METRIC

MIL-PRF-83282D
30 September 1997
SUPERSEDING
MIL-H-83282C
25 March 1986
MIL-H-83282C
Interim Amendment 1
31 January 1997

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

HYDRAULIC FLUID, FIRE RESISTANT,

SYNTHETIC HYDROCARBON BASE, METRIC,
NATO CODE NUMBER H-537

This specification is approved for use by all Departments

and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements for a synthetic hydrocarbon-base
hydraulic fluid for use in the temperature range of -40° to +205°C. This hydraulic fluid is
identified by NATO Code Number H-537 (see 6.6).

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this
specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification
or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to
ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all
specified requirements cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are
listed.

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be
of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center
Aircraft Division, Code 414100B120-3, Highway 547, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5100, by using the
Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this
document or by letter.
AMSC N/A FSC 9150
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited.
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2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications and standards. The following specifications and standards form a part
of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these
documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and
Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).

SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

TT-T-656 - Tricresyl Phosphate.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-H-5606 - Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base, Aircraft, Missile, and

Ordnance.
MIL-H-87257 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant; Low Temperature, Synthetic
Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft And Missile

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-791 - Lubricant, Liquid Fuel and Related Products, Methods of

Testing.

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards and handbooks are
available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document
to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are
DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unless
otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of the
documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY CONTROL

ASQC Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
(DoD Adopted)

(Applications for copies should be addressed to American Society for Quality Control, 611
East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202.)

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM-D92 - Flash And Fire Points By Cleveland Open Cup, Standard Test
Method for (DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D97 - Pour Point of Petroleum Oils, Standard Test Method for
(DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D130 - Detection Of Copper Corrosion From Petroleum Products By The
Copper Strip Tarnish Test, Standard Test Method for
(DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D445 - Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and the
Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity), Standard Test Method for
(DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D664 - Acid Number of Petroleum Products by Potentiometric Titration,
Standard Test Method for (DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D892 - Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils, Standard Test Method
for (DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D1298 - Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of
Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer
Method, Standard Test Method for (DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D1500 - Color of Petroleum Products (ASTM Color Scale), Standard Test
Method for (DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D1744 - Determination of Water in Liquid Petroleum Products by Karl
Fischer Reagent, Standard Test Method for (DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D4057 - Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products, Standard
Practice for (DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D4172 - Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball
Method), Standard Test Method for (DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D4177 - Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products,
Standard Practice for (DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D4636 - Corrosiveness and Oxidation Stability of Hydraulic Oils, Aircraft
Turbine Engine Lubricants, and Other Highly Refined Oils,
Standard Test Method for
ASTM-D4898 - Insoluble Contamination of Hydraulic Fluids by Gravimetric
Analysis, Standard Test Method for (DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D5185 - Determination of Additive Elements, Wear Metals, and
Contaminants in Used Lubricating Oils and Determination of
Selected Elements in Base Oils by Inductively Coupled Plasma
Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES), Standard Test Method
for (DoD Adopted).
ASTM-D5306 - Linear Flame Propagation Rate of Lubricating Oils and Hydraulic
Fluids, Standard Test Method for

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ASTM-E659 - Autoignition Temperature of Liquid Chemicals, Standard Test

Method for.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and
Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA. 19428-2959)

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS

AEROSPACE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS (AMS)

SAE-AMS3217/2 - Test Slabs, Acrylonitrile Butadiene (NBR-L), Low

Acrylonitrile, 65-75.

(Applications for copies should be addressed to Society of Automotive Engineers, 400

Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096.)

2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and
the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document,
however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been
obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Qualification. The hydraulic fluid furnished under this specification shall be products
that are authorized by the qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified products list
(QPL) before contract award (see 4.2 and 6.4). Any change in the formulation of an approved
product shall require requalification.

3.2 Materials. The hydraulic fluid shall consist of a synthetic hydrocarbon base stock
(see 3.2.3), and additives required to meet the requirements of the finished fluid (see 3.2.4). The
hydraulic fluid shall contain no admixture of resins, soaps, gums, fatty oils, or oxidized
hydrocarbons.

3.2.1 Additives.

3.2.1.1 Prohibitions. Pour point depressants and viscosity index improvers are prohibited.

3.2.1.2 Oxidation inhibitors. The base oil shall contain phenolic-type oxidation inhibitors not
to exceed 2.0 percent by weight.

3.2.1.3 Anti-wear agents. Anti-wear agents may be used to enable the finished oil to
conform to the lubricity requirement (see table II). The finished fluid shall contain not more than
3.0 weight percent total weight of an anti-wear agent, such as tricresyl phosphate (TCP)

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conforming to TT-T-656. If TCP is used, the finished fluid shall contain not more than
0.03 weight percent of the ortho-isomer.

3.2.2 Blending fluids. Blending fluids may enhance the finished fluid’s rubber swell
characteristic and viscosity at -40°C (see table II). When blending fluids, such as diesters, are
used, their quantity shall be not greater than 33 percent by weight.

3.2.3 Base stock. The synthetic hydrocarbon base of the hydraulic fluid, before the addition
of any other ingredient, shall conform to table I when tested in accordance with table V.

TABLE I. Properties of synthetic hydrocarbon base stock.

Characteristic Requirement
ASTM Color number 1.0, maximum
Evaporation 14.0 percent by weight, maximum
Fire point 245°C, minimum
Flash point 205°C, minimum
Neutralization number 0.10, maximum
Pour point -55°C, maximum
Specific gravity at 15.6°C/15.6°C Report
Viscosity at 100°C 3.5 centistokes (cSt), minimum
Viscosity at 40°C, (cSt) Report
Viscosity at -40°C 2,600 cSt, maximum

3.2.4 Finished fluid. The finished fluid shall conform to table II when tested in accordance
with table V.

TABLE II. Properties of the finished fluid.

Characteristic Requirement
Auto-ignition temperature 345°C, minimum (min.)
Barium content 10 parts per million (ppm) (mass percent),
maximum (max.)
Bulk modulus at 40°C 1.379 x 106 kPa, min.
(isothermal secant 0 to 6.9 x 104 kPa)
Color of finished fluid No difference between the fluid and the standard
color.
Compatibility Compatible with each of the fluids previously
qualified under this specification.
Miscible with fluids conforming to MIL-H-5606 and
MIL-H-87257 from -40°C to 135°C.
When mixed with the test fluids, there shall be no
formation of resinous gums, sludge, or insoluble
materials.

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TABLE II. Properties of the finished fluid - Continued.

Characteristic Requirement
Concentration of red dye One part per 10,000 parts of oil by weight, max.
Corrosiveness and oxidation stability
Corrosiveness Change in weight of steel, aluminum
alloy, magnesium alloy, and cadmium-plated
steel: 0.2 milligrams per square centimeter
(mg/cm2), max.
Slight discoloration of cadmium is permitted.
Change in weight of copper: 0.6 mg/cm2, max.
No pitting, etching, nor visible corrosion at a
magnification of 20 diameters (20X).
Any corrosion produced on the surface of the copper
shall be less than No. 3 of the ASTM Copper
Strip Corrosion Standard
(ASTM-D130 Adjunct, available from ASTM
as number 12-401300-00).

Resistance to oxidation No evidence of separation or gumming of fluid.

Change in viscosity at 40°C: 10 percent, max.
Increase in neutralization number: 0.2, max.
Evaporation 20.0 percent by weight, max.
Fire point 245°C, min.
Flammability
Flame propagation 0.30 cm/second, max.
Wick flammability 10 cycles, min.
Flash point 205°C, min.
Foaming characteristics at 25°C At end of 5 minute blowing period: 65 ml, max.
(foam height in container) After settling 10 minutes: complete collapse 1/
High temperature - high pressure spray ignition The fluid shall not continue to burn when the source
of ignition is removed.
High temperature stability The change in the viscosity at 40°C shall not exceed
5 percent.
The neutralization number shall not increase more
than 0.1.
There shall be no formation of precipitate or
insoluble material.
Low temperature stability (72 hours at -40 ±1°C) No evidence of gelling, clouding, crystallization,
solidification or separation of ingredients.
Lubricity, 10 ±0.5 milliliter (ml) sample:
Under a 1 kilogram (kg) load Maximum scar diameter: 0.21 millimeter (mm)
Under a 10 kg load Maximum scar diameter: 0.30 mm
Under a 40kg load Maximum scar diameter: 0.65 mm
Neutralization number 0.10, max.
Pour point -55°C, max.

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TABLE II. Properties of the finished fluid - Continued.

Characteristic Requirement
Solid particle contamination Filtration time: 15 minutes, max.
Particle count: see table III
Gravimetric analysis: 0.3 mg, max.
Specific gravity at 15.6°C/15.6°C 2/
Storage stability (after 12 months of storage) The fluid shall be clear and transparent with no
separation of ingredients or evidence of
crystallization and shall conform to all
requirements of this specification.
Swelling of synthetic rubber, NBR-L 18.0 to 30.0 percent
Viscosity at 205°C 1.0 cSt, min.
Viscosity at 100°C 3.45 cSt, min.
Viscosity at 40°C 14.0 cSt, min.
Viscosity at -40°C 2,200 cSt, max.
Water content 100 ppm, max.
1/ A ring of small bubbles around the edge of the container is considered a complete collapse.
2/ To be determined during the qualification inspection (see 4.2). During conformance inspection
(see 4.3), the specific gravity of the hydraulic fluid at 15.6°C/15.6°C shall be ±0.008 the value
determined during the qualification inspection.

TABLE III. Solid particle contamination.

Particle size Maximum count per 100 ml Maximum count per 100 ml
(largest dimension) (microscopic method) (automatic counter)
5 - 15 µm 2,500 10,000
15 - 25 µm 1,000 1,000
25 - 50 µm 250 150
50 - 100 µm 25 20
Over 100 µm 10 5

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified
as follows:

a. Qualification inspection (see 4.2).

b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).

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4.2 Qualification inspection. The qualification inspection performed by the qualification

laboratory (see 6.4) shall consist of a review for approval of the submitted manufacturer’s test
report and item composition report and subjecting the qualification test sample to examination and
testing to determine conformance to all of the requirements specified in section 3. The
qualification test sample consists of two 1 gallon containers of the finished fluid, two quarts of the
base stock without additives, two quarts of the blending fluids used, eight ounces of the anti-wear
additive, one ounce of the oxidation inhibitor and one ounce each of any additional additives used
in the finished fluid. In the event that the additives are supplied as concentrated solutions, an
equivalent quantity of the solution is to be furnished. A separate qualification inspection is
required for each base stock used. The samples are to be clearly identified (see 6.4.2).

4.2.1 Requalification. Requalification shall be required when any reformulation or change is

made in source of manufacture, purity, or composition of the hydraulic fluid base stock or
additives. A minor change in a qualified product’s formulation may be made without
requalification testing upon approval by the qualification activity (see 6.4).

4.3 Conformance inspection. The conformance inspection shall consist of tests to verify
conformance to the following requirements: barium content, color of finished fluid, evaporation,
fire point, flash point, foaming characteristics, low temperature stability, lubricity, neutralization
number, pour point, solid particle contamination, specific gravity at 15.6°C/15.6°C, viscosity
(finished fluid), water content (see tables II and V). Unless otherwise specified by the procuring
activity, sampling of the hydraulic fluid shall be in accordance with 4.3.3 and 4.3.4. Inspection
shall be in accordance with FED-STD-791, Method 9601.

4.3.1 Bulk lot (batch). A bulk lot (batch) is an indefinite quantity of a homogeneous mixture
of material offered for acceptance in a single isolated container; or manufactured in a single plant
run (not exceeding 24 hours) through the same processing equipment, with no change in
ingredient material.

4.3.2 Packaged lot. A packaged lot is an indefinite number of unit containers of identical
size and type, offered for acceptance, and filled with a homogeneous mixture of material from one
isolated container; or filled with a homogeneous mixture of material manufactured in a single
plant run (not exceeding 24 hours) through the same processing equipment, with no change in
ingredient material.

4.3.3 Sampling for tests. Sampling for tests shall be conducted in accordance with
ASTM-D4057 or ASTM-D4177. Failure of any conformance test shall result in rejection of the
lot. In addition, a random sample of base oil shall be selected for each lot of the finished fluid and
subjected to all the applicable conformance tests for base oil.

4.3.4 Sampling for solid particle contamination. Samples of filled and sealed containers shall
be taken at periodic intervals to be representative of each day's production, in accordance with

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ASQC-Z1.4, Inspection Level S-3. The sample size and number of determinations shall be in
accordance with table IV.

TABLE IV. Sample for solid particle contamination.

Container Sample size (ml) 1/ Number of determinations per sample
l quart l00 l
l gallon 200 2
5 gallon 300 3
55 gallon 600 6
1/ Each determination shall be made on a 100 ml portion of the sample. If the particle count on any
individual determination exceed the limits of table III, two additional determinations on another sample
from the same container may be used. The container shall be thoroughly shaken immediately prior to
withdrawing each 100 ml portion for such determinations. The average of the two closer particle
counts shall be considered the particle count for the sample.

4.4 Tests. The hydraulic fluid properties shall be determined in accordance with table V and
4.4.1 through 4.4.4.2 Physical and chemical values specified in section 3 apply to the average of
the determinations made on the samples for those values which fall within any stated repeatability
or reproducibility limits of the applicable test method.

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TABLE V. Test methods.

Characteristic Test method or paragraph
ASTM Color ASTM-D1500
Auto-ignition temperature ASTM-E659
Barium content ASTM-D5185
Bulk modulus See 4.4.1
Color of finished fluid See 4.4.2
Compatibility See 4.4.3
Corrosiveness and oxidation stability ASTM-D4636
(immersion time of 168 hours in 135°C bath):
Evaporation (test time of 6.5 hours at 205°C) FED-STD-791, method 350
Fire point ASTM-D92
Flammability
Flame propagation ASTM-D5306
Wick flammability FED-STD-791, method 352 1/
Flash point ASTM-D92
Foaming characteristics at 25° ASTM-D892
High temperature - high pressure spray ignition FED-STD-791, method 6052
High temperature stability 4.4.4
Low temperature stability (72 hours at -40 ±1°C) FED-STD-791, method 3458
Lubricity ASTM-D4172
Neutralization number ASTM-D664
Pour point ASTM-D97
Solid particle contamination
Filtration time and particle count FED-STD-791, method 3009
Gravimetric analysis ASTM-D4898 2/
Specific gravity at 15.6°C/15.6°C ASTM-D1298
Storage stability (12 months of storage) FED-STD-791, method 3465
Swelling of synthetic rubber NBR-L 3/ FED-STD-791, method 3603
Viscosity ASTM-D445
Water content ASTM-D1744
1/ The sample shall not be stored in an oven, as the test method states. Perform the test twice; the
results shall conform to table II both times.
2/ Use a single 0.45 micron (µm), cellulose membrane filter, and a maximum filtration time of
15 minutes. As a referee method, either FED-STD-791, method 3009, “Solid-Particle
Contamination in Hydraulic Fluids,” or FED-STD-791, method 3012, “Determination of Particulate
Matter in Aerospace Hydraulic Fluids,” using an automatic particle counter capable of measuring
the limits in table III (see 6.5.3), shall be run.
3/ The test slabs shall be new (within 6 months of manufacture). This is the same material required by
SAE-AMS3217/2.

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4.4.1 Bulk modulus.

4.4.1.1 Apparatus. The bulk modulus of the hydraulic fluid shall be determined using a
calibrated, precision capillary pycnometer of the type shown in figure 1 (this is a modified 21 T 50
Jerguson pressure gauge). A sample pressure vessel and auxiliary equipment for this
determination are shown in figures 2 and 3.

4.4.1.2 Procedure. The pycnometer volume to capillary diameter ratio shall be chosen to
provide a precision of measurement for liquid density of ±2 parts in 10,000. The pycnometer shall
be charged with candidate fluid to the top of the capillary at 40°C and atmospheric pressure.
Insert the pycnometer in the high-pressure pycnometer housing such that the capillary tube is
visible through the window of the pressure vessel and parallel to the outside vertical surfaces of
the pressure vessel. Assemble the pressure vessel containing the pycnometer, place it in a 40°C
constant-temperature bath, allow equilibrium to be reached, and take a volume reading at
atmospheric pressure. Since the precision of the unit depends upon visual readings, avoid errors
due to parallax and distortion in the pressure vessel window and the walls of the
constant-temperature bath. Increase nitrogen pressure to a new level and, after a 60 minute soak,
take a third reading. For any pressure range, the secant bulk modulus is defined as follows:

Bulk modulus = [(V x DP) ÷ (DV + DVg)]

Where:
V is the original volume of the fluid,
DV is the observed volume change due to DP increase in pressure,
DP is the pressure change between the two measurements in kPa, and
DVg is the correction factor, which considers the bulk modulus of glass in determining
the true volume of the pycnometers at pressures above atmospheric. The bulk
modulus of Pyrex glass is 3.28 x 107 kPa. DVg = [(V x DP) ÷ 3.28 x 107].

4.4.2 Color of finished fluid. The color of the hydraulic fluid shall be compared with a
standard sample prepared by adding 1 part of dye "Oil Red 235" to 10,000 parts of an oil not
darker than ASTM-D1500, color number 1.0 (see 6.5.2).

4.4.3 Compatibility. Samples of candidate hydraulic fluid in amounts of 20, 100 and 180 ml
shall be separately mixed with samples from each of the fluids previously qualified to this
specification, MIL-H-5606, and MIL-H-87257. Total volume of each mixture shall be 200 ml.
The mixtures of candidate fluid and fluids previously qualified to this specification shall be
agitated and then stored at 205°C for 2 hours. The mixtures of the candidate fluid and fluids
qualified to MIL-H-5606 and MIL-H-87257 shall be agitated and then stored at 135°C for
2 hours. At the end of the storage time, none of the mixtures shall show any signs of sediment,
turbidity, or crystallization. All mixtures shall then be stored at -40°C for 2 hours. After the
-40°C storage, none of the mixtures shall show signs of sediment or crystallization; however, a
slight, non-permanent turbidity is permitted.

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4.4.4 High temperature stability.

4.4.4.1 Apparatus. A 50 ml round-bottomed flask, a 75 degree angle adapter (24/40), a gas

inlet tube (6 mm outside diameter (OD) Pyrex® tubing), and a high temperature bath capable of
maintaining 205 ±2°C.

4.4.4.2 Procedure. Place 25 ml of candidate fluid in the flask fitted with the 75 degree angle
adapter and gas inlet tube. Adjust the height of the gas inlet tube to be less than 10 mm above the
level of the fluid. Place a 25.4 mm length of 6.35 mm OD type 304 stainless steel tubing in the
fluid. Heat the fluid for 100 hours at 205 ±2°C while maintaining a 1 liter per hour flow of dry
nitrogen on the surface of the fluid via the gas inlet tube. Upon completion of the test, the fluid
shall conform to table II.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in
the contract or order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of material is to be performed by DoD
personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain requisite
packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control Point's
packaging activity within the Military Department or Defense Agency, or within the Military
Department's or Defense Agency's automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by
contacting the responsible packaging activity.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature which may be helpful, but is
not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. The hydraulic fluid covered by this specification is intended for use from
-40°to +205°C in automatic pilots, shock absorbers, air compressor gear boxes, brakes,
flap-control mechanisms, missile hydraulic servo-controlled systems and other hydraulic systems
using synthetic sealing material. This fluid may be stored in areas ranging in temperature from
-40°to +50°C.

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6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of the specification.

b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of
individual documents referenced (see 2.3).
c. If sampling for the conformance inspection differs from that specified in 4.3.3 and 4.3.4
d. Packaging requirements (see 5.1), including the type and size of containers.
e. Quantity desired.

6.3 Subject term (Keyword) listing.

Hydraulic control systems

Polyalphaolefin

6.4 Qualification. With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made only
for products which are, at the time of award of contract, qualified for inclusion in Qualified
Products List QPL-83282 whether or not such products have actually been so listed by that date.
The attention of the contractors is called to these requirements, and manufacturers are urged to
arrange to have the products that they propose to offer to the Federal Government tested for
qualification in order that they may be eligible to be awarded contracts or purchase orders for the
products covered by this specification. Information pertaining to qualification of products may be
obtained from the Commander, Attn.: Code 4.3.4.1 Building 2188, Naval Air Warfare Center
Aircraft Division, 22347 Cedar Point Road, Unit 6, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1161.

6.4.1 Qualification test data. To initiate the qualification process, forward a written request,
including general information on the proposed candidate material, to the qualification activity (see
6.4). A written response to this will be a "letter of authorization," which will provide detailed
instructions for the submission of product samples and test data. The test report from the
manufacturer or a commercial laboratory, will be required to contain complete information as to
the source and type of base stock and additive materials used, the composition of the finished fluid
(see 6.4.1.1), and laboratory test data showing quantitative results of all the tests required by this
specification, except storage stability. A separate qualification inspection is required for each base
stock used and must be submitted to the qualification activity prior to submittal of the
qualification test sample (see 4.2 and 6.4.2). A material safety data sheet must accompany the
samples being submitted for test.

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6.4.1.1 Composition identification. An example of a form for the composition identification,

indicating the percent by weight and purpose of each ingredient, is as follows:

Base stock composition percent

Blending fluid composition percent
Anti-wear additive (manufacturer's name and product number) percent
Oxidation inhibitor (manufacturer's name and product number) percent
Other additives percent

6.4.2 Qualification inspection sample identification. Qualification inspection samples

submitted to the qualification activity (see 4.2 and 6.4.2) are to be identified as follows:

• Sample for qualification inspection

• MIL-PRF-83282, “Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Metric,
NATO Code Number H-537”
• Name of ingredient (for ingredient material)
• Name of manufacturer
• Product code number
• Date of manufacture
• Submitted by (name) and (date) for qualification inspection in accordance with the
requirements of MIL-PRF-83282 under authorization of (reference authorizing letter).

6.4.3 Retention of qualification. To retain qualification of products approved for listing on

the Qualified Products List (QPL), the manufacturer will be requested to verify by certification to
the qualifying activity that its product(s) comply with the requirements of this specification.
Unless otherwise specified by the qualifying activity, the time of periodic verification by
certification will be in two year intervals from the date of original qualification and will be initiated
by the qualifying activity. The Government reserves the right to re-examine the qualified product
whenever deemed necessary to determine that the product continues to meet any or all of the
specification requirements.

6.4.4 Acceptance testing. The Air Force will perform final acceptance testing on each
contract awarded for military use. Specific requirements and instructions addressing this matter
will be detailed in each contract. Questions in regard to this action should be forwarded to the
San Antonio Air Logistics Center, Attn.: SA-ALC/SFTT, 1014 Billy Mitchell Blvd., Suite 1,
Kelly AFB, TX 78241-5603.

6.5 Sources of items used in testing.

6.5.1 Standard rubber samples. Samples of the standard synthetic rubber NBR-L
(see table II) may be obtained from the Precision Rubber Products Corp. Aerospace Division,
1217 South 26 Place, Phoenix, AZ 85035 and from the University of Akron, Akron, OH.

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6.5.2 Oil red dye source. "Oil Red 235" is manufactured by Passaic Color and Chemical
Company.

6.5.3 Automatic particle counters. The HIAC/ROYCO brand, model 8011, has been found
capable of measuring the limits in table III.

6.6 International standardization agreements. Certain provisions of this specification

(see 1.1) are the subject of international standardization agreement, Air Standardization
Coordinating Committee (ASCC) Air Standards AIR-STD-15/7, AIR-STD-15/9, and NATO
Standardization Agreements STANAG-1135 and STANAG-3748. When amendment, revision,
or cancellation of this specification is proposed, which will modify the international agreement
concerned, the preparing activity will take appropriate action through international
standardization channels, including departmental standardization offices, to change the agreement
or make other appropriate accommodations.

6.7 Changes from previous issues. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to
identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.

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FIGURE 1. Precision capillary pycnometer.

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FIGURE 2. Diagram of bulk modulus equipment.

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FIGURE 3. Auxiliary equipment.

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CONCLUDING MATERIAL

Custodians: Preparing activity:

Army - AT Navy - AS
Navy - AS (Project 9150-1179)
Air Force - 11
DLA - GS

Review activities:
Army - AV, MI, AR
Navy - SH
Air Force - 68

International Interest:
NATO (see 6.6)

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 STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENT IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL
INSTRUCTIONS
1. The preparing activity must complete blocks 1, 2, 3, and 8. In block 1, both the document number and revision letter should be
given.

2. The submitter of this form must complete blocks 4, 5, 6, and 7.

3. The preparing activity must provide a reply within 30 days from receipt of the form.
NOTE: This form may not be used to request copies of documents, nor to request waivers, or clarification of requirements on
current contracts. Comments submitted on this form do not constitute or imply authorization to waive any portion of the referenced
document(s) or to amend contractual requirements.

1. DOCUMENT NUMBER 2. DOCUMENT DATE (YYMMDD)

I RECOMMEND A CHANGE: MIL-PRF-83282D 970930
3. DOCUMENT TITLE
Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Metric, NATO Code Number H-537
4. NATURE OF CHANGE (Identify paragraph number and include proposed rewrite, if possible. Attach extra sheets as needed.)

5. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

6. SUBMITTER

a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) b. ORGANIZATION

c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code) d. TELEPHONE 7. DATE SUBMITTED

(Include Area Code) (YYMMDD)
(1) Commercial:

(2) DSN (If Applicable):

8. PREPARING ACTIVITY

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code)

COMMANDER (1) Commercial (2) DSN
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER (908) 323-7488 624-7488
AIRCRAFT DIVISION
c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code) IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A REPLY WITHIN 45 DAYS, CONTACT:
CODE 414100B120-3 Defense Quality and Standardization Office
HIGHWAY 547 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1403,
LAKEHURST, NJ 08733-5100 Falls Church, VA 22041-3466
Telephone: (703) 756-2340 DSN 289-2340
DD Form 1426, OCT 89 Previous editions are obsolete 198/290
COMMANDER
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER
AIRCRAFT DIVISION
CODE 414100B120-3
HIGHWAY 547
LAKEHURST, NJ 08733-5100