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Technical Data Sheet
Skydrol® PE-5


Applications
  • Aviation hydraulic fluid

Product Description

Skydrol PE-5 was developed to meet and exceed the more demanding Type V fluid requirements. It features the longest fluid life of any commercially available fluid, low density and low viscosity at low temperature—an unbeatable combination of the best features for optimum fluid performance. Thermal stability is according to Airbus test method, Fluid life test with 0.5% moisture level.



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 26-41 ppm
     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 0.990-1.000
Viscosity 
     @ 38°C (100°F) 9.02-10.02 cSt
     @ -54°C (-65°F) 2000 cSt Maximum
     @ 99°C (210°F) 3.11-3.51 cSt

aNAS 1638 particle counts per AS4059F




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