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TECHNICAL MANUAL
EXTERIOR FINISHES, INSIGNIA AND

MARKINGS,
APPLICABLE TO USAF AIRCRAFT
F09603-89-3074
(ATOS)
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT - Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Other request for this
document should be referred to WR-ALC/LKC, Robins AFB GA 31098. Questions concerning technical content
should be referred to WR-ALC/LKJTC, Robins AFB GA 31098.
Published under authority of the Secretary of the Air Force
14 MAY 1994
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section/Para Page
I GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1-1 Purpose......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Def initions ................................................................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Applicability ................................................................................................................. 1-1
1-4 Responsibilities ............................................................................................................ 1-1
1-5 Major Command Regulations ..................................................................................... 1-2
1-6 Authorized Deviations................................................................................................. 1-2
1-7 Aircraf t Received From Other Services..................................................................... 1-2
1-8 Request for Waivers .................................................................................................... 1-3
1-9 Service Tests ................................................................................................................ 1-3
1-10 Reporting Painting and Marking Def iciencies.......................................................... 1-3
1-11 Decalcomania (Decals) ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-12 Applicable References ................................................................................................. 1-3
II STANDARD EXTERIOR FINISHES FOR USAF AIRCRAFT.................................................... 2-1
2-1 Metal Exterior Finishes .............................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Policy Guidance ........................................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Air Force Standard Exterior Finishes ....................................................................... 2-3
2-4 Exterior Finish Identif ication Codes ......................................................................... 2-3
2-5 Special Purpose Exterior Solar Resistant Finishes .................................................. 2-3
2-6 Exhaust, Gun And Rocket Gas/Blast Areas .............................................................. 2-4
2-7 Thermal Ref lective Finish.......................................................................................... 2-4
2-8 Salt Water, Salt Air And Polluted Air....................................................................... 2-4
2-9 Anti-Glare Finishes ..................................................................................................... 2-4
2-10 Acid Resistant Finishes .............................................................................................. 2-4
2-11 Finishes For Aircraf t Propellers And Helicopter Rotors.......................................... 2-4
2-12 Anti-Skid Coating For Walkways .............................................................................. 2-4
2-13 Finish System For Engine Air Intake Ducts/Scoops ................................................ 2-4
III STANDARD MARKINGS AND INSIGNIA FOR USAF AIRCRAFT ......................................... 3-1
3-1 General ......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 USAF Standard Markings And Insignia ................................................................... 3-1
3-3 General Specif ication for Lettering and Numerals Used in Marking for
Aircraf t...................................................................................................................... 3-2
3-4 Paint Facility/Finish Identif ication Block ................................................................. 3-2
IV SPECIAL PURPOSE MARKING FOR USAF AIRCRAFT.......................................................... 4-1
4-1 General ......................................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 American Flag Markings ............................................................................................ 4-1
4-3 United States of America Marking ............................................................................ 4-1
4-4 Organization Insignia or Emblems ............................................................................ 4-2
4-5 Outstanding Unit Award Markings ........................................................................... 4-2
4-6 Crew Markings ............................................................................................................ 4-2
4-7 Local Station Numbers and Markings for Aircraf t .................................................. 4-2
4-8 Air National Guard (Ang) Aircraf t ............................................................................ 4-3
4-9 Usaf Aircraf t Supplied Under Map ........................................................................... 4-3
4-10 Aircraf t Propeller Markings ....................................................................................... 4-3
4-11 Helicopter Rotor Blade Markings .............................................................................. 4-4
4-12 Tail Rotor Blade Markings ......................................................................................... 4-4
4-13 Installation Of Placards In Aircraf t .......................................................................... 4-4
4-14 Identif ication Markings For Jettisonable Aircraf t Components ............................. 4-4
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4-15 Marking Of Emergency Lighting (Flashlight) - Cargo And Transport

Type Aircraf t ............................................................................................................ 4-5
4-16 Marking For Walkways And Honeycomb Panels ..................................................... 4-5
4-17 Markings For Drones .................................................................................................. 4-5
4-18 Markings for Search and Rescue Aircraf t................................................................. 4-5
4-19 Aircraf t Conspicuity and Arctic Markings ................................................................ 4-5
4-20 Establishing New Requirements for Insignia and Markings .................................. 4-6
V STANDARD MARKINGS, FINISHES, AND INSIGNIA FOR CAMOUFLAGED
USAF AIRCRAFT ........................................................................................................................... 5-1
5-1 Purpose of Camouf lage ............................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Camouf lage Authority ................................................................................................ 5-1
5-3 Aircraf t Camouf lage Materials.................................................................................. 5-1
5-4 Camouf lage Patterns .................................................................................................. 5-1
5-5 Insignia and Markings................................................................................................ 5-2
5-6 Instructional Markings ............................................................................................... 5-3
5-7 Squadron and Organizational Markings ................................................................... 5-3
5-8 Armament Loads Placard ........................................................................................... 5-3
5-9 Distinctive Unit Aircraf t Identif ication Markings ................................................... 5-3
5-10 Special Operating Force (SOF) Aircraf t .................................................................... 5-3
5-11 Nato Markings Code Numbers................................................................................... 5-4
VI SERVICING, GROUND HANDLING, EMERGENCY AND HAZARD WARNING
MARKINGS, (NON-CAMOUFLAGED) AIRCRAFT .................................................................... 6-1
6-1 General ......................................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 Nato Marking Code Numbers .................................................................................... 6-1
6-3 Hydraulic Systems And Landing Gear/Struts .......................................................... 6-1
6-4 Aircraf t Grounding Points.......................................................................................... 6-1
6-5 Storage Batteries......................................................................................................... 6-1
6-6 Ejection Seats .............................................................................................................. 6-2
6-7 Identif ication Of Ballistic Hose Or Tubing Assemblies ........................................... 6-2
6-8 Canopy Removers ........................................................................................................ 6-2
6-9 Marking For Electrical Connections .......................................................................... 6-2
6-10 Markings For Engine Removal .................................................................................. 6-2
6-11 Markings For Tanks And Tankf iller Areas .............................................................. 6-2
6-12 Marking For Engine Compartment Fire Access Panel ............................................ 6-2
6-13 Helicopter Tail Rotor Warning Sign .......................................................................... 6-2
6-14 Propeller Warning Stripes And Signs........................................................................ 6-2
6-15 Removable Escape Panels........................................................................................... 6-3
6-16 Markings For Forced Emergency Entry Or Exit ...................................................... 6-4
6-17 Special Markings For Normal/Emergency External Canopy Release Ac-
cesses On Jet Aircraf t.............................................................................................. 6-4
6-18 Armament Loads Placard ........................................................................................... 6-4
6-19 Instrument Static Opening Markings........................................................................ 6-5
VII IDENTIFICATION OF TUBES, HOSE AND PIPE LINES FOR AIRCRAFT .......................... 7-1
7-1 General ......................................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 General Classif ication of Lines .................................................................................. 7-1
7-3 General Marking of Lines........................................................................................... 7-1
7-4 Method used for Identif ication of Lines .................................................................... 7-1
7-5 Electrical Conduits ...................................................................................................... 7-2
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7-6 Flexible Cables ............................................................................................................ 7-2

7-7 Air Conditioning Ducts ............................................................................................... 7-2
A STANDARD AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT MARKINGS ....................................................................A-1
A-1 National Star Insignia ................................................................................................A-3
A-2 U.S. Air Force Marking...............................................................................................A-3
B USAF AIRCRAFT FINISH AND MARKING SPECIFICATIONS AND
ILLUSTRATIONS...........................................................................................................................B-1
C SPECIAL PURPOSE AIRCRAFT MARKINGS............................................................................C-1
D SPECIFICATIONS - CAMOUFLAGE PATTERNS AND MARKINGS FOR USAF
AIRCRAFT ......................................................................................................................................D-1
E SERVICING, GROUND HANDLING, EMERGENCY, HAZARD WARNING MARK-
INGS AND ARMAMENT PLACARD LOCATIONS FOR AIRCRAFT .......................................E-1
F IDENTIFICATION CODES AND MARKINGS FOR TUBING, HOSE AND PIPE
FOR AIRCRAFT.............................................................................................................................. F-1
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Figure Title Page
A-1 National Star Insignia.............................................................................................................A-4

A-2 National Star Insignia on Swept Wings. ...............................................................................A-5
A-3 U.S. AIR FORCE, USAF and Aircraf t Model Designation Serial Number, and
Fuel Requirement ................................................................................................................ A-6
A-4 Form of Letters and Numerals ...............................................................................................A-7
A-5 Typical Marking For Paint Facility/Finish Identif ication Block .........................................A-8
B-1 B-52 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication......................................................................................B-5
B-2 C-5 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication........................................................................................B-7
B-3 C-9 Aircraf t Marking Specif ications ......................................................................................B-9
B-4 C-12 Aircraf t Marking Specif ications ..................................................................................B-12
B-5 C-130 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication..................................................................................B-15
B-8 F-4 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ......................................................................................B-21
B-9 F-106 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ..................................................................................B-23
B-10 H-1 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication .....................................................................................B-25
B-11 H-3 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication .....................................................................................B-27
B-12 H-3B Aircraf t Marking Specif ication...................................................................................B-29
B-13 H-53 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ...................................................................................B-31
B-14 OV-10 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication (FAC Conf iguration) .............................................B-33
B-15 T-1A Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ...................................................................................B-35
B-16 T-33 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ....................................................................................B-37
B-20 T-39 All White Aircraf t Marking Specif ication...................................................................B-45
B-21 T-43A Aircraf t Marking Specif ication .................................................................................B-47
C-1 U. S. Flag Marking ..................................................................................................................C-3
C-2 RC-130 Aircraf t Conspicuity Marking ...................................................................................C-4
C-3 C-140 Aircraf t Conspicuity Marking......................................................................................C-5
C-4 T-39 Aircraf t Conspicuity Marking ........................................................................................C-6
D-1 A-7 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern ..........................................................................................D-3
D-2 ANG A-7 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern ................................................................................D-5
D-3 B-52 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern.........................................................................................D-7
D-4 B-52 Aircraf t SEA Camouf lage Pattern ................................................................................D-8
D-5 C-5 Aircraf t European I Camouf lage Pattern.......................................................................D-9
D-6 C-130 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern.....................................................................................D-10
D-7 C-130 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern, European I................................................................D-11
D-8 C-130 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern For Asia Minor..........................................................D-12
D-9 AC-130 Exterior Finish and Markings, Special Project......................................................D-13
D-10 C-141A European I Camouf lage Pattern.............................................................................D-14
D-11 C-141B Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern, European I .............................................................D-15
D-12 F/RF-4 Aircraf t Wraparound Camouf lage Exterior Paint Pattern ...................................D-16
D-13 F-5 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern .........................................................................................D-17
D-14 F-5 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern For Asia Minor ..............................................................D-18
D-15 F-111 A/D/E/F Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern ......................................................................D-19
D-16 FB-111A Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern................................................................................D-20
D-17 H-1F/D/N/H Aircraf t Standard Camouf lage Pattern .........................................................D-21
D-18 UH-1F/D/N/H Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern .......................................................................D-22
D-19 UH-1F/D/N/H Aircraf t European I Camouf lage Pattern ...................................................D-23
D-20 UH-1N Aircraf t ‘‘Leopard’’ Camouf lage Pattern.................................................................D-24
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D-21 H-3 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern ........................................................................................D-25

D-22 CH-3 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern......................................................................................D-26
D-23 CH-3 Aircraf t European I Camouf lage Pattern..................................................................D-27
D-24 H-53 Aircraf t Standard Camouf lage Pattern......................................................................D-28
D-25 H-53 Aircraf t European I Camouf lage Pattern ..................................................................D-29
D-26 HH-53B Helicopter Camouf lage Pattern.............................................................................D-30
D-27 OV-10 Aircraf t Europe I Camouf lage Pattern ...................................................................D-31
D-28 A-37/OA-37 Aircraf t Standard Camouf lage Pattern ..........................................................D-33
D-29 AT-38B Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern .................................................................................D-34
D-30 T-39 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern .......................................................................................D-37
D-31 F/TF-15 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern for Air Superior Blue ............................................D-38
D-32 F/TF-15 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern for High and Low Ref lectance Gray ...................D-39
D-33 A-10 Aircraf t Camouf lage Patten ″European I″ ................................................................D-41
D-34 A-10 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern for High and Low Ref lectance Gray ........................D-43
D-35 Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraf t Identif ication Markings ................................................D-47
D-36 Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraf t Identif ication, 24″ Letter Sizes ....................................D-48
D-37 Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraf t Identif ication, 36″ Letter Sizes ....................................D-49
D-38 Typical Distinctive Aircraf t Serial Number, 15″ Size.........................................................D-50
D-39 Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes C-130 Aircraf t.................................................D-51
D-40 Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes UH-1F Aircraf t ...............................................D-52
D-41 Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes F/RF-4 Aircraf t ...............................................D-53
D-42 Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes F/TF-15 Aircraf t .............................................D-54
D-43 Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes F-16 Aircraf t ...................................................D-55
D-44 Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes A-10 Aircraf t...................................................D-56
E-1 Typical Symbol Dimensioning.................................................................................................E-2
E-2 Aircraf t Markings, Servicing and Precautioning .................................................................E-3
E-3 Decalcomania - Ground Here, International Symbol............................................................E-5
E-4 Markings For Fire Access Panel.............................................................................................E-5
E-5 Helicopter Tail Boom Markings..............................................................................................E-6
E-6 Emergency Instruction Markings ...........................................................................................E-6
E-7 Emergency Entry Markings ....................................................................................................E-7
E-8 Armament Placard Marking ...................................................................................................E-8
E-9 Armament Placard Locations..................................................................................................E-9
E-10 Propeller Warning Stripes and Signs...................................................................................E-10
F-1 Examples of Identif ication Groups......................................................................................... F-5
F-2 Color-coded Functional Identif ication Tapes ( Sheet 1 of 2) ................................................ F-6
F-3 Warning Symbols ..................................................................................................................... F-7
F-4 Optional Arrangement for Identif ication............................................................................... F-8
F-5 Examples of Electrical Identif ication ..................................................................................... F-9
F-6 Tag Identif ication .................................................................................................................... F-9
LIST OF TABLES
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D-1 Distinctive Unit Markings, Sizes, and Locations, Camouf lage Aircraf t...........................D-45
F-1 Functions and Associated Symbols ........................................................................................ F-4
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SECTION I
GENERAL
1-1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this technical patterns used are generally determined by the geo-
order is to standardize the painting and marking graphical region of the world in which aircraf t are
conf iguration of exterior surfaces of all Air Force to operate and/or the operational role of the air-
aircraf t. In the event of conf lict between a spe- craf t. This term does not include any of the mark-
cif ic system/equipment Technical Order (TO) and ings or insignia usually applied over the f inal top
a general TO, the system/equipment TO will take coating or f inish. (See Section V.)
precedence. Conf licting instructions between any
c. Special Purpose Exterior Finish. Refers to
two TOs that compromise personnel safety or pro-
f inal coatings and approved paints or lacquers
cedural guidance will be resolved by local com-
applied to specif ic portions of aircraf t exteriors to
manders and reported for formal resolution by
provide for special needs. (See Section II.)
responsible authority. Also prescribed are the lim-
ited internal markings that are common among d. USAF Standard Markings. These mark-
the Air Force aircraf t (see applicable weapons sys- ings that are mandatory for display on all USAF
tem’s handbook for peculiar markings). Only the aircraf t. (see paragraph 1-11, Section III, and Sec-
types and colors of paints, coatings, f inishes, insig- tion VI.)
nia and markings specif ied herein will be used on
USAF aircraf t. (See AFR 66-34/AFI 21-105 and e. Special Purpose Markings. Exterior mark-
paragraph 1-6 this TO on procedures to propose ings for aircraf t other than the USAF standard
changes to either the standard paint schemes or markings, that are required for application, or
markings.) may be authorized under certain circumstances, as
stated in this technical order. Special purpose
NOTE markings are varied in type and usage. They
include various insignia, emblems, and symbols,
For operational purposes of this docu- whose need may vary with the differences in
ment. System Program Director (SPD) weapon system conf iguration and other pertinent
in this TO includes all players of the circumstances. (See Section IV.)
Intergrated Weapon System Manage-
ment concept of ‘‘cradle to grave’’ system f. Aircraf t Unit Identif ication Markings.
maintenance. Alphabetic letter, numerical digits, or combina-
tions of both, that may be displayed on both sides
Program Group Manager (PGM) of vertical f ins of designated combat and combat
Material Group Manager (MGM) support aircraf t primarily to allow ready air-to-air
System Program Off icer (SPO) recognition. The use of these markings is rigidly
System Program Manager (SPM) controlled and their indiscriminate or arbitrary
System Support Manager (SSM) use is prohibited. (See Section III and IV.)
Program Director (PD)
System Manager (SM) g. Tubing, Hose and Pipe Markings. Those
Item Manager (IM). colors, symbols and legends installed on aircraf t
tubing, hoses, pipe and rigid electrical conduit to
1-2. DEFINITIONS. The following are def ini- identify the function, content, hazard or direction
tions of terms used when dealing with the painting of f low. (See Section VII and Appendix F.)
and marking of USAF aircraf t.
a. Air Force Standard Exterior Finish. This 1-3. APPLICABILITY. This technical order is
term applies to the type and color of the f inal top applicable to all USAF Air National Guard and Air
coating authorized and required by this technical Force Reserve Aircraf t. (See paragraph 4-8.)
order for application to the exterior surfaces of
noncamouf laged USAF aircraf t. This term does 1-4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
not include any of the markings or insignia usu-
a. Scope. WR-ALC/LKJTC is responsible for
ally applied over the f inal top coating or f inish.
the contents of this technical order, its currency
(See Section II.)
and its application within the scope of pertinent
b. Air Force Standard Camouf lage Finish. Air Force Regulations, Specif ications and Stan-
Refers to the vari-colored and/or irregular shaped dards. Unless specif ied elsewhere herein, all mat-
exterior pattern approved for the camouf lage ters relating to the painting and marking of air-
painting of designated aircraf t. The colors and craf t will be directed to WR-ALC/LKJTC.
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b. Compliance. AFMC System Program NOTE

Directors (SPDs) shall be responsible for assuring In the event of required painting or
compliance to the requirements of AFR 66-34 or marking changes, the using command
AFI 21-105. General Air Force policies promul- is responsible to forward the appropri-
gated by HQ USAF/LGM under authority of AFR ate drawings and photographs to WR-
66-34 or AFI 21-105 with respect to the manage- ALC/LKJTC and the responsible air-
ment and control of painting, paint schemes, and craf t SPD.
markings which are included in this technical
order. a. 89th Airlif t Wing, 201 AS, and the 1st
Helicopter Squadron. Deviations from the stan-
c. Maintenance and Application. Major com- dard exterior paint and marking conf igurations
mands and using organizations are responsible for specif ied herein, are authorized for aircraf t
maintenance of coatings, f inishes, insignia, and assigned to the 89th Airlif t Wing (Special Mission-
markings required by this technical order for all AMC, 201 AS), and the 1st Helicopter Sqd. Paint-
assigned aircraf t, and for complete overcoating or ing and marking of these aircraf t will be as speci-
strip and repaint of assigned aircraf t listed in f ied and approved by Headquarters USAF/LGMY.
Table 1-3 of T.O. 00-25-4. When work required to
comply with this technical order is beyond the b. Energy Research and Development Agency
capability of the using organization, and upon cer- (ERDA). AFMC and AMC aircraf t assigned in
tif ication of the major command in accordance direct support of the ERDA in nuclear research
with T.O. 00-25-107, AFMC may assume responsi- will be painted as required for the safe accomplish-
bility for such requirement if depot resources are ment of that mission. AFMC, AMC, and (WR-
available. AFMC shall, in accordance with the cri- ALC/LKJTC) will coordinate on the type of paint
teria of this technical order, be responsible for and paint scheme required. This provision is
complete overcoating or strip and repaint of air- applicable only to those aircraf t that actively
craf t listed in Tables 1-1 and 1-2 of T.O. 00-25-4. engage in required ERDA tests and not to admin-
istrative support aircraf t.
1-5. MAJOR COMMAND REGULATIONS.
c. U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration
Major commands shall prepare regulations per-
Squadron ‘‘The Thunderbirds.’’ Special paint
taining to the painting and marking of their
scheme and markings are authorized for aircraf t
respective aircraf t except as follows:
assigned to the Air Force Aerobatics Team and
a. Limitations. These regulations will supple- will be approved by Headquarters USAF/LGMY.
ment this technical order and will be limited to
d. 58th Airlif t Squadron. Aircraf t assigned to
distinguishing insignia, markings, and f inishes
the 58th Airlif t Squadron are authorized aircraf t
peculiar to their assigned aircraf t and as author-
radio call numbers on each side of vertical stabiliz-
ized by this technical order.
ers, the American f lag and United States of
b. Coordination. Each major command shall America markings, with no other external USAF
coordinate its proposed painting and marking reg- markings identif ied/authorized (ie., USAF, stars
ulation with WR-ALC/LKJTC prior to publication, and bars on wings or fuselage, identity of aircraf t
distribution or implementation. These regulations or fuel under pilot’s window, organizational mark-
will be carefully reviewed by AFMC to insure that ings). Deviations from standard exterior paint and
they contain no deviations from the instructions marking conf igurations specif ied herein, are
and intent of this technical order. authorized for aircraf t assigned to the 58th Airlif t
Squadron. Painting and marking of these aircraf t
NOTE will be as specif ied and approved by Headquarters
Each major command shall forward USAF/LGMY.
published copies of approved painting e. USAFE - C-9A Aircraf t. C-9A aircraf t
and marking regulations to WR-ALC/ assigned to USAFE, are authorized aircraf t radio
LKJTC, and the applicable prime air- call numbers on each side of vertical stabilizer,
craf t SPD listed in TO 00-25-115. Red Cross on vertical stabilizer, American f lag
and United States of America markings.
1-6. AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS. Special
missions and/or aircraf t assignments require 1-7. AIRCRAFT RECEIVED FROM OTHER
deviation from the standard exterior paint and SERVICES. When types and models of aircraf t
marking conf iguration. In all cases, WR-ALC will not previously in the USAF inventory, are
maintain copies of drawings and color photographs acquired from other military departments, the
(when available) of paint and marking schemes of respective System Program Director (SPD) shall
special mission aircraf t. request from WR-ALC/LKJTC, drawings for the
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USAF Standard Markings for the new vehicles. NOTE

The SPD will ensure the proper exterior painting For the purpose of this technical
and marking conf iguration of these aircraf t is in order, decals are def ined as a spe-
accordance with the approved drawings. cially prepared f ilm containing
a. The SPD is responsible for the preparation design, words or numerals of poly-
of proposed Special Purpose Markings for servic- ester f ilm, MIL-P-38477, which may
ing, personnel instructions, caution, safety, etc. as be transferred and permanently
specif ied in Section IV, this technical order. The attached to aircraf t or other Air Force
SPD will forward to WR-ALC/LKJTC for approval, equipment.
two sets of exterior drawings illustrating the loca- a. Requisitioning Procedure for Decals. Decal
tion of the utility markings on these aircraf t by markings required for Air Force equipment are
structural member station number and water line listed in technical manuals under Illustrated Parts
(W/L) reference points specifying dimensions and Breakdowns, and will be requisitioned on Air
colors to be used. Force Form 764A in accordance with AFR 6-1/AFI
37-162 from the appropriate ALC or Air Force
1-8. REQUEST FOR WAIVERS. Requests for Depot indicated in TO 00-25-115.
waivers to provisions of this technical order will be
limited to those proposed changes based on func- b. Standard Decals. Decals for the following
tional, operational or special requirements and will will be manufactured, stored and issued by
contain full written justif ication, and, where appli- SMALC, PDO:
cable, def initive drawings. Requests for waivers
(1) National Star Insignia. (See Appendix
based solely upon appearance will not be
A)
approved.
(2) USAF Marking. (See Appendix A)
NOTE
(3) U.S. AIR FORCE Marking. (See
Requests for approval of waivers to Appendix A)
provisions of this technical order shall
be carefully reviewed at each respec- (4) Aircraf t Serial Numbers. (See
tive command level and if approved, Appendix A)
will be forwarded to WR-ALC/LKJTC,
(5) Radio Call Numbers. (See Appendix B)
with information copy to the SPD.
Where necessary LKJTC will coordi- (6) American Flag Markings. (See
nate with the SPD. Appendix C)
1-9. SERVICE TESTS. Requests for authority (7) ARMAMENT placards. (See
to test paint type materials on in-service aircraf t Appendix E)
and/or external components will be forwarded to (8) Standardized Grounding Marking. (See
WR-ALC/LKJTC for approval. Approved service Appendix E)
test programs will be implemented by a coordi-
nated effort, monitored by the appropriate engi- c. Non-standard Decals. Decals for non-
neering function, the requesting activity and the standard Air Force markings such as command or
pertinent SPD. squadron insignia may be locally purchased in
accordance with AFR 6-1/AFI 37-162.
1-10. REPORTING PAINTING AND MARKING
DEFICIENCIES. Inadequacies of instructions or 1-12. APPLICABLE REFERENCES. Addi-
def iciencies of specif ied materials contained in this tional instructions and directives applicable or
technical order, or other recommended changes, allied to the application and maintenance of f in-
will be reported to WR-ALC/TILTA on AFTO Form ishes and markings of aircraf t are contained in the
22, Technical Order System Publication/Improve- following:
ment Report, in accordance with TO 00-5-1. a. TO 00-25-107, AFLC Maintenance Techni-
cal Assistance to Air Force Field Activities.
1-11. DECALCOMANIA (DECALS). Decals
may be used in lieu of paint for all external and b. TO 00-25-115, AFLC Maintenance Engi-
internal markings and insignia required by this neering Prime ALC and AF Depot.
manual where the contact surfaces are of suff i- c. TO 00-110A-1, Decontamination (TMs220).
cient smoothness to permit good adhesion. See TO
1-1-8 for instructions for installation and removal d. TO 00-110N-3, Radioactive Decals,
of decals. Removal from aircraf t parts and equipment.
1-3
TO 1-1-4
e. TO 1-1-691, Aircraf t Weapons Systems n. AFR 400-44/AFI 21-105, Corrosion Preven-

Cleaning and Corrosion Control. tion and Control Program.
f. TO 1-1-8, Application of Organic Coatings o. Military Standard MIL-STD-1247, Identif i-
(Paint and Allied Materials). cation of Pipe, Hose and Tube Lines for Aircraf t,
Missile and Space Systems.
g. TO 42A-1-1, Safety, Fire Protection and
Health Promotion Aspects of Painting, Doping, and p. Military Standard MS33739 (ASG) Aircraf t
Paint Removal. Servicing and Precautionary Markings.
h. AFI 21-105, Aerospace Equipment Struc- q. Military Specif ication MIL-F-7179, Fin-
tural Maintenance. ishes and Coatings, General Specif ication for Pro-
tection of Aerospace Weapons Systems, Structures
i. AFI 37-162, Printing, Duplicating and Cop- and Parts.
ying Management.
r. Air Standardization Coordinating Commit-
j. AFR 900-3, Use and Display of Airforce tee Air Standard II/ID for Servicing and Ground
Flags, Guidons, Streamers, and Automobile and Handling Codes.
Aircraf t Plates.
s. CENTO STANAG #3230 - Emergency
k. AFR 6-1/AFI 37-162, Decalcomanias and Marking on Aircraf t.
Other Markings.
t. NATO STANAG #3109 - Servicing and
l. AFR 66-34/AFI 21-105, Painting and Mark- Ground Handling Codes.
ing Aircraf t, Missile, and Drone
u. NATO STANAG #3230 - Emergency Mark-
m. AFR 82-1, Designating, Redesignating and ing on Aircraf t.
Naming of Military Aircraf t, Rockets, and Guided
Missiles.
1-4
TO 1-1-4
SECTION II
STANDARD EXTERIOR FINISHES FOR
USAF AIRCRAFT
2-1. METAL EXTERIOR FINISHES. Metal preserve coating integrity. The following criteria
exterior surtaces of all (see policy guidelines in will apply in programming aircraf t for painting.
paragraph 2-2 below) Air Force aircraf t other than
a. Aircraf t determined to have a sound paint
those made of titanium and corrosion resistant
system already applied will not be repainted solely
steels, require surface protection from the effects of
to incorporate color, improve appearance or mate-
corrosion and therefore will be painted in accor-
rial changes to the standard paint system and color
dance with the provisions of this technical order.
scheme as listed herein. When it is necessary to
a. Titanium or Steel. Since titanium or corro- perform maintenance on such aircraf t with former
sion-resistant steels, when used, make up only a standard or non-standard paint (unless deterio-
part of the total aircraf t exterior surface, they will rated to the extent that complete replacement is
also be painted with the same f inishes as the adja- required), use like or same type material as origi-
cent metals, providing temperatures permit. nally applied for maintenance painting purposes.
For new aircraf t entering the inventory or for air-
NOTE craf t requiring repainting the cognizant engineer-
Do not paint any equipment where the ing authority within AFMC in conjunction with the
application of paint will deter its oper- major operating commands will evaluate all avail-
ational capabilities (antenna, radomes, able technical, engineering and historical evidence
etc.) to determine the appropriate corrosion protection
and prevention system (type coating, color schemes,
b. Treatment of Metal Exteriors. The treat- service life criteria, etc) for each weapon system. A
ment of metal exteriors for corrosion control are coordinated paint/ repaint plan will be developed
specif ied in TO 1-1-691. The proper preparation of and kept current for each weapon system. This plan
surfaces for painting, priming and application of may be based on a weighted Paint Program inspec-
f inish coatings are specif ied in TO 1-1-8. In addition and evaluation procedure, calender time/sever-
tion to protective f inishes, regular scheduled sur- ity zone criteria, or other approved technique. All
face washing and cleaning in accordance with TO 1- aircraf t under Tables 1-1 and 1-2 of T.O. 00-25-4
1-691 will minimize the probability of corrosion. will be inspected prior to (if possible) and/or during
Some surfaces will require additional surface pro- PDM for condition of the paint. The purpose of the
tection and will be specif ied further in this section. inspection will be to determine if the aircraf t should
2-2. POLICY GUIDANCE. It is a general policy be repainted or touched-up.
(AFR 66-34/AFI 21-105) that all Air Force aircraf t (1) In determining requirements for sec-
will be painted as a prime means of corrosion pro- tional overcoating, total overcoating, or strip and
tection and prevention. Inherent in this policy is repaint, the following general technical criteria
the responsibility to preserve a professional paint should be considered in the development of the
appearance as an integral part of a well-managed approved weapon system paint plan.
corrosion control program (AFR 400-44/AFI 21-105).
The requirement to paint, however, must be tem- (a) Sectional or total overcoat if paint is
pered with good judgement and in consideration of oxidized, discolored, stained, chipped, scratched or
funds availability. It is not intended that crash peeled from primer and the primer is adhering
programs be established for the prompt painting of soundly to the aircraf t. If this condition is exten-
aircraf t. Aircraf t will be painted in accordance with sive, complete overcoating of the aircraf t or section
a service life plan unless there is an over-riding is preferred over spot maintenance painting.
operational requirement as determined by HQ (b) Strip/repaint if the following defects
USAF/XOO. Aircraf t should be scheduled for paint- or combination of them exist: areas which have been
ing with due regard for other scheduled mainte- overcoated (primer plus topcoat) at least three
nance and funding. Aircraf t are not to be painted times, primer is not adhering to base metal, or the
unless they are programmed for retention in the paint system is peeled to base metal.
active inventory for at least two years af ter paint-
ing. Aircraf t will receive maintenance painting to
2-1
TO 1-1-4
(2) When applying the above criteria to overspray the existing paint system in
determine painting requirements and a combina- accordance with T.O. 1-1-8.
tion of defects for overcoating and strip and repaint
b. Maintenance Painting. Maintenance paint-
exists, the following general economic guidelines
ing procedures will not be used if there is any
should be considered in the development of the
indication of a major failure of the aircraf t paint
approved weapon system paint plan.
system. Operational environment and life expec-
(a) When determining sectional or total tancy of the paint system will be considered in
aircraf t overcoating and a combination of defects making this determination. If major failure of the
exist, overcoating may be accomplished if time or paint system is evident, complete repaint should be
manhour requirements for surface preparation scheduled promptly.
(mask, sand, and clean) do not exceed 70% of the
time or manhours required for complete strip/ NOTE
repaint. Table I and II (T.O. 00-25-4) aircraf t
(b) Sectional stripping may be required, painting should be programmed for
as determined by deteriorated areas, on an aircraf t accomplishment during a scheduled
designated to be completely overcoated. Complete entry into a depot level facility for
overcoating with prior sectional stripping may be PDM, other modif ication/maintenance
accomplished if the combined time or manhours for requirements, or whenever corrosion is
sectional stripping and surface preparation for over- evident, whichever occurs f irst. The
coat do not exceed 70% of the time required for evidence of corrosion in any case shall
complete strip/repaint. mean the point at which corrosion
would cease to be controlled in accor-
(c) Complete strip/repaint should be dance with criteria of techical orders 1-
accomplished in lieu overcoating whenever time or 1-691, and/or the system peculiar (-23,
manhour requirements for masking, sanding, and etc.) technical orders. Table III (T.O.
cleaning for total or sectional overcoating exceed 00-25-4) aircraf t will be painted by
70% of those to accomplish strip/re-paint. using organizations in accordance with
technical orders 1-1-8, and 42A-1-1.
(3) In the absence of an approved tailored
weapon system paint plan the above criteria will (1) Sectionalized painting of aircraf t. To
apply to all aircraf t. minimize the contrast between new coatings and
aged or bleached topcoat f inishes, individual air-
NOTE craf t may have sectionalized painting for mainte-
For purposes of planning facility require- nance purposes. The sections are def ined as major
ments, the expected paint system average sections of the aircraf t such as wings, nacelles,
life before the need for strip/repaint is: stabilizers, rudders, empennage or other portions as
from one major assembly joint to another. This may
High gloss - 8 years also be applied to single panels of metal between
Flat (unsheltered) - 6 years skin joints, doors, control surfaces and access panels
Flat (sheltered) - 8 years as applicable. The criteria for aircraf t in paragraph
. This assumes good maintenance of
2-2a. will be used to determine requirements for
sectionalized painting. Sectionalized painting will
coating system and complete overcoat be accomplished in lieu of spot maintenance paint-
at approximately the mid-life point. ing when the criteria of paragraph 2-2a. is met. The
. For the purpose of mission change or paint material used must be of the same type as the
adjacent serviceable areas. Smaller portions of
other reassignment of aircraf t with
sound coating systems for which the deteriorated paint (less than that which qualif ies
existing coating or markings are inap- for sectionalized painting), must be touched up with
propriate, the major command shall the conventional spot or strip pattern.
2-2
TO 1-1-4
NOTE b. The polyurethane paint will not be specif ied

. Under no circumstances will total sec- or used to touch up other types of paint such as
acrylic nitrocellulose specif ication MIL-L-19537,
tion/panel areas, which meet the fore-
going sectionalizing criteria, be consid- MIL-L-19538, etc.
ered as cumulative requirements for c. Conversion will be limited to aircraf t that
total aircraf t repaint. Total repaint actually needs painting or complete repainting due
criteria will apply based upon the total to deterioration of existing paint f inish. Painting
aircraf t assessment before the section- for the sole purpose of converting to the poly-
alized concept is applied. urethane coating is not approved. (See paragraph
. In order to realize the maximum bene- 2-2.)
f its of corrosion protection afforded by 2-4. EXTERIOR FINISH IDENTIFICATION
painting, it is necessary to achieve CODES. Instructions for the application of
proper adhesion of the paint to the required code markings depicting the coating sys-
metal surfaces or existing coatings on tem applied to overall aircraf t exteriors is contained
which applied. In this regard, it is in Appendix A, this technical order.
MANDATORY that all steps of surface
preparation and application of coating 2-5. SPECIAL PURPOSE EXTERIOR SOLAR
systems, as specif ied in T.O. 1-1-8, be RESISTANT FINISHES. For the purpose of this
strictly followed. technical order, solar resistant f inish is def ined as a
white cap painted on the top surface to reduce the
2-3. AIR FORCE STANDARD EXTERIOR FIN- aircraf t interior temperature. The solar resistant
ISHES. (See Appendix B.) Aliphatic Polyurethane f inish is authorized only for those aircraf t used
coating specif ication MIL-C-83286, and MIL-C- primarily as personnel carriers or that routinely
85285 (Hi-SOLID) coating are the standard Air carry heat sensitive equipment as part of their
Force exterior f inish coating for all aircraf t. These mission. In either case or for special purpose air-
coatings will be specif ied or used in lieu of specif ica- craf t, authorization must be provided by the major
tion MIL-L-19537, MIL-L-19538, MIL-C-81352 and command and be ref lected in the major command
any other specif ications for painting or ref inishing regulation.
of all aircraf t. The following criteria will apply in
converting to the Aliphatic Polyurethane coating. a. Conf iguration. Normally, the solar resis-
tant f inish on the top surface of the fuselage shall
NOTE be separated from the lower adjacent f inish by a
. The F-111A/D/E/F, FB-111A and EF- three inch blue stripe. For small aircraf t equal to
and smaller than T-39 aircraf t, use a one and one-
111A are exempt from the Air Force
standard exterior f inish. The stan- half inch blue separation stripe, color No. 15044.
dard exterior f inish for the above air- The upper edge of the stripe shall extend parallel to
craf t will be expoxy primer, MIL-P- the fuselage reference line from a point approxi-
23377, and topcoat, acrylic lacquer, mately tangent to the lowermost edge of the pilot’s
MIL-L-81352. compartment windows af t to inf inity. Aircraf t
. All U.S. Air Force Museum managed
painted with solar resistant f inish shall have the
vertical tail painted white also. It is permitted to
aircraf t and aerospace equipment break the continuity of the straight line in the
assets (EXHIBITS) are exempt from extreme af t section for appearance purposes.
the Air Force standard exterior f in-
ishes. The standard exterior f inish for b. Color Specif ication. The authorized solar
museum exhibits/static displays shall resistant paint system is MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-
be whatever is environmentally 85285 color, white, No. 17925 for the top of the
friendly and approved for use by the fuselage and color, blue, No. 15044 for the separa-
installation bioenvironmental engi- tion stripe, or if the specif ic aircraf t is authorized
neers. Appropriate primers compatible for a system other than the Aliphatic Polyurethane
with the f inish coat will be used. Color, system then the solar resistant f inishes shall be
markings and insignia (CMI) will be compatible with that applied.
approved by the U.S. Air Force NOTE
Museum.
Unless otherwise specif ically author-
a. Authorized conversions shall be limited to ized in this technical order, no mark-
aircraf t or aerospace equipment normally sched- ing or lettering will be applied on the
uled for complete repainting only. white solar resistant f inish on the air-
craf t fuselage.
2-3
TO 1-1-4
2-6. EXHAUST, GUN AND ROCKET GAS/ areas susceptible to acid, alkali and urine corrosion
BLAST AREAS. Polyurethane coating system, such as battery compartments, buffet, lavatory and
MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285 will be used for the pro- relief tube discharge areas. The area to receive the
tection of surface areas exposed to engine exhaust, coating shall be cleaned in accordance with TO 1-1-
gun and rocket gas/blast areas. 691 and the coating applied in accordance with TO
1-1-8.
a. Exhaust Track Areas. Exhaust track areas
will normally be painted black, color No. 17038. 2-11. FINISHES FOR AIRCRAFT PROPELLERS
However, Grey, color No. 16473 or White, color No. AND HELICOPTER ROTORS. Refer to applica-
17925, may be used when replacing the paint in the ble aircraf t, propeller or rotor technical order for
affected area and where necessary to retain the approved blade f inishes and blade data markings.
original aircraf t color scheme. (See Section IV, this technical order for approved
propeller and rotor safety markings.)
b. Gun and Rocket Blast Areas. Gun and
rocket blast areas will not require a special color 2-12. ANTI-SKID COATING FOR WALKWAYS.
designation other than that of the color of the adja- When approved by the appropriate SPD, walkway
cent aircraf t exterior f inish. Specif ic areas requir- coating conforming to MIL-W-5044 may be applied
ing such coatings will be as prescribed by the in colors to contrast or match the adjacent coating,
respective System Program Director (SPD). in accordance with TO 1-1-8, on the wing roots of
subsonic f ixed wing aircraf t on which the wing
2-7. THERMAL REFLECTIVE FINISH. All roots are used as a walk-on area. The coating may
USAF aircraf t programmed to participate in ther- also be applied on other areas that receive heavy
monuclear tests normally shall be protected with a duty traff ic or are hazardous to pilot and service
thermal ref lective f inish system to include a top personnel. Generally, the wing-root walkway coat-
coating of polyurethane Specif ication MIL-C-83286/ ing will be applied on both wing roots to a width of
MIL-C-85825, White, color No. 17925. The required 18 inches measured from the fuselage, and shall
paint scheme will be specif ied by type and model extend from just af t of the leading edge to just
aircraf t by WR-ALC. Application instructions are forward of the trailing edge.
included in TO 1-1-8. Authorization for applying
thermal ref lecting f inishes will be obtained from 2-13. FINISH SYSTEM FOR ENGINE AIR
WR-ALC/LKJTC. INTAKE DUCTS/SCOOPS. Unless otherwise
specif ied in applicable aircraf t technical orders, the
2-8. SALT WATER, SALT AIR AND POLLUTED f inish system for all engine air intake ducts/ scoops
AIR. Adequate corrosion resistance from salt shall be the same as for the exterior of the aircraf t,
water spray, salt heavy atmosphere and various air white, color No. 17925. The forward opening of the
pollutants is provided by the standard exterior f in- ducts/scoops shall be coated to blend with the exte-
ish. Aliphatic Polyurethane, MIL-C-83286/MIL-C- rior color of the aircraf t, i.e. grey for grey aircraf t,
85285. blue for blue aircraf t, camouf lage for camouf laged
2-9. ANTI-GLARE FINISHES. Aircraf t sur- aircraf t etc., to a depth suff icient to insure that the
faces (such as nose section and cowling) which white cannot be seen from the immediate exterior.
ref lect an objectionable glare to the pilot and crew The paint system in the ducts/scoops should be
shall be f inished with Aliphatic Polyurethane lus- inspected and touched up or repainted on the same
terless, MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285, color No. basis as the exterior system.
37038, as applicable.
2-10. ACID RESISTANT FINISHES. MIL-C-
83286/MIL-C-85285 or TT-L-54 shall be applied to
2-4
TO 1-1-4
SECTION III
STANDARD MARKINGS AND INSIGNIA FOR USAF AIRCRAFT
3-1. GENERAL. The markings and insignia or black f inishes. Specif ic instructions for installing
contained in this Section will be applied to all Air the National Star Insignia and appropriate dimen-
Force aircraf t as specif ied herein. Section V con- sions are contained in Appendix A.
tains special instructions concerning markings and
insignia for camouf laged aircraf t. Appendix A (1) National Star Insignia on Aircraf t Fuse-
ref lects specif ic instructions, dimensions, etc., for lage. The National Star Insignia will normally be
the proper application of these markings and insig- applied to each side of the aircraf t fuselage, midway
nia. (See paragraph 4-20 for procedure to establish between the wing trailing edge and the leading edge
new requirements for markings and insignia if not of the stabilizer.
included in this technical order.) (2) National Star Insignia on Aircraf t
3-2. USAF STANDARD MARKINGS AND Wings. The National Star Insignia shall be applied
INSIGNIA. The following are the USAF standard on the upper surface of the lef t wing and on the
markings and insignia for Air Force aircraf t. lower surface of the right wing as applicable.
(3) National Star Insignia on Helicopters.
GENERAL Four National Star Insignia shall be applied on the
ITEM LOCATION aircraf t fuselage of helicopters. The insignia shall
be located so that the insignia will be visible from
National Star Insignia Wing and Fuselage each side, from above and from below. Because of
‘‘USAF’’ Marking Aircraf t Wings helicopter design conf iguration the insignia shall be
located so as to provide maximum identif ication.
‘‘U.S. AIR FORCE’’ Aircraf t Fuselage Such locations shall be standardized on like model
Marking and series helicopters.
Serial Number Aircraf t Fuselage b. ‘‘USAF’’ Marking. The marking ‘‘USAF’’
Aircraf t Data Legend Aircraf t Fuselage shall be applied on the lower surface of the lef t wing
and the upper surface of the right wing on all USAF
Aircraf t Radio Call Aircraf t Vertical Fin aircraf t. The lower surface marking shall be omit-
Number ted when thermal ref lective f inishes have been
applied. The height and location of the marking
NOTE USAF will correspond, if at all possible, with the
National Star insignia applied on the opposite wing.
The above USAF Standard Insignia
The top of the letters shall be toward the leading
and Markings will not be altered in
edge of the wing.
location, dimension or conf iguration
from the specif ications ref lected c. ‘‘U.S. AIR FORCE’’ Marking. The Marking
herein to accommodate any other ‘‘U.S. AIR FORCE’’ will be applied and maintained
insignia or marking. on the lef t and right sides of the fuselage of all
a. National Star Insignia. The National Star aircraf t.
Insignia will be installed on all USAF aircraf t. The d. Serial Number Markings - Aircraf t. The
insignia shall consist of an insignia-white f ive- aircraf t serial number marking is included in the
pointed star located within an insignia-blue circum- Aircraf t Data Legend marking.
scribed circle. An insignia-white rectangle shall be
located on each side of the star. The top edge of the e. Data Legend Marking - Aircraf t. The Air-
rectangle shall form a straight line with the upper craf t Data Legend ref lects the owning military com-
edges of the horizontally opposed star points. An ponent, the aircraf t type, model and series, aircraf t
insignia-red horizontal stripe shall be centered in serial number, the grade fuel to be serviced in the
each end of the rectangle. An insignia-blue border aircraf t, and the identiplate location within air-
shall outline the entire insignia. The insignia-blue craf t. This marking may be located on the lef t side
border and insignia-blue circle may be omitted of the fuselage near the pilot’s compartment or near
when the National Star Insignia is applied on blue the single point refueling location.
3-1
TO 1-1-4
(1) A typical Aircraf t Data Legend marking year (omitting the hyphen) shall then be used, fol-
follows: lowed by necessary quanities of zero to prove f ive
numerals.
EXAMPLE:
U.S. AIR FORCE EXAMPLE:
AF SERIAL NO. The radio call number of aircraf t

Serial Number 59-12A would be
SERVICE THIS AIRCRAFT WITH 90012.
GRADE FUEL
(3) All radio call number placards installed
IDENTIPLATE LOCATION within aircraf t, including helicopters shall ref lect
the same radio call number as applied on the air-
craf t exterior.
(2) In the above format, the f irst entry
identif ies the owning military service and the air- 3-3. GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR LETTER-
craf t type, model and series. The second line is to ING AND NUMERALS USED IN MARKING FOR
be used for the complete aircraf t serial number. AIRCRAFT. Any style font/letter compatible with
The next entry is to be used to identify the grade the vertical block type letter and arabic numerals of
fuel to be serviced in the aircraf t, and the last entry uniform size and shape should be used when apply-
ref lects the identiplate location. ing markings on aircraf t. (See Appendix A for con-
struction of letters and numerals.) Unless otherwise
NOTE specif ied herein, insignia-blue, color No. 15044, will
be used for letters and numerals applied on gray or
The manufacturer’s name or the popu- white surfaces. Gloss black, color No. 17038, may
lar name for an aircraf t are specif i- be used as a substitute for the insignia-blue. Insig-
cally prohibited from use or display on nia-white, color No. 17925, will be used on red
any Air Force aircraf t. f inishes. Insignia red, color No. 11136, will be used
f. Aircraf t Radio Call Numbers. Radio call on black f inishes. Use Specif ication MIL-C-83286/
numbers, will be applied to all USAF aircraf t on MIL-C-85285 Aliphatic Polyurethane. Use of
each side of the vertical stabilizer, or in the case of decals, both gloss and camouf lage, conforming to
aircraf t with multiple vertical stabilizers, on the MIL-P-38477, Type I, Class 2, are authorized for
outboard side of each outermost vertical stabilizer. use in lieu of polyurethane paint. This is a
For helicopters with no vertical f ins, the numbers premasked type decal that is applied over the pri-
will be applied to both sides of the fuselage or hull. mer and then painted over. The premask material
(See Appendix A, f igure A-4, Appendix D, f igure D- is then removed which leaves all edges of the decal
35, and paragraph 3-3 for numeral dimensions and sealed with the topcoat of paint. Optional use of a
locations.) gloss or clearcoat applied underneath aircraf t
decals for adhesion purposes on camouf lage aircraf t
(1) The aircraf t radio call numbers consist is authorized.
of f ive numerals which are derived from the aircraf t
serial number. Normally, the last f ive numerals of 3-4. PAINT FACILITY/FINISH IDENTIFICA-
the aircraf t serial number are used to compose the TION BLOCK. All aircraf t receiving a new paint
radio call number. The f irst numeral of the con- f inish will have a circular block of approximately 2
tract year and the hyphen of the aircraf t serial 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter applied to the right side
number will not be used in radio call numbers. of fuselage on the underside and even with the
leading edge of the horizontal stablizier or wing by
EXAMPLES: the paint activity who applied the new f inish. See
The radio call number of an aircraf t paragraph 1-1 if a specif ic weapon system TO
whose serial number is 63-545143A conf licts.
will be 45143.
a. This identif ication block/marking shall con-
The radio call number of an aircraf t tain the following information:
whose serial number is 62-3467 will
be 23467. (1) Contractor or overhaul activity Federal
Manufacturer’s code. (If no code exists, name and
(2) In the event f ive numerals are not address.)
available in the aircraf t serial number from which
to derive the numerals required for the radio call (2) Date of completion of paint application
number, the second numeral of the aircraf t contract (day, month, year).
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(3) Identif ication by specif ication number NOTE

of every coating of the general system applied to the The above marking is a f irm require-
exterior of the aircraf t. ment and shall not be disf igured or
b. Stencils or approved decals may be used for oversprayed during touch-up opera-
this marking. Border and letters shall be black, tions. If touch-up requires over-spray-
color No. 17038, for non-camouf laged aircraf t and ing of this marking, it shall be replaced
as per paragraph 5-5e, for camouf laged aircraf t. af terwards.
(See f igure A-5.)
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SECTION IV
SPECIAL PURPOSE MARKING FOR
USAF AIRCRAFT
4-1. GENERAL. Unless otherwise specif ied, the (12) EC/RC-135 aircraf t
dimensions, colors and materials required for USAF
b. The American f lag marking, when author-
Standard Markings and Insignia, in Section III,
ized, shall be located on both sides of the rudder or
also apply to Special Purpose Markings. Due to
vertical stabilizer above all other markings of sig-
variance in equipment conf iguration and restric-
nif icance. The f lag shall be positioned horizontally
tions in the uses of some markings, special purpose
and in such a manner that the union shall be
markings may or may not be applicable to all air-
uppermost. The bars of the f lag shall appear to be
craf t. However, when applicable and authorized for
trailing at all times. (See Appendix C.)
use, special purpose markings will be applied in the
dimensions, colors and locations as specif ied herein c. The following standard sizes are specif ied
for American f lag markings used on USAF aircraf t:
4-2. AMERICAN FLAG MARKINGS. The dis-
play of the American Flag marking on aircraf t (1) 19 × 36 inches
exteriors is intended for specif ic uses which have (2) 21 × 40 inches
national signif icance or U.S. diplomatic connota-
tion. As such, the use of the f lag marking will be (3) 25 × 48 inches
restricted and approved only by Headquarters
(4) 31.4 × 60 inches
USAF/LGMY. The routine or occasional overseas
f light of aircraf t, the assignment of aircraf t to NOTE
foreign soil, or the intra-theater travel of overseas
based aircraf t are not suff icient reasons for use of The f lag or national insignia/emblem
the American Flag markings. The National Star of any country, other than the United
Insignia and USAF markings painted upon aircraf t States of America, will not be dis-
exteriors in accordance with instructions contained played on any USAF aircraf t for any
herein, adequately identify these and other Air reason.
Force aircraf t. 4-3. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
a. American f lag markings are authorized for MARKING.
use only on the following aircraf t: a. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(1) Air Attache are authorized to be painted on fuselage exteriors of
the following aircraf t authorized the American f lag
(2) Military Assistance Advisory Group markings:
(MAAG)
(1) Air Attache
(3) USAF Mission
(2) MAAG
(4) Apollo Range Instrumentation Aircraf t
EC-135 (AFMC-ARIA) and NKC-135A SIN 53-3132 (3) USAF Mission
(BIG CROW). (4) AFMC-ARIA
(5) 89th Airlif t Wing (5) 89th Airlif t Wing
(6) AMC/ACC airlif t forces aircraf t (6) Air Force Section Mission (U.S. Mili-
(7) Air Force Section Mission (U.S. Mili- tary Group Aircraf t in Latin America).
tary Group Aircraf t in Latin America). (7) National Emergency Airborne Com-
(8) National Emergency Airborne Com- mand Post E-4 Aircraf t.
mand Post E-4 Aircraf t. (8) 58th Airlif t Squadron USAFE.
(9) 58th Airlif t Squadron USAFE. b. When authorized, the marking UNITED
(10) ANG and Air Force reserve airlif t air- STATES OF AMERICA will be applied on both
craf t for which AMC/ACC is the gaining command. sides of the aircraf t fuselage, parallel to and above
the top of the cabin windows. The fuselage marking
(11) E-3A aircraf t assigned to 522AWACW.
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U.S. AIR FORCE, referred to in paragraph 3-2 will b. Vertical/block lettering (see f igure A-4), not
be removed from these aircraf t. (See appendix C.) higher than two inches, shall be used for the
markings. On non-camouf laged aircraf t, letters
4-4. ORGANIZATION INSIGNIA OR shall be yellow, color No. 13538, and on camou-
EMBLEMS. All proposed organizational f laged aircraf t paint letters in contracting camou-
emblems or insignia (Major Command, Wing, f lage color, on a background block only as large as
Group or Squadron) for use on aircraf t or missiles, needed to accommodate the information, 6 inches
must meet the criteria of AFR 900-3 and be to 24 inches high, consistent with size of aircraf t.
approved in accordance with the provisions of that If the background is presently black, the back-
document. ground block is not required. If the background is
a. Approved organizational emblems or insig- gray, the background block is not required, and
nia may be placed on non-camouf laged aircraf t. the letters will be black, No. 37038. Background
The Major Command Headquarters shall be the sizes and lettering should be standardized
approving authority for the use of organization thoughout the unit.
emblems on its aircraf t and the precise location on c. Markings may contain f irst names or ini-
the vehicle at which the emblem will be installed. tials and last names. Examples of markings are as
The use and location of the emblem will be con- follows:
tained in the pertinent major command regulation.
PILOT: L/Col. W.B. JONES
b. In all cases, approved organization
emblems to be installed on aircraf t shall not CREW CHIEF: SSGT A. B. JOHNSON
exceed 2/3 the size of the fuselage national star
insignia. Further, standard Air Force markings or
will not be altered or relocated to accommodate CREW CHIEF: SSGT ALFRED B.
organizational emblems. Emblem location and JOHNSON
dimensions will be the same for similar aircraf t
types and models. Whenever an aircraf t is perma- or
nently transferred for active service, the transfer- CREW CHIEF
ring unit will remove its organizational emblems SSGT ALFRED B. JOHNSON
prior to transfer. Aircraf t being deactivated or
processed for storage may be exempted from the 4-7. LOCAL STATION NUMBERS AND MARK-
requirement to remove organizational emblems. INGS FOR AIRCRAFT. Where large numbers of
aircraf t are assigned to a station, or duplication of
4-5. OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD MARK- last three digits of aircraf t serial numbers occurs
INGS. A replica of the ‘‘Outstanding Unit on such a station, or where visibility at a station is
Award’’ ribbon earned by an organization may be extremely poor due to snow or dust conditions, the
installed on the sides of the aircraf t fuselage in a Major Command may request and the System Pro-
suitable location designated by the applicable gram Director (SPD) authorize the application of
major air command headquarters. Criteria regard- local ‘‘Station Numbers’’ as an aid to maintenance
ing size and location as stated in paragraph 4-4 and operational control
above is applicable except that the length of the
marking shall not exceed 12 inches and the length a. Station Numbers. The ‘‘Station Numbers’’
to width ratio will be maintained at 4 to 1, i.e. 12 will be located on the nose section of f ixed wing
inches × 3 inches, etc. aircraf t and on def lector shields or other forward
component of helicopters, as designated by the
4-6. CREW MARKINGS. The names of pilot, particular SPD. Numerals will not be more than
crew chief or other members of the f light/ground eight inches in height and proportionate to the air-
crew may be applied to the exterior of the camou- craf t size and height. The ‘‘Station Numbers’’ will
f laged or non-camouf laged aircraf t at the option of be removed prior to transfer.
the major command.
b. Markings. Where large quantities of a sim-
a. Generally, the names will be applied to the ilar type of aircraf t are assigned to a station in the
lef t side of the fuselage, (right side for helicopters) CONUS, Major commands may authorize a distin-
near the pilot’s window and clearly visible from guishing colored horizontal stripe for application
ground level. On large aircraf t such as C-130, C- on both sides of the topmost portion of the vertical
135, C-141, C-5, etc. where the names will not be f in. A different color may be assigned each unit
clearly visible from ground level, the names may owning such aircraf t. These stripes will be appro-
be placed adjacent to the forward crew/passenger priately removed by the installing organization
entrance door, when approved by the major when the aircraf t is to be transferred.
command.
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NOTE country does not have the capability to install its

The above horizontal stripes will not insignia and markings, arrangements will be made
be applied over apex antenna on verti- with the appropriate AFMC agency or System Pro-
cal stabilizers, the painting of which gram Director (SPD) to have this done during air-
would interfere with system operation. craf t deprocessing.
In such cases the six inch stripe will be d. Aircraf t to be delivered in crates or as deck
applied immediately below the loads on carriers shall have all USAF insignia and
antenna on both sides of the vertical markings removed prior to processing for shipment.
stabilizer.
4-10. AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MARKINGS.
4-8. AIR NATIONAL GUARD (ANG) AIRCRAFT. All Air Force Aircraf t propeller blade tips will nor-
USAF exterior f inishes, insignia and markings are mally be painted yellow. Measured from the tip of
applicable to ANG aircraf t. In addition to standard the blade toward the propeller hub, the width of the
USAF markings, ANG aircraf t may be further painted tip stripe will be four inches for propellers
marked with the state name, squadron insignia, less than 15 feet in diameter. The blade tip stripe
and state insignia, including the ANG Minuteman for propellers with diameters of 15 feet or larger
decal in accordance with (IAW) ANGR 66-34 when will be six inches. Lusterless, aliphatic Poly-
approved. These may be obtained by each state IAW urethane MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285 or Lacquer,
with instructions contained in Section I of this Specif ication MIL-L-19538 Yellow, color No. 33538,
technical order. will be used for this application. The only author-
ized exceptions to the above specif ied provisions are
NOTE contained in the following paragraphs.
States desiring to aff ix markings and/
or insignia similar to those of their a. Propeller tips may be marked with a yellow
gaining Commands will obtain light ref lective liquid, aerosol spray type, when it is
approval from their respective gaining necessary to def ine the path of the propeller track
Commands prior to marking aircraf t. in the dark.
4-9. USAF AIRCRAFT SUPPLIED UNDER MAP. b. Aircraf t, whose primary mission is the
All USAF aircraf t that are to be reconditioned or transportations of VIPs, are authorized to have red,
rehabilitated for the Military Assistance Program white, and blue propeller tips. Approval authority
(MAP) will be protected from corrosion by painting for designating these aircraf t is limited to major
with standard Air Force material prior to delivery. commands and will not be delegated to any lower
level of command. Indiscriminate approval of these
a. When a recipient country accepts delivery of markings will defeat the intent of this directive and
Grant Aid aircraf t in the CONUS and arranges for therefore will not be condoned. The occasional use
ferrying the aircraf t with its own crew or agents, of aircraf t to transport VIPs is not suff icient justif i-
the title passes at that time to the recipient country, cation for the multi-colored propeller tips.
therefore, all USAF Insignia and markings will be
removed prior to transfer. The recipient country (1) Red, white, and blue propeller tips are
will arrange to aff ix its insignia and markings on authorized for the following aircraf t:
the aircraf t prior to operation. (a) Air Attache
b. When Grant Aid aircraf t are delivered by (b) Military Assistance Advisory Group
USAF pilots or by U.S. civilian or foreign national (MAAG)
pilots under operation control of the U.S. Air Force,
title will remain with the U.S. Government until (c) USAF Missions
the aircraf t are delivered in the recipient country. (d) 89th Airlif t Wing
Therefore, upon departure from the CONUS the
aircraf t will display temporarily installed USAF (2) When authorized, the red, white, and
marking and will be cleared as USAF Military blue stripes will be painted in that order on each
Aircraf t. Temporary paint, shall be used for these blade, from the blade tip toward the hub.
markings. The temporary paint should be readily (a) For aircraf t propellers less than 15
removable without harming the permanent f inish. feet in diameter, each stripe will be one and one-
c. It is the responsibility of the Chief of the Air half inches wide.
Force Section of the MAAG, or appropriate military (b) For aircraf t propellers 15 feet or
mission, to assure that USA insignia and markings more in diameter, each stripe will be two inches
are promptly removed upon arrival of the aircraf t in wide.
the recipient country. In cases where the recipient
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NOTE d. Paint the remaining 6-inches of the tail

Propellers shall be checked for balance rotor blade with red color No. 31136.
af ter complete f inishing and required
NOTE
markings have been applied. Minor
touchup is authorized between over- . Af ter these markings to the tail rotor
haul periods. However, care shall be blades of UH-1 helicopters, the use of a
taken to insure that a proportionate Strobex balancer will be used to
quantity of paint is applied on each rebalance blades.
blade. . Identifying color bands painted on the
4-11. HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADE MARK- tail rotor blade housing by the contrac-
INGS. Classif ication numbers shall be stenciled tor shall be maintained and an identi-
on the main rotor blades of all helicopters by facili- fying dot, approximately 1/2 inch in
ties authorized to balance or alter the blades. Three diameter, of the same color as appears
numbers, in decimal form, shall be utilized; the f irst on the housing shall be painted on the
shall be the weight of the blade in pounds; the butt end of the blade for matching
second number shall ref lect the distance in inches purposes.
from the center of rotation to the center of gravity of 4-13. INSTALLATION OF PLACARDS IN AIR-
the blade; the third number shall be the distance in CRAFT. Accomplish installation of aircraf t cock-
inches from the leading edge of the blade to the pit placards by coating the front and back of the
center of gravity of the blade chord-wise. EXAM- placard with a clear coat of aliphatic Polyurethane
PLE: 57.2-75.5-5.2, indicates that the blade has a specif ication MIL-C-83286 or MIL-C-85285.
weight of 57.2 pounds, with the center of gravity
75.5 inches from the center of rotation, and the 4-14. IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS FOR JET-
chord-wise center of gravity is 5.2 inches from the TISONABLE AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS. Color
lead edge of the blade. Stenciling, approximately 3/ of the aliphatic Polyurethane specif ication MIL-C-
4 inch in height, shall be accomplished with a paint 83286 or MIL-C-85285 used to stencil numbers and
or dope which contrasts well with the color of the letters on jettisonable aircraf t components will be
blade. The preceding information is to be stenciled dependent upon the color that provides the greatest
on the f lat surface of the ground side of each blade contrast with the surrounding area and in accor-
at the inboard or butt end of main rotor blade. dance with Section II, this technical order. The
following components require identif ication.
NOTE
a. Canopies. Jettisonable aircraf t canopies
The color bands installed by the con- shall have the aircraf t radio call number stenciled
tractor on the tip of main rotor blades on the outside or inside of the canopy frame on the
shall be maintained along with match- lef t hand side 6 inches from the forward end, using
ing colors on the housing. Different 1 inch high numbers provided suff icient space is
colors are required on the blades for available. If suff icient space is not available to
tracking as well as matching purposes. accommodate 1 inch high numbers, they will be as
large as space permits.
4-12. TAIL ROTOR BLADE MARKING. To pro-
mote ground safety, all helicopter tail rotor blades, b. Ejection Seats. All aircraf t equipped with
except Sikorsky blades utilizing ‘‘B’’ and ‘‘B’’ bond- ejection seats shall have the aircraf t radio call
ing or having vinyl plastic tape installed, shall be number stenciled on the front side of the seat back
marked with a topcoat of aliphatic Polyurethane near the top edge or on the lef t side near the top
specif ication MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285 or lacquer, edge. Whenever aircraf t are equipped with more
Specif ication MIL-L-19538 with a compalible pri- than one seat, each shall be further identif ied
mer coat as follows: according to that used by the respective crew mem-
bers, i.e. pilot, co-pilot, EWO, NAV, RAD-NAV and
a. Prime surface with light coat of primer.
GUNNER. These titles shall be applied directly
b. Apply a 6-inch band of red color No. 31136, below the radio call number. All the above listed
to the tail rotor tip followed by a six inch band of markings shall be applied utilizing one inch high
insignia white color No. 37925 and another 6-inch numbers and letters. Position markings so as to
band of red color No. 31136. avoid contact with parachute gear.
c. Following the second band of red color No. c. Jettisonable Components. Where jettison
31136, apply a band of black color No. 37038, to components such as wing and pylon tanks are inter-
within 6-inches of the hub. changeable and are frequently removed and
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installed, and create a problem of stockpiling com- of a target or weapon system. Drones will be
ponents for a specif ic aircraf t, the base supply marked and painted as follows:
account number as contained in USAF Supply Man-
ual 67-1 will be applied to the component. The a. Target Drones. Target drones for weapons
number will be stenciled on both sides and as near evaluation, crew training, etc., shall be painted
the center as possible using one inch high numbers. International Orange, color No. 12197 with Specif i-
This does not apply to jettisonable seats, canopies or cation MIL-C-83286 or MIL-C-85285 material.
components that are not subject to frequent NOTE
changes.
Normally, weapons systems that have
4-15. MARKING OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING been modif ied into drones will not be
(FLASHLIGHT) - CARGO AND TRANSPORT painted.
TYPE AIRCRAFT.
b. Weapon System Drones. Weapons system
a. Cargo and transport type aircraf t which drones/RPV’s may be developed, tested and
have f lashlights located adjacent to each natural or deployed painted in the color scheme required for
emergency exit as an emergency lighting system mission accomplishment. The paint schemes for
will have a band of phosphorescent paint, Federal these drones shall be approved for the intended
Specif ication TT-P-54, or a water-based coating purpose(s) as directed by AFR 66-34/AFI 21-105 and
color No. 13538 or a ref lection tape (IND-STD the specif ic technical order applicable to the drones.
ASTM D4956), approximately 1/2 inch wide applied The Air Force standard f inish materials in the
around the base of the f lashlight mounting. This color(s) required will be used to paint the exterior(s)
will provide a rectangular frame outlining the light. of these drones.
The paint may be applied to the mounting f langes
along the sides of the light holder if the installation NOTE
is such that the paint cannot be applied to the All numerals, letters and markings,
surface on which the light mounting is installed. except the National Star Insignia
applied on International Orange shall
NOTE be black MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285,
3M Retroref lective and Photolumines- color No. 17038 (see Appendix A).
cent sign materials may be used as
substitute materials for paint meeting 4-18. MARKINGS FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE
specif ication TT-P-54 or tape meeting AIRCRAFT. Aircraf t engaged in search and res-
specif ication ASTM D4956. cue operations shall have markings applied as indi-
cated in following paragraphs using MIL-C-83286/
b. Allow the phosphorescent paint to dry MIL-C-85285.
approximately 8 hours, then apply a protective coat
of varnish, Federal Specif ication TT-V-109, or clear a. Wing Tips. Upper and lower surfaces of
coat of a aliphatic Polyurethane specif ication MIL- both wing tips shall be painted yellow-orange, color
C-83286 or MIL-C-85285 over it. This will lengthen No. 13538, from the wing tip inboard a distance
the useful life of the paint. equal to 7% of the wing span (f loat excluded). A
black border 6 inches wide shall be added inboard,
4-16. MARKING FOR WALKWAYS AND HON- using color No. 17038.
EYCOMB PANELS.
b. Vertical Stabilizer and Rudder. Using verti-
a. Walkways and Steps. In cases where they cal block type white letters, color No. 17875, the
do not contrast in color with adjacent areas, walk- word RESCUE shall be applied on a blue back-
way areas shall be bounded by a camouf lage/f lat ground, color No. 15044, to both sides of the vertical
black color No. 37038 line for a light background or stabilizer and rudder appropriately spaced between
a camouf lage/f lat white color No. 37925 line for a the radio call numbers and the top of the vertical
dark background, 1/2 inch wide, and marked with stabilizer. The letters will be a minimum of 12
word ‘‘WALKWAY’’ at suff iciently frequent inter- inches in height. If larger lettering is used, the
vals to indicate the walkway area. Steps shall be background should be increased proportionally. A
suitably indicated at all points on the aircraf t. 3-inch wide band, yellow orange, color No. 13538,
shall be applied at the top and bottom of the blue
b. Honeycomb Panels On Airplanes. Honey- background.
comb panels (thin skin) for wing upper surfaces
shall be distinctly marked by a 1-1/2 inch wide 4-19. AIRCRAFT CONSPICUITY AND ARCTIC
stripe of hash marks; each hash mark shall be 2 MARKINGS. Conspicuity and Arctic markings
inches long, measured along the stripe with 2 are of the same color and conf iguration for each
inches between marks. The marks shall slope 45 aircraf t and are as illustrated in Appendix B of this
degrees. The marks shall be painted on the mate- technical order.
rial conforming to that to which applied in yellow,
color No. 13538. a. Conspicuity Markings. Conspicuity mark-
ings may be used under special conditions on non-
4-17. MARKINGS FOR DRONES. Drones are camouf laged aircraf t and are intended to enhance
any remotely controlled, recoverable, pilotless air- air-to-air visual detection for safety purposes. Con-
craf t developed or modif ied to perform the mission spicuity markings will not normally be applied to
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Air Force aircraf t except for those specif ically (b) Aircraf t scheduled for short periods
authorized by this technical order as approved by of duty less than 180 days in designated Arctic/
Hq USAF/LGMY for specif ic aircraf t engaged in Antarctic areas.
special operations.
(c) Active strike force and combat sup-
(1) Aircraf t Authorized Conspicuity Mark- port aircraf t assigned offensive missions into or
ings. The following aircraf t shall be required to over Arctic/Antarctic areas for less than 180 days.
have conspicuity markings applied:
(d) All camouf laged USAF aircraf t.
(a) Aircraf t used primarily as target
aircraf t. c. Material Requirements For Conspicuity And
Arctic Markings. The material requirements for
(b) AFMC aircraf t specif ically desig- Arctic and/or conspicuity markings shall be those
nated by the major command headquarters, due to compatible with the material over which it is
peculiar requirements of research and development applied. Normally, this will be MIL-C-83286, or
programs. Included may be director and drone MIL-C-85285 color No. 12197. Refer to TO 1-1-8 for
aircraf t. application instructions.
(c) Flight inspection aircraf t. d. Change In Aircraf t Mission Assignments.
In the event mission requirements change an con-
1 To enhance air to air low level visual spicuity/arctic markings are not needed, or if such
detection of aircraf t performing airborne f light markings are detrimental to the safe accomplish-
inspection of traff ic control facilities, these aircraf t ment of the mission, the painted or f ilm markings
shall be painted the standard Air Force gray, color will be removed. When time permits the markings
No. 16473, and white, color No. 17925, with con- will be stripped from the aircraf t surfaces. When
spicuity markings as specif ied in appendix emergency conditions dictate the need, the mark-
C - Special Purpose Aircraf t Markings. ings will be painted over.
2 Special Conspicuity Markings are 4-20. ESTABLISHING NEW REQUIREMENTS
authorized only when 75% or more of the mission FOR INSIGNIA AND MARKINGS. Requests for
f lying hours are utilized in enroute/on facility time. approval of other insignia and markings proposed
b. Arctic Markings. The use of Arctic mark- for in-service aircraf t not included in this technical
ings are intended to facilitate the location of air- order will be submitted to WR-ALC/LKJTC.
craf t accidentally downed in regions covered by ice Request for approval of new or additional insignia
or snow. Arctic markings will be applied to aircraf t or markings must contain full justif ication and be
assigned for operation in the Arctic region during accompanied by two sets of exterior surface draw-
the period from 15 October through 15 April or for ings showing proposed marking locations on the
at least a six month period in Antarctica. In North aircraf t, by applicable structural station number,
America, for purposes of this technical order, the water line reference points, dimensions and color
Arctic region is that territory north of the 50th scheme. Aircraf t markings which ref lect mission
parallel of latitude. activity, crew accomplishments, and crew espirit de
corps are allowed at the discretion and f inal
(1) Arctic Marking Exemptions. Aircraf t in approval of the senior logistics manager in each
the following categories are exempt from compli- MAJCOM.
ance with arctic marking requirements:
(a) Air Attache assigned aircraf t.
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SECTION V
STANDARD MARKINGS, FINISHES, AND INSIGNIA
FOR CAMOUFLAGED USAF AIRCRAFT
5-1. PURPOSE OF CAMOUFLAGE. Camou- 5-4. CAMOUFLAGE PATTERNS. Approved

f lage is used for purposes of deception, to conceal weapon system/camouf lage pattern combinations
materiel from undesired observation, or to confuse are illustrated in appendix D.
and mislead observers as to identity, extent, num-
a. Aircraf t Surfaces. The camouf lage patterns
ber, etc. Pattern camouf lage is applied to an air-
shall be applied in accordance with the specif ic
craf t to lessen probability of detection visually or
aircraf t illustrations. The illustrations are
photographically, in f light or on the ground. Pat-
intended as guides. Minor variations in pattern are
tern camouf laging is based on optical principles
acceptable; however, care should be taken that pro-
that dictate certain non-ref lective colors, color con-
portion and balance of the different colors are
f igurations and color proportions. Arbitrary appli-
approximately the same as the illustrations.
cations of markings and color schemes other than
Boundaries between colors shall be irregular as
those prescribed herein will defeat the purpose of
illustrated and fade into each other. Avoid sharp
camouf lage and are not condoned. TO 1-1-8 pro-
lines between colors.
vides instructions for surface preparation and appli-
cation of coating materials for camouf laging b. Bottom Surfaces. Most camouf laged air-
aircraf t. craf t use a singular color on the underside of the
fuselage, wings, horizontal stabilizer, and control
5-2. CAMOUFLAGE AUTHORITY.
surfaces as designed for the particular weapon sys-
a. Authority to camouf lage aircraf t will be tem. The bottom color shall be brought up the sides
granted only by Headquarters USAF. Major com- of the fuselage to give the approximate side view
mands will forward requests to camouf lage aircraf t appearance in accordance with the application illus-
to Headquarters USAF, LGMY/XOOT/RDPN. tration. The line between the underbelly color and
the upper surface pattern shall be an irregular,
b. The management of Headquarters USAF indistinct, coutershaded area. A sharp line and any
approved aircraf t camouf lage programs resides at regular repeating pattern such as a scallop will
WR-ALC. All matters dealing with the adequacy of raise the risk of detection and compromise the over-
approved aircraf t camouf lage color schemes, effec- all camouf lage effect. On low wing aircraf t, the
tiveness, techniques or principles shall be for- bottom color on the fuselage is brought into the
warded to WR-ALC/LKJTC for necessary action. wing root to meet the bottom color under the wing.
Two sets of exterior service drawings showing pro-
posed camouf laged color schemes must accompany c. External Components. Engine nacelles,
the aircraf t color scheme change request with a full external tanks, pods and other mounted equipment
justif ication. (See paragraphs 3-1 and 4-20.) shall be camouf lage painted to agree with the air-
craf t scheme. Unless otherwise specif ied, the lower
c. The application or removal of aircraf t cam- third of the surface shall be the same as the bottom
ouf lage coatings under emergency conditions, color for the aircraf t and the upper surfaces shall be
whereby the need for the required action is appar- pattern painted or painted a designated solid color
ent, may be directed by the local commander. How- as approved for the weapon system. With appropri-
ever, at the earliest opportunity, WR-ALC and ate approvals, the entire surface of this equipment
Headquarters USAF (LGMY/XOOT) will be and pylons may be all painted one uniform color to
informed of the action taken and reason therefore. improve component interchangeability on different
5-3. AIRCRAFT CAMOUFLAGE MATERIALS. aircraf t or on different positions on the same air-
The standard materials for the camouf lage coating craf t. The extent to which this can be accomplished
system and insignia/marking application is Ali- and the choice of color shall be in accordance with
phatic Polyurethane camouf lage (lusterless) MIL- the system or item technical order when it involves
C-83286/MIL-C-85285. Decals may be used in lieu a surface which is not covered or illustrated in this
of paint for insignia and markings provided that general manual.
they are made of a non-ref lective decal material d. Radomes, Antennae, and Antenna Covers.
(see paragraph 3-3). Decals shall not be used with Antennae shall be treated in accordance with the
‘‘gunship quality’’ schemes. System Program Director. Radomes and antenna
covers should be oversprayed with the light coat of
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camouf lage f inish to make the camouf lage effort MARKING LOCATION SIZE
complete unless the system manager determines
that the paint deters operational capabilities and
prohibits its use. National Top of lef t 15 inches star
e. Walkways. Walkway borders shall be Star Insig- wing,bottom of Insignia (ex-
applied to the upper surfaces of camouf laged air- nia right wing and cept 60 inches
craf t in black, color No. 37038. both sides of on upper wing
fuselage on and 18 inches
f. Gunship Quality Paint Systems. The Euro- wing type air- on fuselage, B-
pean I camouf lage scheme and certain other craf t. 52 aircraf t)
weapon system-camouf lage scheme combinations
require the use of ‘‘gunship quality’’ paint. Gunship Radio Call Both sides ver- Six inches
quality paint is special formulation polyurethane Number tical stabilizer high (except
paint that is available in several camouf lage color or tail 12 inches high
numbers. It meets physical requirements of MIL-C- boom(radio on B52 air-
83286 and MIL-C-85825, and certain additional call numbers craf t
requirements for gloss and sheen not presently will be con-
standard under MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285. At the structed in ac-
present time, this is a controlled source paint. The cordance with
authorized sources are DeSoto, Inc Des Plaines IL paragraph 3-2.
and Berkley CA, Def t Chemical Coating, Irvine CA See paragraph
and Crown Metro, Greenville SC. Always be certain 5-9 and Ap-
that the paint vendor or immediate supply activity pendix D for
knows when you require gunship quality and that distinctive
the paint is identif ied on the Qualif ied Product List. unit mark-
Standard camouf lage in the same color numbers ings.)
does not provide the required performance. Radio Call At Air Refuel- Four inches
5-5. INSIGNIA AND MARKINGS. The follow- Number ing receptacle high
ing exceptions to standard USAF insignia and USAF Immediately Six inches
markings as listed in Section III are applicable to before radio high (except
USAF camouf laged aircraf t. call number if 60 inches on
a. U.S. Air Force Markings. The ‘‘U.S. AIR space avail- upper wing
FORCE’’ marking on the forward fuselage is not able. If not, di- B52 aircraf t)
required. rectly over
radio call
b. National Star Insignia. The National Star number.
Insignia shall be applied to the top of the lef t wing,
the bottom of the right wing and on both sides of the
fuselage in a miniaturized conf iguration. The stan- NOTE
dard design is illustrated in f igure A-1. To assist in the identif ication of air-
craf t during ground handling, it is per-
c. USAF and Radio Call Number Marking. mitted to apply the last three numer-
The ‘‘USAF’’ marking shall not be applied to the als of the aircraf t serial number to the
wings; but, shall be added immediately before the lower forward portion of the fuselage
radio call number on the vertical f in if space is side in 6 inch letters.
available. Otherwise, place directly over the radio
call number. The radio call number and ‘‘USAF’’ e. Colors. Colors of insignia and markings
marking shall be of a miniaturized conf iguration, shall be as follows:
unless the aircraf t has been approved for distinctive
unit aircraf t markings as outlined in paragraph 5-9. (1) Gunship quality camouf lage shall use
only gunship quality contrasting colors for all exte-
d. Location and size of miniaturized insignia rior insignia and markings. Waiver or deviation
and markings. will be considered only when the requirement for
gunship quality is no longer essential.
(2) Standard camouf lage exterior insignia
and markings shall be subdued black, color No.
37038 except those special markings covered in
paragraph (a), (b) and (c).
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(a) Required safety precautionary mark- may authorize changes in identif ica-
ings shall be red, color No. 31136. tion code assignments.
(b) External markings identifying b. Instructions for the design, dimensions and
escape hatches, doors, exits and emergency entry or location of the distinctive unit aircraf t identif ica-
exits should be painted in contracting gunship qual- tion codes are contained in Appendix D.
ity color. (See paragraphs 6-15 through 6-17 which
apply to standard camouf laged and uncamouf laged c. Aircraf t tail numbers (identif ied as serial
aircraf t.) number in applicable part of Appendix D) will con-
sist of the f irst two and last three digits of the
(c) Camouf lage schemes in the SEA original serial number. When duplicate last three
conf iguration use white markings on black back- digits exist among aircraf t with the same distinc-
grounds except with gunship quality which shall tive unit aircraf t identif ication designator, the last
use contrasting gunship quality color. four digits of the aircraf t serial number shall be
5-6. INSTRUCTIONAL MARKINGS. Instruc- used. This number serves as the radio call number
tional type markings for servicing, ground handling, for aircraf t with distinctive unit markings.
etc., shall be kept to the minimum required by the 5-10. SPECIAL OPERATING FORCE (SOF) AIR-
System Program Director (SPD) to be consistent CRAFT. The gray paint f inish (Aliphatic Poly-
with safety, performance and maintenance of the urethane MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285, color No.
aircraf t. 16473) with standard Air Force markings is the
5-7. SQUADRON AND ORGANIZATIONAL normal exterior paint conf iguration for SOF air-
MARKINGS. Squadron and organizational mark- craf t. However, inasmuch as the SOF Aircraf t are
ings may be used on camouf laged aircraf t. Use the subject to various mission assignments, in different
same criteria for the development of size as is used geographical locations and under varying circum-
on noncamouf laged aircraf t. The width of the hori- stances, the specif ic mission will dictate the aircraf t
zontal stripes applied to the upper extremity of the exterior conf iguration required for the affected air-
vertical stabilizers will be six inches. craf t. In all instances, changes in paint conf igura-
tions of these aircraf t will be accomplished only as a
5-8. ARMAMENT LOADS PLACARD. Placards result of f irm mission requirements and not for
indicating armament loads, when required, should reasons of esthetics or personal preference.
be appropriately applied on camouf laged aircraf t in
accordance with SPD/MAJCOM instructions. (See a. Some major reasons which may require
paragraph 6-18, f igures E-8 and E-9.) changes in the exterior paint conf iguration of SOF
aircraf t are:
5-9. DISTINCTIVE UNIT AIRCRAFT IDENTIFI-
CATION MARKINGS. Distinctive unit aircraf t (1) Need for ground-to-air or air-to-air cam-
markings may be applied to vertical f ins of camou- ouf lage or conspicuity.
f laged combat support aircraf t to allow aircrews to
readily identify aircraf t to their own unit or to other (2) Need for air-to-ground or ground-to
friendly units. The master coding system to be ground camouf lage or conspicuity.
utilized is USAF wide to avoid code duplication (3) National image or national interest.
among units. HQ ACC has been designated by Hq
USAF as the Air Force single manager for the (4) Discrete aircraf t employment.
assignment of unit aircraf t identif ication markings.
b. Normally, request for approval of proposed
a. Essentially, the codes consist of: (1) two changes to exterior paint conf igurations for SOF
alphabetic letters, (2) two numerical digits or (3) an aircraf t not engaged in combat operations shall be
alphabetic letter and a numerical digit. Using forwarded by the major command to USAF/LGMY/
major commands may authorize the use of these XOOT.
identif ication markings but shall receive the
approved coding to be used from HQ ACC. When c. Whenever conditions warrant, the major
the codes are no longer required, the respective command may authorize the application of needed
major command shall appropriately notify AAC. exterior paint conf igurations for SOF aircraf t
engaged in combat operations without prior
approval or higher authority. Whenever possible,
NOTE Air Force standard materials will be used. All
In no instances will these unit identif i- changes to SOF aircraf t conf igurations shall be
cation codes be installed or removed promptly reported to WR-ALC/LKJTC and to HQ
without the expressed knowledge and USAF/LGMY and XOOT accompanied by appropri-
approval of AAC. Similarly, only AAC ate descriptive 8″ × 10″ photograph and drawings on
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8″ × 10″ paper, reasons for the changes and results agreements (see Air Standardization
achieved. Coordinating Committee Air Standard
11/1D and NATO, STANAG 3109) and
5-11. NATO MARKINGS CODE NUMBERS. shall not be changed except under
The application of North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- emergency conditions without prior
tion (NATO) code numbers cited in TO 42B1-1-15 coordination with the Air Standardiza-
shall supplement the applicable service points pre- tion Coordinating Committee (ASCC).
scribed in Appendix E, this technical order. The All requests or recommendations for
codes will be applied immediately adjacent to the changes in existing markings or sup-
symbol as considered most practical. NATO code plemental markings will be submitted
numbers may be omitted when not ref lected in TO to WR-ALC/LKJTC, for appropriate
42B1-1-15 or may be omitted on training type air- action.
craf t and other aircraf t not subject to being serviced
at overseas location.
NOTE
Certain provisions of this section are
subject to internal standardization
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SECTION VI
SERVICING, GROUND HANDLING, EMERGENCY AND HAZARD WARNING MARKINGS,
(NON-CAMOUFLAGED) AIRCRAFT
6-1. GENERAL. The requirement for and loca- space. They may be situated on the equipment
tion of these markings will vary with the aircraf t concerned, directly below, adjacent to, or on applica-
conf iguration. Printed information required in con- ble access panels. In event the service point or
nection with ground handling or servicing symbols marking is concealed, arrows may be used to point
shall be painted in black or white depending on the out the location of the service point or markings.
background. Lettering sizes shall be in accordance The arrow should bear a brief identif ication of the
with instructions in Appendix E. Capital vertical purpose for which it is applied, the applicable ser-
block letters and arabic numerals shall be used. vice point identif ication or precautionary warning
(See f igure A-4). marking.
a. Identif ication Symbols. Symbols for the 6-2. NATO MARKING CODE NUMBERS. The
identif ication of servicing points, ground handling application of North Atlantic Treaty Organization
locations, emergency use and hazard warning shall (NATO) code numbers cited in TO 42B1-1-15 shall
be applied to required locations on all USAF air- supplement the applicable service points prescribed
craf t to provide the following: in Appendix E, this technical order. The codes shall
(1) Rapid identif ication of each required be applied immediately adjacent to the symbol.
servicing point. a. The application of NATO code numbers will
(2) Identif ication of the type of ground ser- be waived when it is not ref lected in TO 42B1-1-15
vicing required. or may be omitted on training type aircraf t and
other aircraf t not subject to being serviced at over-
(3) Hazard warning or safety precautions seas location.
which will prevent injury to personnel or damage to
aircraf t equipment. b. Certain provisions of this section are subject
to international standardization agreements (see
(4) Rapid entry or exit from vehicle under Air Standardization Coordinating Committee Air
emergency conditions. Standard 11/1D and NATO, STANAG 3109) and
shall not be changed except under emergency condi-
b. Illustrations. Illustrations of the prescribed
tions without prior coordination with the Air Stan-
symbols to be used are contained in Appendix E.
dardization Coordinating Committee (ASCC). All
This technical order may be applied using appropri-
requests or recommendations for changes in
ate paint or decalcomania. Symbol size shall be
existing markings or supplemental markings shall
approximately four inches in the longest dimension;
be submitted to WR-ALC/LKJTC for appropriate
however, smaller sized symbols may be used if
action.
required by the item or area to be marked. Color
requirement for symbols shall be as follows: 6-3. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND LANDING
(1) Filling points symbols shall be colored GEAR/STRUTS. Servicing instructions for
black or white according to the background. hydraulic systems, landing gear and shock struts
shall be provided on metal instruction plates or
(2) Ground handling point symbols shall be stenciled in a permanent and legible manner adja-
colored yellow-orange, color No. 13538, and have a cent to charging points and test connections. (See
black or white outline according to the background. applicable technical order.)
(3) Safety or hazard warning symbols shall 6-4. AIRCRAFT GROUNDING POINTS. All
be colored red and have a black or white outline grounding points on all Air Force aircraf t will be
according to the background. marked with part No. MS27606, decalcomania,
(4) Emergency exit or entry location mark- ground here, international symbol. (See Figure
ings will be colored orange-yellow, color No. 13538. E-3). Decals will be requisitioned from 652D ABG/
Black markings, color No. 17038, will be used on IM McClellan AFB CA 95652, on AF Form 124A
yellow surfaces. publications/forms requisition.
c. Locations. The location of each marking 6-5. STORAGE BATTERIES. The notation
shall be dependent upon the existing available ‘‘BATTERY LOCATION ’’ with
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exact battery location given shall be placed on the

lef t side of the fuselage. CAUTION
a. The fore and af t location of the marking will
be approximately in line with the trailing edge of Disconnect electrical wiring before
the wing and at a point two or three feet off the removing wings.
ground with the aircraf t in the wheels-up position 6-10. MARKINGS FOR ENGINE REMOVAL.
and resting on the ground, or in case of aircraf t To facilitate engine removal, all points of disconnect
having f ixed landing gears, with the landing gear will be painted with orange paint, color No. 12197,
washed out. for identity.
b. In the event of interference with windows, 6-11. MARKINGS FOR TANKS AND TANK
enclosures, etc., the marking shall be placed as near FILLER AREAS.
the aforementioned location as is practicable.
a. Aircraf t tanks, such as fuel, water/alcohol,
c. In addition to the above markings, all bat- engine oil, hydraulic f luid, deicing f luid, etc., shall
tery locations on the interior of the aircraf t will have notations stenciled thereon, indicating tank
have the word ‘‘BATTERY’’ or ‘‘BATTERIES ’’, as capacity, type of liquid and liquid level restrictions.
the case may be, permanently and conspicuously
aff ixed to the battery casing or compartment. The b. Fuel f iller caps shall be painted red, color
marking shall be one (1) inch high letters. The color No. 11136. Where f lush type pressure caps,
will be red, No. 11136, in accordance with FED STD MS29525, are installed, three radial black lines (3/
595. 8-inch wide by one inch long typical), color No.
38078, shall be located to form an extension to the
d. Aircraf t having exterior access to the batter- lines on the cap when the cap is in the locked
ies will have the word ‘‘BATTERY’’, ‘‘BATTERIES’’, position. A red band, one inch wide, around and
or ‘‘BATTERY ACCESS’’ stenciled on the access two inches away from a fuel f iller cap or cover door
door in one (l) inch high letters. The color for the is optional.
exterior markings will be No. 11136 for non-camou-
f laged aircraf t. c. Data, such as water-alcohol mixture or type
and grade of other servicing f luids, shall be sten-
6-6. EJECTION SEATS. A red equilateral tri- ciled near the applicable f iller cap in 1/2-inch high
angle with sides up to nine inches long, with the letters.
apex pointing downward shall be applied on each
side of the fuselage adjacent to the explosive device. d. The following legend will be stenciled near
(See Appendix E.) fuel tank f iller caps: ‘‘USE
OCTANE FUEL’’ or ‘‘USE GRADE
6-7. IDENTIFICATION OF BALLISTIC HOSE FUEL’’, as applicable.
OR TUBING ASSEMBLIES. Ballistic hose or tub-
ing assemblies leading to the ejection seat catapults 6-12. MARKING FOR ENGINE COMPART-
shall be marked for ground rescue purposes. The MENT FIRE ACCESS PANEL. The f ire access
marking on the hose or tubing shall be a band panel or doors in the engine compartments shall
approximately eight inches long of yellow-orange have red, color No. 11136, border and identifying
enamel, Type 1, color No. 13538, conforming to text as illustrated in Appendix E, f igure E-4.
Specif ication TT-E-489 or aliphatic Polyurethane 6-13. HELICOPTER TAIL ROTOR WARNING
MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285. The area selected shall SIGN. A warning sign shall be painted on both
be easily visible, readily accessible and as close as sides of the tail booms of all helicopters employing
possible to the catapult. vertical tail rotors. A typical example of the recom-
mended warning is shown in Appendix E, and
6-8. CANOPY REMOVERS. Aircraf t containing
minor variations make it adaptable to all types of
an explosive jettisonable canopy system shall be
helicopters. The letters shall be approximately 2
marked ‘‘WARNING THIS AIRCRAFT CONTAINS
inches high with warning arrow of appropriate size
A CANOPY REMOVER CONTAINING AN
as indicated in reference f igure.
EXPLOSIVE CHARGE’’ and such other pertinent
notations as ‘‘SEE TO for COM- 6-14. PROPELLER WARNING STRIPES AND
PLETE INSTRUCTIONS.’’ SIGNS.
6-9. MARKING FOR ELECTRICAL CONNEC- a. Exterior. Mark that area of the fuselage
TIONS. The following caution note shall be placed which is in the plane of the propeller path with a
at points where it is necessary to break electrical red stripe three inches wide extending completely
connections when folding back or removing wings. around the fuselage, whenever it does not interfere
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with standard USAF markings, insignia, or color D4956 may be used for these markings to facilitate
resistant f inishes. (See Appendix E, f igure E-10.) identif ication in the dark.
NOTE NOTE
The propeller warning stripe shall not 3M Retroref lective and Photolumines-
extend through standard USAF mark- cent sign materials may be used as
ings or insignia. substitute for tape meeting specif ica-
tion ASTM D4956.
Maintain a space of 3 inches between the ends of
the propeller warning stripe and any standard (1) Paint an intermittent orange-yellow
USAF marking and insignia. The word PROPEL- band to mark the periphery of the personnel escape
LER reading vertically from top to bottom shall be exit. The segments of the band will have a mini-
superimposed on this stripe in white, color No. mum width of 1 inch and a maximum length of 2
17925, letters 2 inches high placed at suff iciently inches, divided equally, if possible and practicable,
frequent intervals to indicate the dangerous area. between the door mounting and the escape door
The word DANGER shall be applied perpendicular itself. Where the lining will cover the identif ication
to the word PROPELLER on each side of the warn- marking band on the inside of the aircraf t, continue
ing stripe, with an arrow pointing from the word the marking onto the lining.
DANGER toward the stripe. Letters in the word
DANGER shall be two inches high and the arrows (2) The words EMERGENCY EXIT, in
shall be 4 inches long. The word DANGER and the orange-yellow, shall be painted or stenciled on the
arrows shall be red, color No. 31136. The propeller escape hatch, door or exit or any covering thereof in
warning stripe for these aircraf t that have been the most readily visible location. Letters will pref-
painted jet black shall be white, color No. 17925. erably be 2 inches high and shall not be less than 1
The word PROPELLER superimposed thereon shall inch wide.
be red, color No. 31136, the word DANGER and the (3) Paint handles, releases, catches and
arrows shall be white, color No. 17925. knobs for inside hatches and exit doors orange-
yellow. Where lettering or marking areas are cov-
NOTE ered by lining (including sound proof ing), the lining
On aircraf t having engines staggered shall also be appropriately marked. Suitable
on the wing, propeller warning stripe descriptive wording, readily visible, shall be painted
shall also be placed on the cowling of or stenciled on the door or structure of the aircraf t,
the next inboard engine to mark the whichever is nearer the emergency release, to iden-
plane of rotation of the propeller disc. tify and explain its operation. This wording shall be
at least 1/2 inch high and preferably 1 inch high.
b. Interior. An insignia red warning stripe 3 Use standard English terminology such as PULL,
inches wide shall be marked inside the fuselage on PUSH, TURN or SLIDE.
both sides of bomb-bays, or other openings within 6
feet of either side of the propeller disc to warn (4) Exits which are adequate for air, ground
personnel of the proximity of propellers, if such and ditching escape shall have the word EMER-
openings can be used as exits from the aircraf t and GENCY EXIT centered in the most visible location
if there is danger of personnel walking into propel- on the inside of the door or hatch.
lers af ter leaving the openings. Stripes shall extend (5) Exits which are not adequate for the
from the center of the fuselage or the top of the above three methods of escape shall be marked
opening, whichever is higher, to the lowest extrem- EMERGENCY EXIT and for specif ic usage as fol-
ity of the opening. The word PROPELLER, reading lows: GROUND USE ONLY, GROUND AND
vertically from top to bottom shall be superimposed DITCHING USE ONLY, etc.
on the stripes in white, color No. 17925, letters 2
inches high, to indicate dangerous area. The word b. External Markings.
DANGER in red, color No. 31136, shall be applied
perpendicular to and centered with respect to the (1) Markings identifying escape hatches,
word PROPELLER on each side of the stripe with a doors and exits on the outside of aircraf t shall be
red, color No. 31136, arrow pointing toward the orange-yellow, color No. 13538; on yellow surface
stripe. Letters shall be 2 inches high and arrows 4 use black, color No. 17038. If Polyurethane is used,
inches long. (See Appendix E, Figure E-10.) it will conform to Specif ication MIL-C-83286 or
MIL-C-85285. Retroref lective material conforming
6-15. REMOVABLE ESCAPE PANELS. to Specif ication IND-STD ASTM D4956 may be
used for these markings to facilitate identif ication
a. Internal Markings. Markings for identif ica- in the dark.
tion of escape hatches, doors, and exits on the
interior of aircraf t shall be painted orange-yellow, (2) Mark all external releases for operation
color No. 13538. Use black, color No. 17038, on of emergency exit panels EXIT RELEASE on the
yellow surfaces. Materials for identif ication mark- outside of the aircraf t to facilitate quick identif ica-
ings shall conform to Specif ication TT-E-489 or tion. The wording that describes the operation of
MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285. Retroref lective mate-
rial conforming to Specif ication IND-STD ASTM
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the exit release will be standard English terminol- inspection must be used because relocation and
ogy such as PULL, PUSH, TURN or SLIDE. Let- reinstallation of equipment and furnishings may
ters shall be at least 1 inch high and preferably 2 have been made which would not be indicated on
inches high. the installation drawing of the aircraf t. These
areas should be as close to normal stations of per-
NOTE sonnel as possible except that they shall not be
Certain provisions of this section per- placed where personal injury to occupants would
taining to EMERGENCY Escape and probably result from forced entry. Paint or stencil
Entry markings are subject to interna- corner markings on the inside and outside of the
tional standardization agreements (see fuselage marking the limits of these areas. The
ASCC Air Standard 51/2A and NATO horizontal and vertical bars of the corner markings
STANAG 3230) and shall not be shall be 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. CUT HERE
changes except under emergency con- FOR EMERGENCY RESCUE shall be painted or
ditions without prior coordination with stenciled in the center of the four corner markings
the Air Standardization Coordinating on the outside of the aircraf t and CUT HERE FOR
Committee (ASCC). All requests for EMERGENCY EXIT shall be placed in a similar
changes in existing markings or sup- location inside the aircraf t. Letters shall be 1 inch
plemental markings will be submitted in height. Soundproof ing, if installed, shall be
to Headquarters WR-ALC/ LKJTC. painted or stenciled approximately. These markings
need not be placed on aircraf t which are of such
6-16. MARKINGS FOR FORCED EMERGENCY construction that openings could not be cut into
ENTRY OR EXIT. them safely.
a. Markings for aircraf t emergency entry or
exit shall normally be in orange-yellow color No.
13538. Use black, color No. 17038, on yellow-orange CAUTION
backgrounds. Paint will conform to Specif ication
MIL-C-83286 or MIL-C-85285. Retroref lective Cutting of fuel, oil, hydraulic lines,
material conforming to Specif ication IND-STD oxygen lines, or electrical wiring under
ASTM D4956 may be used for these markings to crash conditions may result in a f ire,
facilitate identif ication in the dark. or explosion, or increase the severity of
an existing f ire. These possibilities
b. Secondary openings such as auxiliary exits, shall be taken into consideration when
windows and navigator’s domes are usually smaller emergency escape areas are being cho-
than primary openings, making entrance or exit sen for identif ication markings.
more diff icult. If the structure immediately sur-
rounding secondary openings, is free from heavy NOTE
structural members such as bulkheads and main 3M Retroref lective and Photolumines-
longitudinal member, and from oxygen, fuel and oil cent sign materials may be used as
lines and battery leads, it shall be marked with an substitute for tape meeting specif ica-
orange-yellow broken band. Place band at the tion ASTM D4956.
extreme boundary of the above described area both
inside and outside of the fuselage. Segments of the 6-17. SPECIAL MARKINGS FOR NORMAL/
broken band shall be 1/2 inch wide, 1 inch long and EMERGENCY EXTERNAL CANOPY RELEASE
approximately 12 inches apart. Where the band will ACCESSES ON JET AIRCRAFT.
be covered with sound proof ing, the sound-proof ing a. All normal and emergency external canopy
(or lining) shall be marked also. CUT HERE FOR release accesses on jet aircraf t will be painted
EMERGENCY RESCUE shall be printed or sten- orange-yellow, color No. 13538.
ciled inside of, parallel with and adjacent to the
broken band identifying the area on the outside of b. Canopies and hatches jettisoned by car-
the aircraf t where forced entry can be made for tridge actuated devices shall be marked in accor-
rescue purpose. CUT HERE FOR EMERGENCY dance with the examples portrayed in (Appendix E).
EXIT shall be painted on a similar location inside
the aircraf t. Letters shall be 1 inch high. If the 6-18. ARMAMENT LOADS PLACARD. Plac-
area to receive the lettering is covered by sound- ards may be applied either by painting or decal
proof (or lining), the letters shall also be stenciled methods. When required, each System Program
on the soundproof ing (or lining). Director (SPD) is responsible to assure that stan-
dard armament placard locations are established
c. Visually inspect the aircraf t for areas which
may be cut through for rescue when entrance or exit for assigned aircraf t, and that these requirements
cannot be made in any other manner. Visual
6-4 Change 5
TO 1-1-4
are published in this technical order. (See Appendix applicable to special project, black bot-
E, Figure E-9). tom, camouf laged aircraf t. It is
important that the background color
a. Paint Method. If the painting method is be the same as the area to which
desired, apply in accordance with dimensions and applied on camouf laged aircraf t;
instructions in Figure E-8. therefore, selection of the correct dash
b. Decal Method. If the decal method is number when ordering is required.
desired, apply them in accordance with instructions 6-19. INSTRUMENT STATIC OPENING MARK-
contained in Figure E-9. INGS. Instrument static opening (except as noted
NOTE below) shall not have any f inish applied within a
one inch diameter circle around the opening.
Decals may be obtained from SMALC,
PDO 652D ABG/IM, McClellan AFB, a. F4 Aircraf t. Static opening(s) on F4 aircraf t
CA 95652 on an Air Force Form 124A. is on the radome which must be coated. However,
Dash numbers (1) through (4) are the red 1/2 inch wide circular band shall be applied
applicable to standard Air Force cam- around the static opening(s) and the legend shall be
ouf lage patterns. Dash number (5) is applied adjacent to the opening.
applicable to standard non-camou-
f laged aircraf t. Dash number (6) is
6-5/(6-6 blank)
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SECTION VII
IDENTIFICATION OF TUBES, HOSE AND PIPE LINES
FOR AIRCRAFT
7-1. GENERAL. This section prescribes the e. Compressed Gas - Any gaseous substance
means for identifying the function, content and, if under pressure, other than air, not requiring other
applicable, the hazard and direction of f low of pipe, functional identif ication.
hose and tube lines used in Air Force aircraf t. The
7-3. GENERAL MARKING OF LINES. Identify
proper use of colors, words, symbols, tags and
each line as to function, content, hazard and direc-
painted bands to identify functions, contents and
tion of f low, as applicable.
hazards is specif ically prescribed. Lines, as
referred to herein, include any pipe, hose or tube a. Function - is identif ied by use of words,
used to convey liquids or gases. Rigid conduit used colors and symbols. Coded tapes will normally be
to house electrical wires of cables are included. used for airborne lines, except that small tags of
Fittings, valves, conduit outlets and accessories some light weight non-corrosive metal such as alu-
such as pipe covering and hose clamps are consid- minum alloy, stamped with contents, pressure and
ered parts of a line. (Appendix F contains illustra- direction of f low, may be used on airborne cold
tions of pertinent codes and symbols to be used). lines.
(See TO 1-1A-8 or the specif ic system/equipment
TO for illustrations of pertinent codes and symbols NOTE
used.) Symbols and colors are not required on
lines where identif ication is accom-
NOTE
. International Standardization Agree-
plished with aluminum alloy tag.
b. Content - is identif ied by use of lettering
ment. Certain provisions of this sec-
tion are subject to international stan- and symbols.
dardization agreements and must not c. Hazard - is identif ied by lettering and/or
be changed except under emergency symbol.
conditions without prior coordination
with the Air Standardization Coordi- d. Direction of f low - is identif ied by arrow.
nating Committee (see ASCC Air Stan- Use two-headed arrow for reversible f low.
dard 17/3, STANAG 3104 and SEAS- e. Pressure - is identif ied by numerals and
TAG 3104). Therefore, all requests for lettering, indicating pounds per square inch (PSI).
changes in existing markings or sup-
plemental markings will be submitted 7-4. METHOD USED FOR IDENTIFICATION
to HQ WR-ALC, Attn: LKJTC. OF LINES.
. This section contains the identif ication a. Tape - Use color coded tape conforming to
Specif ication MIL-T-9906 for identifying function of
requirements of MIL-STD-1247 as
applicable to aircraf t. all lines less than four inches in diameter including
hot lines where line surface temperatures do not
7-2. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF LINES. exceed 325o Fahrenheit. Tapes may also be used in
a. Cold Lines - Lines in which the temperature an oily environment provided adhesion can be
of the f lowing medium is below minus 60 degrees maintained. Do not use tape in engine compart-
Fahrenheit. ment where there is a possibility of tape being
drawn into engine intake. Use Specif ication L-T-
b. Hot Lines - Lines on which the surface tem- 101, A-A-113 or L-T-99 tapes for further identif ica-
perature ranges from 200 to 325 Fahrenheit. tion of lines. When applying tape to lines, the tape
c. Instrument Air - Air used in conjunction shall completely encircle the line. Thoroughly clean
with pressure operate instruments. the portion of the line where the tape is to be
applied. Place taped code on both ends of line.
d. Pneumatic - Air under pressure other than Insure that identif ication is visible in each compart-
instrument air. ment. Place identif ication tape immediately adja-
cent to all operating accessories such as valves,
regulators, strainers, vents, etc.
7-1
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NOTE (c) Lines over 10 inches diameter letter-

Cold lines may be identif ied by use of ing height 3-1/2 inches.
tape, provided adhesion can be main- (d) Width of arrow stem 1/8 maximum
tained at cryogenic temperatures and diameter of line. Total length of arrow will be equal
can be read from point of operation. to diameter of lines.
b. Tags - Tags will not normally be used except (4) Word Order - The words denoting func-
for lines in an oily environment, hot lines exceeding tion will appear f irst in the printed identif ication.
325o Fahrenheit and cold lines. Tags will be of self The content description will appear immediately
locking design as illustrated in Appendix F. Fabri- below the statement of function. Following below
cate tags from aluminum alloy. Stamp to show these, if applicable, will be the operating pressure,
function and contents (pressure, direction of f low, the painted arrow indicating direction of f low and
primary hazard, as applicable). Color coding is not the words denoting the hazard. Vertical spacing
required on aluminum tags. Locate metal tags shall be such that all wording and f low symbols are
adjacent to operating accessories, making certain evenly spaced from top to bottom of the viewing
they will not interfere with the operation of the area.
accessory.
7-5. ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. Identify wire
c. Paint conforming to Specif ication TT-E-489, carrying conduits with coded tape provided for elec-
or MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285 shall be used to iden- trical conduit. Add two additional markings (1)
tify lines in engine compartments where there is a Usage, i.e., power, control, communication, etc. (2)
possibility of tapes being drawn into engine intakes. Maximum voltage and type normally encountered,
Paint lines larger than four inches in diameter, i.e., ‘‘115V 60 cycle AC’’, 28 VDC, etc. Conduit
except that cold lines, hot lines and lines in an oily carrying a number of different wires serving differ-
environment, shall conform to the following ent purposes will be marked ‘‘Electrical Conduit’’
requirements. (including symbol of it on tapes) only. However,
(1) Lines will be color coded with paint in those conduits which include high power lines and
accordance with Appendix F. Painted code bands which constitute a hazard to operating personnel
will be located adjacent to operating accessories, shall be marked to indicate the maximum voltage
function with branch lines and where lines pass normally encountered.
through bulkheads. 7-6. FLEXIBLE CABLES. Whether metal or
(2) Stencils are suitable for painting the metal sheathed need not be identif ied.
letters to identify the specif ic function and contents 7-7. AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS. Identify air
(working pressure, primary hazard, and direction of conditioning ducts under 30 inches outside circum-
f low arrow, as applicable). Geometric symbols are ference with appropriate tape. Add tape indicating
not required where identif ication is accomplished design temperature of f lowing medium. Use paint
with paints. Use black lettering on white (black lettering on white background) to identify
background. larger than 30 inches outside circumference. Letter
(3) Size of painted lettering and arrow. with 1-1/2 inch letters ‘‘Air Conditioning’’ in two
lines, followed by third line indicating temperature
(a) Lines four to eight inches diameter - of f lowing medium. The sign should be as large as
lettering height 1-1/4 inches. possible, but not to exceed 12 x 12 inches.
(b) Lines eight to 10 inches diameter -
lettering height 2-1/2 inches.
7-2
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APPENDIX A
STANDARD AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT
MARKINGS
A-1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Para Page
A-1 National Star Insignia ................................................................................................................... A-3
A-2 U.S. AIR FORCE Marking ............................................................................................................ A-3
Figure Title Page
A-1 National Star Insignia ................................................................................................................... A-4
A-2 National Star Insignia on Swept Wing Aircraf t .......................................................................... A-5
A-3 U. S. AIR FORCE, USAF and Aircraf t Model Designation, Serial Number
and Fuel Requirement ................................................................................................................... A-6
A-4 Form of Letters and Numerals...................................................................................................... A-7
A-5 Typical Marking for Facility/Finish Identif ication Block ........................................................... A-8
A-2
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A-1. NATIONAL STAR INSIGNIA. (4) The National Star Insignia selected for
the wing shall not exceed a maximum diameter of
a. Dimensions. (Figure A-1.) The dimensions 60 inches nor have a minimum diameter of less
of the insignia shall be determined by the diam- than 20 inches (excluding border). The diameter
eter of the circumscribed circle which is standard- of the circumscribed circle will be the standard
ized in multiples of 5 inches. size closest to but not exceeding 75% of the dis-
(1) The width of each end of the rectangle tance between the wing leading edge and the
shall equal 1/2 the radius of the circle; the length moveable surface cut-out at the point of
shall equal 1 radius (excluding border). application.
(2) The width of the insignia - red stripe, c. National Star Insignia on Aircraf t Fuse-
horizontally centered in each end of the rectangle, lage. The insignia may be moved forward or af t
shall equal 1/6 of the radius of the circle (exclud- the minimum distance required to avoid transpar-
ing border). ent material, or areas exposed to extreme heat or
f luids which would scorch, deteriorate or other-
(3) The width of the insignia - blue border wise damage the insignia. The insignia may
shall equal 1/8 the radius of the circle (excluding extend over doors and emergency exits, but the
border). insignia shall not extend over the window areas or
(4) Construction of the f ive pointed star other such openings which would change the
may be accomplished by marking off f ive equidis- design of the insignia.
tant points on the circumscribed circle and con-
necting each point to the non-adjacent points. NOTE
The insignia will be the standard size
NOTE closest to, but not exceeding, 75% of
The insignia-blue border and insignia- the fuselage height at the point of
blue circle may be omitted when the application. The diameter of the blue
National Star Insignia is applied on circle will not exceed 50 inches nor be
blue or black f inishes. less than 15 inches (excluding border)
unless otherwise indicated in the
illustrated portion of this technical
CAUTION manual. Symmetry will be main-
tained when applying the insignia on
Sharp pointed, metal marking instru- each side of the fuselage.
ments (scribes) will not be used to lay
out insignia and markings on USAF d. National Star Insignia on Helicopters. The
aircraf t. Use only Aircraf t Marking dimensions of the insignia shall be determined by
Pencil, MIL-P-83953. the diameter of the blue circle. The diameter of the
insignia will not exceed 50 inches nor be less than
b. National Star Insignia on Aircraf t Wings. 15 inches. The selected insignia will be the stan-
Each insignia will be positioned at a point inboard dard size closest to, but not exceeding, 75% of the
from each wing tip equal to 1/3 the distance from fuselage height or width at the point of applica-
the wing tip to the wing-fuselage mating point. tion. Symmetry will be maintained when applying
The border of the insignia will be tangent to the insignia on each side of the fuselage. The
movable control surface cut-out. National Star Insignia will be applied on vertical
surfaces so that in normal f light attitude the top
(1) The wing insignia may be moved in the point of the star points upward; on horizontal sur-
minimum required distance to avoid structures faces the top point of the star will point forward in
which would alter the insignia pattern. However, the direction of f light.
symmetry will be maintained with the USAF
marking on the opposite wing surface. A-2. U.S. AIR FORCE MARKING. (Figures A-3
and A-4.)
(2) Normally, the wing insignia shall be
positioned so that in normal f light attitude the top a. Letter width shall be equal to 2/3 the letter
point of the star points forward and a line through height, except that the width of the letter ‘‘I shall
the center of the insignia and the top star point is be equal to 1/6 of the letter height.’’
parallel to the direction of f light.
b. Letter stroke and spaces shall be equal to
(3) On swept wings or wings of variable 1/6 the height, except that the space between
sweep aircraf t, the National Star Insignia shall be ‘‘period’’ and ‘‘A’’ shall be 1/3 letter height.
positioned as illustrated in f igure A-2. The insig-
nia or any part thereof shall not extend to movable c. The space between AIR and FORCE shall
f light control surfaces. The insignia shall be be one letter width.
applied so that the line through the center and the
top point of the star is perpendicular to the con-
stant 50% chord line of the wing.
Change 3 A-3
TO 1-1-4
Figure A-1. National Star Insignia
A-4 Change 3
TO 1-1-4
Figure A-2. National Star Insignia on Swept Wings.
A-5
TO 1-1-4
Figure A-3. U.S. AIR FORCE, USAF and Aircraft Model Designation Serial Number, and Fuel Requirement
A-6
TO 1-1-4
Figure A-4. Form of Letters and Numerals
Change 4 A-7
TO 1-1-4
Figure A-5. Typical Marking For Paint Facility/Finish Identification Block
A-8
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APPENDIX B
USAF AIRCRAFT FINISH AND MARKING
SPECIFICATIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
NOTE
1. THIS APPENDIX COVERS ONLY UNCAMOUFLAGED AIRCRAFT. SEE
APPENDIX D FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CAMOUFLAGED
AIRCRAFT.
2. FORMER FINISH SYSTEM(S) WILL BE USED UNTIL REPLACEMENT
(DUE TO DETERIORATION OR REMOVAL FOR INSPECTION) IS
REQUIRED. THE SYSTEM(S) WILL BE MAINTAINED BY TOUCH-UP,
ETC. USING THE MATERIALS LISTED FOR THE SYSTEM. WHEN
COMPLETE REPLACEMENT (DUE TO DETERIORATION OR
REMOVAL FOR INSPECTION) IS REQUIRED THE STANDARD SYS-
TEM MATERIALS AS LISTED SHALL BE USED (SEE PARAGRAPH 2-2
FOR POLICY GUIDELINES).
B-1
TO 1-1-4
Contents Title Page
Figure
B-1 B-52 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ..................................................................................... B-5
B-2 C-5 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ....................................................................................... B-7
B-3 C-9 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ....................................................................................... B-9
B-4 C-12 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ................................................................................... B-12
B-5 C-130 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ................................................................................. B-15
B-8 F-4 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ..................................................................................... B-21
B-9 F-106 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ................................................................................. B-23
B-10 H-1 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication..................................................................................... B-25
B-11 H-3 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication..................................................................................... B-27
B-12 H-3B Aircraf t Marking Specif ication .................................................................................. B-29
B-13 H-53 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication................................................................................... B-31
B-14 OV-10 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication (FAC Conf iguration) ............................................ B-33
B-15 T-1A Aircraf t Marking Specif ication................................................................................... B-35
B-16 T-33 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ................................................................................... B-37
B-20 T-39 All White Aircraf t Marking Specif ication .................................................................. B-45
B-21 T-43A Aircraf t Marking Specif ication................................................................................. B-47
B-2
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B-52 AIRCRAFT MARKING SPECIFICATION (SEE FIG B-1)
1. MARKING 2. LOCATION 3. SIZE 4. COLOR NO/CODE
A U.S. AIR FORCE Both sides of fuselage Letters 36 inch high 15044
B Model Designation, Lef t side of fuselage Letters and numbers 1 17038
Acf t S/N and fuel inch high
Requirement
C National Star Both sides of fuselage 60 inch star Background, border
- 15044, Stars and
D Top surface of lef t wing 50 inch star Bars -17875, Stripes -
(ONLY) 11136
E USAF Top of right wing 60 inch high letters 15044
(ONLY)
F Call Numbers Both sides of vertical 18 inch high numbers 17038
stabilizer
G Arctic Markings One inch clearance 12197
around all large insig-
nia and lettering
I Walkway Border Top both wings 2 inches wide 17038
H Anti-Glare Top of fuselage in front 37038
of cockpit and in for-
ward of Af t Radome
B-52 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM (SEE NOTE 2, PAGE B-1)
FORMER SYSTEM STANDARD SYSTEM

Area Color No. System Color No. System
All exterior areas ex- 16473 MIL-L-19537/MIL-L- 16473 MIL-C-83286
cept as specif ied 19538
Battery Compartment 17038 * 16473 MIL-C-83286
Landing Gear 17178 MIL-L-19537 17875 MIL-C-83286
Wheel Wells YELLOW MIL-P-8585 16473 MIL-C-83286
Flap Wells YELLOW MIL-P-8585 16473 MIL-C-83286
Radome 17038 MIL-C-7439 Class II 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type II
Relief Tube Areas
Walkway MIL-W-5044, Type I
Engine Exhaust Path
White Caps as Re-
quired
KK Lower Fuselage 17875 MIL-C-27227 17875 MIL-C-83286
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Plastic Parts
B-3
TO 1-1-4
B-52 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM (SEE NOTE 2, PAGE B-1) - Continued

OO Bottom Trailing 17875 MIL-C-27227 17875 MIL-C-83286
Edge Wing
PP Nacelles lower sur- 17875 MIL-C-27227 17875 MIL-C-83286
face Except Nose
QQ Bottom Surfaces of 17875 MIL-C-27227 17875 MIL-C-83286
Horizontal Stabilizer
*Polyclad 1201-25 and/or 1010-7
B-4
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-1. B-52 Aircraft Marking Specification
B-5
TO 1-1-4
C-5 AIRCRAFT MARKING SPECIFICATION (SEE FIG B-2)

Requirement
C National Star Both sides of fuselage. 50 inch star Background, border
15044, Stars and
D On under surface of 50 inch star Bars - 17875, Strips -
right wing and top sur- 11136
face of lef t wing
E USAF Top surface of right 50 inch high letters 15044
wing and under surface
of lef t wing
F Call Numbers 18 inch high numbers 17038
nia and lettering
H Walkway Border Top both wings, fuse- 2 inches wide 17038
lage and horizontal sta-
bilizer
Anti-Glare 37038
I ‘‘MAC’’ Each side VERT Fin 12 inch high letters 17875
C-5 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM
Area PRESENT SYSTEM STANDARD SYSTEM

Color No. System Color No. System
All exterior areas except as 16473 MIL-C-83286
specif ied
Battery Compartment 16473 MIL-C-83286
Landing Gear 17875 MIL-C-83286
Wheel Wells 17925 MlL-C-83286
Flap Wells 16473 MIL-C-83286
Radome 34092 MIL-C-8323l, Type
II
Relief Tube Areas 16473 MIL-C-83286
Walkways MIL-C-83286
Engine Exhaust Path
JJ White Caps as Required 17875 MIL-C-83286
Lower Fuselage
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Plastic Parts
B-6
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-2. C-5 Aircraft Marking Specification
B-7
TO 1-1-4
A. US AIR FORCE Both sides of fuselage Letters 24 inch high 15044

B. Model Designation, Lef t side of fuselage Letters and numbers 1 17038
Requirement
C. National Star Both sides of fuselage, 25 inch star Background, border
15044, Stars and Bars -
D. On under surface of 30 inch star 17875, Stripes - 11136
right wing and top sur-
face of lef t wing
E. USAF Top surface of right 30 inch high letters 15044
of lef t wing
F. Call Numbers Both sides of vertical 16 inch high numbers 17038
stabilizer
G. Arctic Markings
H. Walkway Border Top both wings in front 2 inches wide 17038
I. Anti-Glare Top of fuselage in front 37038
of cockpit
C-9 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM (SEE NOTE 2, PAGE B-1)
Area FORMER SYSTEM STANDARD SYSTEM

Color Color
Area No. System No. System
All exterior areas except as 16473 MIL-L-19537 16473 MIL-C-83286
specif ied
Battery Compartment 16473 MIL-C-38412 16473 MIL-C-83286
Wheel Wells 16473 MIL-L- 19537 16473 MIL-C-83286
Flap Wells
Radome 17038 MIL-C-83231, 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type II
Type II
Relief Tube Areas 16473 MIL-C-38412 16473 MIL-C-83286
Walkways MIL-W-5044, Type I
Engine Exhaust Path 16473 MIL-C-38412 16473 MIL-C-83286
JJ White Caps as Required 17875 MIL-L-19537 17875 MIL-C-83286
Lower Fuselage 16473 MIL-C-83286
APU Exhaust Paths 16473 MIL-C-38412 16473 MIL-C-83286
Heater Exhaust Path 16473 MIL-C-38412 16473 MIL-C-83286
Plastic Parts 17038 MILC-83231, 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type II
Type II
Horizontal Stab., Leading Edge Bare Bare
Vertical Stab., Leading Edge Bare Bare
Engine Pods, Leading Edge Bare Bare
Engine Pylons, Leading Edge Bare Bare
Wing, Leading Edge Bare Bare
B-8
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-3. C-9 Aircraft Marking Specifications
B-9
TO 1-1-4
A. United States of Centered above wings Letters 6 inch high 17038

America both sides of fuselage
Acf t S/N, Fuel Re- inch high
quirement
C. National Star Both sides of fuselage 16 inch star Background, border -
upper surface on lef t 15044 Stars and bars -
hand wing, lower sur- 17875 Stripes - 11136
face on right hand wing
D. USAF Upper surface - right 20 inch high letters 17038
hand wing Lower sur-
face - lef t hand wing
E. Call numbers Both sides of vertical 8 inch high numbers 17038
stabilizer
F. Artic Markings
G. Walking Border
H. Anti-Glare Top fuselage forward of 37038
cockpit
Inboard side of lef t 37038
hand/right hand nacelle
Inboard side of lef t 37058
hand/right hand wing
glareshield
I. Propeller Tips Forward side 4 inches from tip 13538
J. U.S. Flag Centered both sides of 13 inches high
vertical stabilizer
K. Fuselage Lines Both sides of fuselage 17038
(tapered)
Beginning at FS 14,000 17043
running horizontally to
tail
L. Engine Nacelle Both sides of nacelle 17038
Lines (tapered)
Beginning at approxi- 17043
mately FS 80 running
horizontally to end of
nacelle
B-10
TO 1-1-4
C-12 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM

All exterior areas ex- 17875 MIL-C-83286
cept as specif ied
Wheel Wells 17875 MIL-C-83286
Radome
Relief Tube Areas
Walkways
Engine Exhaust Path
White Caps as Re-
quired
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Plastic Parts
Aileron Wells 17875 MIL-C-83286
MM Lower Fuselage 16473 MIL-C-83286
Surface to Blue Color
NN Lower Outboard 16473 MIL-C-83286
Engine Nacelle
OO Forward Lower Fu- 15090 MIL-C-83286
selage to Gray Color
PP Middle Engine Na- 15090 MIL-C-83286
celle
B-11
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-4. C-12 Aircraft Marking Specifications
B-12
TO 1-1-4

A U. S. AIR FORCE Both sides of fuselage Letters 15 inch 15044
high
B Model Designa- Lef t side of fuselage Letters and num- 17038
tion, Acf t S/N bers 1 inch high
and fuel Require-
ment
C National Star Both sides of fuselage Background,
border - 15044, Stars
D On under surface of right 50 inch star and Bars - 17875,
wing and tip surface of lef t Stripes - 11136
wing
E USAF Top surface of right wing and 50 inch high letters 15044
under surface of lef t wing
F Call Numbers Both sides of vertical stabiliz- 18 inch high letters 17038
er
G Arctic Markings One inch clearance around all 12197
large insignia and lettering
H Anti-Glare N/A 37038
I Propeller Caution On fuselage through same 3 inches wide Band Arrows, Danger -
Band plane of propeller travel 11136 Propeller 17875
J Propeller Tips On both sides *4 inches to tip 33538
K Walkway Border Top of wing, fuselage and sta- 2 inches wide 17038
bilizer
*NOTE: Propellers 15 feet and over in diameter require 6 inch yellow tip.

All exterior areas except 17178 MIL-L-19537 16473 MIL-C-83286
as specif ied
Battery Compartment 17038 TT-L-54 16473 MIL-C-83286
Wheel Wells 17178 Corrogard 14 17178 *** MIL-C-83286
Flap Wells 17178 TT-P-28 16473 MIL-C-83286
Radome 17038 MIL-C-7439, Class 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type II
II
Relief Tube Areas 17038 TT-L-54 16473 & MIL-C-83286
17038
HH Walkways MIL-W-5044, Type MIL-W-5044, Type II
I
Change 6 B-13
TO 1-1-4
C-130 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM (SEE NOTE 2, PAGE B-1) - Continued

II Engine Exhaust Path 17875 MIL-C-27227 16473 MIL-C-83286
JJ White Caps as Re- 17875 MIL-L-19537 17875 MIL-C-83286
quired
Lower Fuselage
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Plastic Parts
OO Upper Wing Panels 36231 MIL-C-38713 36231 *MIL-C-81733, Type
III
Pitot Tube Support Sur- 16473 **MIL-C-83286
face
*System consists of 1 coat of MIL-C-81706, 1 coat of PR 1432G, 1 coat of PR 1436G, 1 coat of PR 1436AS,
MIL-C-83286 overcoat when required to match color.
** 3. Allow PR-1432G to dry to a tack free condition

1. Clean, corrosion treat, and prepare pitot tube and overcoat with MIL-C-83286 polyurethane
support surface in accordance with TO’s 1-1-691 paint to a thickness of 2 mils in accordance with
and 1-1-8. TO 1-1-8.
2. Apply a coating of PR-1432G corrosion inhib- ***
ited primer, National Stock No. 8030-00-433-9032, 4. Optional color No. 36622, MIL-C-83286.
to a thickness of 3-5 mils.
B-14
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B-15
TO 1-1-4

A U.S AIR FORCE Both sides of fuselage Letters 30 inch high 15044
Requirements
C National Star Both sides of fuselage Background, border
- 15044, Stars and Bars
D On under surface of 50 inch star -17875, Stripes - 11136
face of lef t wing
of lef t wing
stabilizer
nia and lettering
cockpit

All exterior areas except as 17178 MIL-C-83151 16473 MIL-C-83286
specif ied
Battery Compartment 17038 MIL-C-7439, Class I 16473 MIL-C-83286
Landing Gear 17178 17875 MIL-C-83286
Flap wells YELLOW MIL-P-8585 16473 MIL-C-83286
Radome 17038 MIL-C-7439, Class 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type
II II
Walkways
Engine Exhaust Path 16473 MIL-C-83286
White Caps as Required 17875 MIL-C-83286
Lower Fuselage
APU Exhaust Paths 16473 MIL-C-83286
Heater Exhaust Path 16473 MIL-C-83286
Plastic Parts 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type
II
NOTE: Special Purpose C-135 Aircraf t may be painted with color No. 16473.
B-16
TO 1-1-4
B-17
TO 1-1-4

Requirement
D On under surface of 50 inch star and Bars - 17875,
right wing and top sur- Stripes - 11136
face of lef t wing
of lef t wing
stabilizer
nia and lettering
H Walkway Border 2 inches wide 17038
Anti-Glare N/A 37038

specif ied
Battery Compartment 16473 MIL-E-15936 16473 MIL-C-83286
Landing Gear 17875 MIL-C-27227 17875 MIL-C-83286*
Wheel Wells 17875 Corrogard 25 16473 MIL-C-83286
Leading Edges BARE BARE 16473 MIL-C-83286
Flap Wells 17178 MIL-L-19537 16473 MIL-C-83286
Radome 17038 MIL-L-7439, Class I 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type
II
Relief Tube Areas 17178 Corrogard 16473 MIL-C-83286
Walkways MIL-W-5044 Type I
Engine Exhaust Path
JJ White Caps as Required 17875 MIL-L-19537 17875 MIL-C-83286
Lower Fuselage
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Plastic Parts
Engine Ring Cowl BARE BARE
Lighting Def lectors BARE BARE
Doppler Antenna Covers BARE BARE
Wing Ram Air Scoops BLACK MIL-C-83231, Type
II
*See applicable 4S Series technical orders for appropriate f inish and/or materials.
B-18
TO 1-1-4
B-19
TO 1-1-4
F-4 AIRCRAFT MARKING SPECIFICATION (SEE FIG B-8)

Requirements
C National Star Both sides of fuselage 30 inch star Background,
D On under surface of 45 inch star and Bars - 17875,
right wing and top sur- Stripes 11136
face of lef t wing
of lef t wing
stabilizer
nia and lettering
H Anti Glare Top of fuselage in front 37038
of cockpit
F-4 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM (SEE NOTE 2 PAGE B-1)

All exterior areas except as MIL-C-83286
specif ied
Landing GearStruts See TO 4S-1-182
Wheel Wells MIL-C-83286
Radome See TO lF-4C-3-1-6
Relief Tube Area
Walkways See TO IF-4C-3-1-6
Engine Exhaust Path
White Caps as Required
Lower Fuselage
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Plastic Parts See TO 1F-4C-3-1-6
Landing Wheels See TO 4W-1-61
Main Landing Gear Actua- See TO 9H2-74-3
tor
Nose Landing Gear Actua- See TO 4SA6-20-3
tor
* The basic color is white, color 17875, for all aircraf t assigned to Edwards AFB, California and those
aircraf t assigned to the engineering department at Hill AFB, Utah only.
B-20
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-8. F-4 Aircraft Marking Specification
B-21
TO 1-1-4
F-106 AIRCRAFT MARKING SPECIFICATION (SEE FIG B-9)

Requirement
Border - 15044, Stars
D On under surface of 40 inch star and Bars -17875,
right wing and top sur- Stripes -11136
face of lef t wing
of lef t wing
stabilizer
nia and lettering
of cockpit
F-106 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM (SEE NOTE 2, PAGE B-1)

specif ied
Battery Compartment MIL-C-7439 Class I 16473 MIL-C-83286
Flaps Wells
Radome 17038 MIL-C-7439, Class I 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type II
Relief Tube Areas
Walkways
Engine Exhaust Path
Lower Fuselage
Plastic Parts 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type II
B-22
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-9. F-106 Aircraft Marking Specification
B-23
TO 1-1-4
H-1 AIRCRAFT MARKING SPECIFICATION (SEE FIG B-10)

Acf t S/N and fuel Re- inch high
quirement
D Located on underside of and Bars -17875,
fuselage Stripes -11136
E On upper surface of fu-
selage
F Call Numbers Both sides of tailboom 6 inch high numbers 17038
G Anti-Glare Top of fuselage in front 37038
of cockpit
H Walkway Border Top of fuselage 2 inches wide 17038
I Arctic Markings N/A 12197
J Rotor Warning Both sides of fuselage 2 inch high letters See Para 6-13 and
Figure E-5
H-1 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM 9SEE NOTE 2, PAGE B-1)

specif ied
Wheel Wells
Flap Wells
Radome 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type II
HH Walkways MIL-W-5044, Type I
Lower Fuselage
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Upper Fuselage 17875 MIL-L-19537 16473 MIL-C-83286
*PP Top surface of main ro- 34087 MIL-L-81352 37038 MIL-C-83286
tor blade
*QQ Bottom surface of 37038 MIL-L-81352 37038 MIL-C-83286
main rotor blade
*Tail Rotor Blades 37038 MIL-C-83286
*Rotor blade painting at maintenance level is limited to touch-up of minor repairs.
B-24
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-10. H-1 Aircraft Marking Specification
B-25
TO 1-1-4

quirement
border - 15044,
D Located on underside of Stars and Bars -
helicopter 17875, Stripes -11136
E On upper surface of hor- 25 inch star
izontal f in
F Call Numbers Both sides-of fuselage 8 inch high numbers 17038
G Arctic- Markings 12197
of cockpit
I Walkway Border Top of fuselage and 2 inches wide 17038
wing stub
H-3 AIRCRAFT MARKING SPECIFICATION (SEE NOTE 2, PAGE B-1)

specif ied
Landing Gear 17178 MIL-C-19537 16473 MIL-C-83286
Wheel Wells 17178 MIL-L-19537 16473 MIL-C-83286
Flap Wells
Radome
Relief Tube Areas 17038 MIL-C-7439, Class I 16473 MIL-C-83286
HH Walkways MIL-W-5044,Type II MIL-W-5044, Type I
or III as required.
Lower Fuselage
Main and Tall Rotor Blades 37038 MIL-C-83286
B-26
TO 1-1-4
B-27
TO 1-1-4
H3B AIRCRAFT MARKING SPECIFICATION (SEE FIG B-12)

A U.S. AIR FORCE Both sides of fuselage Letter 12 inch high 15044
quirement
D Located on under side of 30 inch star border - 15044, Stars
helicopter and Bars -17975,
Stripes -11136
E On upper surface of hor- 25 inch star
izontal f in
F Call Numbers Both sides of fuselage 9 inch high numbers 17038
G Arctic Markings 12197
of cockpit
J Rotor Blades Main and Tail See Para 4-8/4-9
H3B AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM (SEE NOTE 2, PAGE B-1)

specif ied
Wheel Wells 17178 MIL-L-19537 16473 MIL-C-83286
Flap Wells
Radome
Relief Tube Areas 17038 MIL-C-7439, Class I 16473 MIL-C-83286
Lower Fuselage
Plastic Parts 17038
Main and Tail Rotor Blades 37038 MIL-C-83286
B-28
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-12. H-3B Aircraft Marking Specification
B-29
TO 1-1-4

A U.S. AIR FORCE Both sides of fuselage Letter 12 inch high 15044
quirement
C National Star Both sides of fuselage 30 inch star
Background,
D Located on under side of 30 inch star border - 15044, Stars
helicopter and Bars 17975,
Stripes 11136
E On upper surface of hori- 30 inch star
zontal f in
F Call Numbers Both sides of fuselage 8 inch high numbers 17038
G Arctic Markings 12197
of cockpit
J Rotor Blades Main and Tall See Para 4-11/4-12
K Rotor Warning Both sides of fuselage 2 inch high letters See Para 6-13 and Fig-
ure E-5
H-53 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM (SEE NOTE 2, PAGE B-1)

specif ied
Flap Wells
Radome
II Engine Exhaust Path 16473 MIL-C-83286
Lower Fuselage
Main and Tail Rotor Blades 37038 MIL-C-83286
B-30
TO 1-1-4
B-31
TO 1-1-4
OV-10 AIRCRAFT MARKING SPECIFICATION (SEE FIG B-14)
(FAC CONFIGURATION)

A U.S. AIR FORCE
Requirement
face of lef t wing
E USAF Both sides of vertical 6 inch high letters 25044
stabilizer or f in
stabilizer
Arctic Markings
G Walkway Border Top of wing 2 inches wide 36440
Anti- Glare
H Propeller Tip On both sides *(See note below) *
I Propeller Caution On fuselage through 3 inches wide Band Arrows Danger
Band same plane of propeller 21136 Propeller 27875
travel
OV-10 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM (FAC CONFIGURATION) (SEE NOTE 2, PAGE B-1)

specif ied
Battery Compartment
Flap & Spoiler Surfaces 21136 MIL-C-83286
Exposed only when Extended
Radome
Relief Tube Areas
AA Walkways MIL-W-5044, Type I
Engine Exhaust Path
Lower Fuselage
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Plastic Parts
BB Top of Wing, Entire Upper 37875 MIL-C-83286
Surface (Includes fuselage &
nacelles in Planform of wing)
*Starting at prop tip, apply a 2″ coat of white, color No. 17875, MIL-L-19537, NSN 8010-00-527-2507.
Follow by a 4″ coat of red, color No. 11136, MIL-L-19537, NSN 8010-00-551-7932, followed by a 2″ coat of
white, color No. 17875.
B-32
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-14. OV-10 Aircraft Marking Specification (FAC Configuration)
B-33
TO 1-1-4
T-1A AIRCRAFT MARKING SPECIFICATION (SEE FIG B-15)
A. U.S. AIR FORCE Both sides of fuselage 11 inch high letters 15044
B. Fuselage Separation Both sides of fuselage 2.0 inch wide at nose to 15044
Line from nose to tailcone, 4.4 inch below af t cabin
beginning at FS 0.0, window to 2.0 inch wide
tapered to 4.4 inches at at tail cone
af t cabin window cen-
terline, tapered to 2.0
inches at tailcone.
C. National Star Outboard side of both 15 inch star Background, border -
engine nacelles 15044, Stars and
Bars - 17925, Stripes
D. On under surface of 20 inch star - 11136
face of lef t wing
E. USAF Top surface of right 20 inch high letters 15044
of lef t wing
F. Call Numbers Both sides of vertical 12 inch high numbers 17038
stabilizer
G. Anti-Glare Top fuselage forward of 37038
f light deck and around
f light deck side
windows
H. Model Designation, Single point refueling Letters and numbers 15044
Acf t S/N and fuel 5/8 inch high
Requirement
T-1A AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM

All exterior areas ex- 17925 MlL-C-83286
cept as specif ied
Battery Fixture NOTE A
Landing Gear NOTE A
Wheel Wells NOTE A
Flap Wells NOTE B
Flaps NOTE C
Radome NOTE D
Engine Exhaust Path
Lower Fuselage
APU Exhaust Paths
Plastic Parts
Vertical Stabilizer Tip
Elevator Heater Mat NOTE E
NOTE A: All exposed areas, including cove areas, will be painted Matterhorn White. Part number for
topcoat is 22-11353 manufactured by Sterling Lacquer Mfg. Co. or 560-025 White manufac-
tured by Pratt and Lambert Co.
NOTE B: Flap cove area will be painted with one coat of aluminum epoxy, part number 22-11202
manufactured by Pratt and Lambert Co.
NOTE C: Portions of the f lap that retract under the wing will receive a gray tef lon coating, part
number 23T1 -100 manufactured by Crown Metro, Inc.
NOTE D: No Anti-Static coating shall be applied to radome. Cosmetic touch-up of primer and topcoat
only is authorized.
NOTE E: Erosion coating, black conductive. Midland Division, Dexter Corp. Hayward CA. Laminar
X500, 8B6 CAGE Code 98795.
B-34
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-15. T-1A Aircraft Marking Specification
B-35
TO 1-1-4
T-33 AIRCRAFT MARKING SPECIFICATION (SEE FIG B-16)

Requirement
C National Star Both sides of fuselage 25 inch star Background
face of lef t wing
wing wing and under
surface of lef t wing
stabilizer
nia and lettering
of cockpit window and
on inner 180 degrees of
tip pods
I Anti-Skid Both sides of upper 12 inch wide parallel 37038
wing roots with fuselage
T-33 AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM (SEE NOTE 2, PAGE B-1)

All exterior areas except as NOT PAINTED/ 16473 MIL-C-83286
specif ied MIL-L-19537
Battery Compartment 17038 TT-L-54 16473 MIL-C-83286
Wheel Wells 34151 MIL-P-8585 16473 MIL-C-83286
Flap Wells 34151 MIL-P-8585 16473 MIL-C-83286
Walkways 37038 MIL-W-5044, Type I
KK Lower Fuselage 16473 MIL-L-19537 16473 MIL-C-83286
PP Top Wing Surface 16473 MIL-L-19537 16473 MIL-C-83286
B-36
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-16. T-33 Aircraft Marking Specification
B-37
TO 1-1-4
B Model Designation, Single point refueling Characters 3/8 inch 17925
Acf t S/N Fuel Characters 3/8 inch White on blue
Requirement Characters 1/4 inch
border - 15044,
D On under surface of 30 inch star Stars and Bars -
right wing and top 17925,
surface of lef t wing Stripes - 11136
wing and under sur-
face of lef t wing
stabilizer
H Anti-Glare Top of fuselage in 35044
front of cockpit
I Walkway Border Top of wings 2 inches wide 15044
J Cockpit Access Both sides of fuselage Entire door 15044
Step Door just forward of wing
leading edge
STANDARD SYSTEM
Area Color No. System
All exterior areas except as specif ied TOP FUSELAGE MIL-C-83286

17925
BOTTOM FUSELAGE
15044
Radome
Relief Tube Areas
HH Walkways MIL-W-5044, Type I
Lower Fuselage 15044
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Plastic Parts
B-38
TO 1-1-4
B-39
TO 1-1-4
B Model Designation, Single point refueling Characters 5/8 inch 15044
Acf t S/N Fuel Characters 5/8 inch Blue on white
Requirement Characters 3/8 inch
border - 15044,
right wing and top 17875, Stripes - 11136
surface of lef t wing
E USAF Top surface of right 22.5 inch high letters 15044
wing and under sur-
face of lef t wing
stabilizer
nia and lettering
(Not Authorized for
ATC Aircraf t)
H Anti-Glare Top of fuselage in 37038
front of cockpit
STANDARD SYSTEM
Area Color No. System
All exterior areas except as specif ied 17875 MIL-C-83286

Relief Tube Areas
Walkways
Engine Exhaust Path
Lower Fuselage
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Plastic Parts
Leading Edge of Vertical Stabilizer 17875 MIL-C-83231, Type II
Inboard Ends of Vertical Stabilizer 17875 MIL-C-83286
Trailing Edge of Vertical Stabilizer 17875 MIL-C-83286
B-40
TO 1-1-4
B-41
TO 1-1-4
B Model Designation, Lef t side of fuselage Letters and numbers 17038
Acf t S/N and Fuel 1 inch high
Requirement
border - 15044,
right wing and top 17875,
surface of lef t wing Stripes - 11136
wing and under sur-
face of lef t wing
stabilizer rudder
nia and lettering
I Walkway Border Top of wings and en- 2 inches wide 37038
gine
pylons

All exterior areas except 17875 Jet Skin No. 171-W-562/ 16473 MIL-C-83286
as specif ied MIL-L-19537
Battery Compartment 17875 Ever Lube 13-511 17875 MIL-C-83286
Landing Gear 17178 MIL-P-19537 17875 MIL-C-83286
Radome 17038 MIL-C-7439, Class II 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type II
Relief Tube Areas
HH Walkways ∗ 36440 MIL-W-5044 Type I 37038 MIL-W-5044, Type II
JJ White Caps as Re- 17875 MIL-C-83286
quired
Lower Fuselage 17178 Jet Skin No. 171-A27/ 16473 MIL-C-83286
MIL-L-19537
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Plastic Parts
Vertical Stabilizer Tip 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type II
∗Note: Apply Anti-skid coating to within 2″ of engine nacelle.
B-42
TO 1-1-4
B-43
TO 1-1-4
T-39 ALL WHITE AIRCRAFT MARKING SPECIFICATION (SEE FIG B-20)

A UNITED STATES Both sides Letters 6 inches high 15044
AIR FORCE
B National Star Centered outb’d side of 15 inch star N/A
both engine nacelles.
Nacelle Sta. 119.4
C Call Numbers Both sides of vertical 8 inch high numbers 15044
stabilizer rudder
D U.S. Flag Centered both sides of 11 inches N/A
vertical stabilizer, Sta.
59.8
E Fuselage Separation Both sides of fuselage, 2 inches wide 15044
line beginning at Sta. 90.5
(tapered around crew
compartment window)
running horizontally to
tail, 2 inches below fu-
selage windows
F Anti-Glare Top fuselage forward of Apply in accordance 37038
cockpit with AF Drawing
8123670
T-39 ALL WHITE AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING SYSTEM (SEE NOTE 2 PAGE B-1)

All exterior areas except 17875 Jet Skin No. 171-W- 17875 MIL-C-83286
as Specif ied 562/MIL-L-19537
Battery Compartment 17875 Ever Lube 13-511 17875 MIL-C-83286
Landing Gear 17178 MIL-P-19537 17875 MIL-C-83286
Radome 17038 MIL-C-7439, Class II 17038 MIL-C-83231, Type II
Relief Tube Areas
HH Walkways 36440 MIL-W-5044, Type I 37038 MIL-W-5044, Type II
JJ White Caps as Re- 17875 MIL-C-83286
quired
Lower Fuselage 17178 Jet Skin No. 171- 17875 MIL-C-83286
A27/MIL-L-19537
APU Exhaust Paths
Heater Exhaust Path
Plastic Parts
Vertical Stabilizer Tip 17875 MIL-C-83286
* Note: Apply Anti-skid coating to within 2‘‘ of engine nacelle.
B-44
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-20. T-39 All White Aircraft Marking Specification
B-45
TO 1-1-4

A. U.S. AIR FORCE Both sides of fuselage Letters 15 inch high 15044
Acf t S/N inch high
(Data Legend)
C. National Star Both sides of fuselage 27 inch star, Back- 15044
centered and 35 inches ground 17925
below center line of Stars and Bars 11136
rear two windows Stripes
On under surface of 40 inch star with same

right wing and top sur- color scheme as 27 inch
face of lef t wing star
D. USAF Top surface of right 30 inch high letters 15044
of lef t wing
E. Call Numbers Both sides of vertical 8.0 inch ‘‘AF’’ stacked 15044
stabilizer 2.0 inches over an 8.0 inch year
above and 2.5 inches model followed by 18
af t of the lef t and right inch high aircraf t tail
elevator pitot probes numbers positioned
parallel to the ground.
F. Anti-Glare Top of fuselage in front BAC 701
of cockpit wrapping 37038
around to station 179
G. Fuselage Stripe Both sides of fuselage 1 4 inch wide to tapered 15044
inch below windows tail
H. Distinctive Unit Air- Both sides of Vertical 30 inches high 15044
craf t Identif ication Stabilizer
I. Command Emblem Both sides of vertical 4 inch wide to tapered 15044
stabilizer 24.0 inches tail
af t of the L/E/ vertical
stab. split line to the
center line of the em-
blem.
B-46 Change 1
TO 1-1-4
Figure B-21. T-43A Aircraft Marking Specification
Change 1 B-47
TO 1-1-4
T-43A AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR FINISHING-SYSTEM (SEE NOTE 2, Page B-1)

All exterior areas except 17925 MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285
as specif ied
Battery Compartment 17925 MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285
Landing Gear 17925 MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285
Wheel Wells 17925 MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285
Flap Wells 17925 MIL-C 83286/MIL-C-85285
Radome BAC 701 MIL-C-83231, Type II
17038
Relief Tube Areas 17925 MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285
Walkways
Engine Exhaust Path
APU Exhaust 17925 MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285
Heater Exhaust Path 17925 MIL-C-83286/MIL-C-85285
Plastic Parts BAC 701 MIL-C-83231, Type II
17038
B-48 Change 1
TO 1-1-4
APPENDIX C
SPECIAL PURPOSE AIRCRAFT
MARKINGS
C-1
TO 1-1-4
Contents Title Page
Figure
C-1 U. S. Flag Marking ............................................................................................................... C-3
C-2 RC-130 Aircraf t Conspicuity Marking ................................................................................ C-4
C-3 C-140 Aircraf t Conspicuity Marking................................................................................... C-5
C-4 T-39 Aircraf t Conspicuity Marking..................................................................................... C-6
C-2
TO 1-1-4
Figure C-1. U. S. Flag Marking
Change 3 C-3
TO 1-1-4
Figure C-2. RC-130 Aircraft Conspicuity Marking
C-4
TO 1-1-4
Figure C-3. C-140 Aircraft Conspicuity Marking
C-5
TO 1-1-4
Figure C-4. T-39 Aircraft Conspicuity Marking
C-6
TO 1-1-4
APPENDIX D
SPECIFICATIONS - CAMOUFLAGE PATTERNS
AND MARKINGS FOR USAF AIRCRAFT
D-1
TO 1-1-4
Contents Title Page
Figure
D-1 A-7 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern...................................................................................... D-3

D-2 ANG A-7 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern ............................................................................ D-5
D-3 B-52 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern.................................................................................... D-7
D-4 B-52 Aircraf t SEA Camouf lage Pattern ........................................................................... D-8
D-5 C-5 Aircraf t European I Camouf lage Pattern.................................................................. D-9
D-6 C-130 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern................................................................................ D-10
D-7 C-130 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern, European I........................................................... D-11
D-8 C-130 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern For Asia Minor..................................................... D-12
D-9 AC-130 Exterior Finish and Markings, Special Project................................................. D-13
D-10 C-141A Aircraf t European I Camouf lage Pattern ......................................................... D-14
D-11 C-141B Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern, European I ........................................................ D-15
D-12 F/RF-4 Aircraf t Wraparound Camouf lage Pattern........................................................ D-16
D-13 F-5 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern .................................................................................... D-17
D-14 F-5 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern For Asia Minor ......................................................... D-18
D-15 F-111 A/D/E/F Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern ................................................................. D-19
D-16 FB-111A Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern........................................................................... D-20
D-17 H-1F/D/N/H Aircraf t Standard Camouf lage Pattern .................................................... D-21
D-18 UH-1F/D/N/H Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern .................................................................. D-22
D-19 UH-1F/D/N/H Aircraf t European I Camouf lage Pattern .............................................. D-23
D-20 UH-1N Aircraf t ‘‘Leopard’’ Camouf lage Pattern............................................................ D-24
D-21 H-3 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern ................................................................................... D-25
D-22 CH-3 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern................................................................................. D-26
D-23 CH-3 Aircraf t European I Camouf lage Pattern............................................................. D-27
D-24 H-53 Aircraf t Standard Camouf lage Pattern................................................................. D-28
D-25 H-53 Aircraf t European I Camouf lage Pattern ............................................................. D-29
D-26 HH-53B Helicopter Camouf lage Pattern........................................................................ D-30
D-27 OV-10 Aircraf t Europe I Camouf lage Pattern ............................................................... D-31
D-28 AT-37/OA-37 Aircraf t Standard Camouf lage Pattern ................................................... D-33
D-29 AT-38B Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern............................................................................. D-34
D-30 T-39 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern .................................................................................. D-37
D-31 F/TF-15 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern for Air Superior Blue ....................................... D-38
D-32 F/TF-15 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern for High and Low Ref lectance Gray ............... D-39
D-33 A-10 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern ‘‘European I ’’ ......................................................... D-41
D-34 A-10 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern for High and Low Ref lectance Gray .................... D-43
D-35 Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraf t Identif ication Markings ........................................... D-47
D-36 Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraf t Identif ication, 24″ Letter Sizes ............................... D-48
D-37 Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraf t Identif ication, 36″ Letter Sizes ............................... D-49
D-38 Typical Distinctive Aircraf t Serial Number, 15″ Size.................................................... D-50
D-39 Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes C-130 Aircraf t............................................ D-51
D-40 Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes UH-1F Aircraf t .......................................... D-52
D-41 Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes F/RF-4 Aircraf t .......................................... D-53
D-42 Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes F/TF-15 Aircraf t ........................................ D-54
D-43 Distinctive Unit and Serial Numbers Sizes - F-16 Aircraf t .......................................... D-55
D-44 Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes - A-10 Aircraf t ........................................... D-56
LIST OF TABLES
Table Title Page
D-1 Distinctive Unit Markings, Sizes, and Locations, Camouf laged Aircraf t .................... D-45
D-2
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-1. A-7 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern (Sheet 1 of 2)
D-3
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-1. A-7 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern (Sheet 2 of 2)
D-4
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-2. ANG A-7 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern (Sheet 1 of 2)
D-5
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-2. ANG A-7 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern (Sheet 2 of 2)
D-6
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-3. B-52 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern
D-7
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-4. B-52 Aircraft SEA Camouflage Pattern
D-8
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-5. C-5 Aircraft European I Camouflage Pattern
D-9
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-6. C-130 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern
D-10
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-7. C-130 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern, European I
D-11
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-8. C-130 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern For Asia Minor
D-12
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-9. AC-130 Exterior Finish and Markings, Special Project
D-13
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-10. C-141A European I Camouflage Pattern
D-14
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-11. C-141B Aircraft Camouflage Pattern, European I
D-15
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-12. F/RF-4 Aircraft Wraparound Camouflage Exterior Paint Pattern
D-16
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-13. F-5 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern
D-17
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-14. F-5 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern For Asia Minor
D-18
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-15. F-111 A/D/E/F Aircraft Camouflage Pattern
D-19
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-16. FB-111A Aircraft Camouflage Pattern
D-20
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-17. H-1F/D/N/H Aircraft Standard Camouflage Pattern
D-21
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-18. UH-1F/D/N/H Aircraft Camouflage Pattern
D-22
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-19. UH-1F/D/N/H Aircraft European I Camouflage Pattern
D-23
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-20. UH-1N Aircraft ‘‘Leopard’’ Camouflage Pattern
D-24
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-21. H-3 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern
D-25
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-22. CH-3 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern
D-26
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-23. CH-3 Aircraft European I Camouflage Pattern
D-27
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-24. H-53 Aircraft Standard Camouflage Pattern
D-28
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-25. H-53 Aircraft European I Camouflage Pattern
D-29
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-26. HH-53B Helicopter Camouflage Pattern
D-30
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-27. OV-10 Aircraft Europe-I Camouflage Pattern (Sheet 1 of 2)
D-31
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-27. OV-10 Aircraft Europe-I Camouflage Pattern (Sheet 2 of 2)
D-32
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-28. A-37/OA-37 Aircraft Standard Camouflage Pattern
D-33
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Figure D-29. AT-38B Aircraft Camouflage Pattern (Sheet 1 of 3)
D-34
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D-35
TO 1-1-4
D-36
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-30. T-39 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern
D-37
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-31. F/TF-15 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern for Air Superior Blue
D-38
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-32. F/TF-15 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern for High and Low Reflectance Gray (Sheet 1 of 2)
D-39
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-32. F/TF-15 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern for High and Low Reflectance Gray (Sheet 2 of 2)
D-40
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-33. A-10 Aircraft Camouflage Patten ″European I″ (Sheet 1 of 2)
D-41
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-33. A-10 Aircraft Camouflage Patten ″European I″ (Sheet 2 of 2)
D-42
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-34. A-10 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern for High and Low Reflectance Gray (Sheet 1 of 2)
Change 6 D-43
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-34. A-10 Aircraft Camouflage Pattern for High and Low Reflectance Gray (Sheet 2 of 2)
D-44
TO 1-1-4
TABLE D-1
DISTINCTIVE UNIT MARKINGS, SIZES AND LOCATIONS, CAMOUFLAGED AIRCRAFT
(Figures D-35 through D-38 are standard size markings to be used.)
AIRCRAFT MODEL FIGURE REFERENCE
Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraf t Identif ication Markings....................................................... D-35
Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraf t Identif ication, 24″ Letter Sizes........................................... D-36
Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraf t Identif ication, 36″ Letter Sizes........................................... D-37
Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraf t Serial Number, 15″ Size ...................................................... D-38
Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes C-130 Aircraf t ....................................................... D-39
Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes UH-1F Aircraf t ..................................................... D-40
Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes F/RF-4 Aircraf t ..................................................... D-41
Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes F/TF-15 Aircraf t ................................................... D-42
Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes F-16 Aircraf t ......................................................... D-43
Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes A-10 Aircraf t ......................................................... D-44
D-45
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DISTINCTIVE UNIT AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
IMPORTANT
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE APPLICATION OF UNIT AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION

MARKINGS ON THE VERTICAL STABLIZERS CAN VARY SLIGHTLY. IN NO INSTANCE WILL
THESE MARKINGS BE APPLIED IN SUCH A LOCATION THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH THE
PERFORMANCE OF ANTENNEAE OR OTHER EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE EXTERIOR SUR-
FACES OF THESE VERTICAL STABILIZERS.
D-46
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-35. Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraft Identification Markings
D-47
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-36. Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraft Identification, 24″ Letter Sizes
D-48
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-37. Typical Distinctive Unit Aircraft Identification, 36″ Letter Sizes
D-49
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-38. Typical Distinctive Aircraft Serial Number, 15″ Size
D-50
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-39. Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes C-130 Aircraft
D-51
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-40. Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes UH-1F Aircraft
D-52
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-41. Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes F/RF-4 Aircraft
D-53
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-42. Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes F/TF-15 Aircraft
D-54
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-43. Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes F-16 Aircraft
D-55
TO 1-1-4
Figure D-44. Distinctive Unit and Serial Number Sizes A-10 Aircraft
D-56
TO 1-1-4
APPENDIX E
SERVICING, GROUND HANDLING, EMERGENCY,
HAZARD WARNING MARKINGS AND
ARMAMENT PLACARD LOCATIONS
FOR AIRCRAFT
E-1
TO 1-1-4
Contents Title Page
Figure
E-1 Typical Symbol Dimensioning............................................................................................ E-2

E-2 Aircraf t Markings, Servicing and Precautioning ............................................................. E-3
E-3 Decalcomania-Ground Here, International Symbol ......................................................... E-5
E-4 Markings For Fire Access Panel........................................................................................ E-5
E-5 Helicopter Tail Boom Markings......................................................................................... E-6
E-6 Emergency Instruction Markings ...................................................................................... E-6
E-7 Emergency Entry Markings ............................................................................................... E-7
E-8 Armament Placard Marking .............................................................................................. E-8
E-9 Armament Placard Locations............................................................................................. E-9
E-10 Propeller Warning Stripes and Signs.............................................................................. E-10
Figure E-1. Typical Symbol Dimensioning
E-2
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Figure E-2. Aircraft Markings, Servicing and Precautioning (Sheet 1 of 2)
E-3
TO 1-1-4
Figure E-2. Aircraft Markings, Servicing and Precautioning (Sheet 2 of 2)
E-4
TO 1-1-4
Figure E-3. Decalcomania - Ground Here, International Symbol
Figure E-4. Markings For Fire Access Panel
E-5
TO 1-1-4
Figure E-5. Helicopter Tail Boom Markings
Figure E-6. Emergency Instruction Markings
E-6
TO 1-1-4
Figure E-7. Emergency Entry Markings
E-7
TO 1-1-4
Figure E-8. Armament Placard Marking
E-8
TO 1-1-4
TYPE ACFT PLACARD LOCATIONS
A-7/7D Locate decal immediately below panel 1222-10 and to the lef t of panel 1222-9.
Placement will be such that the decal is horizontal to the ramp surface.
A-37 Locate decal on the lef t side of aircraf t between stations 54.00 and 78.20, with
the upper edge placed 1 inch below the strake mounting bracket and the right
e step.
AC-130 Locate the decal 4 inches down and 3 inches in from the spoiler door on the
right wheel-well fairing, centered between the spoiler door and the right air
def lector door.
AC-130U, Locate the placard on the lef t side of the aircraf t with the leading edge of the
HC-130 and placard 14 inches AFT of the crew entrance door on WL 173.
MC-130
AT-33 Locate forward edge of placard on station 163.8 plus 26.6 inches and top of
placard 22 inches below cockpit.
RF/F-4 Locate the decal on the outboard surface of the lef t intake duct of panel 125L,
so as not to be covered when engine covers are installed.
F-5A/B Locate placard on aircraf t’s lef t intake duct 1 inch af t of leading edge of duct
and 3 inches above upper surface of wing inboard leading edge, measured at
the lower af t corner of placard.
F-5E/F Locate placard on aircraf t lef t intake duct centered between leading edge of
duct and lef t position light and 4 inches above upper surface of the wing
inboard of placard.
F-5E Locate decal on the lef t hand side of the aircraf t on door assembly, part No.
10770-1, fuselage station 137.50 to 194.00: 3 1/4, inches from right hand
vertical edge of door running parallel and 6 1/2 inches from lower edge of door.
F-5F Locate decal on the lef t hand side of the aircraf t, on door assembly, part No.
18-10814-1, fuselage station 87.50 to 144.00: 4 inches af t of lef t hand vertical
edge of the decal in line with the lower hinge line of the pressure doors.
B-52 Locate decal on lef t hand forward fuselage at station 315.50 to 331.50, 23 to 33
inches below WL139, measured along skin contour.
UH-60A Locate placard on the right side personnel door, centered four inches below the
forward window.
H-3 Center decal on panel below window of personnel door.
H-53 Locate decal on right-hand side of fuselage forward of personnel door, between
stations 162 and 182, WL120.
UH- 1N Locate decal on door post, af t of pilot’s door.
OV-10A Locate decal on the right side of aircraf t between fuselage station 4288 and
60.60, vertically 2 inches above top edge of right fuselage access panel part No.
UH-1F/N Locate decal between station 74.25 and station 64.25, 18 inches above the door
sill.
Figure E-9. Armament Placard Locations
Change 2 E-9
TO 1-1-4
Figure E-10. Propeller Warning Stripes and Signs
E-10
TO 1-1-4
APPENDIX F
IDENTIFICATION CODES AND MARKINGS
FOR TUBING, HOSE AND PIPE FOR
AIRCRAFT
F-1
TO 1-1-4
Contents Title Page
Figure
F-1 Examples of Identif ication Groups.....................................................................................F-5

F-2 Color-coded Functional Identif ication Tapes.....................................................................F-6
F-3 Warning Symbols .................................................................................................................F-7
F-4 Optional Arrangement for Identif ication...........................................................................F-8
F-5 Examples of Electrical Identif ication .................................................................................F-9
F-6 Tag Identif ication ................................................................................................................F-9
LIST OF TABLES
Number Title Page
F-1 Functions and Associated Symbols .....................................................................................F-4

F-1. Colors. Colors conforming to FED-STD-595 as indicated below shall be used to denote function.
FED-STD-595
Color Code No.
Blue .......................................................................................................... 15102

Green........................................................................................................ 14187
Yellow....................................................................................................... 13655
Orange...................................................................................................... 12197
Red............................................................................................................ 11136
Brown ....................................................................................................... 10049
Gray.......................................................................................................... 16473
Black......................................................................................................... 17038
F-2. Application colors. Color coding shall be based upon function as indicated below. Where more than
one color is required to identify a single function the order of colors is from lef t to right, and the colored
area shall be composed of vertical stripes, of equal width, of the required colors (see f igures F-2 and F-4).
Function Color
Fuel .......................................................................................................... Red

Rocket Oxidizer ....................................................................................... Green, Gray
Rocket Fuel .............................................................................................. Red, Gray
Water Injection........................................................................................ Red, Gray, Ped
Lubrication............................................................................................... Yellow
Hydraulic ................................................................................................. Blue, Yellow
Solvent ..................................................................................................... Blue, Brown
Pneumatic Air.......................................................................................... Orange, Blue
Instrument Air ........................................................................................ Orange, Gray
Coolant ..................................................................................................... Blue
Breathing Oxygen ................................................................................... Green
Air Conditioning ...................................................................................... Brown, Gray
Monopropellant........................................................................................ Yellow, Orange
Battery Activator..................................................................................... Yellow, Gray
Rain Repellents ....................................................................................... Blue, Gray
Vacuum .................................................................................................... Gray, Orange, Gray
Fire Protection......................................................................................... Brown
De-Icing .................................................................................................... Gray
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Function Color
Rocket Catalyst ....................................................................................... Yellow, Green

Compressed Gas ...................................................................................... Orange
Electrical Conduit ................................................................................... Brown, Orange
Inerting Fluid .......................................................................................... Orange, Green
F-3. Designation of hazards. Hazardous materials or conditions shall be designated in black letters on
white or metallic (silvery or chrome) background as specif ied below (see f igure F-1). Where such hazards
result from working pressure only, and where the pressure is indicated in the identif ication, no further
identif ication of hazard is necessary. Under conditions warranting special care over and above that
required for the identif ied hazard, the skull and cross-bones symbol, illustrated in f igure F-3 shall be used.
F-4. Hazards. Hazards shall be identif ied in accordance with above letter sizes shall be the same as
those used for function within the same identif ication group, with a 1/32 inch vertical space between words
comprising a set, i. e., a dual hazard, and a 1/4 inch space between sets (or between words if only a single
hazard to indicated). Where tapes are used to identify function, identif ication of hazard may be accom-
plished with tape(s) of 1/2 inch minimum width. When painted or appearing on tags or bands the hazard
shall be the last word(s) in the identif ication following the direction of f low arrow, if applicable. Hazards
associated with various line contents shall be in accordance with primary and secondary warning designa-
tions as established in MIL-STD-101. However, for application under this technical manual words and
abbreviations are to be substituted for colors to identify specif ic classes of hazards as indicated under
‘‘Identif ication Marking’’ below. To facilitate cross-referencing, MIL-STD-101 colors applicable to all
hazards are indicated opposite the identif ication markings. Thus it will only be necessary to refer to the
color shown in table II of MIL-STD101 for a particular content, then substitute applicable words or
abbreviations.
IDENTIFICATION MIL-STD-101
CLASS OF HAZARD MARKING COLOR
Flammable materials. All materials known ordi- FLAM .............................. Yellow
narily as f lammable or combustibles.
Toxic and poisonous materials. All materials ex- TOXIC ............................. Brown
tremely hazardous life or health, under normal
conditions, as toxic or poisons.
Anaesthetics and harmful materials. All materi- AAHM ............................. Blue
als productive or anaesthetic vapors and all liq-
uid chemicals and compounds hazardous to life
and property but not normally productive of dan-
gerous quantities of fumes or vapors.
Oxidizing materials. All materials which readily OXYM.............................. Green
furnish oxygen for combustion and f ire producers
which react explosively or with evolution of heat
in contact with any other materials.
Physically dangerous materials. All materials, PHDAN ........................... Gray
not dangerous in themselves, which are asphyxi-
ating in conf ined areas or which are generally
handled in a dangerous physical state pressure
or temperature.
Fire protection materials. All materials provided FPM................................. Red
in piping systems or in compressed gas cylinders
exclusively for use in f ire protection.
F-3
TO 1-1-4
Table F-1. Functions and Associated Symbols.
F-4
TO 1-1-4
Figure F-1. Examples of Identification Groups
F-5
TO 1-1-4
Figure F-2. Color-coded Functional Identification Tapes ( Sheet 1 of 2)
F-6
TO 1-1-4
Figure F-2. Color-coded Functional Identification Tapes ( Sheet 2 of 2)
Figure F-3. Warning Symbols
F-7
TO 1-1-4
NOTES:
1. Letters shall be printed in black, 3/32″ high with 1/32″ between lines of a
legend and 1/4 ″ between a legend and its repetition.
2. Arrow shall be black, head 3/32″ high, and shaf t 1/32″ wide.
3. Arrow to have head on both ends for reversible f low.
4. Colors shall conform to paragraph F-2 and Symbols as shown in table F-1.
5. Tape shall be a minimum of 1″ wide.
Figure F-4. Optional Arrangement for Identification
F-8
TO 1-1-4
Figure F-5. Examples of Electrical Identification
NOTES: 1. Tag sizes shall be compatible with the diameter of the tubing.
2. Size of letters for wording on tag shall be compatible with tag.
3. Arrow size shall be compatible with letters.
4. Arrow shall have head on both ends for reversible f low.
5. If temperature exceeds 500oF or if tags are used on LOX lines, remove cushion
from clamp and use plain clamp.
6. More than one clamp may be used if required for rigidity.
Figure F-6. Tag Identification
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EXTERIOR FINISHES, INSIGNIA AND

Published under authority of the Secretary of the Air Force

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I GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................... 1-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued

4-15 Marking Of Emergency Lighting (Flashlight) - Cargo And Transport

TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued

7-6 Flexible Cables ............................................................................................................ 7-2

Figure Title Page

A-1 National Star Insignia.............................................................................................................A-4

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS - Continued

Figure Title Page

D-21 H-3 Aircraf t Camouf lage Pattern ........................................................................................D-25

Number Title Page

b. Compliance. AFMC System Program NOTE

USAF Standard Markings for the new vehicles. NOTE

e. TO 1-1-691, Aircraf t Weapons Systems n. AFR 400-44/AFI 21-105, Corrosion Preven-

STANDARD EXTERIOR FINISHES FOR

NOTE b. The polyurethane paint will not be specif ied

STANDARD MARKINGS AND INSIGNIA FOR USAF AIRCRAFT

AF SERIAL NO. The radio call number of aircraf t

(3) Identif ication by specif ication number NOTE

SPECIAL PURPOSE MARKING FOR

NOTE country does not have the capability to install its

NOTE d. Paint the remaining 6-inches of the tail

STANDARD MARKINGS, FINISHES, AND INSIGNIA

FOR CAMOUFLAGED USAF AIRCRAFT

5-1. PURPOSE OF CAMOUFLAGE. Camou- 5-4. CAMOUFLAGE PATTERNS. Approved

SERVICING, GROUND HANDLING, EMERGENCY AND HAZARD WARNING MARKINGS,

exact battery location given shall be placed on the

IDENTIFICATION OF TUBES, HOSE AND PIPE LINES

NOTE (c) Lines over 10 inches diameter letter-

STANDARD AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT

Figure A-1. National Star Insignia

Figure A-2. National Star Insignia on Swept Wings.

Figure A-4. Form of Letters and Numerals

Figure A-5. Typical Marking For Paint Facility/Finish Identification Block

USAF AIRCRAFT FINISH AND MARKING

SPECIFICATIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS

B-1 B-52 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ..................................................................................... B-5

B-2 C-5 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ....................................................................................... B-7

B-3 C-9 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ....................................................................................... B-9

B-4 C-12 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ................................................................................... B-12

B-5 C-130 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ................................................................................. B-15

B-6 C-135 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ................................................................................. B-17

B-7 C-141 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ................................................................................. B-19

B-8 F-4 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ..................................................................................... B-21

B-9 F-106 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ................................................................................. B-23

B-10 H-1 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication..................................................................................... B-25

B-11 H-3 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication..................................................................................... B-27

B-12 H-3B Aircraf t Marking Specif ication .................................................................................. B-29

B-13 H-53 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication................................................................................... B-31

B-15 T-1A Aircraf t Marking Specif ication................................................................................... B-35

B-16 T-33 Aircraf t Marking Specif ication ................................................................................... B-37

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