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MIL-E-38453 (USAF)
9 September 1966
MILITARY SPECIFICATION
SNVIRONMSNTAL CONTROL, PNVIRONMSNTAL PROTECTION, AND BNGINE

BLERD AIR SYSTSMB, AIRCRAFT, GENRRAL SPECIFICATION FOR
1. SCOPE
1.1 = This sP@ificati~ cOvers perfO~nce, design, and testi~

requirements for the enviro-tal control, the environmental protect ion, and
the engine bleed air systems of aircraft.
1.2 Functions. The following functions when required in a particular air-

craft and when performed by or associated with the environmental control, the
environmental protection, and the engine bleed air systems shall be accomplished
in accordance with the requirements of this .specif
ication.
(a) Pressurization, cooling, heating, ventilation, contamination control, and

moisture control of occupied compartments (see 6.3. 1), equipment compartments,
and electronic equipment
... (b) pressurization Of fnflatable pressure seals, subsystem reservoirs, and
& mtscellsnenus squipment
(c) Distribution of.engine compressor bleed air between the engines snd the
c~Onents afi the subsysta that require bleed air
(d) Removal of rain, snow, dust, insects, salt, frost, fog, and ice from
transparent surfacea snd sensor windows
(e) Anti-icing or deicing of flight surfacas, radomes, antenna, and ram air
scoops
(f) Pressurization snd temperature control of air for anti-g suits, pressure
suits, and ventilation suits.
2 APPLICABLE DOCUMSNTS
2.1 ‘J.hefollowing documente, of the issue in effect on date of invitation for

bids or request for proposal, form a part of this specification to the extent
specifisd herein.
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MIL-E-38453A(USAF)
sPECIFICATIONS
Military
MIL-B-5087 Bonding, Electrical, and Lighting Protection, for Aerospace

Systems
MIL-E-5400 Electronic Equipment, Aircraft, General Specification for
MIL-H-5484 Heater; Aircraft, Combustion Type
MIL-T-5842 Transparent Areas, Ant i-Iting, Defrosting and Defogging
Systems, General Specification for
M2L-W-7233 Windshield Wiper System, Electric, Aircraft,.General
Requirements for
MIL-D-7890 Design and Installation of Anti-g Suit Pressure Systems in
Jet Propelled Aircraft
MIL-T-8207 Test Procedure for Aircraft Pressurized Compartments
MIL-I-8500 Interchangeabilityy and Replaceability of Component Parts for
Aircraft and Missiles
MIL-R-8573 Reservoirs, Air, Nonshatterable Steel
MIL-F-8615 Fue 1 System Components: General Specification for
MIL-H-8796 Hose, Air Duct, Flexible, Aircraft
MIL-D-8804 Deicing System, Pneumatic Boot, Aircraft, General
Specification for
MIL-A-8806 Acoustical Noise Level in Aircraft, General Specification for
MIL-P-9024 Packaging, Materials Handling, and Transportability, System
and System Segmenta, General Specification for
MIL-A-9482 Ant i-Iting Equipment for Aircraft, Heated Surface Type,
General Specification for
M2L-M-25047 Markings and Exterior Finish Colors for Airplanes, Airplane
Parta, and Missiles (Balliatic Missiles Excluded)
MIL-R-25054 Regulato~, Temperature, Aircraft-Cabin, General Specifica ilon
for
MIL-c-25969 Capsule Emergency Escape Systems, General Requirementa for
MZL-C-26500 Connectors, General Purpose, Electrical Miniature, Circular,
Environment Resisting, General Specification for
MIL-F-38363 Fuel System, Aircraft, Design, Performance, Installation,
Testing, and Data Requirements, General Specification for
MIL-C-38373 Cap, Fluid Tank Filler
ML-H-46855 Human Engineer ins Requirements for Military Systerns,Equipment
and Facilities
MIL-R-83055 Rain Repellent Dispensing Systems, Airc”raftWindshield,
General Specification for
MIL-R-83056 Rain Repellents, In-Flight Applied, Aircraft Windshield
MU-A-83116 Air Conditioning Subayate=, Air Cycle, Aircraft and Aircsaf t
Launched Missiles, General Specification for
KIL-E-8321O Equipment, Electronic, Criteria for the Utilization of
Mlcroh.lolecular Electronic Technology
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STANDARDS
Military
MIL-STD-130 Identification Marking of US Miiitary Property

MIL-STD-143 Standarda and Specification, Order of Precedence for the
Selection of
MIL-STD-202 Tea t Methods for Electronic and Electrfcal Component Parts
MIL-STO-21O”’ C 1imatic Extremes for Military Equipment
MIL-STD-461 Electromagnetic Interference Characterist ica Requirements
for Equipment
MIL-STD-462 Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics, Measurement. of
MIL-STD-470 M.sintainability Program Requirements (for Systems and
Equipments)
MIL-STD-704 Electric Power, Aircraft, Characteristics and Utilization of
“’ MZL-STD-785 Rel iabi1ity Program for Systems and Equipment Development and
Production
KIL-STD-800 Procedure for Carbon Monoxide Detection and Control in
Aircraft
MIL-STD-81O Environmental Test Methods
MIL-STD-838 Lubrication of Mi litary Equipment
MIL-STD-882 System Safety Program for Systems and Associated Subsystems
and Equipment: Requirements for
MU-STD-890 Environmental Control, Environmental Protection, and Engine
Air Bleed subsystsm Performance and Design Requirements
Analyses
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MIL-STD-1472 Human Engineering Design Criteria for Military Systsms,
Equipment and Facilities
MS33561 Connect ion, Aircraft Ground Air Conditioning, 5 Inch, Minimum
Requirementa
MS33562 Comection, Aircraft Ground Air Conditioning, 8 Inch, Minimum
Requirements
MS33565 Comections, Ground Leakage Test, Pressurized Cabin, Aircraft
MS33740 Nipple, Pnenmatic Starting, 3-Inch ID, Outline Dimsnsiona of
PUBLICATIONS
USAP Specification Bulletin
526 Contaminants, Cabin Air, Maximum Allowable Concentration of
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Air Force Systems Command (AFSC) Design Handbooks
DH 1-3 Personnel Subsystems

DH 1-5 Environmental Engineering
DH 1-6 System Safety
DH 2-2 Crew Stations’and Passenger Accommodations
DH 2-3 Propulsion and Power
Air Force pamphlet “’”. : ~
161-2-1 ‘ThresholdLimit Values for Toxic Chemfc als and Certain

Electromsgget ic Radiations
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Air Force Regulation (AFR) ““.:
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80-18 DOD,Engine&i& for Transportability
(Copies of specifications, standards, drawings, and publications required by

suppliers in connection with specific procurement func’:ionsshould be obtained
from the procuring activity ,or “asdirected by the contracting officer.)
2.2 Other publicatiori.’.“’“fie following document forms a part of this specifi-

cation to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issue in
effect on date of invitation”for bids or request for proposal shall apply.
SOCiety of Automotive .gngiie.?rs (SAE), Inc. Aerospace Recommended Practice
ARF699C High ‘Temperature Pneumatic Duct Systernsfor Aircraft
(Application for copies should be addressed to the Society of Automotive

Engineers, Inc., Two”Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, New York 10001).
2.3 Precedence of documents.. In case of conflict between the requirements in

this specification and”the.requirements in the documents referenced in this
specification, the ‘r”equirsmentsin this specification shall govern.
“3. REQUIREMENTS :
3.1 Performance ‘. ,.,.,
3.1.1 Environmental Control system performance. The environmental control

system shall provide in ..+cordance with the following paragraphs pressurization,
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, moisture control, and contamination control for
cooling, heating, ve.ntll.atikmr
occupied compartments and’as applicable for equipment and equipmsnt compartment s,.
inflatable pressure seals;“and subsystem reservoirs. The above functions sha11
be accomplished with minim&t attention and manipulation by ttrepilot or other
crewnemhers.
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● 3.1.1.1 Pressurization
3.1.1 .1.1 Occupied compartments. Aircraft that have operating altitudes

greater than 20,000 feet shall be equipped with pressurized compartments for all
crewmembers and passengers.
3.1.1 .1.1.1 Pressure schedule. Pressurization for occupied compartments shall

be maintained at the nominal cabin pressure schedule within [email protected] inch Hg in the
pressurized range and within O to +1 inch Hg of ambient pressure in the un-
pressurized range. The following pressure schedules shall be maintained at the
various flight altitudes.
(a) Except for the occupied compartments of aircra~t specified in 3.1.1..1.i.1 (b),
the occupied compartments of all aircraft shall be unpressurized from sea level
to 8,000 feet and then maintained at an 8,000-foot, isobaric pressure altitude to
the operational ceiling of the aircraft. For aircraft where mfssion operation at
high altitudes (above 40,000 feet) is for a relatively short time period (1 hour
or less) and a substantial weight increaae ia incurred by maintaining an 8,000-
foot pressure altitude to the operational ceiling of the aircraft, it is accept-
able to provide as a minimum a 5 pound per square inch (psi) differential
pressure schedule above 23,000 feet.
(b) The occupied compartments of cargo and personnel transport’s,navigational

trainers, and early warning aircraft shall be pressurized so that any cabin
altitude between -1,000 and +10,000 feet may be selected by the crewmembers and
MSY be @qtained UP tO a =xi~ pressure differ~tial equivalent to that be-
* tween an 8,000-foot cabin altitude and the maximum operating cruise altitude
(ace 6.3.2) of the aircraft.
(c) When an emergency escape capsule system is installed in an aircraft, the

aircraft pressurization system shall be designed to maintain pressure on the
crewmmbers during normal aircraft operation as given in 3.1.1 .1.1.1(a). During
the escape sequenue and during periods of failures of the aircraft pressurization
system, capsule pressurization shall be provided in accordance with MIL-c-25969
and shall permit periodic system performance verification.
3.1.1 .1.1.2 Pressure regulation. Pressurization in the occupied ‘compartments

shall be regulated automatically, within the tolerances specified in 3.1.1.1.1.1,
as follows:
(a) The occupied compartment shall be protected from excessive positive

differential pressures by a separate outflow valve, a safety valve, or a combina-
tion of valves that shall be capable of passing the entire air input to the cabin
at a pressure not in excess of 110 percent of norui+l,hsxim&”.o”p6r%ional dif feren-
tial pressure but shall not’’
reli:ve at a pressure less than 0.15 psi above the
uPPer tOlerance li~t of the IMXIMLUIInormal operational differential pressure.
The value for maximum positive pressure differential shall be specified in the
contractor’s detail specification.
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(b) The occupied compartments shxll be protected against excessive negative

differential pressures for all possible operational conditions including rapid
descent from mxximum altitude with the pressurizing source shut off. The value
for maximum negative differential pressure shall be determined by structural
considerations and shall be specified in the contractors detail specification.
(c) The maximum rate of pressure change within the occupied compartments of al1
aircraft, except the aircraft specified in 3.1.1.1.1.l(b), shall be 1 psi per
second for decreasing pressure and O.5 psi for,increasing pressure. The rate of
pressure change within the occupied compartnmmts of the aircraft specified in
3.1.l.l.l.l(b) sF.allbe controlled by an automatic controller that will allow
for selection and control anywhere in the range of 100 to 2,000 feet per minute.
(d) Provisions to assure that detrimental residual occupied compartment pres-

sure differentials (positive or negative) will not exist when opening of canopies,
hatchea, or doors is required under any normal or emergency operational conditions
shall be incorporated.
(e) Following pressure schedule chahges during transient conditions, overshoot

shall not exceed 1 psi; the resulting fluctuations shall not have a frequency
greater than 0.15 cycle per second; the fluctuations shall dampen out with a
minimum of cycles. Variations in preaaure shall not exceed 0.2 psi at any alti-
tude up to the flight ceiling of the aircraft when engine speed is changed by
maximum throttle rate change between the limits of 100 percent rated revolutions
per minute (rpm) and the minimum rpm setting at which level flight can be main-
tained.
3.1.1.1.1,3 Pressure release. Both normal and emergency provisions for pressure
release shall be provided for the occupied compartment. Where possible, the
normal and the smergency provisions for pressure releaae shall be an additional
function of the safety valve. ‘lhenormal pressure releaae provisiona shall be
capable of dumping (ace 6 .3.3) cabin pressure without shutting off the pressuriz-
ing air source. The emergency pressure release provisions shall be capable of
dumping cabin pressure rapidly with the pressurizing air source shut off auto-
matically at initation of dump. All emergency release provisions shall be
activated by a single control. The time required to accomplish pressure release,
after the initation of the emergency pressure releaae provisions, shall be as
follows:
(a) The release time to dump from mximum cabin pressure differential to within
1 psi of ambient plessure on aircraft with emergency escape systems for all
occupants sha11 be such that the overall average rate of preseure change will be
within the range of 0.5 to 1.0 psi per second.
(b) Unless the aircraft hxve emargency escape systems for all occupxnts, the
maximum release time shall be 15 seconds for the aircraft spscified in
3.1.l.l.l.l(a) and 60 seconds for-the aircraft specified in 3.1.l.l.l.l(b). The
rate of pressure decrease during depressurizatiorishall not exceed 1 psi psr
second.
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3.1.1 .1.1.4 Pressure source. The pressure source for the occupied compart-
mcnts, whether it is controlled air from the air conditioning system or a stored
gas system or a combination of both, shall provide sufficient flo~-to maintain
the pressure schedule given in 3.1.l.l.l.l(a) Or 3.1.l.l.l.l(b) while overcoming
uncontrolled in-service allowable air leakage per 3.1.1.1.1.5. This flow rate
shall be compatible with the minimum ventilation requirements of 3.1.1 .2.1.5 and
the allowable contamination levels of 3.1.1.2.1.7. For the portions of”f1ight in
which the aircraft occupied compartment is pressurized by a stored gas supphy,
the partial pressure of the oxygen in the compartment shall be equivalent to the
partial pressure of oxygen at 8,000-foot altitude. When emergency enclosed escape
systems are installed, a separate pressurization source for use during the escape
sequence and descent to earth and during periods of failure of the aircraft pres-
surization system shall be provided in accordance with MIL-C-25969. -
3.1.1.1.1.5 In-service and production leakage rate. The msxinr.mn

allowabie
in-service leakage rate of occupied compartment shal1 be 1.6 times the maximum
allowable production leakage rate corrected to sea level standard conditions.
The in-service leakage rate shall be.the leakage rate includad in field roain-
tenance manuals. The maximum allowable production leakage rate of “the-occupiei
compartments shall be the maximum allowable rate following completion of the
Air Force acceptance flight tests just prior to delivery to the using command.
The msximum allowable production leakage rate of the occupied compartment shal1
be the Ieaser rate that will result from the followimg:
(a) The maximum allowable production leakage rate for all aircraft.except.
aircraft us :ng a 5 pei different ial pressure schedule shal1 not exceed one-half
@ the rate that will aasure the compartment pressure altitude wi 11 not exce~.
30,000 feet during a maximum rate of deecent from msximum operating ceili~ with
the compartment initially preaaurized at 10 pounde per square inch absolute- (psia).
The maximum allowable production leakage rate for aircraft using a 5 psi-differen-
tial pressure schedule shall not exceed one-half the rate that will assure the
compartment pressure altitude will not excead 42,000 feet during a maximum rate
of deecent from mexti operating ceiling with the compartment initially pres-
surized at a 35,000 foot pressure altitude.
(b) The msximum allowable production leakage rate under the moat adverae
flight condition of pressure and temperature shall not exceed 0,07v0”667 + 0.5
pounds per minute, where V is the volume of the pressurized enclosure in cubic
feet. This value for leakage includes the leakage from outflow valves and air
conditioning units.
(c) The maxlnannallowable production lexdcagerate shall not exceed one-half

the rate that will assure that the required pressure schsd”le can be maintained
during descent with engines at idle speed.
(d) The msxiuum allowable production leakage rate for aircraft that have wre
than one air conditioning unit supplying air to the pressurized coa@artment shall
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not exceed one-half the rate that will assure that the required pressure
schedule can.be ~intained with one air cOnditioni% unit inoperative.
3.1.1.1.2. Equipment pressurization. Equipment requiring individual unit

pressurization from an external source shall be supplied flows at pressures,
temperatures,”h~id!ty, ad contamination levels that are compatible with the
equipment specification and MIL-E-5400. When two or more units are pressurized
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by the same.sourc~,, 10SS Of pressurization by one shsll not cause loss of pres-
the other units. Pressure relief provisions to prevent Over-
surization to-.
pressurizatiog ,of the equipment,shall be incorporated. When radar units are
pressurized by’.igdiv~dual pressurizing sets, the AN/ASQ-14, the AWASQ-15, or
the AWASQ-70 PI2ssurization set (Government-furnished aeronautical equipment)
shall be used wherever compatible with the radar pressurization requirements.
3.1.1 .1.3 .F.@ipmentcompartment pressurization. Pressurization of equipment

compartment that ire separate from the occupied compartments shal1 be regulated
automatically and ~intained at a pressure compatible with the most critical unit
contained within the compartment. When the compartment pressurization is accom-
plished:,.by contr$ll ins the out flow of air conditioning air or stored gases from
the compartme”iit; a second outflow valve or safety valve to prevent excessive I
positive and”negative pressures shal1 be provided. The valve settings shall be
determined .by structural considerations. ‘Ihecompartment pressurization medium I
shall be supplied at pressure, temperate, moisture, and contamination levels
compatible with the equipment specifications. The criteria of 3.1.1.1.1.5,
except for 3.1.1.1.1.5(a), shsll apply for the allowable production snd in-service
leakage rates .’forpressurized equipment compartments. ●
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3.1.1.1:4, Inflatable seal pressurization. Inflatable seals shall be suffi-

ciently pres’stiiizedto provide effective sealing of closures when the compartment
presstire“is,ats maximum, the aircraft is at maximum operational ceiling, snd the
pressurizing source ia at a minimum pressure, The pressurization msdium shall be
supplied at,pressure, temperature, moisture, and cOnta~natiOn levels c~patible
with:each in.flitable seal requirement.
3.1.1.1.5 Subsystem reservoir pressurization. When the reservoirs of subsystems

such as,fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant fluid, and water are press~ized with
air, the pressurization airflows shall be provided at pressure, temperature,
moistuie, and ,.contaminationlevels compatible with the applicable subsystem speci-
ficat ion requirements. Fail-safe provisions to prevent the entrance of hazardous
fumes ind,:fiuida into environmental control, the enviro~nt al protect ion, and
the engiue bleed air systems shall be provided. The supply airflow rate and tern- .
peratur.e’,
shal 1 be controlled to prevent autoignit ion.
3.”1.’1.2 Air conditioning. All aircraft whether pressurized or unpressurized

shall be p~”otidsdwith cooling, heating, and ventilating provisions.
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3.1.1 .2.1 @cupied compartment. Aircraft heating, cooling, and ventilating

equipment shall meet the requirenrmts specified in 3.1.1.2.1.1 though 3.1.1.2.1.8.
3.1.1 .2.1.1 cooling. The cooling equipment shall have sufficient capacity to
maintain the average compartment air temperature (see 6 .3.4) at 70”F for all
f1ight conditions, throughout the range of minimum to maximum engine power
setting, except transients of 30 minutes or less such aa climb, idle descent,
and high speed burst. For transient f1ight cond itions of 30-minute duration or
less the cooling equipment ahal1 have sufficient capacity to prevent the average
compartment temperature from exceeding 80”F. During ground operation in ambient
temperatures up to 125°F, when using either the aircraft propulsion engines
operating at idle or an on-board auxiliary power unit (AFU), the cooling equip-,:
ment shal1 be &pable of preventing the average compartment temperature from
exceeding 80”F. The preceding flight performance shall be met or exceeded
throughout the ambient temperature and humidity range specified in MIL-STD-2 10.
The preceding systernground operating performance shal1 be met or exceeded at all
temperature and humid ity conditions of figure 1. Transient cool down times.of
compartments following high temperature soaks shall be as specified in the weapon
system specifications or held to a minimum if not specified. The temperature of
all surfaces, except small local areas such as diffusers, structural attachment
fittings, and circuit breakers, which enter into radiant heat exchange with”
occupanta, shal1 be prevented from excesding levels that adversely affect human
comfort. The temperature of these surfaces shall not exceed 105”F, except during
transient periods of 30 minutes or less at which time they shall not exceed 160”F.
All surfaces in occupied compartments, which can be touched by personnel,.shall
‘o be maintained at leveLs that wi 11 not cause discomfort if touched with the..
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protected parta of the huawanbody.
3.1.1 .2.1.2 Heating. The aircraft heating equipment shall be capable of

maintaining an average compartment air temperature of at least 80”F for al1““’
ground and flight conditions when operating in cold day ambient conditions speci-
fied ii MIL-STD-21O. Tke floor areas of all aircraft, which the crewmembers and
the passengers will be in contact with for extended time periods, shall be
maintained at or above 60°F during all flight conditions. The floor areas of
a 11 aircraft, which the crewmembers and the passengers will not be in contact
with for extended time periods, shall be maintained, during a 11 flight condi-
tions, at an average floor temperature of at least 60°F with no areas colder
than 40”F. The maximum floor temperature during a 11 heating conditions sha11
not exceed a level thst is hazardous or unccxafortable to the cre..nnembers
or the
passengers. Minimum temperature of radiant surfaces, except small local areas,
to which occupants may be exposed during flight for periods longer than 30 min-
utes shall be 50”F.
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3.1.1 .2.1.3 Temperature control. The following requirements for automatic

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temperature controls shall be applicable to all aircrait.
(a) Steady state: The controls shall hold the average compartme~t air
temperature to within ~3°F of.the setting selected by the crew.
(b) Transient: The time required for the average compartment air temperature
to stabilize within ~3eF of the setting selected by the crew after encountering
extreme temperature transients caused by engine power changes, aircraft maneuvers,
or change of selected temperature shall be held to a minimum and in no instance
shal1 exceed the time specified in the airframe contractor ts detail procurement
specification.
(c) Manual: An electrical or mechanical means of overriding the automatic

controller shall be provided.
3.1.1 .2.1.4 Distribution. The air supplied to occupied compartments shall be

uniformly distributed to prevent excessive temperature difference+. Temperature
variation between any two points in the envelope occupied by seated personnel
shal1 not deviate more than 5°F from the average compartment temperature. Tem-
perature differences in the’areas outside the envelope of seated personnel in
which movement of personnel is possible shal1 not vary more than ~O°F from the
average compartment temperature. The velocity of the air moving past crewmembers
or passengers shall not exceed 3G0 feet per minute.
3.1.1 .2.1.5 Ventilation. A fresh air ventilation rate of at least 20 cubic
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feet per finute per person shal1 be provided for the full complement.of crew.-
nambers and.passengers during al1 flight and ground conditions, axcept that tk.
minimum ventilation rate for passengers on high density personnel transports.may
be 13 cubic feet per minute per person. In addition, the minimum airflow rate
into the compartments of pressurized aircraft for al1 f1ight cond itions shall be
at least 1.8 times greater than the maximum allowable production leaksge rate’. A
breathable atmosphere for all personnel during ejection and descent and during
pericds of failure of the aircraft pressurization systsm shall be provided on
aircraft in which an emergency escape capsule system will be used. Capsule venti-
Iation after landing on land or water shall be provided in accordance with
MIL-C-25969. An air supply of at least 13.25 cubic feet per minute to each
ventilated suit assembly at a suit disconnect pressure given by the formula
P = 0.5 + 88 P where P is pressure in inches of water above cabin pressure and
P is density of air in pounds per cubic foot, shall be provided in aircraft in
which ventilati~ suits will be used. The temperature of the air supplied to the
ventilated suit uuder normal cruise flight conditions shall be in the range
between 50”F and 90°F. The temperature of air supplied to the ventilated suit
during transient flight and ground conditions shall be between 50”F and 130”F.
3.1.1 .2.1.6 Ram air ventilation. An emergency rxm air ventilation system th,at-
will provide uncontaminated air in accordance with the requirements of 3.1.1.2.1:5
during periods of failure of the normal aircraft cooling provisions shall be
incorporated in all aircraft that do not use ram air as the normal means of
ventilat~on.
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3.1.1.2.1.7 Contamination. Air supplied to occupied compartments, regardless

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of origin, shall not cause compartment conta~nation levels in excess of the”
maxinum allowed by MIL-STD-800 and Bulletin 526. Vapors resulting from auxiliary
engine exhaust systems, aircraft fuel system, gunfire exhausts, combustion
heater exhaust, cartridge actuated devices, propellant actuated devices, hydrau-
lic fluid, oil, overheated electrical insulation, coolant fluids, fire extin-
guisher agents, motor vehicles, fuel tanks, dry ice, and any other cargo or ,
equipment shal1 be prevented from entering the occupied compartments wherever
possible. When prevention of entry of these vapors is not possible, sufficient.
ventilation shall be provided to prevent concentrations in excess of the concen-
trations specified in Air Force pamphlet 161-2-1 or concentrations that will :
create an explos ion hazard during pressurized, unpressurized, and repressurized
periods. An aircraft installed system shall provide adequate ventilation for
cargo compartments during ground operations to assure thst aircraft exhaust
product concentrations from a full aircraft load will not exceed human tolersnce
levels during normal loading and offloading Operation. Satisfactory air
filtrstibn of radioactive particles and chemical and biological warfare agents
shall be provided in accordance with the aircraft requirements.
3.1.1.2.1.8 Moisture control. All air delivered to occupied compartments shall

be free of entrained moisture (see 6.3.5). Consideration to maintaining a mini-
mum ambient relative humidity of 30 percent for all the crewmembers and the
passengers should be given for all aircraft that have mission times in exce$s of
12 hours at high altitude.
3.1.1.2.2 Equipment and equiDm=entcompartments. Air conditioning as requirsd

by the equipmsnt specifications and the results of analyses and evaluations
accomplished in accordance with MIL-STD-890 and f’ftL-E-83210
shall be provided for
equipment and equipmsnt compartments.
3.1.1.2.2.1 Electronic equipmept cooling. The cooling provisions for electronic

equipment, excIuding the means for distribution of the coolant media, shall pro-
vide cooling for an electronic heat dissipation load 25 percent greater thsn the
on-board electronic equipment heat load of the first production aircraft. This
excess capacity is intended for future equipment that may be added to the air-
craft during service usage; therefore, sn additional allowance in excess capacity
for equipment that might be added during the development phase prior to,production
and for possible increases in heat d issipation of equiprcerit
over that assumed for
the equipment at the start of the progrsm shall be made in establishing the total
system cooling capacity at the start of an aircraft developmmt program. The
appropriate environment for both operating and nonoperating equipmsnt sIw1l be
maintained during all flight conditions and all sircraft ground operational
conditions with ground ambient temperatures up to 125°F and ground humidity
levels within the range defined by figure 1, including engines at idle speed.
The ram air cooling systems for electronic equipment shall have provisions to
assure that the equipen”t will not be adversely sffected during flight in rain
with rain fall rates up to 6 inches per hour.
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● 3.1.1 .2.2.1.1 Free convection air cooli~. Compartments containing electronic

equipment in accordance with MIL-E-5400, which are cooled Jy ambient free con-
vection, shall be supplied with sufficient conditioned air to main+ain the ambient
temperatures, throughout the conditions of 3.1.1.2.2.1, within the specified
maximwi and minimum temperature end altitude limits for the particular class of
equipment as defined in MIL-E-5400. Free convect ion cooled equipment shal1 be
l~ted tO the operatins .%vir6nment fOr which the equipment WaS designed and
tested.
3.1.1 .2.2.1.2 Internally forced air cooling. Forced air cooled equipment
shall be provided with the cooling air temperature and weight flow specified in
the equipment epecification. Temperature and pressure ambients compatible with
the environment to which the equipment was des imed and tested shall be,provided.
In instances where it is proposed to instal1 equipment in compartments with
ambient temperature that is more severe than the temperature to which the equip-
ment has been tested, a thermal anslyeis that wil 1 show satisfactory functional
and reliability perfo-ce may be acceptable in lieu of a retest. Cooling air
forced directiy over the surface of miniaturized or basic electronic components
shall be totally void of entrained moisture.
3.1.1 .2.2.1.3 Cold plate forced convection air cooled. Air supplied to cold -
plate (see 6 .3.6) forced convection cooled units shall resetthe temperature and
weight flow or heat rejection requirements of each equipment specification.
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3.1.1 .2.2.1.4 Forced convection liquid coolsd. Liquid coolant supplied to ‘-
forced convection liquid cooled equi~nt shall be at flow,s,temperatures, and
a pressu~es specified by the equipment detail specifications. All line replm cable
units of the liquid cooling looPs shall have self-sealing disconnects. Liquid
coolant comectione to the equipmsnt being cooled shall be a self-sealing and a
qitick-discomect type.
3.1.1 .2.2.2 TemP erature control. The range and rate of fluctuation between
minimum and maximme electronic equipment operating temperatures shall be mini-
mized and should not exceed that necessary to provide the specified equipment
reliability except during emergency ram air operations. ~e inlet cooling air
temperature and flow rate to forcsd and smbient cooled electronic equipment
should be controlled to ‘prevent overcool ins and assure no problem due t.0
moisture.
3.1.1 .2.2.3 Distribution. I%e cooling air shall be distributed to each unit
of squipment in accordance with the cooling requirements determined as spscified
in 3.1.1.2.2 and 3.1.1.2.2.1. When plenum chambers (integrated equipment racks
and distribution system) are used to supply cooling air to several units, the
effects of temperature rise and pressure loss shall be taken into account in
determining cooling requirements. Allowances for ,@proper fl& balanciiigand,$+. “
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systsm leaksge shall also be included in the cooling requirewnts. Coolimg air ~
ducta’routad through compartm-entsin which high smbient temperatures or humidity E
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can exist shall be insulated to prevent excessive heat gain or condensation.
When equipment is cooled by exhaust air from occupied compartments, ~ufficient
redundanty shal1 be incorporateed to insure that no single failure in the occu-
pied ,compartment cooling circuit wil 1 result in equipment overheat. Flexible
ducts shall be in accordance with MIL-H-8796. All other duct ing shall ns?etthe
flame resistance requirements of MIL-H-8796.
3.1.1.2.2.4 Contamination. Air deIivered to the interior portions of in-

ternally forced convection air cooled electronic equfpmant shall not contain more
than 0.1 gram,of solid contsmimnts per pound of air, and 95 percent of the
particles shall be less than 20 micron in size , and no particle shall be greater
than 50 mib”ron.
3.1.1.2.2.5 Emergency cooling. In the event of failure of the normal mode of

cooling, an alternate cooling mode through the use of ram air or another
cooling unit if available shall be provided for all mission essential electrical
and electronic equipment, weapons, and any other applicable compartments, which
are not. normally cooled by ram air, to enable sufficient cooling of the equip-
ment for mission completion as long as ram air temperatures are below 120”F.
The emergency rainair controls shall be designed so that the normal supply of
cooling air to the equipment and equipment compartment is shut off and compartment
pressure is released when emergency ram air i6 selected. Reverse flow through
the emergency rem air circuit shall be prevented unless it is ‘Zonfigtiredto act
as a duu@ function.
3.1.2 Enviromnenta1 protection system performance

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3.1.2.1 Defresting and de fop,gm. Frosting or fogging of the interior sur-

faces of all trarmparsncies and sensor windows essential for completion of the
mission shall be preventad or eliminated in accordance with the requirements of
MH,-T-5842 . Efforts should be made to rsduce the overheating effect in the
occupied compartment whan the defogging or defrosting systam is nn. closing of
the air conditioning package shutoff valve shalI not prevent use of the defeg-
ging and .defrosti~” provisions to enable a safe return (see 6 .3.7) and landing.
3.1.2.2 Rain removal. Provisions shall be installed on all aircraft to clear

to the degree necessary the area of the pilot and co-pilot’s windshield required
for an adequate field of vision in heavy rain (0.59 inch per hour, 1,500-udcron-
median-droplet d iamter) during the following conditions:
(a) Ground taxi
(b) Tskeoff
(c) Lsnding approach
(d) Landing
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altitudes below 20,000 feet
(f) Level flight at 1.6 times the staII speed at maxinmm weight with flaps and
gear retracted for fixed wing aircraft
(d Maximum cruise speed for rotary wing aircraft.
In addition, the rain clearance system shall provide sufficient’clearance tO

enable safe landing during.excessive rain (1.6 inches Per hour, 2,30@~cr0n-
median-droplet diameter). The area requiring clearance and the degree of
clesrance necessary for each of these ground and flight conditions shall be
established early in the aircraft development program through the use of.a t
cockpit mockup and rain tunnel testing. The area and degree of clearance shall
be as specified in the sircraft detail specification. In addition to the
required clearance capability, the rain removal provisions shall not be damaged
by flight at the maximum speed of the aircraft. Rain removal provisions, which
will provide the necessary clearance for proper sensor operation during heavy
rain for all in-flight conditions in which sensor operation is required, shal~
be incorporated for the sensor windows.
3.1.2.3 Snow removal. “Provisions that will adequately remove snow frOm.the
pilot ~d co-pilot’s windshield and sensor window duri% the same grO~d and
. flight conditions as specified in 3.1.2.2 shall be installed.

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d 3.1.2.4 Salt removal. When aircraft missions require low level flightsover
the oceans.or along the coast, a salt removal subsystem for the pilot and
co-pilot’s windshield snd the seneor windows shall be provided with the capa-
bility of maintaining adequate vision throughout the period of maximum over the
water low level flight during one mission.
3.1.2.5 Insect and dust removal. For aircraft having a low level mission over
land, an insect ramoval systsm for the pilot and co-pilot’s windshield and the
sensor windows shall be providad, if required, with the capability of maintaining
adequate vision throughout the period of maximum over the land low level”flight
during one mission. The system performance shall be based on encountering insects
of honeybee size (120 milligrams) at a concentration of one per 20,000 cubic feet.
Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft shall have’a washing system for maintaining
the pilot and co-pilot’s windshield free of dust.
3.1.2.6 Ice protection
3.1.2.6.1 Transparent areas and sensor windows. All critical crew sighting and
csmera windows shall be anti-icsd in accordance with the requirements of
UIL-T-5842 . Anti-icing (see 6.3.8) for sensor w:ndows, if required ~tb..
accompl’ish
the mission in meteorological conditions defined ‘by figures 2>and 3, shall be
provided.
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3.1.2.6.2 Sadomes and antennas. Anti-icing or deicing (see 6 .3.9) of radome

and antenna surfaces, if required to maintain radar or communications efficiency
in meteorological conditions defined by figures 2 and 3, shall be provided.
3.1.2.6.3 Flight surfaces, PY 10IIS,and external stores. All flight surf’aces,

pylons, and external stores on which ice buildup or shedding would cause flight
hazard, engine damage, or significant deteriorateion in performance when subjected
to the icing conditions of figures 2 and 3 shall be protected.
3.1.2.6.4 Ram air ir.lets. Ram air inlets and emergsncy ram air inlets for
supplying cooling tc air conditioning pack(s), electronic equipment, and compart-
ments shall be anti-iced unless it can be demonstrated that operation during the
icing conditions of figures 2 and 3 is possible without detrimental ice build-up
that could seriously impair air conditioning performance
e or equipment cooling or
damage system components.
3.1.2.7 Ant i-g suit air supply. Pressurization air at pressure, moisture, and
contamination levels compatible with anti-g suit equipment shall be provided to
each anti-g suit on aircraft in which the anti-g suits will be used. The tempera-
ture of the anti-g suit air supply shall be controlled between 50”F and 130”F.
3.1.2.8 Pressure suit air supply. A supply of air at pressure, moisture, and
contamination levels co@atible with the pressure suit equipment ahsll be pro-
vided for each pressure suit on aircraft in which pressure suits will be used.
The temperature of the pressure suit air supply shal1 be controlled between
55°F and 90”F.
3.1.3 Ewine bleed air system performance. The engine bleed air system as
covered in this specification shall consist of the ducting and components that
pass high or low pressure blead air from the engine porta or other compressed
air sources to the various subsystems that use compressed air such as air con-
ditioning, jet blast rain removal, anti-icing, defrosting, defogging, fuel tank
pressurization, anti-g suit pressurization, air turbine motor, and boundary
layer control.
3.1.3.1 Distribution. The bleed air distribution system shall provide air to
all components requiring bleed air at a spacified pressure, temperature, and
weight flow and shall minimize energy leases from the bleed air. External leakage
a t any one joint sha11 not exceed 0.01 cubic foot psr minute of standsrd air per
inch of duct diamater, and the total external leakage from the bleed air dis-
tribution system sha11 be held to a ❑ inimum. In the case of duct or caaponent
failure resulting in an open line, the bleed air from the engine shall not be
extracted at a flow rate greater than the flow rate allowed by the engine manu-
facturer. The distribution systsm shall be sized so that bleed flows in the
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w necessary qyiit+t ies can be routed to al1 equipment requiring operation SiIMII
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t’keously. .The “distribution system includins the duct m.unting components shal1
be able to withstand the following without fsilure or degradation of fatigue
life:
P (s) Aircraft struttural deflection resulti~ from maximum gravity maneuvers
(b) ~iIUUM the-l ~pansion normally resulting from aircraft structure being
1. at -65 F and the ducting being heated by airflow to maxfmum operating temperature
(c) Internsl,duct airflows at maximum operating conditions
(d) In some installations, external airflow disturbance due to duct exposure

when bomb bays snd wheel wel Is are opened.
3.1,3.2 !iWL&?& me ductim shall rewire fini- ~intenance and provide

maximum possible reliability. The ducting shall induce minimum loada on equipment
and vice versa. The ducting shal1 withstand hand 1ins fabrication and msintenanc e
without incurring dents and bulges causing degradation in duct strength.
3,1.3.3 c orneonents= Components such aa shutoff valvea and preaaure regulators

of the engine bleed air system shall be corrosion reaiatant and ahsll resist
freezing of cioiaturecondensed on the item either internalityor externally...
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Insulation. Insulation shal1 offer maxiuaxnprotection against heat
transfer to_structure, maxinnunresistance to combustible fluid wicking, msxiurara
protection “igainst impingsmant of combustible fluida upon hot air duct fug snd
coIQponents, and protection of surroundins components from direct hot air impinge-
ment when span duct or coupling leaka occur. Shields shal1 be provided around
~Y ducting with surface t~araturea greater than 200”F that are routed in
occupied coripartmentsin which loose items in the compartment can come in contact
with the duct.
3.1.3.5 Controls. A normslly open shutoff valve, which fails in the open
position, shall be provided at each source of bleed air. Manifold bleed ports
cm a single engine shall be considered to be a single source. Controls shuIl be
provided so that the vslve may be actuated frum the crsw station and combined or
alternate sources msy be selected when there is a multiple source of supply.
3.2 Design requirements
3.2.1 General destgn requirements
3.2.1.1 Componsnt interchangeability and aelection.. The componenta:of the ;

environmental control, the environmental protection, and the engine bleed air
systems that are obtained from two or more manufacturers shsll be interchange-
able in accordance with 141L-I.8500. ‘lhecontractor where practicable shall
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&.tablish”alternate sources for the cmponents of these systems. Every effort
shall be mde tO select cO~Onents that will finctiOn in ~re than One 10catiOn
within the aircraft to minimize the number of components with different part
nwbers. Previously developed equipment, preferably in the Government inventory,
shall be used wherever’ possible.
3.2.1.2 “’Atmospheric conditions. The design ambient temperature .conditions “for

meetihg the heating and cooling requirements :of this apecification’during flight
conditions shall be based on the standard cold and hot atmospheres presented in
MIL-STD-21O. The heat ing and cooling requirements of this specification shall
be met during operation in the worldwide ground hot and cold extremes defined by
MIL-STO-21O. The “’ales
ign maximum specific humidity for the standard hot atmos-
phere shall be as given in MIL-STD-21O. The design specific humid ity for ground
conditions shall be as defined by the upper limit line of figure 1. The atmos-
pheric conditiom speiified in MIL-T-5842 shal1 govern the design of defogging
and defrosting systems for all transparencies. Ice protection system, except
for transparent areas, shall be designed to operate under meteorological condi-
tions of figurea 2 and 3. The design range of ambient temperatures for rain
removal operation shall be 32”F to 90”F. The value fcc solar radiation intensity
versus altitude as shown by figure 4 shall be used in determining cooling
requirements. fie effects of solar radiation shall be neglected in determining
heating requirements.
3.2.1.3 Operating conditions. The environmental control, the environmental

protection, and the engine bleed air systems shall be capable of satisfactory
operation during all flight altitudea and attitudes, rapidly changing altitudes ‘6
and air speeds, extremes of engine operation, extremes of temperature, and
accelerations that can be encountered during takeoff, flight, landing, or
servicing of the aircraft and during ground operations when engines are running.
3.2,1.4 Acoustical noise level. Noise levels resulting from operation of the
environmental control and the environmental protection systems shall be aa
follows:
(a) The levels of noise measured at head level in the occupied compartments
of multi-crew and personnel carriers shall not exceed the levels specifiad in
table lVA of MIL-A-8806.
(b) The levels of noise measured at head level in the occupied compartments
of”single-place aircraft shall not exceed the values given by curves 1 and 2
of figure 5. If pure tones are generated within the compartments by the environ-
mental control system for a period lower than 5 ~nutes, the levels .Of figure 5
shall be reduced by 5 decibels.
3.2.1.5 Crew station controls. Crew station controls for the environmental
control, the environmental protection, and the engine bleed air systems shall
be compatible with design requirements for crew stations specified in the appli-
cable aircraft specification.
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3.2.1.6 Electrical requirements
3.2.1 .6.1 Power. All electrical power shall conform to the req~irements of
MIL-STD-704 ,
3.2.1 .6.2 Bonding and grounding. All electrical equipmant and all electronic
equipment shal1 be bonded in accordance with the requirements of MIL-B-5087. The
bond ins shal 1 not be degraded by corrosion-preventive measures or by any other
finish or procees.
3.2.1.6.3 Comectors. Electrical connectors shall be selected in accordance

with MIL-C -26500.
3.2.1.7 Materials. Materials used in the manufacture of the environmental

control, the environmental protection, and the engine bleed air systems shall be
high quality, shall be suitable for the purpose, and shall conform to applicable
Government specifications. FfaterialSconforming to Contractor Specifications may
be used, provided it can be clearly demonstrated that these Wterials are at
least equivalent to materials conforming to Government specifications with re-
spect to operating characteriatica end that a saving in weight or cost can be
accomplished thereby. The contractor apecifications shal1 be satisfactory to the
Government and contain proviaions for adequate tests. The use of contractor
specifications shall not const ituii waiver of G6verm@nt inspection. The use “of
.. magnesium shall require prior approval of the procuring activity. Cadmium plated
bolts shall not be used in installations where the temperature of the bolt can
“a exceed 450~F. The use “of 19-9DL stainleaa steel is prohibited in installations
where the temperature of the components can exceed 700”F. Where fusion welding “‘ -
is used to join components manufactured from 19-9DL stainless steel the assembly
shall be heat treated to asaure sensitization is not present.
3.2.1.8 Selection of specification and standards. Specificatims or standards

for necessary materials, processes, parts, and equipment not specifically identi-
fied herein shall be selected by the contractor in accorda~ce with MIL-STD-143.
Except for contractor specifications and standards, the applicable issue of
specifications and standards selected in accordance with MIL-STD-143 shall be the
issue ii effect on date of contract award. Contractor specifications and stan-
dards selected in accordance with MI.L-STD-143ehall be subject to review and
approval by the procuring activity.
3.2.1.9 Proof pressure. All components of the environnxmtal control, the

environmental protection, and the engine bleed air systems that are exposed to
either positive or negative pressure or both shall withstand without permanent
deformation a proof pressure squal to the greater, from the standpoint of the
mere adverse effeet upon the structural int2grity-@f the components,-Of tbe
following:
(a) Proof pressure 1.5 times the gage pressure, with the ccmponent at the
associated temperature for the most adverse press’tieand temperature condition
that occurs during normal operation
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(b) Proof pressure 1.1 times the gage pressure, with the component at the
1. associated temperature for the mst adverse pressure and temperature condition
that occurs in the event of failure of an upstream pressure or temperature
control device.
3.2.1.10 Burst pressure. All components of the environmental control, the

environmental protection, and the engine bleed air systems that are exposed to
either positive or negative pressures or both shall withstand without rupture a
burst pressure equal to the greater, from the standpoint of mre adverse effect
upon the structural integrity of the component, of the following:
(a) Burst pressure 2.5 times the gage pressure, with the component at the
associated temperature for the most adverse pressure and temperature condition
that occurs during normal operation
(b) Burst pressure 1.5 times the gage pressure, with the component at the
associated temperature for the mm t adverse pressure and temperature condition
that occurs in the ev~t of failure of an upstream pressure or temperature control
device.
3.2.1.11 Containment. The housing and scrolls of all rotating machinery shsll
completely contain the fragments from rotating blades and wheel bursts (tri-hub
failure) at the greater speed condition either of the maximum speed resulting
from any failure inducing condition or of 135 percent of the maximum normsl
opersting speed with the unit at the pressure and temperature associated with
these speeds. Fragments IMY penetrate the containing housing but shall not ‘s
pass through the housing. Particles or psrts resulting from a failure and
psssing through inlet or outlet ports of the assembly shall be contslnad by
the sdjoining ducting. Rotating equipnent such as electrical motor operated
fans, which cannot exceed a certain design miximum spsed, shall contain all
fragments from blade and wheel bursts (tri-hub failure) at the msxlmum pos-
sible operating speed.
3.2.1.12 ‘Reliability. Reliability shall be a basic consideration in the design
of all components used in the environmental control, the environmental protection
ad the engine blesd air systsms. The required mean tire between failures (1.fTBF)
I for these systsms and the components thereof shall be .determrinedby analysis and
shall be the 14TBFnecessary to achieve the overall weapon system reliability.
This analysis shall be submitted to the prncuring activity for approval.
3.2.1.13 Air discharge. Discharge air from the environmental control, the
environmental protection, and the engine bleed air systems shall not be sxhausted
into engine air inlets.
3.2.1.14 Pneumatic actuated comporients. All components that utilize pneunwtic

actuating control mechanisms shall be protected by a filter or filters that will
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allow only filtered fluid to enter the control mechanisms. ne number of filters
shsll be minimized. The porosity of the filters shall be such that the screen
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will prevent the entry of particles, into the control uchanism, that would
adversely affect the operation of the control mechanism. The fil. teri shall be
readily accessible for inspection and maintenance and shall have a minimum of
600 hours of service life without maintenance. All bleed and sensing lines and
all their fittings used in pneumatic actuated systems shall have an outside
diameter of at least 3/16 inch. Cent inuous drainage ahal1 be provided in pneu-
matic actuating control mechanisms so that accumulation of condensate, ice, and
corrosion will not occur. All pneumatic actuated components shall be made of
corrosion-resist ant mat erials. Provisions to prevent entrained moisture from
entering the control mechanism of all pneumatic actuated components shall be
incorporated.
3.2.1.15 Lubrication. Lubrication for all components shall be in accordarice

with”MIL-STD-838 ;
3.2.1.16 System safety. The system safety design principles of MIL-STD-882’

and APSC Design Handbook DH 1-6 shall be applied to the environments 1 control,
the environmental protection, and the engine bleed air systems to the extent
specified by the procuring activity.
3.2.1.17 Human performance. The print iples and the procedures of human engi-
neering defined in MIi.-H-46855 shall be systematically applied to the design of
the environmental control, the enviromntal protection, and the engine bleed air
systems to permit optimum performance by maintenance personnel. “me design details
of the environmental control, the environmental protection, and the engine bleed
air .$ystai%shall comply with the design standards of MIL-STD-1472 and AYSC
Des ign Handbook DH 1-3. In particular, the system configuratiori shall be com-
patible with service and repair requirements while the systems are installed in
the aircraft.
3.2.1.18 Transportability. The transportability design criteria for the

environmental control, the environmental protection, and the engine bleed air
syetem shall be in accordance with MIL-P-9024 and AFR 80-18.
3.2.1.19 Identification of product. Each component of the environmental con-

trol, the environmental protection, and the engine bleed air systems shal 1 be
marked for identification in accordance with KIL-STO-130.
3.2.2 Environmental control system design
3.2.2.1 Pressurization. The following design requirements shall be met by the

pressurization provisions for occupied compartments, equipment, equipment com-
partments, inflatable seals, and fuel tanks.
3.2.2.1.1 Cccupied compartments
3.2.2 .1.1.1 Pressurization source. The air used for the nccupied compartment
conditioning, when available at compatible weight flows and pressures, shall be
used for pressurization. DuIing flight conditions when the conditioned air sup-
ply weight flows and pressures are marginal for providing pressurization, a means
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to supplement pressurization airflow shall he provided. When the compartment

conditioning air is not suitable, first cOnsideratiOn shOuld be given tO using
temperature controlled engine bleed air before using high pressure stored gas
as the pressurization source. Reservoirs for storage of high pressure air for
environmental control purposes shall be designed and tested in accordance with
~L-R-8573. At least two pressurizing air sources, capable of providing the
required pressurization individuality,shall be provided on multi -e%ine aircraft.
A meana of selecting each source, co~inations of sources, or the “off” position
shall be provided on aircraft with ~ltiple pressurizing sources. No single
failure of any suppl~ or contrOl cOmpOnent shall result in the Occupied compart-
ment pressure altitade exceeding 14,000 feet on multi-engine, passenger-carrying
aircraft that do not fly above 50,000 feet. No single failure shall result.in
conditions where crew or paasenger safety ia jeopardized with the use of &vail-
able oxygen provisions on aircraft flying in excess of 42,000 feet. No single
failure shall result in failure of any other component either directly or in-
directly. Pressurization system sources other than the aircraft engine, such aa
compressors or storage tanks, shall provide nontoxic and odorless breathable air
in compliance with the contamination limits of MIL-STD-800 and Bulletin 526.
Check valves or other suitable automatic means for sealing all pressurization
supply inlet openinsa into pressurized occupied compartments ~to prevent rapid
loss of compartment pressure in the event of air source failurea shall be provided,
When two or more sources will be supplying pressurizing air to the compartment
through common ducting, a check valve or other suitable autoioaticdevices shall be
included in the inlet line from each source of pressurizing air. When storad gaa
or APU sources will be used, manual, electrical, or mechanical means shall provide
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3.2.2 .1.1.2 Pressure regulation. Pressure regulation of occupied compartment a,

except high pressure storage systems, shall be acompliahed by providing compart-
ment pressure regulator outflow valves, safety valve, and crew station controls.
3.2.2.1.1.2.1 Pressure regulator. The occupied compartment preaaure regulator

shall maintain the pressure schedule of 3,1.1.1.1.1. Pressure regulator out flow
valves shall be designed so that they will remain in their last position or close
in case of failure. Pressure regulator outflow valves with thrust recovery
featurea shal1 be provided when analysea show that the performance gains exceed
the added weight penalty. Meana whereby the regulator can be made inoperative in
closed position shall be incorporated to snable occupied compartment pressure and
leakage teata to be accomplished on the ground. Means to prevent leaving the
valve in the closed position shall be provided. Escape capaule pressurization
system shall be designed in accordance with MIL-C-25969.
3.2.2 .1,1.2.2 Safety valve. Protection of occupied compartments from axceasive

positive and negative pressures shall be provided. Safety valves shall be
designed so that they will remain in the last position or close in case of failure.
If coqartment volums ia so large that the negative relief function dictatea the
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d - valve size, separate positive and negative relief Valve- may be used. Blow-out
panels or sufficient flow areas between compartments to prevent personnel injury
. . . and structural failure in the event of sudden decompression shall be provided.
.3.2.2.1.1.2.3 Pressurization instruments and controls. A caution indicator to

show loss of compartment pressure below 10 psia shall be provided in the crew
station of all aircraft having occupied preaaurized compartment, except for air-
craft that are designed to operate a 5 psig pressure schedule. A warning light
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to warn occupants that compartment pressure has dropped below 3 paia for combat
aircraft and 8 PSia for passenger-carrying aircraft shall be provided, in
accordance with crew station requirements, in the crew station in all combat
aircraft that operate above 42,000 feet and passe% er-carryi% aircraft that flY
above 25,000 feet, respectively. Crsw station controls for accomplishing pr$asure
releaae as specified in 3.1.1.1.1.3 shall be provided. Crew station controls for
selecting cabin rate of climb and descent and variable isobaric altitude in air-
craft that maintain the pressure schsdule specified in 3.1.1.1.1.l(b) shall be
provided. A guard shall be installed over toggle-type switches used for.dumping
compartment pressure. Cabin air pressure altitude indicators shall be provided
in accordance with AFSC Design Handbook DH 2-2. Instruments to show cabin rate
of climb and deac.entin feet per minute and the cabin pressure differential in
pai shall be proyided in the crew compartment in aircraft that maintain the pres-
sure schedule of,3.1.l.l.l.l(b).
3.2.2 .1.1,3 Installation. At leaat one pressure regulator shsll be inatal~ed

in each portion of the aircraft where occupied compartment Pressure can be main-
“‘al) ‘i. tained independently or in each portion of an occupied compartment where segre-
gation of ‘thecompartment is possible. Pressure regulators and safety valve or
outflow portions of each shal1 be adequately protected againat dsmage and shal1
be eealed to prevent tampering. Discharge ports shall be located in an ambisne
pressure area not subjext to exposure to adverae weather conditions such as icing
or rain or not subject to physical interference from structures, insulation, or’
any other installed items. Simultaneous failures of both the occupied compart -
msnt pressure regulator and the safety valve shal1 not cacur as a result “-of
single component failure, sensor or controi line failure, or sensor or control
line leaks.
3.2.2.1.2 Equipment pressurization. A pressurizing medium shall be provided to

each unit that requirea pressurization. Pressure relief shall be provided as
protection against excessive pressure. Moisture levels of the pressurization
msdium shall not exceed the limits of the equipmsnt specification. A pressure
regulator shall be provided when neceaaary to insure pressures compatible with
the equipmsnt. Provisions that allow ground checkout of the pressure regulator,
relief provisions, and system leakage shall be incorporated. Providing a msans
for indicating loss of equi~ent pressurization to:$~e crevm$mbers shal1 be K
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given consideration.
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3.2.2 .1.3 Equipment compartment Pressurization. The air used for equipment
compartment cooling, when available at weight flows and pressure sufficient to
provide pressurization, shall be used. If the cooling air is not suitable, the
equipment compartment pressurization shall be provided from a high pressure
stored gas system, use of temperature controlled bleed air, or other suitable
means. When using equipment compartment cooling air or temperature controlled
engine bleed air, the pressure shall be maintained by controllingoutflow of air
from the compartment by means of a pressure regulator. A safety valve shall
provide positive pressure relief and negative pressure relief. The regulator
shall be provided with means for holding the outflow portion in the closed posi-
tion to accomplis:.lequipment compartment ground pressure and leakage teats.
Msans to prevent leaving the valve fn the closed position shall be provided.
Moisture levels shall be compatible with the moisture levels specified in the
‘equipment specification(s). Providing a means for indicating loss of equipnent
compartment’pressurizati~ to the crewmembers shall be given consideration.
3.2.2.1.4 Inflatable seal preasurization. The inflatable seal system shall

include pressure regulator, check valve, filter, and grOund prsaaur iZiIISand
1“ checkout connections in accordance with MS33565 and shall be located to be

easily acceaaible during ground maintenance. The inflatable seal system shall
inclu~e provisions for deflation when on the ground. The seals shal1 rernsin
inflated in the event of aircraft electrical system failure.
3.2.2 .1.5 Fuel tank pressurization. When the source of air for fuel tank
pressurization is the same as the source of air for the air conditioning and
environmental protection system, the possibility of contamination of the compart-
ment air supply with fuel shall be ellminatsd. Fuel or fuel vapors shal1 be
prevented from backing up into the engine bleed air system as a ,result of fuel
expansion, even with the failure of a single component. The entrance of fuel
fumes into the engine bleed air system shall be prevented by fail-safe provisions
consisting of two check valves or two similar redundancy means. Means for
enabling ground test of fail-safe provisions for proper operation shall be
incorporated. Where single failure can create the possibility of excessive
fuel tank air temperatures , means for indicating excessive temperature,to the
crewmeubers shall be provided.
3.2.2.2 Air conditioning system. ln establishing the air conditioning design,

an .+accurat
e trade-off study that thoroughly considers all POSSible approaches
shal1 be msde in relation to the overall integrated environmental control and
environmental protection systems for the particular aircraft. The design
selected shall be the design that is determined to be the overall best from the
trade-off study. The following design requirements, where applicable, shall be
met by the air conditioning system.
3.2.2.2.1 Cooling. Cooling may be accomplis@d by air cycle refrigeration,

vapor cycle refrigeration, rsm air, compartment air, expendable coolants, heat
storage materials, thermoelectric refrigeration, or similar techniques. The
number of different refrigeration package configurations and components on an
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aircraft shs11 be minimized. Crossover capability between cooling units on”
aircraft that have two or more refrigeration units shouid be given considera-
tion to give greater flexibility and increased possibility for mi ~sion coul-
pletion.
3.2.2.2.1. L Air cycle subsystem. Air cycle subsystems when installed shall
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meet all requirements of MIL-A-831L6. If two or more air cycle units provide
air to a pressurized compartment, the compartment pressurization shall be main-
,’ tained with one air cycle unit failed.
3.2.2 .2,1.2 Vapor cycle subsystem. The vapor cycle subsystem when installed
shall include but not be Limited to evaporator, compressor, condenser, re-
frigerant receiver, expansion valve, refrigerant filter-drier, liquid line Sight
glass, condenser cooling provisions, high pressure cutout switch, and high pres-
sure blowout plug. When cooling of occupied compartment and pressurized equfp-
ment crqartments ia accomplished by recirculating compartment air througTithe
evaporator, mske-up air shall be ducted to the compartment to msintain pressuri-
zation and ventilating requirements. Heating my be accomplished by mixing hot
air at controlled amounts into the recirculateion system. Wherever possible, the
vapor cycle subsystem canponents shall be assembled as a packsge, with .mo breaks
in package refrigerant piping required during installation or removal frmm the
aircraft. Wherever possible,the ducting and piping required to make up the
package shall be-permanently fastened together rather than ccupled. Means shall
be provided so th&t the refrigerant can be discharged and a new chsrge added with-
out remwing the package frcxnthe aircraft. The filter-drier shall absorb moia-
ture and remove foreign matter, acid, and sludge and shall be easily accessible.
The liquid line sight glass shall be installed in the refrigerant line diractly
a upstream from the expansion valve and shall be poaitfoned so that it.can be
easily viewed by maintemnce personnel when the syetem is installed in the air-
craft. The hi@ pressure cutoff switch shall shut off the compressor. in the
event of excessive refrigerant vapor pressure to protect the system against
operational overloads. An elapsed tiresmeter to indicate total system operating
time shall be provided and located to be easily readable. The high pressure blow-
out plug shall relieve refrigerant pressure below the system proof pressure limit.
Proviaiona that will permit purging the ayetem of air and moisture prior to and
during filling of the system shall be incorporated. Provisions that will prevent
frosting of the evaporator during low cooling losd conditions slrall..
be incorpo-
rated. Provieione for collecting and draining overbca:d the moisture condensed
out of tbe air in the evaporator shall be incorporated. ‘fire evaporator moisture
removal provisions shall assure that no entrained moisture is in the air leaving
the evaporator. The use of copper tubing shall be avoided. The refrigerant
shall be noncorrosive, nonflammable, and essentially nontoxic. The system shall
not require the addition of oil at intervals of less than 500 hours of operation.
Assemblies requiring lubrication at intervals between overhaul shall bsve readily
;/ accessible oil fill ports and a means for readily determining oil level. The
vapor cycle package ahsll be designed to require{no regular service,’repair, or?
replacement of systam components for a minimum of 1,000 hours of o ~tian, except
for checking the refrigerant and oil level, addition of oil and re rigerant, and
service or replacement of filters.
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3.2.2.2.2 Vent ilat ion. Provisions for admission and c frculat ion of fresh
outside air for v~tilatiOn shal1 be incorporate ed in pressurized and unpressurized
aircraft. Ventilation provisions may be combined with the heating and cooling
system and may utilize coumOn air inlets ati.distribution system, Fresh air
shal1 be supplied in controlled amounts to each crew position and to the cabin.
Directional adjustable air outlets for comfort heating snd cooling shall be pro-
vided for each active crew station or bunk. Directional and qusntity adjustable
air outlets shall be provided at each pasaenger position. Galley and toilet areas
shs11 be well vanted snd providad with direct overboard exhsuat.outlets sufficient
to eliminste odors fr~m the areas.
3.2.2.2.3 Auxiliary air
3.2.2 .2.3.1 Occupied compartment. A means shsll be incorporated to supply

outside air to the occupied compartments during intervals whsn the air condition-
ing system is inoperative and at flight conditions that will not result in
excessive ram air’temperatures. A ram air scoop, when used, shell be designed and
located to minimize susceptibility to icing. The inlet area of the scoop shall be
sized so that the eipected amount of ice buildup will not reduce the inler area
below the inlet area requirad at minimum speed to provide the minimum requirsd
airflow; otherwise, the SCOOP shall be providsd an ice protection systan. The
controls shall be designed so that the systams supplying air to the uccupied
compartments will shut off and compartment pressure will be released when
auxiliary rsm air ia selected. Mesns to prevent reverse. flow throughout the
auxiliary ram air provisions ahsll be ,,incorpurated. The defrosting-defogging
capability shall not be shut off autcmwtical ly when ram air ia selscted. It ia
desirable to control the volume of the ram air entering the compartment. A guard
shal1 be i.nstal
lad over toggle-type swftche.susad for selecting auxiliary ram air.
3.2.2 .2.3.2 Ewime nt .sndsquipment c.nwartment. ArI auxiliary air system that
will adequately cool the neceassry equipmsnt when the normal air conditioning
system is inoperative shall be ‘provided. If a ram air system is used, the ram air
scoop shell be designed snd located or protscted to minimize its susceptibility
to icing. The inlet area of the ecoop shall be sized so thst the sxpected amount
of ice buildup will not reduce the inlet area below the inlet arsa required at
minimum speed to Provide the minimm required airflow; otherwise, the SCOOP shall
be provided an ice protection aystsm. The controls shall be designed su that the
system supplying sfr to the equipmsnt and equipment compartment shsll be shut off
snd the compartment pressure shall be released when awxfliary rsm air ii selectsd.
Means to prevent reverse flow through the auxiliary rsm air provision.sshal1 be
iricorporatsd.
3.2.2 .2.4 iieatk’. Heating may be sccumpliahed by the use of compressor bleed
air from the resinpropulsiuu sngf.nss,MU compressor bleed air, engine or APU
sxhaust heat exchangers, electric or cumbust ion heaters, end compressd rsm air.
When the source of hast is the engine exhsut, the heat shall be extracted from
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the exhaust gases by a seconda”u heat ~cha@?” .Or bY ‘K.

‘@ff ~ro~d the eaa~t
pipe. , These provisions for extracting heat shall be designed to assure that no
single failure will result in contamination of.’‘the‘c&bin air supply by exhaust
gases. The bested air conveyed to the cabin shall ,bewithin the contamiwtiOn
levels of 3.1.1.2.1.7. Electrical.resistance lieaters:sh”allincorporate an over-
heat protection device. A pressure or flow .seu&itiie“switch shall be used to
prevent operation of the heater belnw a‘predetermined minimum airflow rate.
3.2.2.2.5 Tenmerature controls .- ~. .“

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3.2.2 .2.5.1 Occupied compartment. lfaau$’%$’ control Ii% the degree Of heatir%
snd cooling independently for each nccupie”dc“on@artr@ut” shill be provided. The
controls shall be readily accessible to the crew.” 411.aircraft shall have auto-
mat ic temperature control(s) with msnual override tir.Ovis ions. The temperature
regulator shall comply with MIL-R-25054. Solid state electronic devices shsll be
designed for satisfactory operation within the ‘liu@ts specified in MIL-STD-704
and to compensate for any changes in perfor&nce re’stilti”rig from changes in ambient
conditions surrounding the device. Except for :pas,se~ei-carrying aircraft, the
temperature selector for automatic cabin temperatu>.e$oritroI shell be designti
for a range of i40°F to +90”F. The temperature selector for automatic cab}n
tamperature control in passenger-carryi% airci.af t shall be des isned for the
range of +65°F to +S5°F. The relation betwe=’.”’inovernent’ of the selactor and the
change in conqartment temperature shill be:?s!entially~linear. The movement -of
the control shall be designed so that’esc~ degree’, change ‘in’compartment tempera-
ture wil 1 be at least a 4-degree angular move~nt.. or O:05-inch 1inear mchmneti.
9 The compartment temperature ae@or ehal,l. be. l~at~ iu an area that is repre-
sentative of the average compartment air tkn@&ritire”and shall be exposad to’an
air velocity of approximstely 500 feet “per”minute.::.prOvisions shal1 be
incorporated to assure, dur iti normal.?peration,and ‘with sinsle c~Onent ““
failure, tbst the air teanperatnreeuterfng occupied,compartments wil 1 not SxCeed
200”F when air above this temperature is conaid$wad .detrimsntal to stmct-e,
trsnsparant sncIosure, or personnel. The cim$irtmeut’ inlet air temperature stili
not exceed 350”F in any case. -.”-.,,” .. . . .
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3.2.2 .2.5.2 &lUipment and squipmsnt c c.mpaitnsxrt.temperature control for
equipmsnt snd equipment compartments shall be.auto~t ic. An indication of
overtemperature conditions shal1 be provid@” to.the’cigwmembers.
3.2.2.2.6 Distribution ,....”

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3.2.2 .2.6.1 Occupied compartrsents. Th$,COOlii@,:. $sating, aad ventilating air
shsll be distributed to occupisd compartments” @ tha< the crew’s exhalation is
preventsd frnm coming in contact with tr<tip”?r”etiles;,so that the velocities of
air in contact with persomel and the t6k@eiatyr& gradieuts will not exceed the
rsquireuents specified in 3.1.1.2.1.4, ‘a.iid
so;.that“the iirflow direction is not
fixsdly directed into the cr-nts eyeg~,orotitnthe’crewman’s arms or shoulders.
Distribution ducting and outlets shall be des’~&@ed, ‘for low noise levels. In-
sulation to prevent excessive heat Ioasea or gai~ .$hal.lbe installsd around
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the occupied compartment dis~rib! .km ~,lctswhen ducting is routed through areas
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of very high or low ambient temperature. Flexible ducts shall be in accordance
~ with MIL-H-8796.
3.2.2 .2.6.2 Equipment and equipment compartment. The cooling ~ir shal 1 be
proportioned to the equipment in accordance with the COOli* requirements of the
~pelicable specification. Insulation to prevent excessive heat gains shal1 be
lnstal1ed around the equipment and equipment compartment distrib”tion ducts ~hm
ducting is routed through compartments capable.of high ambients. When cooling
of equipment is accomplished with the air exhausted from occupied compartments,
sufficient redundancy shall be incorporated in the provisions that induce flow
to the equipment to insure that no single failure wil 1 result in equipment over-
heat. Flexible ducts shall be in accordance with MIL-H-8796.
3.2.2.2.7 Moisture control. Moisture control provisions that will as8ure the
performance requirements of 3.1.1 .2.1.8 and 3.1.1 .2.2.1.2 are met for all ground
and flight conditions shall be incorporated.
3.2.2.2.8 Contamination control. Contamination control provisions that will

assure the performance requirements of 3.1.1 .2.1.7 and 3.1.1 .2.2.4 are ut for
all f1ight and ground operating conditions shall be incorporated. When filters
are used for contamination control, the quantity and type of filters shall be
minimized. The filters shall be located for easy accessibility for inspection,
cleaning, and replacement. ‘fhe filters on aircraft that may be exposed to
nuclear particulate rotter and chemical and biological warfare agents shall be
designed with a remote handling capability. ..
3.2.2.2.9 Air conditioning components
3.2.2.2.9.1 Heat exchsn.gerand airflow control ayatem. Heat exchanger and

airflow control syatsm shall be designed in accordance with MIL-A-83116. When
analyses show that the performance gains exceed the added weight penalty, area
modulating devices that will automatically vary the cross-sectional area of each
ram air cooling duct to provide only the ram airflow required for proper cooling
shall be used.
3.2.2.2.9.2 Water boilers and water storage tanka. All water boilers and water
storage tanks in the environmental control system shall be in accordance with
MIL-A-83116 .
3.2.2.2.9.3 Water separator. Water separators shall be provided in accordance

with M2L-A-83116. Any entrainsd wisture not rsmoved by the water separator or
re-evaporated in the downstream distribution ducting shall be trapped and drained
overboard before reaching any outlet or critical component.
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3.2.2 .2.9.4 Combustion heater. Combustion heaters shall conform to MIL-H-5484.
Fuel shall be obtained from the main engine fuel supply either by the engine
boos t pumps or heater fuel pumps. Fuel lines or heater accessories containing
fuel shall be separated as far-as’possible from electrical wiring or hot exhaust
ducts and in any case shall not be installed above heater exhaust or electric
wiring. The combustion heater fuel system design, performance, testing, and
installations shall be in accordance with MIL-F-38363 and MIL-F-8615. The
heater fuel system shall incorporate a normally closed, electrically operated
solenoid shutoff valve Iocatsd near the takeoff from the aircraft fuel system.
A normklly closed, electrically operated solenoid cycling valve’shall be pro-
vided at or near the heater. The heater fuel system shall have a strainer
capable of removing al1 part icIes from the fuel that would fail to pass through
the minimum dismeter passage in the heater fuel sYStem. Combustion heaters and
enclosed fuel controls shall be provided with ‘adequatedrains so that fuel or
explosive vapors will not be trapped within the heater, combustion air ducting,
or fuel control anclosure. All fuel drains shall discharge at a point of neutral
or negative static pressure and extend beyond the skin line of the aircraft to
make certain that all drainage will clear the skin and fuel or explosive vapors
wil 1 not re-enter the aircraft. Drains shall be located where the discharge is
unlikely to impinge on hot surfaces or external ground equipment capable of
causing ignition. Drain lines that may carry exhaust gaaes shall not be connscted
with other drain lines. When ground operation is requirsd by the aircraft speci-
fication or when used in rotary wing. or vertical talceOf
f ~d landing aircraft,
combustion air and ventilating air shall be supplied by blowers. Pressure on the
ventilating aide shall always exceed pressure on the combustion side. Combustion
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.. air and vantilatiu air shall be sufficiently separated to insure that malfunctions
in the combustion process shall not dsmsge the heating systsm or contaminate the
ventilating air. Provisions shall be msde ao that ventilating airflow thrnugh tbe
heater ia automatically maintained for sufficient time after the heater has besn.
turned off to prevent overheating. Air scoops shall be provided with water traps
snd drains to minimize the entry of water. The inlat shall ba anti-iced if the-
aircraft is intended for flight in icing conditions and the air scoop is suscep-
tible to blocksge by ice. Heater exhausts ahsll terminste in exits displsced
sufficiently from the aircraft akin ao that sxkaust gases will not directly
contsc t and corrnde the skin. Exhaust shal1 not pass over fuel drains. If heater
exhausts will be installed in any compartment that alao will contain combustible
fluid linss under pressure, the exhaust shall be covered with a metallic shroud,
and sufficient air shall be passed betveen the exhauat and the shroud to keep the.
sxposed surfaces at least 100”F below the autogenous ignition temperature of the
combustible fluid. The heater shall be accessible for observation during fligbe
or adequately protected by fire detection and S-Xtanguishing devicea. Heat er and
accesaory equipmsnt shall be locatsd or adequately drained to elimi~te ths
collection of condensed or entrained moisture.
3.2.2 .2.9.5 Liquid cooling 100pa. Liquid cooling 100pa ahal1 have reservoir,
fill and drain provisions, pressure relief, liquid level indication, filtration,
circulation pumf(s), heater, and necessary controle. If pump failure could
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prevent mission completion, i..cor ~“:ati-n of a st,andby redundant circulation
pump in the liquid cooling looPs shall be given consideration. If graviiy
fill provisions are used, the fill port shall have a ~inimum l-l/2-inch-diameter
opening. The reservoir shal 1 allow f~r ful 1 liquid expsngion throughout the
complete range of pbssib le”operating and nonoperating temperatures “and pressures.
In addition the reservoir shall have an allowance for a reserve capacity of
liquid. fiis reserve capacity shall be as specified in the contractor’s detail ?,
specification. The liquid cooling loops shall have no external leaksge. There
shalL be no leakage from the self-sealing, quick-disconnect a when components ~e
removed from the system. The liquid level indication provisions shall indicate
systernfil1 level over the entire operating and nonoperating temperature and
pre~sure range. ...
3.2.3 Environmental protection system design
3.2.3.1 Defrost fng and defogging. The defogging and defrosting provisions shall .:.,
be designed in accoydauce with MIL-T-5842. If defogging and defrosting are
accomplished with hot air, measures shall be taken to minimize the overheating
effect in the occupisd.compartment. @en hot air defogging and defrosting pro-
visions for bccupied compartments wil 1 be controlled by a power operated ahutoff
valve, manual backup provisions shal1 enable the crswmembers to turn off the
defogging hot air in the event of a failure of the power operated valve. ..
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3.2.3,2 fiin removal. Windshield wipers, jet blaat systems, and rain repellent .....T
systems shall be designed in accordance with the applicable requirements specified .,~~ ~:
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herein. ,.
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3.2.3.2.1 Windshield wipers. Electrically operatad windshield wiper i.nstalla-

tions shall conform to the requirements of MIL-W-7233. and shsll be adapted for
proper fit and operation to the particular application. Hydraulically operated
windshield wipers shall not be used if the installation will involve routing high
pressure hyIdaulic supply lines through the cockpit, unless adequate shrouding
is provided with overbosrd drainsge, the lines are well anchored, and the flcw
control valve iq located outside of the crew compartment. A completely separate
wiper system for eat..windshield shall be provided in side by side cockpit
ai ;raft.
3.2.3.2.2 Jet blast aystsm. Where engine bleed air conditions are suitable, a
jet blast system may be used for windshield rain rewval. Adequate flow and
pressure shall be available for all ground and flight conditions including tbe
minimum engine power settings normally associated with descent, flareout, touch-
down, and taxi. It is,recoumendsd that a flow rate of at least 7 pounds per
minute per inch of nozzle length ad sonic flow through nozzles should be main-
tained at all conditions where rain removal is required. Temperature shall be
controlled by design and orientation of the nozzle or any other msans necessary
so that the temperature limits of windshield materials and supporting structure
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VII L not be exceeded. Excessive temperatures shal 1 be sensed and indicated by

a caution light to warn the crewmembers of impending windshield overheat. A
normally closed shutoff valve that will fail closed shall be provided in the
jet blast air supply line to each cleared windshield. Airflows to both wind-,
shields in side by side ceckpit aircraft shall not be lost due to failure of a
flow control or pressure regulating device. The jet blast ayatsm shall be
designed to prevent peas ible damage to the windshield or aircraft through in-
advertent operation of the jet blaat system during dry weather.
3.2.3.2.3 In-flight auplied rain repellent (see’6.3.10). Rain rePellent” systems

shal1 be in accordance with M2L-R-83055. Rain repellent fluids shall be in
accordance with MIL-R-83056.
3.2.3.3 Snow ramoval. A jet blast rain removal system or windshield wipers,
when installed, may be used for snow removal.
3.2.3.4 Windshield washers. Washer systams for renmving dirt, salt,’or insects
from windshields and sensor windows shall include a refillable reservoir with
drainage provisions, a means for determining fluid level, and a bleed purging line
or a nozzle drain. The washing fluid shall be nontoxic, nonf lamnable, and non-
corrosive and shal1 not have any adverse effects on the windshield or any other
aircraft materials. If freezing of the washing fluid can occur throughout the
range of environmental extremes that will be encountered, the following design
requirements shal1 apply to the washing systems.
(a) The fluid storage and the supply equipmatitthat will normally contain fluid
shall not fail as a result of repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
(b) The fIuid shall be providad when requirad, to the transparency, in suffi-
c ient quantity to meet the system washing performance requirement.
3.2.3.5 Ice”protection
3.2.3.5.1 Transparent areas. A hot air jet blast systam may “be used for
windshield anti-icing. Where electrical conduct ive coatad wfndshielda are in-
stalled, separate control sensor, overheat sensor, temperature controller, and
power source shal1 be provided for each anti-iced windshield panel. Positive
power-off action shall result in the case of a control circuit uulfunction or
failure that could result in overheat. Solid state electronic controllers shall
be protkted againat voltage spikes in the electrical power supply and designed
to cowpenaate for any change in ambient conditions aukrounding the controller.
Hulating-type controllers shall not induce unacceptable voltage transients in
the aircraft electrical power supply.
3.2.3.5.2 Rsdomes and antennas. Antenna thermal anti-it ing systems shall
cOnfOrm to applicable portions of MZL-A-g4FjZ. Pneunmtfc deicing systems shall
conform to the applicable portions of MIL-D-8804. Fluid anti-icing or deicing
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systems shall not be used unless othe: zethods are not feasible. The ice pro-
tection provisions shall not cause any significant degradation in radar
perfcn-mance.
3.2.3.5.3 Flight surfaces. Thermal anti-icing systems, when required, shall

be designed and installed in accordance with MIL-A-9482. Hot air cyclic or
electrical deicing and anti-icing rosybe used when designed and installed in
accordance with an approved contractor specification. Hot air cyclic deicing
systems shall also comply with applicable portions of MIL-A-9482. Pneumetic
boot deicing systems shall be installed in accordance with klIL-D-8804.
3,2.3.5.4 Rsm air inlets. Ant i-itins provisions of the ram air inlets, when
required, shall be in accordance with MIL-A-94S2.
3.2.3.6 Anti-g suit air supply. The compressed air source, when required,
shal1 be in accordance with MIL-D-7 890.
3.2.3.7 Pressure suit air supply. Pressure suit provisions, when required,
shall be incorporated in accordance with section 5B, chapter 5 of AFSC Design
Eandbook DH 2-3.
3.2.4 Engine bleed air svstem design. Each subsystem deriving air frum the
engine bleed air shall have ,an individual shutoff valve so that the subsystem
can be deactivated without deactivating tha engine bleed air system. Operating .
mode and failure mede of these valves, where not stated by this,specification,
shall be determined from.a failure mode and effect analysis. All parts of the
engine bleed air system shall be designed to continuously withstand the simult-
‘e
aneous application of the most critical combination of pressure, tempera’c~e,
and umtion encountered in operation. Adequate space shall be allocated in the
airframe to permit directness of routing and proper isolation from other elements,
to allow for structural deflections and thermal expansion, ard for ease of
maintenance and inspection. The bleed air ducting and components shall be well
supported. Supports shal1 be designed to minimize conductive and convective heat
losses. Intenial alr velocities shall orditirily be limitsd to Msch 0.25 or less
to reduce the effecLs of air velucity MI structural fatigue, noise, and pressure
d:op. The use of higher air velocities shall require prior approval by the pro-
curing activity. The bleed air installation shall be designed to preclude
aerodynamic resonant excitation through the normal range of system airflow
conditions. Sufficient joints at accessible locations shall be provided to
facilitate installation and replacement and shall be clamped with quick-
detachable-type couplings designed to minimize leakage. Quick-detachable,
safety-latch-type couplings shall be used in locations where the bleed air
temperature normally exceed 450’F. When the bleed air ductiug will be routed
in a manner that leakage of high temperate and pressure bleed air could cause
damage to aircraft structure or adj~cent components or present a fire or
explosion hazard, either a bleed air leak detection system or provisions to
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eliminate these hazards shall be “’incorporated. Where the engine bleed air
system design will utilize.both high Qreq.sg:.eand Im pressure bleed air, a
single componsnt failure shsll not result in engine malfunction. Where failure
of the duct systems could cause o+tirpressurization of a compartment, pressure
relief provisions shall be provided. Wbe.n,”a “bleed air leak detection system
is provided, it shall comply with’ the requirements in the paragraph entitled
;,,~~eedAir ~erheat and Leak Detect ioitli’n“,Section SC of AFSC Design HandbOOk
~DH 2-3. The’.bleed air system shall “have provisions to permit the use of APU
or ground pneumatic carts for grouitd ?u.nc
tio.nalcheckout withOut -in engine
operation. The reconunendedduct de-sign and ~installation practices of SAE
Document ASP 699 shall be followed. Msans for enab1ing ground test of each valve
:of the bleed air sYSternfor proper.“oper.ition~shal
~ be incOrpOrated.
3.2.4.1 Ducting. Ducting and duct co”ngect.ors msy be rigid or flexible metallic
or nonmetallic, whichever is better:suited,. or.cons istent with the OperatiOnal
requirsmsnts. Sufficient compenkat ion devices shal1 be provided within the
duc ting instellation to allow for “duct‘clef
1tition,,expansion, installation
variations, and internal pressure loads. Fixed snd sliding brackets shall be used
as required to allow freednm of tivement due”-to thermsl expsnsion snd deflection
of the aircraft. All bleed air ductipg shall.be adequately protected against
corrosion. Corrosion control requirements for the bleed air ducting shal1 be
defined in the contractor’s detail ..
specification.
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3.2.4.2 Inmilatiou. Ductiti routbd thro~h areas containing combustible fluid
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lines shsll be insulatsd as required “t?‘prevent the axternsl surface ,teWerature
from exceeding 500”F.tniderany.operatiw” ctiditfon. An external surface tempera-
ture up to 700°F wil 1 be a:ckptabl,e if.Aiif low velncit iea imnediately surrounding
the bleed duct surface wil 1 be”sho~ by ‘.da’t’ito be’greater than 6 feet per second
under all conditions of flight Or Qr.ound” “operation. Al 1 portions including
couplings and in-line valves, wbeu ‘insulated, shsll be covered, leaving no sxposed
areas sxcept the lnw temperature acturito,r..@rt ion. Duc ting end components shal1
be insulated or shrouded as required t“oprevent overheating of wiring, structure,
or sny other components. IneuIatiOu”’@al 1 be designed and installed so that entry
and retention of combustible. fluids’under insulation and in pecketa especially
at sesms, mating edges, and cuttiits’it fittings snd supports will be prsvented.
The use of metallic-foil covering on .~,+.~iimersurface of insulation next to
metallic ducts shsl 1 be avoid+. where ‘fr.$ttins action may destroy corroe.ive-
prevent ive film. Msteriale that in;.the.,
preeence of moisture can produce
corrosive substance shsll not .be qsd @ cover, bonding, or insulation binders.
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3.2.4.3 Components. Pne~tic’ p’&w&@ components such as shutoff and regulator
valvea shall be designed to preclude. failure or mslfimtctiondue to freezing of
sntiained moisture or corrosiori”r}sulti,~. from entrained misture in the bleed
air. All parts including check valve flappers and valve gates shall withstand
the shock loading that can resiilt’“fruu”’suddenopening and shutting of b leed air
shutoff valves or pneumatic grouwi carts.: A flow limiting device to prevent over
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bleed in case of duct ruPture ur f .ilure of a pressure regulating device shall

be provided at each engine bleed port. Where multiple engine or multiple stage
bleed will occur, a check valve to prevent reverse flow of air into the engine
shall be provided near each ewzine bleed pOrt. A check valve to prevent reverse
flow of pressurizing air shall be provided in each supply line to a pressurized
compartment. Check valves that are installed at duct joints should be attached
to the downstream portiOn Of the duct to maintain pressurization integrity if the
joint separates. A shutoff valve for each independent source of bleed air shall
be provided as near as possible to the source and remotely controlled from the
crew station. The shutoff valve shall be normally open and shall fail open.
Provisions shall be made to provide closure of the valve during engine starting.
Where multiple sources are manifolded, isolation and croaaover means shall be
provided to isolate each main supply duct and crossfeed to subsystems from any
source. Isolation valves shall be normally open and shall fail open. Crossover
valves shall be normally closed and shall fail closed. A readily accessible
means for manual lY opening the crossover valve shal1 be provided. provisions to
assure that a rupture in the crossover ducting will not result in loss of all
compartment pressurization airflow shall be provided. The isolation shutoff
valve in each side shall be upstream of any supply line takeoff For compartment
cooling or pressurization.
3.3 Ground requirements
3.3.1 Maintainability and accessibility. Systems specified herein shall be

designed so that, when supported by trained personnel (other than top line
maintenance personnel), test equipment,.repair facilities, ad ap~re parts, the
maintenance manhours per flight hour shall be minimized and, if given, meet the
value required by the aircraft specification. Maintainability requirements for
the equipment covered by this specification shall be in accordance with MIL-STU-
470. Maintainability and accessibility features shall include but not be limited
to the following:
(a) All overbo2rd drains shall be locatsd at positions and height levels for
easy inspection and ~.nsof
ar as practical so that any ice that may form and break
away will not be ingtstealby the engine or damage aircraft structure.
(b) Access to all components shall be provided to enable expeditious inspec-

tion, servicing, fault isolation, testing, and replacement. All access doors
shall be marked in accordance with MIL-M-25047.
(c) Fill ports and draina of all fluid reservoirs shall be located to provide
easy draining and replenishment.
(d) All dehumidifiers (see 6.3.11) shall be of the self-indicating type with
a minimum replacement time of 50 hours and easily accessible for viewing arid
replacement by maintenance personnel. The minimum replacement tima period should
be based on encountering tmximum ambient humidity conditions during the prbry
mission flight profile of the aircraft.
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“* (e) All oil servicing and level check points sh”all:

be “:lncatedwith”sufficient ~~‘c-
learance to permit eaay filling and oil level.checkiw~ ‘especially wli~noil”. : ‘:.
dip sticks are installed. .,,
(f) All components and fittings used during pressure testing Of s1l P~+B~$: .‘‘~~”
rized compartments, electronic equipment, inflatable aea~sj and ble?d ‘aiE”.’ ““”~”.
ducting shal1 be accessible and have aufficient clearance area prov”i~e~.’
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(d Fluid cooling systems shall be provided with quick d~,sconnects;’.:~ic~;’:;’”,
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automatically shut off flow when disconnected, at the inlet ~arid,o!tl~t”,”o!,
“all:~~.
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(h) All meters and gages shall be located to permit” ~{adi~ WithOut’ tti,e”~~~.Of,‘.”’
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(i) Handling aid attachment point (s) shall be provided on ‘all.’~s6~~@?”:@t~ ‘“::
weight greater than 100 pounds or volume greater than 10 cu!i:, f~$t. { “lktk%~.ri~“’:
points for handling aids shall be provided on large a@ hei~ aaSC?@li@ b.?y?ri$:”
the hand lifting capability “of one msn. ,. ..... ..::.:’,”.,
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(j) Components that require periodic removal for overhaul .or.*~PI#~~rit sM$:~ “.’:
be installed so that they can be removed without having to remniti8UY 6th~ti’ .‘~
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3.3.2 &o@ pressurization. Air source fittings ad, test PTeE!3Ui~”,Sti?...~.::,+:.,.,
connect ions to permit ground pressure leakage testing of pressurized ‘.,c@r@SKtrn:X ?.
and inflatahle seals by the ,,Constant pre~aure flo@, meth”d shall b@ inat”~ll~-,::...
and shall be in accordance with MS33565. Where the use of the “c-tant pies$ure’
flow” methnd would be impractica1 with presently available ground seryicing.equip-
ment due to the large pressurized volume, the !,t* pressure .dKnp”@@ ‘J@?,R=”’
used for leaksge testing of the pressurized compartments. Provisions fo perpit,.’.
leak testing of the bleed air ducting shall be installed. .:-. . .?~,-.
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3.3.3 Ground coo linE, heat ing, and ventilating. Provis’iopsto:petit, a{eduit~.,
heating, cooling, and ventilation of occupied commrtmmta by w exkkr$d ,iii“’. ‘. ‘“
conditioning source shal1 be incOrpnrated in the envfrOnm=ntal c~nt~o 1 6’Yi;t&ji.t” “’.
provisions to permit adequate cooli% by an -temal -ans ‘for all..@-bOa@= ....... ~. ~
electronic equipment and equipment compartments during, flight line ~in@q@”,’.”
and checkout without the necessfty for running the main propulsion”‘e”~”ines’,oi ‘-.
on-board AFU shal1 be incorporated in the enviro~nta 1 c~ntrOl SY6$~. .;C@E@us: ~
of electronic equipment and cooling, heat i%, and vent ilatiOn fOr “.@? %.sup,i~,-.
compartments of aircraft that have on-board APU shall be.provided,”,wftkOW thi. ~..
use of aerospace ground equinnent (AGE), through uae of the on-b”oard.’aii”Cori;’~~
ditioning units w~thin th~ capabilities”of the-APU. M aus to prevent f&ia u’s+.
for ground cooling only from windmilling in fIight shs 1 be inc6rpo::at.@,.;~:~
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air inlet connection for an external ai. -onditioning source shall conform to
either MS33561 or MS33562, depending on the distribution and airflow require-
ments. A connection that will allow functional checkout of subsystems on the
ground when us ins a ground pneumatic cart shal 1 be incorporated in the engine
bleed air system and shall be in accordance with MS33740. ‘l’he ground CIXMWC.
tions shall be easily accessible to ground personnel without requiring the use
of ladders or stands, axcept on aircraft where the distance from the ground to
the lower part of the fuselage exceeds normal reach capabilities. Any door or
cover required for access to the external connection shal 1 be self c 10S ing and
shal 1 have quick-action locking latches.
3.3.4 & The overall design of all systems covered by this specification
shall place minimum reliance on AGE. When-”AGE ia necessary, the contractor
shall mske maximum use of existing AGE. The use of new or pecul far AGE shal 1
require the prior approval of the procuring activity.
3.3.5 Ground servicing. Reservoirs for water , water-alcohol mixtures, and

deicing fltiidsshal1 have gravity fil1 provisions in accordance with MIL-C -38373.
Coolant fluid reservoirs shall have at least a l-1/2-inch-diameter opening for
gravity filling.
4. QUALITY ASSUP UiCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Responaibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract 4,-
or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance
e of all inspec-
tion requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the
centract or order, the supplier may uae his own or any other facilities suitable
‘@i
for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, tdess
disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform
any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are
ded necessa~ to aaaure supplies and aervices conform to prescribed require-
ments.
4.2 Classification nf tests. The classification of the tests specified herein

to verify the performance and design Of cqOnents and systems conform to the
requirements of this specification is aa follows:
(a) Development tests (see 4.4)
(b) Safety-of-flight tests (see 4.5)
(c) Preproduction tests (see 4.6)
(d) Reliability teats and analyaia (see 4 .7)
(e) Acceptance teata (see 4.8)
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4.3.1 Atmospheric conditions. Unless otherwise specified, tests “shsll be
c6ridu6ted,at.10..%1atiwipheric “’
pressure and room.temperature :(approxiu@ :Iy”.
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4.3.2 Component affecting performance. Any component that could in any waY
affect. the performance of an article that is being subjected ,to safe~y-of -flight
,.te?ts,preprcduction tests, and acceptqc@ tests shall be ~de a“p~i{ ?.f:~~., !~st
set:up.
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4.3.3 Failure criteria. Failure shall be any malfunction Of ‘a Syst.ern O.r ,
co~onent that prevents meet iug the performance and design requirements of this
specification.
4t3.4 Similarity of comporients. No cnmponent shall be considered “to have ~S

the requirements of the pxeproduction tests on the basis of similarity to a-
prevfously tested component unless both components are si.milarin size, weight;
design, construction, and materials. The operational environment shal1 not”” be
more severe than the environment in which the previously tested component was
tested. Verif ication of per fo-ce shall not be acceptable unless the only
dif ferenres are nonfunctional such as nmunt ing provisions and flange design. Any
required tsst for a critical component that is plsnued to be”psssed oh tha basia
of similarity shal 1 require the approval of the procuring activity prior to.the
initiation of the preprcduction tests. Just ification for passage of tesm on
the bssis of similarity shall include the following:
(a) The necessary data for each component to determine the similarity of tlie
components with respect to size, weight, construction, function, pressure and
temperature exposure, snd uteria~s
(b) The qualification test reports of the previously qualified components.
4.4 Developmsn t tests. Development tests are tests that are performed as.an
aid to design in deterndnimg if a component or system will comply-with the
requirements specified herein prior to any preproduction testing. Developtint
tests should be performed on al1 components and systsms that are new or complex
developments to insure the end item will meet the PerfO~ce requir~nts Of”
this specification, pass the preproduction tests, and =et the critical lead
times. The development tests shall consist of the tests specified in 4.4.1
through 4.4.6. l!heresults of the development tests shall be submitted to the
procuring activity.
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4.4.1 Slainramoval. A rain ‘cm. ~1 test to verify the adequacy of the

installation during all the opsrationa. .onditions specified in 3.1.2.2 shall
be performed. The rain removal test shall simulate actual operational condi-
tions and shall be performed in a wind tunnel. If an in-flight applied rain
repellent is utilized, the required repellent characteristic of 3.2.3.2.3
shall be demonstrated during the rain removal teat. A rain removal teat plsn
shall be prepared and submitted to the procuring activity prior to the initiat-
ion of testing.
4.4.2 Transparent area anti-icing and defogging. Each anti-iced transparency
shall be subjected to a laboratory test in accordance with MIL-T-5842. All
transparencies shall be evaluated for adequacy of fog prevention under simulated
operational conditions.
4.4.3 Flight surface. radoms, antenna, and ram air anti-icing or deicin~ All
surfaces that Iisveprovisions installed for anti-icing or deicing shall be sub-.
jetted to icing tests to demonstrate satisfactory performance when the surfaces
are exposed to the icing conditions of figures 2 and 3. The demonstraticm of the
flight surface anti-icing or deicing may be accomplished on a representative
portion of the flight surface. Sufficient wind tunnel testing for surfaces tifa t
are not intended to have ice protection provisions shall be conducted to pz.ave
that satisfactory aircraft psrformsnce can be expected while the aircraft ia
“operating in the ibiug”conditions of figures 2 and 3. Wind tunnel testa using
simulited ice btii.dupand shapes may be conducted to aid in determining the need
for anti-icing and deicing provisions.
4.4..4 Insect and salt removal. An insect and salt rsmoval test in a wind
tunnel or equivalent shall be accomplished, to insure the adequacy of the insect
and saIt removal subsystems. The insett and salt removal teat shall adequately
prove the perfo-”nce of the insect and salt removal subsystems throughout the
range of minimum to maximum speed during low.level flight conditions. An insect
and saIt ramova1 test plan shall be prepared and submitted to the precuring
activity for approval prior to initiation of testing.
4.4.5 Compartment mock-up. A compartment mtiknp sha11 be construtted for

verifying the adequ cy of the’proposed environments 1 control system. The mockup
shall consist of the occupied and the equipment ccnnpartmenta of the aircraft;
however, a representative section as mutually agreed by the procuring activity
and the contractor may be used for large compartments. The occupied compartment
of tbe mc.ckp shall be capsble of human occupancy and shall demonstrate ccnn-
pliance with 3.1.1 .2.1.4 and 3.2.1.4. The modkup shall provide the capability
of accurately simulating all heating and cooling lceds, including aerodynamic
heating for supersonic aircraft. The te:ting of the ccmpsrtmsnt mockup shall
adequately prove the performance of the environmental control system and shall
demonstrate the function”and the capability.of the systsm ccxoponents for all
critical ground and flight conditions during hot and cold day conditions of
MIL-STD-21O. A compartment mockup test plan shall be prepared and submitted to
the procuring activity for approval prior to initiation of testing.
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4.4.6 ~stem integration test. The complete systsm, including all environ-
mental protect ion, environmental control, and bleed air subsystems, shall be
installed in a laboratory setup circulatingproduction aircraft installation.
Systsm performance tests shall be conducted to evaluate perfo-ce and compati-
bility, e.g., control system and component interaction and functiOIIal OPeratiOn,
of all systems during steady state and transient condition. Airflows, press-urei,
and temperatures shall be recorded under simulated flight condition?...A test .,
plan shal1 be prepared and submitted to the procuring activity for approval prior
to the initiation of systsm integration test.
4.5 Safety-of-flight tests. Safety-of-flight tests are tests that are ‘cori- “ ‘.
ducted prior to first flight, as.necessary, to assure the systems covered .by :,
this specification will not create a safety-of-flight hazard. ‘The s.afety-of -
flight tests shall be performed to substantiate the performance.of certain
components and systems prior to the first flight of the aircraft. Some of. the ...~:,
safety-of-flight tests that shall be accomplished are specifisd in 4.S.1 .thr@igfi: ~~
4.5 .4; however, the complete list of the safety-of-flight tests will be d@fined: -.
for the particular system prior to start of the weapon systsm acquisition.. phase.,,
A complete environmental or structural test conducted as part of the safety-of-. ..
flight tests need not be repeated under the component preproduction t:sts,%les, s. ,’
the itsm has been altered. ... .......
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4.5.1 Bleed air Systm. The complete engine bleed air aystam rePr;%S.@t~k. “,
. of the production components, including purchased parts and attachi~ bracketry; :.
.a. shall be installsd in a test setup as specified in 4.5.1.1 snd shall-be iiubjectsd
to the teats, in the order listed, specified in 4.5.1.2 through 4.5.1’.”6.’,:ti.‘..:}”::
entire bleed air syatam teat plan shall be prepared and submitted to”the procfiri~
activity for approval prior to the atart of the testa.
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4.5.1.1 Test setup. The test setup shall simulate the aircraft installatiou~of””
the production components. A blesd air source that will provide bleed air. at’ : ~“”:
weight f lcws ,“pressures, and temperatures tbst closely simulate the v&hLs’s. ““
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expected in the actual aircraft installation shall be provided. The test’setup :;’
~hall Prmide the ~pbility of simulating airframs deflections with nOiiiM~‘“, ..“”.,
operating temperature and pressure applied , except for applications ‘trot the’. -.
contractor and the procuring activity mutually agree are IIOt Signifitin’ttO,the.:’
design. When possible, the test setup shall provide the capability of the-. ‘.
simulating aircraft vibration. If the engine bleed air system of the aircraft.’’”” :j-
design is too large to accomplish the simulated aircraft vibrations on tbe .:;
complete system, the simulated vibrations shall be acccmplisbed on several .’”., :.
sections of the system as mutuslly agreed by the contractor and the pro- . ‘ :.’.“
curing activity. The size of the sections shall be selected based upon the “ ~”. :“
test equipment cauqatibility and the approval of the procuring activity. If ~”.
vibration tests will be conducted in sections, the sections subjected to the ~ .. ,’
vibration tests shall consist of duct system segments between attachment points. ““.
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4.5.1.2 Proof Pressure at tempe~-atur~. The engine blesd air systsm shall be
subjected to a proof pressure as specifisd in 3.2.119 to dsmenstrate the integ-
rity of the engine bleed air system.
4.5.1.3 Air flow resonance. The engine bleed air system shall be subjected
to the’full range of airflows sxpected on the aircraft system ‘md also at the
rates of change of airflow sxpected, such aa throttle bursts and chops. The
effects of airflow and the changes in airflow ehall be observed, and my weak-
nesses of design shall be changed.
4.5.1.4 Pressure and tsmperature CYC li~. The engine bleed air systsm shall
be subjected to pressure and temperature cycles for a total number of cycles
equivalent to the expected life of the system. ne operating pressure and
temperature values shall be considered to be the values that will, in combina-
tion, result in the highest ratio of strese to yield strength induced in the
material. One cycle shall consist of the following: =
(a) Introduce hot air to the engine blesd air system until all components have
reached the stabilized operating temperature.
(b) Pressurize the complete engine bleed air system to the operating pressure.
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(c) Allow the engine bleed air system to decay to 175°F or less and to
between zero and 10 percsnt of the operating pressure.
4.5.1.5 ‘Ihermsl shnck. The engine bleed air system or a representative

section as mutually agreed by the contractor and the procuring atitivit
y shall
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be tested for the effect of thermsl chock. The thermsl shock test shall consist
of temperature cycling, for three cycles, the complete ducting system from cold
soak at -65°F to the expected wimum cold day’operati% blesd air temperature.
A cycle shall consist of low teuqerature stabilization, then raising to a high
temperature until stabilized, and then levering to the original temperatm-e
simulating the rw+ximumrate of change for increasing and d~reasing tamperatures
sxpscted.
4.. .1.6 Simulation of aircraft vibration. The engine bleed air systsm or
eections thereof, as specified in 4.5.1.1, shall be subjsrted to vibrations at
realistic frequencies and amplitudes based on the best available vibration data.
4.5.2 Contaimrent. The containment requirements specified in 3.2.1.11 shall

be demmstratsd for all rotating equipmsnt.
4.5.3 Proof and burst pressure. All components of the environmental control,
the environmental protection, and the engine bleed air systems shall be subjected
to the proof and burst pressure teats specified in 4.6.2.1.
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Ground pressurization. The occupied compartments and the equipment
4.5.4
compartments shall be subjected to ground pressurization teats in accordance
with MIL-T-8207 .
4.6 Preproduction tests. Preprc.duction tests are laboratory teata that are
performed on production configuration component and system samples that are
submitted as being capable of meeting the performance and design requirements
of this specification. Preproduction samples of all components of the environ-
mental control, the environmental protection, and the engine bleed air aystams
shall be subjected to preprcduction tests that will demonstrate compliance with
all the per formance and dea ign requirements. Test procedures and requirements
for the preprnduction teats shall be as required by the applicable documents
referenced herein. If no applicable document is referenced herein, the environ-
mental, structural, and performance teata shall be conducted in accordance with
an airframe contractor’a procurement apecification that has been approved’by the
procuring activity.
4.6.1 Environmental testa. ‘Iheairfrsme contractor’ a procurement apecification

tions ahal1 include al1 the environmental testa that are determ.tnedto.be
necessary from an environmental analysis conducted in accordance with the
paragraph entitled “Environmental Analysis V,in Design Note lC1, ChaPter 1 Of
ApSC Design Handbook DH 1-5. ‘1.%eenvironmental analysia shall cons idar the
necessity of all the teata described in MIL-STD-81O. The necessary environmental
.. teats shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable procedures of “”
MIL-STD-81O.
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4.6.2 Structural tests. The airframe contractor’s procurement specification
shall include but shall not be limited to the structural tests, when applicable,
aa specifisd in 4.6 .2.1 through 4.6.2.13.
4.6.2.1 Proof and burst preaaure. Prnof and burst pressure testa shal1 be
accomplished at the conditions defined in 3.2.1.9 and 3.2.1.10.
4.6.2.2 Internal and external 1- e. Internal and extemsl leakage ahaII

be determined at maximum normal operating pressure and room temperature to
show compliance with the contractor 1s procurement specification.
4.6.2.3 Endurance. Extended operation that will demonstrate the specified

service life shall be conducted under simulatad operating conditions.
4.6.2.4 Critical speed. All rotating equipmsnt shall be operated throughout

its complete renge of rotational speed up to and including the maximum operating
rw in s~ll incr~ents to dete~ne if a critical spesd exists. If a critical
spesd ia found, the unit while operating at the critical speed shall not trans-
mit to the structure of the aircraft vibration of an amplitude and gravity load
greater than that specifisd in the airframa contractor’s procurement specifi-
cation.
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4.6.2.5 Dielectric strength _ - dielectric strength test shall be performed

in accordance with method 301 of MJ-L-Sr.-J92, using connnercial frequency voltages
at the potential and fOr the length of time specified in the detail procurement
specifications. The maximum allowable leakage current and retest voltages, if
. . .
applicable, shall be aS seeclfled m the detail procurement specification. .
4.6.2.6 Containment. The containment requirements specified in 3.2.1.11 shall

be demonstrated for all rotating equipment.
4.6,2.7 Overs peed. Each rotating assembly capable of attaining apeeda greater
than the normal maxim design operati~ speed shall be operated for 5 minutes
at 120 percent of the noml maximum Operating speed without incurring opera-
tional or structural damage. The rotating assembly shalI then be completely
disassembled, xnd each part of the rotating assembly shall be carefully
examined for any d imenaional changea, cracks, or any other signs of incipient
failure. If such signs are evident in any part, the part shall have failed to
paSS this test.
4.’6.2.8 Attitude. All rotational equipment and units with fluid reservoirs
shall be mounted in different attitudea simulating typical aircraft operating
attitudes aa defined by the weapon system specification. Satisfactory operation
shall be demonstrated for the maximum time period associated with each attitude
extreme.
4.6,2.9 Electromagnetic interference. All electrical components shall be

subjected to electromagnetic interference tests as specified in MIL-STD-461 and ‘ “-
MIL-STD-462 . . $
4.6.2.10 Freeze and thaw. Components that utilize freezing liquids shall be
tested to demonstrate their capability to withstand the freeze and thaw condi-
tions expected during service life. The component shal1 be filled with liquid
and then exposed to an ambient temperature and for a period of time that will
assure complete freezing of the liquid. Thawing shall then be accomplished by
epplyi% heat in.a ~ner and at a rate si~latins operational modes for the
equipment installati[n. The number of freeze and thaw cycles shall be the
er expected throughout the life of the aircraft. If several possible ways
nur’.
of thawing th’eliquid will occur in the equipment installation, the number of
test cycles shall be divided in a realistic manner between each of the possible
heating methods.
4.6.2.11 Pressure and temperature cyc 1ing. Components tbt are normally
subjectsd to temperatures and pressures shall be tested to establish the inte-
grity of the components. Each of these components shall be subjected to pres-
sure and temperature cycles for a total number of cycles equivalent to the
expected life of the component. The ,operating pressure and temperature valuea
shall be considered to be the values that, in combination, will result in the
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highest ratio of stress to yield strength induced in the material. One pres-
sure and temperature cycle shall consist of the follcuing:
(a) Introduce hot air to the component until it reaches the operating
temperature.
(b) While the component is at operating temperature, pressurize the component ~‘“
to operating pressure.
(c) Allow the component to decay to 175°F or less and to between zero and ‘.
10 percent of the operating pressure.
4.6.2.12 Flow resonance. Each component with internal airflow shall be

subjected to the complete “range of required operating flows and temperatiires
to determine resonant conditions. If a resonant condition is found, the
component shall be subjected to a 50-hour test using the flow rate and tempera-
ture producing the most severe resonance. The component shal1 not show any
structural deterioration at the end of the 50-hour test period and shall
successfully.pass the specified leakage requirements and proof pressure test.
...
4.6.2;-13 Motion cYC1ing. Each component that is subject ‘to d isplacemarrt -
motions during normal operation shall be subjected to motion cycle. ‘l’liemorion
cycle shal1 be the host extreme excursion for the component in direction and
range of motions at the temperatures and pressures.SPSCified in the comp?-n.$nt.
-(,.: specification. The bending moment and the torsional momsnt shal1 be measured
:3 period ically throughout this test to insure that neither exceed the valuea.
specified in the component specification.
4.6.3 Performance tests. The contractor’s procurement specification shalE~-

include sufficient tests to verify performance and design requirements.
4.7 Reliability tests and analysis. Reliability tests and analysis are tests
and analysis that are performed on components and systems to show compliance
with reliability values assignsd in accordance with the system reliability
requirements. Reliability tests shall be accomplished to the extent necessary
to verify adequately that the systems meet the reliability criteria established
for the systernsin accordance with MII,-S’ID-785. Reliability tests shall be
considered to be a part of the preprrduction tests. If approved by the pro-
curing activity, a reliability
y analysis will be acceptable to show compliance
with the reliability criteria.
4.8 Acceptance tests. Acceptance testa are tests that are performsd on
individual production lots of components or systsms prior to acceptance. Each
component submitted for acceptance shall success~lly complete certain mininu.ii
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testing to assure >h the procurement specification. As

its complianc.
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‘~11 include but not be limited to the
applicable, production acceptance ces~: .:.
fOllOwing tests:
(a) Examination of product (see 4.8.1)
(b) Proof pressure (see 4.6.2.1)
(c) Leakage (see 4.6.2.2)
(d) Dielectric strength (see 4.6.2.5)
(e) Minimum functional operation (see 4.8 .2)
(f) Rotor overspeed (see 4.6.2 .7).
4.8.1 Examination of prcduct. Each component shall be examined to assure

compliance with the requirements of this specification and the airframe con-
tractor’s procurement specification. This examination sha 11 inc Iud e but shal 1
not be limited to identification marking, physical measurements, weight, conti-
nuity or required wiring, proper wiring, finish, freedom from damage, and
maintenance of the required standard of workmanship.
4.8.2 Minimum functional operation. A minimum amount of testi% shal1 be

performed on each component to demonstrate satisfactory function.aloperation,
calibration, and capacity of the production component.
4.9 Samplim tests. Sampling tests are tests that are perforiiedperiodically
6?
on sample quantities of production components and systems to insure high quali-
ty. Sampling tests shall be conducted to demonstrate capability of the pro-
duction item to maintain performance requirements.
4.10 Ground and flight tests. Ground and flight tests are testa that are
performed on the SYSt- cover~ by this specification, when installed on the
aircraft, under a.c
tu 11 grO~d ~d flight CO~ itiO~ having the necessary in-
terrelationships witl. all aircraft syste= to show compliance with the per-
formance requirements of this specification. Ground and flight tests shall
be conducted on the environmental control, the environmental protection, and
the engine bleed air systems and associated equipment under the follcuing
ground snd flight conditions to demonstrate compliance with the atmospheric
conditions of 3.2.1.2:
(a) Ground operation with the main propulsion engines not operating and
conditioned air providsd through the uae of ground support equipment or air-
craft carriad ground air conditioning equipment
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(b) Ground operation with the main propulsion engines operating and con-
d itioned air provided by the airborne systernand in accordance with the
conditions of 3.1.1.2.1.1.
(c) Transient flight (climb, dive, landing, and acceleration)
(d) Steady state including minimum and maximum flight speeds at both minimum
and maximum operational altitude.
In the event that flights cannot be accomplished under the moat critical design
atmospheric temperatures, the test data shall be recorded at the actual condi-
tions and accurately extrapolated to the design atmospheric conditions of
3.2.1.2.
4.10.1 Determinantion of airflows. Sufficient instrumented duct sections

throughout the systems shall be calibrated to enable accurate determirwtion of
airflows to areas such as occupied compartments, equipment components, arid
def egging during ground and f1ight teats.
4.10.2 Pressure and temperature data. Sufficient pressure and temperature

data to denunstrate major component per formsnce and permit adequate diagnosis
of any component msl function or inadequacy shal1 be recorded.
4.10.3 Ventilating, cooling, and heat ing system. Flight and ground tests on
ventilating and cooling systems shall be accomplished during daylight to de-
termine system performance with effect of the sun and with maximum operating
electrical load applied. Flight and ground tests of the ventilation and the
cooling systems of passenger-carrying aircraft shall be accomplished with at
least 75 percent of the human heat load or equivalent aboard. Flight and
ground tests on heating systems shall be conducted at night and with mininum
operating electrical load to eliminate heating effects of the sun and electrical
loads . Flight and ground tests of the heating system of passenger:cirrying’
aircraft shsll be accomplished with less than 10 percent of the human heat laad
or equivalent aboard.
4.10.4 Eauipmsnt . Equipment for the gromxl and flight tests shall ..bepro-
vided as follows:
(a) Equipment to analyze the contents of the air in occupied and cargo
compartments to determine compliance with 3.1.1 .2.1.7 and 3.2.2,1.1.1”
(b) Equipment to determine air direction and velocities in the occupied

compartments during all flight conditions to determine compliance with
3.1.1 .2.1.4 and 3.2.2 .2.6.1
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(c) Equipment tO determine th- 100-sture content of air in all occupied

compartments of multi-crew and passenger-carrying aircraft.
4,10.5 Instrumentation. Instrumentation for ground and flight tests shall

be provided as fOllOws:
(a) All instrumentation installed for flight test purposes shall be located
to minimize the effect Of the instrumentation on airflows and pressure drop.
(b) All pressure pickups shall be located to minimize the turbulence effects
of valves, bends, Orifices, et cetera.
(c) All temperature pickups shall be thermocouples, or equivalent sensors,

shielded as necessary to include or eliminate the effects of radiation.
(d) Sufficient instrumentation to provide weight flew data, inlet and exit
air temperature data, temperature differentials, compartment ambient tempera-
tures, and air SUPPIY total pressure differentials to show in detail compliance
with the performance requirements of 3.1.1.2 shall be installed in the test
aircraft.
(e) Instrumentation and equipmant necessary to show compliance with the

performance requirements of 3.1.1.1 shall be in accordance with MIL+Z-8207.
(f) Inatranm?ntat
ion and equipment necesaary to show compliance with the
performance requirements of 3.1.2.1 and 3.1.2.6.1 shall be in accordance with.
MU-T-5842 . @
(g) Instrumentation and equipment necessary to “show compliance with the

performance tequirementa of 3.1.2 .6.3 and 3.1.2 .6.4 shall be in accordance
with MIL-A-9482. Instrumentation and equipment to show compliance with the
performance requirements of 3.1.2 .6.2 shall be similar to the instrumentation
and equipment specifiad in MIL-A-9482.
(h) Instrumentation used during all rain removal testing specified in

4.l“.
.7.8 shall include a device for measuring the rainfall rate (if rain is
simulated), camera coverage to give photographic representation of the clearance
observed by the pilot, and”an external target adequate to present the extent and
quality of clearance observed by the pilot. Aircraft flight speed should be
recorded. When jet blast rain removal is utilized, instrumentation shall aleo
be included for the msasuremsnt of the jet blast nozzle inlet temperature,
pressure, and air weight flow.
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4.10.6 Ground tests
4.10.6.1 Safety tests
4.10.6.1.1 Air inlet. The aircraft shall be inspected to insure that all
occupied compartment air inlets are located so that no drainage or exhaust
of flamnable or noxious fluid or gases can enter a e inlets duri~---
flight c,r
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on tbe ground at any heading relative to the wind. All air inlets, especially
ram cooling air to the heat exchanger, shall be inspected to insure that there
is no blockage. All inflatable compartment opening seals shall be pressurized
and checked for proper pressurization and fit.
4.10.6.1.2 Combustion heater installations. Combustion heater installations

shall be tested for proper operation as specified in 3.2.2.2.9.4.
4.10.6.2 Performance tests
4.10.6 .2.1 Temperatures and airflows (with engines not oper.at

ing) . With the
engines not operating and conditioned air being supplied by ground support equip-
ment or aircraft carried ground air conditioning equipment, ground tests shall
be conduc ted to verify that required temperatures and airflow rates are.provided
for occupied compartments, equipment compartments, and individually cooled -
equipment . The data specified in 4. 10.5(d) shall be recorded.
4.10.6.2.2 Temperatures and airflows (with engines operating) . With the

engines operating and the conditioned air being supplied by the airborne air
conditioning system, ground tests shall be conducted to verify that required
temperatures and airflows are provided for occupied compartments, equipment
compartments, and individually cooled equipmsnt. In addition, compliance with
the contamination levels of 3.1.1 .2.1.7 and the ducting surface temperature
require~nts of 3.2.4.2 shall be verified.
4.10.6.2.3 Ground preaaurization. Ground testing of the pressurization pro-

visions shall be accomplished in accordance with M2L-T-8207.
4.10.7 Flight tests
4.10.7.1 Pressurization. Flight testing of pressurization provisions for the

occupied compartment and the equipment compartmsnts to show compliance with
3.1.1.1 shall be accomplished in accordance with MIL-T-8207.
4.10.7,2 Air conditioning. Flight testing of the air conditioning subsystems

to show compliance with the requirements of 3.1.1.2 and 3.2.2.2 shall be
accomplished at the conditions specified in 4.1O(C) and 4.10(d) . The equipment
specified in 4.10.4 and the instrumentation to record data of 4.10.5 shall be
used to collect detail data in sufficient quantities to provide a thorou@
amlysis of the environmental control system performance.
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4.10.7.3 Contamination. Sa.,p 1e .f ,<r from occupied compartments shaII be
collected, analyzed, and recorded to show compliance to allowable contaminations
in accordance with 3.1.1 .2.1.7 and 3.2.2 .1.1.1 at the following conditions: - -
(a) At sea level and maximum operational ceiling (see 6.3.12) of the aircraft
under minimum and msximum compartment cooling and heat ins airflows
(b) Immediately following a maximum normal rate of descent to 12,000 feet

from the maximum operational ceiling.
4.10.7.4 Humidity. Humidity measurements shall be taken and recorded in the

occupied compartments at the following conditions: low level flight at msximum
and cruise power settings with all equipment operating and all moisture sources
that would add to the compartment moisture level present or simulated.
4.10.7.5 Defogging and defrosting provisions. F1 ight testing of the defogging

and defrosting provisions shall be accomplished in accordance with MIL-T-5842.
4.10.7.6 Windshield anti-icing. Flight testing of the windshield anti-icing

provisions shal1 be accomplished in accordance with MIL-T-5842 and demons&rated
by flight in natural or simulated icing conditions.
4.10.7.7 Flight surface, inlet, and radome anti-iciw. Flight testing of

flight surface and inlet anti-icing provisions shall be accomplished in accor-
dance with MIL-A-9482 and demonstrated by flight in natural or simulated icing .,,
conditions. Flight testing of radome anti-icing provisions shall be accomplished, -
with procedures given in MIL-A-9482 for flight surfaces, and denionstratedby *
flight in natural or simulated icing conditions. When flight surface or inlet
anti-icing provisions ars not provided, flights shall be made with simulated ice
build-up shapes installed to demonstrate that performance is not degraded below
a minimum acceptable level.
4.10.7.8 Rsin removal. Flight testing of the rain removal system to denwn-
strate the adequacy of the cleared area during flight and ground conditions of
3.1.2.2(a) through 3 1.2.2(g) shall be accomplished in actual ox simulated rain.
7%. rainfall rate during this testing shall be equal to or greater than 0.59
inch uer hour. If this flight testing will be accomplished by use of a spray
tanker aircraft for sinmlating rain conditions, the testing shall be accomplished
at flight speeds snd angles of attack that will simulate low level flight (low
speeds), approach and landing flare.
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PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY
5.1 ~is section is not applicable to this specification.
6. N~ES
6.1 Intended use. The environmental control, the erivironmentalprotection,

and the engine bleed air systsms covered by this specification are intended to
be used in aircraft.
6,2 Data requirements. Data submittal requirements for the environmental con-
trol, the environmental protection, and the engine bleed air systems shall be in
accordance with the contractual requirements for the particular aircraft.
6.3 Def initions
6.3.1 Occupied compartments. Occupied compartments ,are compartments in which

crewmembers or passengers are expected to perform their functions even for short
periods of time. Exsmp Ies of occupied compartments are,crew compartments, rest
areas, passenger areas, and cargo compartments where in-flight entry is neces-
sary.
6.3.2 Maximum operating cruise altitude. The maximum operating cruise alti-
tude is the ma.ximuuIaltitude obtainable while operating the engines.at the moat
economical cruise power setting for the minimum gross weight.
6.3.3 Dumping. Dumping refers to the opening of the’riorrnaloutflow valves -or

the emsrgency exhaust openings, thereby equalizing cabin and embieut pressure in
a minimum t~.
6.3.4 Aversge compartment air teamerature. ‘l%eaverage compartment air

temperature is the resulting dry bulb temperature obtained by taking the averege
of numerous dry bulb temperature measurements at the ssme inetant of ti~. either
throughout the complete pressurized compartment in the aircraft where crew move-
ment throughout the cockpit is poseible or throughout the volume immediately
surrounding the crewmamber (a).
6.3.5 Entrained nwisture. Entrained moisture is nnisture that ie carried

along in the air as free wat,er.
6.3.6 Cold plate. Cold plate refers to electronic equipment.constructed so

that heat dissipating components transfer heat directly to a comnon plate. The
cooling medium is passed across the plate to dissipate the heat load of the
electronic equipment so that the components will not be s.xposeddirectly to
the cooling medium.
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6.3.7 Safe return. Safe ret.~rn a:er..to the ability of the aircraft to
a
return safely tO the nearest base, when the normal fission has been terminated,
with capabilities fOr radiO tr~stissions and rendezvousing with the refueling
tanker (where applicable),.~d with nO~l landiq provisions.
6.3.8 Anti -iciM. ht i-icing is the prevention of ice buildup on the protec-
ted surfece by the process of either evaporating the impinging water or allowing
it to run off or run back and freeze on the noncritical area.
6.3.9 Deicing. Deicing is the periodic shedding, either by msschanical or

thermal means, of small ic@ buildup by destroying the bond between the ice
and the protected surface.
6.3.10 In-flight applied rain repellent. In-flight applied rain repellant

is a liquid repellent with such a viscosity that it can be applied during
flight to an aircraft transparency by a spray system with application charac-
teristics as required in this specification.
6.3.11 Dehumidifier. A dehumidifier is a component used in a line to remove

the moisture from air. It is sometimes a molecular sieve material in a case
with fittinge on each end for connection in the 1he.
6.3.12 Maximum operational ceiling. Maximum operational ceiling is the

maximum altitude at which an aircraft can sustain level flight.
@
6.4 Annotation of changes. Asterisks are not used in this revision to
identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extensiveness
of the changes.
Custodian: Preparing activity:

Air Force - 11 Air Force - 11
Reviewers: Project No. MISC-F751

I..rForce - 70, 80, 82
User:
Air Force - 71
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Subject
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Acceptance te~C6
Air conditioni~ desi~ 47
Air conditioning performance Zg
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.@pLICWLE DOC-S 8
Atmospheric conditions 1
Design
Test 20
41
D
Data requirements
Definitions 53
Defrosting and defoggi~ design 53
Defrosting and defoggi~ perfor~nce 34
Design requirements 14
Engine bleed air sYstem
Environmental control syst~ 36
Environmental protection system 25
General 34
Development te=ta 19
Documents (see applicable docuents) 41
E
Engine bleed air system design
Engine bleed air systsm perfo~nce 36
Environmental control system design 18
Environmental control system perfc.~nce 25
Environmental protection system design
Environmental protection system perfo~nce 3:
Environmental tests (see preproduction test~)~ 14
F
FIight tests (see ground and flight tests)
G
GrOud and flight te~t~
Ground requirement ~ 48
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INDEX (CONT)
Subject Page No.

I
Ice protection design 35
Ice protection per formance 15
Insect and dust removal design 35
Insect and dust removal performance 15
Intended use 53
M
Maintainability and accessibility requirements 38
N
53
P
Performance requirements
Engine bleed air system 18
Environmental Control Sy.Stem 4
Environmental protection system 14
Performance tests (see preproduction tests and ground and flight tests)
PRRPAPATION FOR DELIVERY 53
jPreproduction tests 45
,Pressurization design 25
,:’
Pressurization performance 5
Q
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 40
R
Rain removal design 34
Rain removal performance 14
Reliability requiremt nts 24
ReJ +.ability tests and analysis 47
RF/./IJIRPlfENTS 4
s
6afety-of-flight tests. 43
Safety tests (see ground and flight tests)
Salt ;emoval design 35
Salt reumval performance 15
Sampling tests 48
SCOPE 1
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INDEX (CCNT) t.
Subject Page No.
Snow remova 1 design 35

Snow remova 1 performance .15
Test conditions 4A
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Tests
Figures
Figure 1 (Ground Level Des ign Humidity Range) If?’

Figure 2 (Continuous ~imum Icing Conditions) 16
Figure 3 (Intermittent Maximum 1.ins Conditions) 17.
Figure 4 (Solar Radiation Density Versus Altitude) 21
Figure 5 (Allowable Cockpit Noise Levels Due to 22”
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SNVIRONMSNTAL CONTROL, PNVIRONMSNTAL PROTECTION, AND BNGINE

1.1 = This sP@ificati~ cOvers perfO~nce, design, and testi~

1.2 Functions. The following functions when required in a particular air-

(a) Pressurization, cooling, heating, ventilation, contamination control, and

... (b) pressurization Of fnflatable pressure seals, subsystem reservoirs, and

& mtscellsnenus squipment

2.1 ‘J.hefollowing documente, of the issue in effect on date of invitation for

MIL-B-5087 Bonding, Electrical, and Lighting Protection, for Aerospace

MIL-STD-130 Identification Marking of US Miiitary Property

USAP Specification Bulletin

526 Contaminants, Cabin Air, Maximum Allowable Concentration of

Air Force Systems Command (AFSC) Design Handbooks

DH 1-3 Personnel Subsystems

Air Force pamphlet “’”. : ~

161-2-1 ‘ThresholdLimit Values for Toxic Chemfc als and Certain

(Copies of specifications, standards, drawings, and publications required by

2.2 Other publicatiori.’.“’“fie following document forms a part of this specifi-

SOCiety of Automotive .gngiie.?rs (SAE), Inc. Aerospace Recommended Practice

ARF699C High ‘Temperature Pneumatic Duct Systernsfor Aircraft

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Society of Automotive

2.3 Precedence of documents.. In case of conflict between the requirements in

3.1 Performance ‘. ,.,.,

3.1.1 Environmental Control system performance. The environmental control

3.1.1 .1.1 Occupied compartments. Aircraft that have operating altitudes

3.1.1 .1.1.1 Pressure schedule. Pressurization for occupied compartments shall

(b) The occupied compartments of cargo and personnel transport’s,navigational

(c) When an emergency escape capsule system is installed in an aircraft, the

3.1.1 .1.1.2 Pressure regulation. Pressurization in the occupied ‘compartments

(a) The occupied compartment shall be protected from excessive positive

(b) The occupied compartments shxll be protected against excessive negative

(d) Provisions to assure that detrimental residual occupied compartment pres-

(e) Following pressure schedule chahges during transient conditions, overshoot

3.1.1.1.1.5 In-service and production leakage rate. The msxinr.mn

(c) The maxlnannallowable production lexdcagerate shall not exceed one-half

3.1.1.1.2. Equipment pressurization. Equipment requiring individual unit

3.1.1 .1.3 .F.@ipmentcompartment pressurization. Pressurization of equipment

3.1.1.1:4, Inflatable seal pressurization. Inflatable seals shall be suffi-

3.1.1.1.5 Subsystem reservoir pressurization. When the reservoirs of subsystems

3.”1.’1.2 Air conditioning. All aircraft whether pressurized or unpressurized

3.1.1 .2.1 @cupied compartment. Aircraft heating, cooling, and ventilating

3.1.1 .2.1.2 Heating. The aircraft heating equipment shall be capable of

3.1.1 .2.1.3 Temperature control. The following requirements for automatic

(c) Manual: An electrical or mechanical means of overriding the automatic

3.1.1 .2.1.4 Distribution. The air supplied to occupied compartments shall be

3.1.1 .2.1.5 Ventilation. A fresh air ventilation rate of at least 20 cubic

3.1.1.2.1.7 Contamination. Air supplied to occupied compartments, regardless

3.1.1.2.1.8 Moisture control. All air delivered to occupied compartments shall

3.1.1.2.2 Equipment and equiDm=entcompartments. Air conditioning as requirsd

3.1.1.2.2.1 Electronic equipmept cooling. The cooling provisions for electronic

● 3.1.1 .2.2.1.1 Free convection air cooli~. Compartments containing electronic

3.1.1.2.2.4 Contamination. Air deIivered to the interior portions of in-

3.1.1.2.2.5 Emergency cooling. In the event of failure of the normal mode of

3.1.2 Enviromnenta1 protection system performance

3.1.2.1 Defresting and de fop,gm. Frosting or fogging of the interior sur-

3.1.2.2 Rain removal. Provisions shall be installed on all aircraft to clear

(a) Ground taxi

(c) Lsnding approach

(d Maximum cruise speed for rotary wing aircraft.