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.
