TM 55-1500-345-23
Section VI.
WARNING STRIPES AND SIGNS
WARNINGS, NON-TACTICAL AIRCRAFT
c.
Tail Rotor Markings, Non-tactical
NOTE
(1)
Tail rotor blades. See Chapter 6.
(2)
Tail rotor warning markings, non-tactical. See
Provisions of section VI are subject to
an international standardization agree-
ment (Cento Stang 3250).
d.
Tail Rotor Markings, Tactical
(1)
Tail rotor blades See Chapter 6.
a. Exterior. That area of the fuselage which
is behind the plane of the propeller path will be
(2)
Tail rotor warning markings. Paint warning
marked with a gloss black paint # G-2017, mfg.
arrows Aircraft Black, #37038. Paint word
US Paint 3 inches wide, extending completely
Danger above warning arrow in Aircraft Black
around the fuselage, except through anti-glare
#37038. See Chapter 9 for dimensional data.
areas and when it does not interfere with standard
ARMY markings or insignia. A 3-inch space will
7-16. DELETED.
be maintained between the ends of the propeller
warning stripe and any standard ARMY marking
or insignia. The word DANGER will be applied
perpendicular to each side of the warning stripe,
with an arrow pointing from the word DANGER
AND STENCILS.
toward the stripe. Letters in the word DANGER
will be2 inches high and the arrows will be 4 inches
a.
Sound pressure levels in Army aircraft
long. The word DANGER and the arrows will be
during some operating conditions exceed the
gloss black paint #G-2017, mfg. US Paint. This
Surgeon Generals hearing conservation criteria,
marking applies to all non-tactical multiengine
as defined in TB MED 251. Hearing protection
aircraft.
devices, such as the aviator helmet or ear plugs,
are required to be worn by all personnel in and
b.
Interior. Openings used as exits within
around the aircraft during its operation.
6 feet of the propeller disc will have an insignia-
red warning stripe 3inches wide painted on their
b.
Noise hazard stencils will be applied to
inside surface. Stripes will extend from the center
provide conformance to the standard details
of the fuselage or the top of the opening whichever
prescribed in MIL-STD-1474 (Noise Limits for
is higher, to the lowest extremity of the opening.
Army Material). The stencil, in the orange-yellow
The word PROPELLER, reading vertically from top
#33538 shall read as shown in figure 7-2.
to bottom, will be super-imposed on the stripes in
glossy insignia-white letters 2 inches high, placed
c.
The stencils will be applied in Army
at sufficiently frequent intervals to indicate the
aircraft and located so they are visible to all
dangerous areas, The word DANGER in glossy
passengers who are not normally required to wear
insignia-red will be applied perpendicular to and
aviator helmets or headphones. The aircraft
centered with respect to the word propeller on each
affected, include the location of stencils are as
side of the stripe, with an insignia-red arrow pointing
follows.
toward the stripe. Letters will be 2 inches and arrows
4 inches long.
(1)
UH-1B/C/M Helicopters. Apply
stencil to interior surface of each cargo door
below the windows.
