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Description 51-25-00-801
Heat Treatment
Weight Variant Number: A320-200 WV000, A320-200 WV001, A320-200 WV002, A320-200 WV003, A320-200
WV004, A320-200 WV005, A320-200 WV006, A320-200 WV007, A320-200 WV008, A320-200 WV009, A320-200
WV010, A320-200 WV011, A320-200 WV012, A320-200 WV013, A320-200 WV014, A320-200 WV015, A320-200
WV016, A320-200 WV017, A320-200 WV018, A320-200 WV019

1. General

A. This topic contains information about heat treatment of aluminum alloy parts. Refer to the
following paragraphs for further information.

• Paragraph 2.A.(1) , heat treatment of aluminum alloy solid rivets,

• Paragraph 2.B.(2) , heat treatment of other aluminum alloy products.

2. Procedure

NOTE: To avoid long repair time you can use alternative aluminum solid rivets or fasteners which do not
require heat treatment, refer to Chapter 51-43-00 .

A. Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloy Solid Rivets.

(1) The applicable conditions for the heat treatment are given in Table 001 .

(2) Heat Treatment Process

(a) The heat treatment is performed in two phases:

• Solution treatment consists of heating and soaking at an adequate

temperature until the solid dissolution of the alloy constituents in the
aluminum matrix is achieved. The heat treatment process is indicated in
Table 001 .

• Quenching is performed by inserting the rivets into water.

(3) Rivet Refrigeration

(a) All rivets manufactured from type 3.1324, 2017, 2017A and 2024 alloys that are not used
immediately after quenching and surface protection must be refrigerated in order to delay
the natural aging process.

(b) It is advisable that the time elapsed between quenching and the insertion of the rivets into
the refrigerator does not exceed 5 minutes for type 2024 rivets and 30 minutes for type
3.1324, 2017 and 2017A rivets.

(c) Prior to their storage, the rivets will be immersed for approximately 5 minutes in isopropyl or
ethyl alcohol at -20 ° C (-4 ° F) or lower, in order to remove water and to rapidly reach the
refrigeration temperature.

(d) Once the refrigeration temperature is reached the rivets can be stored for a maximum period
of 7 days at -18 ° C (-0.4 ° F) or 20 days at -20 ° C (-4 ° F).
NOTE: Rivets to be installed must be at room temperature and have to be dry. When the
room temperature exceeds 25 ° C (77 ° F), the rivet handling time is reduced.

(e) The handling time of heat treated rivets is given in Table 001 .
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Table 001 Work Conditions for the Heat Treatment

STAND MATER HEAT SOAKI SOAKING MAXIM MAXIM MAXIM SOAKING
ARD IALS TREAT NG TIME <1> SAL UM UM UM TIME
MENT TEMPE T QUENC QUENC HANDL AIR
YES/N RATUR BATH (minute HING H ING
FURNACE <6>
O EC s) TEMPE DELAY TIME
(F) RATUR <2> (s <3>
MINIM MAXIM EC econds MINIM MAXI
UM UM ) UM MUM
(F)

ASNA2 2117 NO
049DCJ

ASNA2 2017A YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

049DEJ 5 (920
±
10)

ASNA2 2017A <5> 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 40 60

049DXJ 5 (920
±
10)

ASNA2 2117 NO
050DCJ

ASNA2 2017A YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

050DEJ 5 (920
±
10)

ASNA2 2017A <5> 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 40 60

050DXJ 5 (920
±
10)

ASNA2 2117 NO
051DCJ

ASNA2 2017A YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

051DEJ 5 (920
±
10)

ASNA2 2017A <5> 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 40 60

051DXJ 5 (920
±
10)

DIN653 3.1124 NO
99B

DIN653 3.1324 YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

99C 5 (920
±
10)

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Table 001 Work Conditions for the Heat Treatment

STAND MATER HEAT SOAKI SOAKING MAXIM MAXIM MAXIM SOAKING
ARD IALS TREAT NG TIME <1> SAL UM UM UM TIME
MENT TEMPE T QUENC QUENC HANDL AIR
YES/N RATUR BATH (minute HING H ING
FURNACE <6>
O EC s) TEMPE DELAY TIME
(F) RATUR <2> (s <3>
MINIM MAXIM EC econds MINIM MAXI
UM UM ) UM MUM
(F)
DIN653 3.3354 NO
99D

EN610 2117 NO
1AD

EN610 2017A <5> 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

1D 5 (920
±
10)

EN606 2117 NO
9AD

EN606 2017A <5> 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

9D 5 (920
±
10)

EN608 2117 NO
0AD

EN608 2017A <5> 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

0D 5 (920
±
10)

EN608 2117 NO
1AD

EN608 2017A <5> 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

1D 5 (920
±
10)

LN9198 3.1124 NO
B

LN9198 3.1324 YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

C 5 (920
±
10)

LN9198 3.3354 NO
D

LN9199 3.1124 NO
B

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Table 001 Work Conditions for the Heat Treatment

STAND MATER HEAT SOAKI SOAKING MAXIM MAXIM MAXIM SOAKING
ARD IALS TREAT NG TIME <1> SAL UM UM UM TIME
MENT TEMPE T QUENC QUENC HANDL AIR
YES/N RATUR BATH (minute HING H ING
FURNACE <6>
O EC s) TEMPE DELAY TIME
(F) RATUR <2> (s <3>
MINIM MAXIM EC econds MINIM MAXI
UM UM ) UM MUM
(F)
LN9199 3.1324 YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60
C 5 (920
±
10)

LN9199 3.3354 NO
D

L21215 2117 NO
DCJ

L21215 2017A YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

DEJ 5 (920
±
10)

LN2121 2117 NO
7DCJ

LN2121 2017A YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

7DEJ 5 (920
±
10)

MBBN4 3.1324 YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 180 40 60

477 5 (920
±
10)

MS204 1100 NO
26A

MS204 2117 NO
26AD

MS204 2017 <4> 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 90 40 60

26D 5 (920
±
10)

MS204 2024 YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 20 60 70

26DD 5 (920
±
10)

MS204 110 NO
70A

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Table 001 Work Conditions for the Heat Treatment

STAND MATER HEAT SOAKI SOAKING MAXIM MAXIM MAXIM SOAKING
ARD IALS TREAT NG TIME <1> SAL UM UM UM TIME
MENT TEMPE T QUENC QUENC HANDL AIR
YES/N RATUR BATH (minute HING H ING
FURNACE <6>
O EC s) TEMPE DELAY TIME
(F) RATUR <2> (s <3>
MINIM MAXIM EC econds MINIM MAXI
UM UM ) UM MUM
(F)
MS204 2117 NO
70AD

MS204 2017 <4> 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 90 40 60

70D 5 (920
±
10)

MS204 2024 YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 20 60 70

70DD 5 (920
±
10)

NAS10 2117 NO
97AD

NAS10 2017 <4> 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 90 40 60

97D 5 (920
±
10)

NAS10 2024 YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 20 60 70

97DD 5 (920
±
10)

NAS12 2117 NO
41AD

NAS12 2017 <4> 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 90 40 60

41D 5 (920
±
10)

NAS12 2024 YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (80) 15 20 60 70

41DD 5 (920
±
10)

NAS12 2117 NO
42AD

NAS12 2017 <4> 495 ±  30 45 25 (77) 15 90 40 60

42D 5 (920
±
10)

NAS12 2024 YES 495 ±  30 45 25 (77) 15 20 60 70

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Table 001 Work Conditions for the Heat Treatment

STAND MATER HEAT SOAKI SOAKING MAXIM MAXIM MAXIM SOAKING
ARD IALS TREAT NG TIME <1> SAL UM UM UM TIME
MENT TEMPE T QUENC QUENC HANDL AIR
YES/N RATUR BATH (minute HING H ING
FURNACE <6>
O EC s) TEMPE DELAY TIME
(F) RATUR <2> (s <3>
MINIM MAXIM EC econds MINIM MAXI
UM UM ) UM MUM
(F)
42DD 5 (920
±
10)

<1> The soaking time starts when the minimum soaking temperature is achieved.
<2> Quench delay is the time between opening the furnace or removing the rivets from the
salt bath and the complete immersion of the load into the quenching medium.
<3> The time, within which the rivets must be upset, at room temperature 25 ° C (80 ° F).
<4> The repair procedure will state the heat treatment condition in which the 2017 rivets are
to be installed. If not specified, the rivets are to be installed without heat treatment.
<5> These rivets do not require heat treatment except otherwise specified in specific repair
instruction.
<6> Make sure that furnace reached the treatment temperature and stabilized before loading
the charge or rivets.
Rivets must be loaded in adequate containers (stainless steel wire mesh/basket or perforated
sheets).
Make sure that the temperature of the container and the center of the load/charge (rivet) must
reach a minimum treatment temperature of 490°C (920°F) within maximum time of 45
minutes with the help of a thermocouple. If the furnace is equipped with air circulation,
temperature controller or any other automatic type equipment, the temperature of the
furnace must meet the required temperature as stated.

(4) Protection after Heat Treatment

(a) Preferred Protection Treatment

1 Pretreatment

• Alkaline pickling OF ALUMINIUM SOLID RIVETS must be done

immediately after quenching, 30 seconds at a temperature below
25°C (77°F). For information refer to SEE PMS Chapter 01-01-21

• Immediately after pickling rinse with water for 30 seconds

(temperature below 25°C (77°F)).

2 Post-treatment
Immediately after rinsing the rivets must be protected with chemical
conversion treatment.

• Apply chemical conversion coating CML No. 13-002 at

temperature below 25°C (77°F) for 120 seconds. For information
refer to SEE PMS Chapter 01-02-05 .

• Rinse with water for 30 seconds (temperature below 25°C
(77°F)).
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• Dry with clean compressed air for 30 seconds (temperature below

25°C (77°F)).

(b) Alternate Protection Treatment

1 Pretreatment

• None

2 Post-treatment
Immediately after quenching the rivets must be protected with chemical
conversion treatment.

• Apply chemical conversion coating CML No. 13-002 at

temperature below 25°C (77°F) for 120 seconds. For information
refer to SEE PMS Chapter 01-02-05 .

• Rinse with water for 30 seconds (temperature below 25°C
(77°F))

• Dry with clean compressed air for 30 seconds (temperature below

25°C (77°F)).

(5) Non-controlled Heat Treated Rivets

(a) The rivets stored in a refrigerator for more than the permitted time (Refer to
Paragraph 2.A.(3).(d) and those that have been exposed for an excessive time to
room temperature, must receive a reheat treatment (repeat step 2.A.(2).(a) to 2.A.
(4).(b).1 before they are installed.
NOTE: Not more than two heat treatment cycles are to be performed on the same
rivet.

(6) Natural Ageing

(a) After installation within the processing time heat treated solid rivets 2XXX series
must age harden by natural ageing for 96 hours at room temperature before flight. If
the part has the necessary conductivity or hardness before 96 hours, you can fly.

B. Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloy Products

(1) General

(a) Following are the terms used in this process together with the time, temperatures and
safety precautions. These are divided as follows:

• Supply condition,

• Heat treatment procedures,

• Solution heat treatment,

• Soaking time,

• Reheat treatment,

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• Quenching,

• Execution of heat treatment,

• Annealing of heat treated wrought alloys,

• Natural ageing,

• Artificial ageing.

(b) Heat treatment may be carried out on a material before or after mechanical operations to
achieve the required material condition.

(c) In the Tables that follow, US material designations are used, these materials are
substitutes for the European materials given in Chapter 51-31-00 .

(2) Heat Treatment

(a) Supply Condition

1 This is the condition of the material when it is received by the consumer. Its
condition, produced by forming and/or heat treatment, is shown by a number
stamped on or affixed to the product by the manufacturer.

(b) Heat Treatment Procedures

1 Heat treatment shall be carried out uniformly over the whole material and never on a part
of the material only. When heat treating alclad sheet, the size and spacing of the charge
should be such as to permit the entire load to come quickly to the specified temperature
range. Heat treating alclad alloys of widely different thicknesses should be avoided in order
to prevent thinner alclad alloys from exceeding their specific heat treatment times. The
material shall be free from lubricants and other foreign matter before heat treatment is
carried out.

2 Aluminum alloy products, including Alclad, shall be heat treated as per the procedures specified
in Table 002

Table 002
DELIVERY COND CONDITION OF HEAT TREATME
ALLOY PRODUCT FORM
ITION USE NT

Solution heat trea

tment + natural a
Sheet, Plate and 0, T3, T4(51), T6( geing
T42
Extrusion 51x) Solution heat trea
tment + artificial
ageing
2014
Solution heat trea
Sheet Plate 0, T3 T62 tment + artificial
ageing

Sheet T4, T42 T62 Artificial ageing

Extrusion T4511 T6511 Artificial ageing

Sheet, Plate, Tube F, 0, T3 T42 Solution heat trea

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Table 002
DELIVERY COND CONDITION OF HEAT TREATME
ALLOY PRODUCT FORM
ITION USE NT

(51XX), T4 T62 tment + natural a

2024 geing

Sheet, Plate T4, T42 T62 Artificial ageing

Solution heat trea

F, 0, T3X T42 tment + natural a
2099 Sheet, Plate geing

T42 T82 Artificial ageing

Sheet, Plate Solution heat trea

F, 0, T3 T42 tment + natural a
geing
2219
Sheet T42 T62 Artificial ageing

Sheet T31 T81 Artificial ageing

Sheet T81 Artificial ageing <

T38
2>
2618 Sheet, Extrusion Solution heat trea
F, 0, H28 T62 tment + pre artifi
cial ageing <1> -

Sheet, Extrusion, Solution heat trea

Tube F, 0, T4, T6 T42 tment + natural a
geing

Sheet, Plate, Tube T42, T4 T62 Artificial ageing

6061
Solution heat trea
All 0 T62 tment + artificial
ageing

Plate, Extrusion T451 T651 Artificial ageing

Tube T4 T62 Artificial ageing

6082
Plate T351 T651 Artificial ageing

Solution heat trea

7055 or 7349 Plate F T762 tment + artificial
ageing

F, 0, T6511, T765 Solution heat trea

Sheet, Plate Extru
7X75 1, T7351 T62 tment + artificial
sion
ageing

Sheet, Plate Extru

7X75 T451 T6511 Artifical ageing
sion

Sheet, Extrusion Solution heat trea

F, 0, T6XX T7X tment + artificial
ageing

T6511 T73 Second step artifi

7X75 cal ageing

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Table 002
DELIVERY COND CONDITION OF HEAT TREATME
ALLOY PRODUCT FORM
ITION USE NT
T6 (511) T7X Artifical ageing

Extrusion Any T79 or T792 Solution heat trea

tment + artificial
ageing

<1> If the time period between the quenching and artificial ageing is less than necessary time
period, you must do pre artificial ageing.
<2> As T38 has the properties of a temper quenched and pre artificial aged condition,
additional pre-artificial ageing is not applicable.

(c) Solution Heat Treatment

1 Aluminum alloy products, including alclad, shall be solution heat treated within the
temperature ranges specified in Table 003 .

(d) Soaking Time

1 Soaking times and material thickness are given in Table 004 . The soaking times are estimated
from when the solution has reached the specified temperature range.
When a charge includes materials of various thickness, including assembled parts and
overlapping members, the soaking time should be determined by the greatest material
thickness.

Table 003
ALLOY SOLUTION H USE CONDITI AGEING TEMPERATURE AND TIME
EAT TREATM ON
ENT AND QU
ENCHING TE
MPERATURES
OR STARTIN
G TEMPER <1
> <2> <3> <
11>

ALLOY SOLUTION H USE CONDITI FIRST STEP SECOND STEP <7>

EAT TREATM ON
ENT AND QU
ENCHING TE
MPERATURES
OR STARTIN
G TEMPER <1
> <2> <3> <
11>

2004 530 °C ± 5 °C  T62 Temperature:

(990 °F ± 10 ° 165 °C ± 5° C 
F), Water quen (330 °F ± 10 °
ch <40 °C (<1 F). Time: 18 h
04 °F) <10> ours + 2 hours
.

2014 505 °C ± 5 °C  T42 Temperature:

(940 °F ± 10 ° ambient. Time:

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Table 003
ALLOY SOLUTION H USE CONDITI AGEING TEMPERATURE AND TIME
EAT TREATM ON
ENT AND QU
ENCHING TE
MPERATURES
OR STARTIN
G TEMPER <1
> <2> <3> <
11>

ALLOY SOLUTION H USE CONDITI FIRST STEP SECOND STEP <7>

EAT TREATM ON
ENT AND QU
ENCHING TE
MPERATURES
OR STARTIN
G TEMPER <1
> <2> <3> <
11>
F), Water quen 96 hours mini
ch <40 °C (<1 mum.
04 ° F)
Temperature:
175 °C ± 5° C 
(350 °F ± 10 °
F). Time: 9 ho
urs ± 1 hour.

Condition T4, T T62 Temperature:

42 175 °C ± 5° C 
(350 °F ± 10 °
F). Time: 9 ho
urs + 1 hours.

Condition T451 T6511 Temperature:

1 175 °C ± 5° C 
(350 °F ± 10 °
F). Time: 9 ho
urs + 1 hours.

2024 495 °C ± 5 °C  T42 Temperature:

(920 °F ± 10 ° ambient. Time:
F), Water quen 96 hours mini
ch <40 °C (<1 mum. <8>
04 °F)

Condition T4, T T62 Temperature:

42 <8> 191 °C ± 5° C 
(380 °F ± 10 °
F). Time: 12 h
ours + 2 hours
.

2099 or 2199 Contact AIRBU

S

2219 535 °C ± 5 °C  T42 Temperature:

(995 °F ± 10 ° ambient. Time:

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Table 003
ALLOY SOLUTION H USE CONDITI AGEING TEMPERATURE AND TIME
EAT TREATM ON
ENT AND QU
ENCHING TE
MPERATURES
OR STARTIN
G TEMPER <1
> <2> <3> <
11>

ALLOY SOLUTION H USE CONDITI FIRST STEP SECOND STEP <7>

EAT TREATM ON
ENT AND QU
ENCHING TE
MPERATURES
OR STARTIN
G TEMPER <1
> <2> <3> <
11>
F) , Water que 96 hours mini
nch <40 °C (< mum.
104 °F)

Condition T42 T62 Temperature:

191 °C ± 5° C 
(375 °F ± 10 °
F). Time: 19 h
ours ± 1 hour.

2618 530 °C ± 5 °C  T62 Temperature:

(986 °F ± 10 ° 190 °C ± 3 °C 
F), Water quen (370 °F ± 5 °F
ch <40 °C (<1 ). Time: 19 ho
04 °F) urs ± 30 minut
es (4 hours ma
ximum after q
uenching). <4
>

6061 530 °C ± 5 °C  T42 Temperature:

(990 °F ± 10 ° ambient. Time:
F) , Water que 96 hours mini
nch <40 °C (< mum.
104 °F) <7>

Condition T42 T62 Temperature:

175 °C ± 5 °C 
(350 °F ± 10 °
F). Time: 9 ho
urs ± 1 hour.

7010 or 7050 475 °C ± 5 °C  T74 Temperature: Temperature: 172 °C ± 3 °C (

(890 °F ± 10 ° 120 °C ± 3° C  340 °F ± 5 °F). Time: 8 hours 
F), Water quen (250 °F ± 5 °F air cooled.
ch <40 °C (<1 ). Time: 10 ho
04 °F) urs.

7055 or 7349 470 °C ± 5 °C  T762 <9> Temperature: Temperature: 156 °C ± 3 °C (

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Table 003
ALLOY SOLUTION H USE CONDITI AGEING TEMPERATURE AND TIME
EAT TREATM ON
ENT AND QU
ENCHING TE
MPERATURES
OR STARTIN
G TEMPER <1
> <2> <3> <
11>

ALLOY SOLUTION H USE CONDITI FIRST STEP SECOND STEP <7>

EAT TREATM ON
ENT AND QU
ENCHING TE
MPERATURES
OR STARTIN
G TEMPER <1
> <2> <3> <
11>
(890 °F ± 10 ° Room tempera 310 °F ± 5 °F). Time: 9 hours 
F), Water quen ture 24 hours air cooled.
ch <40 °C (<1 minimum + 12
04 °F) 0 °C ± 3° C (2
50 °F ± 5 °F). 
Time: 10 - 12
hours.

7X75 465°C ± 5°C ( T62 Temperature:

880°F ± 10°F) 135°C ± 5°C (
, Water quenc 280°F ± 10°F)
h < 40°C (< 1 . Time: 14 hou
04°F) <5> rs ± 2 hours or
alternative 12
1°C ± 5°C (25
0°F ± 10°F). T
ime: 24 hours
± 1 hour.

T76 or T762 Temperature: Temperature: 163°C ± 5°C (3

120°C ± 5°C ( 30°F ± 10°F). Time: 14 hours 
250°F ± 10°F) to 18 hours.
. Time: 4 hour
s ± 1 hour.

T73 Temperature: SHEET: Temperature: 163°C ±

107°C ± 5°C ( 5°C (330°F ± 10°F). Time: 27 
230°F ± 10°F) hours ± 3 hours.
. Time: 7 hour
s ± 1 hour.

465°C ± 5°C ( T73 Temperature: EXTRUSION: Temperature: 17

880°F ± 10°F) 107°C ± 5°C ( 7°C ± 5°C (350°F ± 10°F). Ti
, Water quenc 230°F ± 10°F) me: 9 hours ± 1 hour.
h < 40°C (< 1 . Time: 7 hour
04°F) s ± 1 hour.

465°C ± 5°C ( T79 or T792 Temperature: Temperature: 165°C ± 5°C (3

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Table 003
ALLOY SOLUTION H USE CONDITI AGEING TEMPERATURE AND TIME
EAT TREATM ON
ENT AND QU
ENCHING TE
MPERATURES
OR STARTIN
G TEMPER <1
> <2> <3> <
11>

ALLOY SOLUTION H USE CONDITI FIRST STEP SECOND STEP <7>

EAT TREATM ON
ENT AND QU
ENCHING TE
MPERATURES
OR STARTIN
G TEMPER <1
> <2> <3> <
11>
880°F ± 10°F) 120°C ± 5°C ( 30°F ± 10°F). Time: 6 hours 0
, Water quenc 250°F ± 10°F) /+30 minutes.
h < 40°C (< 1 . Time: 16 hou
04°F) <6> rs to 17 hours.

<1> Soaking time in accordance with Table 004 .

<2> For quench delay time see Table 006 .
<3> It is recommended that you keep a minimum quench temperature of 15 ° C (59 ° F) is
maintained.
<4> If the ageing treatment cannot be applied within 4 hours maximum after quenching, a
pre-ageing stabilizing treatment at 150 ° C ± 10 ° C (300 ° F ± 30 ° F) for 30 minutes ± 10
minutes must be applied.
<5> Alloy 7075 sheet less than 1.2 mm (0.05 in) thick must be solution heat treated at
488/499°C (910/930°F).
<6> This applies to plates and extrusions.
<7> Between two ageing steps keep load in furnace or remove it, cool in air and reload in
furnace, than air cooling at the end of ageing.
<8> There must be a minimum natural ageing time of 96 hours in T42 condition before flight.
<9> Extrusion only.
<10> Thickness limitation 0.8 to 4 mm (0.031 to 0.157 in).
<11> The initial temperature of the water quench bath (before quenching) must be between
15°C (59°F) to 32°C (90°F).

Table 004 Soaking Times for Wrought Products

THICKNESS IN m SOAKING TIME IN MINUTES <1>
m (in)
SALT BATH <2> AIR FURNACE <3>

MINIMUM MAXIMUM (alclad MINIMUM MAXIMUM (alclad

only) <4> only) <4>

0.00 thru 0.40m 10 15 20 25

m (0.000 thru 0.0
16 in)

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0.40 thru 0.50m 10 20 20 30

m (0.016 thru 0.0
20 in)

0.50 thru 0.80m 15 25 25 35

m (0.020 thru 0.0
32 in)

0.80 thru 1.60m 20 30 30 40

m (0.032 thru 0.0
63 in)

1.60 thru 2.27m 25 35 35 45

m (0.063 thru 0.0
90 in)

2.27 thru 3.15m 30 40 40 50

m (0.090 thru 0.1
24 in)

3.15 thru 6.35m 35 45 50 60

m (0.124 thru 0.2
50 in)

6.35 thru 12.70m 45 55 60 70

m (0.250 thru 0.5
00 in)

12.70 thru 25.40 60 70 90 100

mm (0.500 thru 1
.000 in)

25.40 thru 38.10 90 100 120 130

mm (1.000 thru 1
.500 in)

38.10 thru 50.80 105 115 150 160

mm (1.500 thru 2
.000 in)

50.80 thru 63.50 120 130 180 190

mm (2.000 thru 2
.500 in)

63.50 thru 76.20 150 160 210 220

mm (2.500 thru 3
.000 in)

76.20 thru 88.90 165 175 240 250

mm (3.000 thru 3
.500 in)

88.90 thru 100.0 180 190 270 280

mm (3.500 thru 4
.000 in)

<1> Shorter soaking times are satisfactory when the soak time is accurately determined by
thermocouples attached to the load, or when other metal temperature measuring devices
are used.
<2> Soaking time in the salt bath should be measured from the time of immersion, except
when, owing to a heavy charge, the temperature of the bath drops below the specified

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minimum, in such cases, the soaking time should be measured from the time the bath
reaches the specified minimum.
<3> Soaking time in air furnaces should be measured from the time all furnace control
instruments indicate recovery to the minimum processing range.
<4> For alclad materials, the maximum recovery time (time between charging furnace and
recovery of required temperature) should not exceed 35 minutes for thicknesses up to 2.6
mm (0.102 in) and 1 hour for thicknesses greater than 2.6 mm (0.102 in).
NOTE: The salt used in the salt bath shall be of a type and grade that will not react with the
alloys being treated.

(e) Reheat Treatment

1 The heat treatment of a material that has previously been heat treated shall be considered
a reheat treatment. Accordingly, the first heat treatment of a material purchased in a heat
treated condition shall be considered a reheat treatment.

2 Alclad products of alloys 2014, 2024 and 7075, shall not be solution heat treated more than
the number of times specified in Table 005 .

3 Re-solution treatment of alloy 2618 is forbidden.

Table 005 Reheat Treatment Table

THICKNESS IN mm (in) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF REHEAT TREATMENTS
PERMISSIBLE

Under 0.5mm (0.020 in) 0

0.5 thru 3.2mm (0.020 thru 0.126 in) 1

Over 3.2mm (0.126 in) 2

(f) Quenching

1 Wrought alloy products should be quenched by total immersion in water of sufficient volume or
circulation, or both, so that the water temperature at the completion of the quenching operation
and removal of the load will be not more than 38 ° C (100 ° F). Maximum quench delay for
immersion quenching is shown in Table 006 . When a glycol water solution is used for
quenching, the bath temperature may be allowed to reach 55 ° C (130 ° F).
NOTE: Quench delay time should begin when the furnace door begins to open, or when the
first corner of the load emerges from the salt bath, and end when the last corner of
the load is immersed in water or water solution. The maximum quench delay times
may be exceeded (for example with extremely large loads or long lengths) if tests
prove that all parts will be above 413 ° C (775 ° F) when quenched.

Table 006 Quench Delay Time

MATERIAL THICKNESS IN mm (in) (MINIMUM MAXIMUM TIME IN SECONDS
DIMENSION)

0.00 thru 0.40mm (0.000 thru 0.016 in) 5

0.40 thru 0.80mm (0.016 thru 0.032 in) 7

0.80 thru 2.30mm (0.032 thru 0.090 in) 10

2.30mm (0.090 in) and over 15

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(g) Execution of heat treatment

1 Before the material to be solution heat treated is inserted, the temperature of the
system must be indicated by the temperature measuring instrumentation as being
uniform and to within ± 5 ° C ( ± 9 ° F) of the required temperature.
Where non-uniformity is ascertained the temperature recorders, thermocouples and
the indicating equipment of the oven or the salt bath must be investigated.

2 Only parts of that material for which the system is regulated shall be loaded. Each
charge shall be of equivalent material and the time shall comply with that specified
for the thickest part.

3 Only parts that are free from dirt and grease shall be loaded. Nesting or stacking the
parts is prohibited. The oven shall be loaded only with charges up to the allowable
load volume.
NOTE: These guides are to be observed in order that a uniform heating of the
material to be solution heat treated is achieved in the shortest time.

4 Upon completion of the solution heat treatment operation, the parts are to be
submerged in the quench bath. This is to be carried out as quickly as possible with
regard to the specified quench delay.
NOTE: Attention must be paid to parts treated in salt baths that after quenching
no salt deposits adhere to the parts.

5 The designation "W" indicates the unstable condition of the material after solution
heat treatment and immediately after quenching. Material in this condition may not
be used before the elapsed time of natural ageing.

(h) Annealing of Heat Treated Wrought Alloys

1 Annealing of heat treated alloys other than 7075 may be accomplished by heating to
412 ° C (775 ° F) and holding at this temperature for not less than 1 hour. Material
should be cooled at a rate not greater than 28 ° C (50 ° F) per hour until the
temperature is below 260 ° C (500 ° F).

2 Annealing of 7075 material should be accomplished by heating to 412-454 ° C (775-
850 ° F) and holding at this temperature for 2 hours, then cooling in air and
reheating to 232 ° C (450 ° F) and holding at this temperature for 6 hours and
allowing to cool to room temperature again.

(i) Natural Ageing

1 Natural ageing is achieved by storing the material at room temperature after solution
heat treatment and quenching during which time the material attains its specific
strength and properties. The time of natural ageing varies depending on the material
- see Table 003 . The temper designation after ageing is indicated by T4 or T4X.

(j) Artificial Ageing

1 Artificial ageing is a thermal treatment at temperatures between 100 ° C (212 ° F)
and 220 ° C (393 ° F) after solution heat treatment and natural ageing. The
temperatures and times given in Table 003 must be maintained.
NOTE: For each batch of parts, correct heat treatment shall be verified by tensile
test or hardness and conductivity test.

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(k) Post Heat Treatment Inspection/Checks

1 For each batch of parts, correct heat treatment condition shall be confirmed by
tensile test or hardness and conductivity tests.

2 Hardness and conductivity tests must be done by a trained person.

3 For hardness and conductivity testing refer to Chapter 51-28-11 . When hardness
testing clad aluminum parts, perform the testing on unclad test coupon with the same
thickness or remove the clad from material surplus to the final part.

4 For conductivity testing, refer to SEE NTM Task 51-10-17-250-801 .

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