Suppliers and use of MIL-PRF-87257 hydraulic fluid

[PT6ER]

I am trying to find suppliers (in the US) of MIL-PRF-87257 in 1 quart containers. Most I have spoken to will supply 55 gallon drums but that is of no use to us.

This is s direct replacement hydraulic fluid for MIL-PRF-5606 by the way.

Any leads would be appreciated.

Do any of you guys alredy use this hydraulic fluid (outside of the US military)?? Any issues, war stories or recommendations??

[NutLoose]

Well according to shells Aeroshell book ( Free online and they will send you a hard copy also free (IN UK) the spec you give is for Aeroshell 51, see link

http://www.shell.com/static/aviation-en/downloads/publications/aeroshellbook/aeroshellhydraulicfluids.pdf

but they do not do it in the sizes you require, though they do list 5 gal containers

http://www.shell.com/home/content/aviation-en/productservice/aeroshelllubricants/availability/availabilityofaerosh_10081027.html


have you asked these people direct though ? as they do list it in the size you require on the bottom link

http://www.radcoind.com/index.html

They list it here in qts http://www.radcolube.com/pdf/MilSpecRefChart.pdf

[bra83d]

Pc-12 uses it un sure of were to source but