Mil-Spec

  • A-A-59354 Hydraulic Fluids, Petroleum Base, for Machine Tools

    This A-A-59354 specification covers four grades of petroleum-based hydraulic fluids, hereafter referred to as “fluid”. This product is intended for use in hydraulic stems of metalworking machine tools that require anti-wear oils.

  • A-A-59342 Ethyl Alcohol (for Ordnance Use)

    This A-A-59342 commercial item description (CID) covers the requirements for six grades of ethyl alcohol intended for ordnance use.

  • A-A-59318 Polish, Metal, Aluminum

    This commercial item description (CID) covers a metal polish used for polishing unpainted aluminum alloy surfaces of aircraft. The abrasive quality of this metal aluminum polish enables it to remove tarnish and produce a high lasting shine. The aluminum aircraft polish shall not be used on surfaces that are to be painted with organic coating materials, unless silicone residue is removed with xylene prior to painting.

  • A-A-59313 Thread, Compound; Antiseize, Zinc Dust-Petrolatum

    This A-A-59313 commercial item description (CID) covers a zinc dust-petrolatum antiseize thread compound. The thread compound is generally used to prevent seizing during assembly or disassembly of threaded or unthreaded aluminum and aluminum alloy components engaged with components fabricated from similar or dissimilar metals. It also provides corrosion protection to the metal surfaces. The compound is not suitable for use with optical instruments.

  • A-A-59304 Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (Catalyst)

    This A-A-59304 commercial item description (CID) covers one type of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide compound to be used as a polyester resin catalyst to harden the resin at room temperature. Typical applications include glass-reinforced plastic laminates and gel coats.

  • A-A-59295 Corrosion Preventive Compounds, Cold Application (For New And Fielded Motor Vehicles And Trailers)

    This A-A-59295 CID covers solvent dispersed corrosion preventive compound referred to herein as “compound” for spray, brush, or dip application on new and fielded motor vehicles and trailers.

  • A-A-59281 Cleaning Compound, Solvent Mixtures

    This commercial item description (CID) covers two blends of mixed cleaning compound solvent for use in final cleaning of chemically treated aluminum alloy surfaces and solvent-resistant coatings prior to application of chemical treatments or integral fuel tank sealants.

  • A-A-59260 Corrosion Removing Compound, Sodium Hydroxide Base; for Electrolytic or Immersion Application

    This A-A-59260 commercial item description (CID) covers one type of alkaline corrosion removing compound suitable for rust removal by simple immersion of the article or by electrolytic action without causing material change in the dimensional characteristics of the treated article.

  • A-A-59173 Grease, Silicone

    This A-A-59173’s commercial item description (CID) covers two types of silicone greases that are intended for application as a lubricant, a sealant, and as a preservative in missile systems.

  • A-A-59166 Coating Compound, Nonslip (for Walking)

    This A-A-59166 commercial slip resistant paint is used for walkways on exterior aircraft surfaces.

  • A-A-59162 Diethylenetriamine, Technical

    This A-A-59162 commercial item description (CID) covers technical grade diethylenetriamine (DETA) for use in the manufacture of decontaminating chemical agent DS2.

  • A-A-59133 Cleaning Compound, High Pressure (Steam) Cleaner

    The A-A-59133 commercial item description (CID) covers alkaline steam cleaning compounds for use in steam cleaning machines for cleaning ferrous and nonferrous surfaces of equipment.