NPFC - MIL-T-27422
TANK, FUEL, CRASH-RESISTANT, BALLISTIC-TOLERANT, AIRCRAFT
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 24 February 1970 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 42 |
scope:
This specification covers crash-resistant fuel tanks for use on aircraft.
- Crash-resistant fuel tanks shall be of the following types and classes:
Type I - Self-sealing
Protection level A - Tank is completely self-sealing against 50 caliber and 20 mm.
Protection level B - Part of tank is non-self-sealing and part is self-sealing against 50 caliber and 20 mm.
Type II - Non-self-sealing
NOTE: For type I tanks of protection level B, the portions of the tank to be self-sealing and non-self-sealing shall be as specified by the procuring activity. The non-self-sealing portions shall conform to the requirements for type II tanks.
Class A - Flexible cell construction
Class B - Semi-rigid or self-supporting cell construction
intended Use:
- Self-sealing and non-self-sealing fuel tanks manufactured under this specification are intended for use in aircraft as a means for carrying aircraft fuel including aromatic constituents under... View More
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