Technical data

8.4.13 Markings for Tank Filler Areas. Fuel filler caps
shall be painted red. A red band, one inch wide, around and
two inches away from the fuel fill cap or over the cover door
is optional.
8.4.14 Marking of Emergency Lighting (Flashlight) for
Cargo &Transport Aircraft. Aircraft which have flash-
lights adjacent to natural or emergency exits will have a 1/2
inch yellow band around the base of the flashlight mount. The
band may be applied to the sides of the light holder if the
material cannot be applied around the base. The band may be
formed from 3M retro reflective or 6900 photo luminescent
paint (TT-P-54), or reflection tape (ASTM D4956).
8.4.15 Markings for Walkways and Steps. In cases
where walkways don’t contrast with surrounding areas, the
walkway will be bounded by a contrasting color line. The
word “WALKWAY” shall be stenciled at sufficient intervals.
Steps areas shall be indicated at all point on the aircraft.
8.4.16 Markings for Composite/Honeycomb Pan-
els. Composite or honeycomb panels on upper surfaces
shall be distinctly marked by contrasting color 1 1/2 inch
wide hash marks. Each hash mark shall be 2 inches long and
separated by 2 inches. The marks shall slope 45 degrees.
8.4.17 Removable Escape Panels.
8.4.17.1 Internal Markings. Marking for the identifica-
tion of escape hatches, doors, and exits on the interior of the
aircraft shall be painted orange-yellow (color 13538). Use
black (color 17038) on yellow surfaces. Use MIL-PRF-
85285, 3M retro reflective or 6900 photo luminescent paint
(TT-P-54), or reflection tape (ASTM D4956).
a. Apply an intermittent band to mark the periphery of the
personnel escape exit. The segments of the band will
have a minimum width of 1 inch and a length of 2
inches, divided equally, possible and practical between
the door mounting and the escape door itself. Where the
lining will cover the identification marking band inside
of the aircraft, continue the marking onto the lining.
b. The words EMERGENCY EXIT, shall be applied on the
escape hatch door or exit or any covering thereof in the
most readily visible location. Letters should be approxi-
mately 2 inches high.
c. Paint handles, releases, catches, and knobs for inside
hatches and exit doors. Where lettering or marking areas
are covered by lining, the lining shall also be appropri-
ately marked. Suitable descriptive wording, readily
visible, shall be applied to the door or structure of the
aircraft, whichever is neared the emergency release, to
identify and explain its operation. This wording should
be approximately 1-inch high. Use Standard English
terminology such as PULL, TURN, SLIDE, or PUSH.
8.4.17.2 External Markings. Markings for the identifi-
cation of escape hatches, doors, and exits on the exterior of
the aircraft shall be painted orange-yellow (color 13538) or a
contrasting color. Use MIL-PRF-85285. The words EMT
RELEASE, shall be applied on the outside of the aircraft to
facilitate quick identification. Suitable descriptive wording
shall be applied to the door or structure of the aircraft,
whichever is neared the emergency release, to identify and
explain its operation. This wording should be approximately
1-inch high. Use Standard English terminology such as
PULL, TURN, SLIDE, or PUSH. Letters should be approxi-
mately 2 inches high.
8.4.18 Markings for Unmanned aerial Vehicles.
8.4.18.1 Target Drones. Target drones for crew train-
ing, weapons evaluation and etc., shall be painted Interna-
tional Orange (color 12197) using MIL-PRF-85285.
8.4.18.2 Other Unmanned Arial Vehicles. All other
UAVs, RPVs, and drones may be painted with a color scheme
to suit the mission requirement. The schemes and markings
shall be approved in accordance with the MAJCOM supple-
ment to AFI 21-105. MIL-PRF-85285 shall be the standard
topcoat.
8.4.19 Conspicuity Markings. Conspicuity Markings
(MIL-PRF-85285, color 12197) may be used under special
conditions on non-camouflaged aircraft and are intended to
enhance air-to-air visual detection for safety purposes. Con-
spicuity markings will be approved by HQ USAF/A4 for
aircraft engaged in special missions.
8.4.19.1 Aircraft required to have conspicuity markings:
• Aircraft used primarily as target
• Aircraft specifically designated by the MAJCOM due
to special requirements of research and development.
Included may be director and drone aircraft.
• Special conspicuity markings are authorized only
when 75% or more of the mission flying hours are
utilized enroute/on facility time.
8.4.20 Arctic Markings. The use of arctic markings
(MIL-PRF-85285, color 12197) is intended to facilitate the
location of aircraft downed in regions covered by ice and
snow.
8.4.20.1 Arctic Marking Exemptions. Aircraft in the
following categories are exempt from compliance with arctic
markings:
• Air Attache.
• Aircraft scheduled for short periods of duty less than
180 days) in Arctic or Antarctic regions.
• Active strike force and combat support aircraft as-
signed offensive missions for less than 180 days in
Arctic or Antarctic regions.
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