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SAE AMS3258A: This document has been declared "Stabilized" by SAE

Publication Date: Sep 1, 2011
SDO: SAE: SAE International
 DOD Adopted   ANSI Approved Approved

Form:

This specification covers a polythioether based sealing compound supplied as a two-component system suitable for application by brush, or by extrusion gun or spatula.

Application:

This product has been used typically for sealing aircraft windshields and canopies. This includes both sealing between the windshield/canopy and the aircraft structure for pressure sealing, and sealing around the windshield/canopy for weather sealing, but usage is not limited to such applications. The sealing compound cures at room temperature and may have an accelerated cure at higher temperatures. The sealing compounds are usable from -65 to 300 °F (-54 to 149 °C).

Classification:

Sealing compounds are classified as follows:

Class A - None

Class B - Suitable for application by extrusion gun or spatula. Available in the following application times:

a. B-1/4

b. B-1/2

c. B-2

Safety - Hazardous Materials:

While the materials, methods, applications, and processes described or referenced in this specification may involve the use of hazardous materials, this specification does not address the hazards which may be involved in such use. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure familiarity with the safe and proper use of any hazardous materials and to take necessary precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of all personnel involved.

Polythioether
sealant
windshield
canopy
pressure sealing
weather sealing
fast curing

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