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NAVAIR 01-1A-509-4
TM 1-1500-344-23-4
01 September 2013
Table 2-17. Tapes (Cont.)
Nomenclature
Specifcation/
Part No.
National Stock
Number
Unit of
Issue
Intended Use
Usable On
AC
AV
Pressure Sensitive
Tape for Light Duty
Packaging and
General Purpose
Masking
ASTM D6123 Type II
(supersedes
A-A-883)
RO (3/4" x 60 YD)
RO (1" x 60 YD)
RO (1.5" x 60 YD)
RO (2" x 60 YD)
RO (3" x 60 YD)
The solvent resistance of this tape
makes it ideal for straight line paint
masking operations. The 1" size of this
tape is usually used for the paint pull
adhesion test. It is not recommended for
outdoor exposure because it becomes
very difFcult to remove.
X
X
Paint Masking Tape,
Crepe Paper
Treated
3M No. 233+
RO (1/4" x 60 YD)
RO (1/2" x 60 YD)
RO (3/4" x 60 YD)
RO (1" x 60 YD)
RO (2" x 60 YD)
RO (3" x 60 YD)
RO (4" x 60 YD)
RO (6" x 60 YD)
Highly conformable tape for masking
prior to paint and sealant applications.
Provides excellent paint lines. Tape can
be used at baking temperatures up to
250°± for one hour and can be removed
without adhesive transfer. Alternative to
AMS-T-21595 Type I masking tape for
component painting.
X
Plastic Media
Blasting (PMB)
Tape, Impact
Resistant
3M No. 500 or
BT 818
BT 100
Open Purchase
(Intertape Polymer
Group)
RO (1" x 10 YD)
RO (2" x 10 YD)
RO (3" x 10 YD)
RO (4" x 10 YD)
RO (Various
widths x 10 YD)
Masking and protecting aircraft surfaces
during grit media blasting.
X
X
Insulating Tape,
Electrical
ASTM D2686
RO (1/4" X 36 YD)
Protection of connectors exposed to
severe environments.
X
Tape, Pressure
Sensitive, Adhesive
A-A-59298
RO (1/2" X 72 YD)
RO (1/8" X 72 YD)
±or isolating dissimilar metals where
galvanic action may take place in avionic
equipment.
X