
f.
g. Toxicological data requirements (3.5.6).
6.2.1 Basis of purchase
MIL-PRF-5606 hydraulic fluid should be purchased in U.S. gallons (volume equal to 231
cubic inches at 15.6°C).
6.2.2 List of qualified products
Products considered acceptable under this specification are listed in QPL-5606 and
subsequent revisions thereto.
6.2.3 Requests for data
Upon application for qualification, the qualifying activity will request the following types of
data.
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