RTCA DO-160

Section 11.0 Fluids Susceptibility

RTCA DO-160G, Section 11.0

What It Evaluates

Select fluids representative of the installation, including fuels, hydraulic fluids, lubricants, cleaners, deicers, insecticides, disinfectants, dielectric coolants, and extinguishing agents.

Test temperatures range from approximately 23°C to 150°C, depending on the fluid; fluids are normally tested separately and must not be premixed.

When It Applies

Applicability depends on the airborne equipment installation, declared category, aircraft environment, and program requirements.

Likely Procedures

Typical Ranges / Conditioning

This tool provides preliminary planning information only. Final MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461, and RTCA DO-160 requirements must be reviewed and tailored by qualified engineers based on the product, lifecycle, platform, environment, and contract requirements.