PPG 8000/B707-KCH0 (5-Ltr-Tin)

PPG 8000/B707-KCH0 (Also known as: Desothane HS CA8000) is the industry-standard polyurethane topcoat trusted by MRO teams, aircraft engineers, and ground crew across commercial and military aviation. It delivers exceptional durability, gloss retention, and fluid resistance under extreme operating conditions from -54°C to +177°C (-65°F to +350°F). Backed by OEM approvals, this topcoat ensures aircraft remain safe, compliant, and visually uniform, critical for passenger safety and operational reliability.

Key Technical Specs

• Primary Use: High-solids, low-VOC polyurethane exterior topcoat for aircraft external surfaces; suitable for full repaints, panel repairs, decal edges, and livery touch-ups.
• Service Temperature: -54°C to +177°C (-65°F to +350°F).
• Application / Mix / Film: Base mixed with CA8000B activator and CA8000C thinner (2:1:1 ratio). Recommended dry film thickness 50–75 µm (~0.002–0.003 in.), typical coverage 9–10 m² per litre at 60 µm DFT.
• Volume / Packaging: Supplied in a 5-litre tin (~5.3 kg / 11.68 lbs.). Shelf life 24 months (720 days).

Approvals & Specifications

• Qualified to multiple aerospace and OEM specs including AMS 3095, DPM 6456, BAMS 565-002 (Grade B), BAMS 565-009, BMS 10-60 Type II, BMS 10-72 Type VIII, BMS 10-125 Type III, AIMS 04-04-013.
• Ensures compatibility with epoxy primers and common aerospace pretreatments; always verify specific aircraft requirements before use.

Applications

• AOG / Quick Repairs: Small tin size and easy mixing make it ideal for same-day patch repairs, decal edge sealing, and urgent paint touch-ups.
• Planned Maintenance / Full Repaints: Used as the final topcoat in multi-coat systems over approved primers, providing long life and gloss retention for full repaint programs.

Compatibility & Safety

• Compatible with Desoprime epoxy primers and standard aerospace pretreatments.
• Flammable coating (UN1263, Class 3); use proper ventilation, grounding, and respiratory protection. Keep SDS/TDS accessible.
• Pot-life is finite; match activator/thinner to ambient temperature for efficient application during AOG or rapid repairs.

Procurement & Storage

• Pack size: 5-litre tin, full kits (base + activator + thinner) recommended for storage.
• Maintain spare reducers (C1/C2/C3) and small touch-up pots for frequent minor repairs.
• Label with expiry and batch number for traceability; keep TDS and SDS printed and accessible.

Why PPG 8000/B707-KCH0 is Chosen

• OEM-qualified, high solids, low VOC topcoat with proven gloss and fluid resistance for MRO and airframer compliance.
• Readily available in common sizes with AOG support to minimize aircraft downtime during urgent repairs.
• Pre-mix small working batches for decal or panel repairs; use approved touch-up equipment for quality assurance and paint-system traceability.

Alternative Names & Descriptions

• Desothane HS CA8000
• PPG CA8000 topcoat / CA8000 topcoat
• PPG 8000/B707-KCH0 (5-Ltr-Tin)
• PPG Desothane HS CA8000 B707 grey topcoat or CA8000 B707
• CA8000/BAC707
• BMS10-60T2 BAC 707
• CA8000B707
• CA8800BAC707:F1419