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BMS 8-139

What is BMS 8-139?

BMS 8-139 is a Boeing specification covering glass fabric reimpregnated high-temperature-resistance epoxy resins (prepregs).

It is closely linked to BMS9-3, which covers the fabric reinforcement linked with its products.

This specification covers high temperature prepregs, unlike BMS 8-79, which covers low temperature prepregs.

Classes and Styles

Class refers to properties required of the prepreg and cured laminate, and determines application locations.

When no Class is specified, Class 1 shall be used.

a. Class 1 (obsolete designation is Class I) material is not intended to be used inside the pressure shell of the airplane. It is not required to meet flammability properties. Class 1 reinforcement fabric meets the requirements of BMS9-3.

b. Class 2 (obsolete designation is Class II) material is intended for possible use inside the pressure shell of the airplane. It is required to meet flammability properties. Class 2 reinforcement fabric meets the requirements of BMS9-3.

c. Class 3 (obsolete designation is Class III) material is intended for use in areas requiring material which only meets the prepreg physical and hydraulic fluid resistance requirements. Class 3 material is not intended for use inside the pressure shell of the airplane. Class 3 reinforcement fabric meets the requirements of AMS 3824 or MIL-Y-1140.

The style is based upon the fabric reinforcement used.

DesignationFabric ReinforcementObsolete Designation
Style 120BMS9-3, Type D, Style 120Type 120
Style 1581BMS9-3, Type H-2, Style 181-150Type 181 and 1581
Style 7781BMS9-3, Type H-3, Style 181-77Type 7781
Style 1582BMS9-3, Type J-2, Style 182-150Type 182 and 1582
Style 1584BMS9-3, Type K-2, Style 184-150Type 184 and 1584
Style 1543BMS9-3, Type F-2, Style 143-150Type 183 and 1583
Style 108AMS 3824 or MIL-Y-1140, Style 108None
Style 220BMS9-3, Type D-1, Style 220None

All BMS 8-139 Approved Products