Airbus AIMS 04-04-008

Product information mentioned in the technical datasheet is given for information purposes and can differ from requirements of specifications above. In that case, customer requirements are valid for your application.

Airbus AIMS 04-04-003, AIMS 04-04-040 , AIMS 04-04-041, AIMS 04-04-064, ABP 4-2130, ASNA 5148, PQ No. 10050 - 240-01 Dassault: DGQT 1.7.0.0120

Product information mentioned in the technical datasheet is given for information purposes and can differ from requirements of specifications above. In that case, customer requirements are valid for your application.

Gloss Level:
For semi-gloss :10 GU < B < 20 GU
20 GU < B < 45 GU

For mat : B < 5 GU

Gloss levels have been determined using glossmeter with an angle of incidence of 60°. The theorical consumption value doesn't take into account the transfer efficiency for spray application

XS420 Base: 24ºC (75ºF)
XS420 Hardener: 170ºC (338ºF) Gloss levels have been determined using glossmeter with an angle of incidence of 60º. The theorical consumption value doesn’t take into account the transfer efficiency for spray application

XS420 must be applied on an appropriate primer according to substrate used and protection required.
XS420 is compatible with the following primer SP350, P60-LC, P60-A, P65HG, F69 and the PU system Phosmap 11 and Isomap P23.
All recommendations mentioned above are given for information.

The F69 direct adhesion top coat is used:
On various aircraft assemblies: Make sure that the surface is clean and free from contaminants. Reactivation using an abrasive pad may be necessary, followed by cleaning with an approved solvent. F69 can be applied on all types of assemblies (aluminium alloys, titanium, etc.). On sealants and on structural primers and finishes: contact us for compatible materials.All recommendations mentioned above are given for information.

Top coat F70-A should be applied on Mapaero P60-A primer.
See recoating time recommended on the P60-A primer technical data sheet.
All recommendations mentioned above are given for information.

Mixing ratio by volume - Base 2 V
Mixing ratio by volume - Hardener / Catalyst 1 V
Mixing ratio by volume - Water 0.5 V to 1 V

Mixing Procedure
Ideally, the unmixed products should be stored between 18ºC and 25ºC (64ºF and 77ºF) for 24 hours before use.
The XS420 base should be mixed for 5 minutes in a pneumatic or oscillating mixer before use.
Mix the base, hardener and thinner until the mixture is homogenous.
PThe mixture must be made at a temperature between 15ºC and 35ºC (59ºF and 95ºF).
Remark : It is recommended to sieve the mixture using a 125-190 µm (4.9-7.5 mils) filter.
For gray and black colors, 0.5v dilution is recommended.
For white and bright colors, 1V dilution is recommended.

Induction Time - None

Spraying viscosity at 20ºC / 68ºF - (Ford 41 V Dilution
30 ± 10s
Spraying viscosity at 20ºC / 68ºF - (ISO 6)
1 V Dilution
15 ± 5s
Spraying viscosity at 20ºC / 68ºF - (CA 4)
1 V Dilution
30 ± 10s

Pot Life - 2 hours minimum

Note
Viscosities mentioned above are corresponding to the recommended range of viscosity to ensure compliant application. The range of dilution must be used to adjust viscosity to reach the recommended one.
ISO 6 Cup is the reference cup. The others are given for information purposes.

Mixing ratio by weight - Base 100
Mixing ratio by volume - Base 2 V
Mixing ratio by weight - Hardener / Catalyst 43
Mixing ratio by volume - Hardener / Catalyst 1 V
Mixing ratio by weight - Water 110 to 150
Mixing ratio by volume - Water 3 V to 4 V

Mixing Procedure
Ideally, the unmixed products should be stored between 18ºC (64ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) for 24 hours before use.
The F70-A base should be mixed for 10 minutes in a pneumatic or oscillating mixer before use.
Mix the base and the hardener until the mixture is homogenous before adding demineralized water in two stages.
The mixture must be made at a temperature between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Sieve the paint through a 80-150 µm (3.1-6.0 mils) filter.
Never add additional water once the paint mixture has been made..

Induction Time - None

Spraying viscosity at 20ºC / 68ºF - (CA 4)
4 V
20 ± 3s
Spraying viscosity at 20ºC / 68ºF - (ISO 4)
4 V
33 ± 4s
Spraying viscosity at 20ºC / 68ºF - (Zahn 2)
4 V
22 ± 3s

Pot Life - 8 hours (dilution 4 V)

Note
The pot life depends on the dilution ratio.
The paint viscosity may vary depending on the temperature and increase over the pot life.
The water used to dilute the paint should be demineralised.
Depending on the material used and the application temperature, the dilution may vary between 3 V and 4 V of demineralised water.
A 3 V dilution of demineralised water is recommended for the white tints application.

Viscosities mentioned above are corresponding to the recommended range of viscosity to ensure compliant application. The range of dilution must be
used to adjust viscosity to reach the recommended one.
Water based paints show a thixotropic behaviour. This implies that efflux time can vary according different parameters such as: type of mixing, mixing
quantity, dilution, temperature, time between mixing and viscosity measurement

ISO 4 cup is the reference cup. The others are give for information purposes

Mixing ratio by weight - Base 100
Mixing ratio by volume - Base 2 V
Mixing ratio by weight - Hardener / Catalyst 42
Mixing ratio by volume - Hardener / Catalyst 1 V
Mixing ratio by weight - Water 0 V or from 35 to 50
Mixing ratio by volume - Water0 V or of 1 V in 1.5

Mixing Procedure
Remove the safety ring and press down on the cap to release the F70-A hardener. Shake the container for approximately 1 minute. Remove the cap to be able to apply the F70-A topcoat with a suitable brush. If the material after shaking of 1min is not homogenious please use a stick for futher mixing (around 1 min) until the material is homogen.
Do not hermetically close TUK after mixing base and hardener.

Induction Time - In case of dilution, wait 3 minutes before adding demineralized water

Pot Life - 2 hours undiluted

Note - Spray with dry, oil-free air.

The number of coats depends on the size and the shape of the part to which it is being applied.
Application of two coats as crossed coats. Leave to flash off for 30 minutes at room temperature and apply again two coats as crossed coats to obtain the required thickness.

Apply several coats to achieve 20 µm to 30 µm (0.8 to 1.2 mils) dry thickness. The number of coats depends on the size and the shape of the part to which it is being applied. The recommended dynamic air pressure is 1.5 bar to 4 bar (22 to 58 psi).

Apply several coats to achieve 20 µm to 30 µm (0.8 to 1.2 mils) dry thickness.
The number of coats depends on the size and the shape of the part to which it is being applied.
The recommended dynamic air pressure is 1.5 bar to 4 bar (22 to 58 psi).

Clean the equipment with an appropriate cleaning thinner, such as Mapaero D713 or P2 or cetonic solvent

Clean the equipment with a suitable cleaning solvent such as Mapaero D760, Mapaero D770-B aqueous cleaning solvent can also be used for cleaning the ready-to-use mixture.

Airbus - 80-T-35-5218
Airbus - A2MS 565-007 Ty E class2 Semi-Gloss (White FS 27875 and Dark gray FS26473)
Airbus - ABP 4-2128
Airbus - AIMS 04-04-009
Airbus - AIMS 04-04-018
Airbus - AIMS 04-04-043
Airbus - AIMS 04-04-047
Airbus - CML 04QAB2
Airbus - CML 16-021
Airbus - PQ10050-053-03 (gray)
Airbus - PQ10050-055-04 (blue)
Aircelle - HMRC0131A
Bombardier - BAMS 565-007B Type EC2SG
Pilatus - PMS0600-52-02

Product specifications change constantly, to ensure the most accurate information regarding specifications.

F69 Base : Volume - 2 parts, Weight - 100 parts
F69 Hardener : Volume - 1 parts, Weight - 37 parts
Water (AIMS 09-00-003 Grade C) : Volume - 2.7 to 3.3 parts, Weight - 90 to 110 parts

Mixing Procedure

Ideally, the unmixed products should be stored between 18°C and 25°C (64°F and 77°F) for 24 hours before use.

• The F69 base should be stirred for 10 minutes in a pneumatic or oscillating mixer before use.
• Mix the base and hardener until the mixture is homogenous before adding water in two stages.
• The mixture must be made at a temperature between 15°C and 35°C (59°F to 95°F).
• Sieve the paint through a 80-150 µm (3.1-5.9 mils) filter.
• Never add additional water once the paint mixture has been made.

Viscosity measurements are provided as guidelines only and are not to be used as quality control parameters. Certified information is provided by certification documentation available on request.

8 hours (3.3 V dilution)

Pot life depends on the dilution ratio.
The paint viscosity may vary depending on the temperature and increases over the pot life. Depending on the flow cup used and the application temperature, the dilution may vary between 2.7 V and 3.3 V of water.

Viscosities mentioned above correspond to the recommended range of viscosity to ensure compliant application. The range of dilution must be used to adjust viscosity to reach the recommended one. Water based paints show a thixotropic behavior. This implies that efflux time can vary according different parameters such as: type of mixing, mixing quantity, dilution, temperature, time between mixing and viscosity measurement.

ISO 4 cup is the reference cup. The others are given for information purposes.

F69 Base : Volume - 2 parts, Weight - 100 parts, F69 Hardener : Volume - 1 part, Weight - 37 parts, Water (AIMS 09-00-003 Grade C) : Volume - 0 or 1 to 1.5 parts, Weight - 0 or 35 to 50 parts

How to use a TUK:

Remove the safety ring and press down on the cap to release the F69 hardener. Shake the container for approximately 1 minute. Remove the cap to be able to apply the F69 topcoat with a suitable brush. If the material is not homogeneous after 1min. shaking please use a stick for further mixing (around 1 minute) until the material is homogeneous

Do not hermetically close TUKs after mixing base and hardener.

2 hours Undiluted

Topcoat F69 may be applied in conditions outside of the limits shown above. However, it is recommended to be careful to ensure a satisfactory result. Please contact your local AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings representative to determine the proper application techniques when environmental conditions are outside of the recommended range.

Gravity Compressed Air Gun Nozzle 0.8 to 1.8 mm.

In the event of a defect, contact your Quality Department.
In case of too low thickness:
Apply a thin coat of the F69 to achieve the required thickness. If the above recommended recoating time is exceeded, reactivate with an abrasive pad.

For too thick coats:
Contact your Quality Department.

If there are micro-bubbles, runs, fish-eyes or numerous inclusions:
Reactivate the surface using an abrasive paper (grade 220 to 320), remove the dust then clean the surface using an approved cleaning product. Apply a thin coat of F69 to achieve the required thickness.

If there are significant defects:
Remove the F69 with an approved chemical paint stripper or remove using a plastic medium (in this case, the surface treatment has to be re-done).

Clean the equipment with a suitable cleaning solvent such as Mapaero D760.

Store the product dry and at a temperature between 5 and 35ºC / 41 and 95ºF per AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings specification. Store in the original unopened containers. Storage temperature and shelf life may vary per OEM specification requirements. Refer to the container label for specific storage life information.

12 months for Touch-Up Kits stored between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F) in full and sealed original packaging.

For the Thinner P2, drying times are :
Drying times have been determined using test pieces of a thickness < 2 mm and for 50 µm (2.0 mils) of dry film. Leave to flash off for 1 hour at 23°C (73.4°F) before curing.

Drying times have been determined using test pieces of a thickness < 2 mm and for 20 µm (0.8 mils) of dry film. Before accelerated drying = 70°C (158°F), leave to flash off for at least 15 minutes at room temperature. For the F69 infrared drying top coat, contact us.

Drying times have been determined using test pieces of a thickness < 2 mm and for 20 µm (0.8 mils) of dry film.
Before accelerated drying = 70°C (158°F), leave to flash off for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
To recoat F70-A top coat with another product, contact us. For the F70-A top coat infrared drying, contact us.
MEK Resistance: After 10 hours at 23°c

In the event of a defect, contact your Quality Department.

In the event of a defect, contact your Quality Department. In case of low thickness:
Apply a thin coat of F70-A to achieve the desired thickness. If the above recommended recoating time is exceeded, reactivate with a Scotch-Brite type.

In case of thick coats:
Contact you Quality Department.

If there are micro-bubbles, running, rejects or numerous inclusions:
Reactivate the surface using an abrasive paper (grade 220 to 320), remove the dust then clean the surface using an approved cleaning product. Apply a
thin coat of F70-A to achieve the required thickness.

In case of significant defects:
Remove the F70-A primer with an approved chemical paint remover or make a selective stripping to the P60-A primer. A surface treatment and the P60-
A primer application sould be done once again in case the substrate is exposed.

The XS420 base is available in 1 L and 4 L.
The XS420 hardener is available in 1 L and 5 L.
The P2 thinner is available in 1L and 5 L.

The F70-A base is available in 4 kg and 200 kg.
The hardener is available in 2 L and 200 L.
Kits are also available:

• 4 L Kits: 1,2L Base F70-A + 0,6 L Hardener F70-A;
• 45 ml Touch-Up Kits (TUK) containing 30 ml Base F70-A + 15 ml Hardener F70-A;
• 12 ml Mini Touch-Up Kits (TUK) containing 8 ml Base F70-A + 4 ml Hardener F70-A.

We guarantee our products against hidden defaults over material and preparation. Our Responsibility is limited to the obligation of freely replacing the defective material without there being a claim for any compensation. The advice we give is based on our experience but it might not be absolutely right. Consequently this does not imply our responsibility in case of inefficiency. Furthermore our company cannot be responsible for any material or corporal damages caused due to a misuse or mishandling of our products. Any concession to these clauses, to be valid, must be an official document issued by our offices and signed by our direction.

We guarantee our products against hidden defaults over material and preparation. Our Responsibility is limited to the obligation of freely replacing the defective material without there being a claim for any compensation. The advice we give is based on our experience but it might not be absolutely right. Consequently this does not imply our responsibility in case of inefficiency. Furthermore our company cannot be responsible for any material or corporal damages caused due to a misuse or mishandling of our products. Any concession to these clauses, to be valid, must be an official document issued by our offices and signed by our direction.

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