BAC #: SKYDROL5-5GL
Skydrol 5 Hydraulic Fluid
SKYDROL
Description
Introduced in 1996, Skydrol 5 was the first Type V fluid qualified under the Boeing BMS 3-11 specification. Skydrol 5 offers higher temperature capability than Type IV fluids, the lowest density, and better paint compatibility. Shelf life 10 years unopened with proper storage.
Qualified: Type V, Grade B, Grade C: BAC M.333 11P
Type V: 1159SCH302J
Type V, Class 1: SAE AS1241
Type V, Class 1, Grade C: A2MS 564-003A
Type 5: DMS 2014H R-1
Type IV, Class 1: C-34-1224E
Features
Fuel savings—lowest-density phosphate-ester hydraulic fluid, offering weight reductions Improved system reliability—higher temperature capability than Type IV fluids, providing thermal stability and erosion resistance.
Longer wear—Its exceptional paint compatibility allows it to be less aggressive toward aircraft paints.
Fire resistance—improved fire resistance over Type IV fluids in spray ignition tests.