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Technical Data Sheet
Skydrol® LD4 Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid


Applications
  • Aviation hydraulic fluid

Product Description

Skydrol LD-4 was introduced in 1977 , and is well known around the world. At the time of its introduction it was a breakthrough product, solving problems of valve erosion and thermal stability common in earlier fluids. Its excellent thermal stability under real world conditions has given it a reputation as the gold standard among Type IV fluids. Skydrol LD-4 features low density, excellent thermal stability, valve erosion prevention, and deposit control.



Typical Properties

PropertyTest MethodTypical Value, Units
General
Acid Number (mg KOH/g) 0.10 Maximum
Appearance Clear, oily liquid
Autoignition TemperatureASTM D 2155400 °C (752 °F ) Minimum
Color Purple, essentially equivalent to intensity and hue standard
Elemental Content 
     Calcium 10 ppm, Maximum
     Chlorine 50 ppm, Maximum
     Potassium 30 ppm, Maximum
     Sodium 10 ppm, Maximum
     Sulfur 1185-1540 ppm
Fire Point 
     COC 177 °C (350 °F ) Minimum
Flash Point 
     COC 160 °C (320 °F ) Minimum
Moisture 0.20 % Maximum
Particle Contaminationa 
     15-25 micron size 5,700 Maximum
     25-50 micron size 1,012 Maximum
     50-100 micron size 180 Maximum
     5-15 micron size 32,000 Maximum
     Over 100 micron size 32 Maximum
Pour Point -62 °C (-80 °F ) Maximum
Specific Gravity 
     @ 25°C/25°C 1.003-1.013
Viscosity 
     @ 38°C (100°F) 10.65-11.65 cSt
     @ -54°C (-65°F) 2000 cSt Maximum
     @ 99°C (210°F) 3.66-4.00 cSt

aNAS 1638 particle counts per AS4059F




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