In this Standard the comma has been adopted as the decimal sign

INDEX

SECTION TITLE PAGE

1. SCOPE............................................................................................ 3

2. CLASSIFICATION ............................................................................ 3

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ............................................................. 3

4. DEFINITIONS.................................................................................. 4
4.1 BATCH............................................................................................ 4
4.2 SHELF LIFE .................................................................................... 4
4.3 SHIPMENT DATE ............................................................................ 4
4.4 OUT TIME ....................................................................................... 4

5. REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 5
5.1 QUALIFICATION.............................................................................. 5
5.2 PROCESSABILITY ........................................................................... 5
5.3. PROPERTIES .................................................................................. 5
5.3.1 Prepreg Physical and Chemical Properties ....................................... 5
5.3.2 Laminate Physical and Mechanical Properties ................................. 6
5.4 MATERIAL ...................................................................................... 8
5.4.1 Construction................................................................................... 8
5.4.2 Carbon fibers .................................................................................. 8
5.4.3 Resin System .................................................................................. 8
5.4.3.1 Curing Characteristics .................................................................... 9
5.4.4 Uniformity....................................................................................... 9
5.4.5 Roll Size.......................................................................................... 10
5.4.5.1 Support Tube .................................................................................. 11
5.4.6 Shelf Life and Out Time................................................................... 11

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS........................................ 11

6.1 TEST/INSPECTION METHODS ...................................................... 11
6.1.1 Laminate and Prepreg Physical Test Sampling ................................ 11
6.1.1.1 Flammability Properties ................................................................. 11
6.1.2 Mechanical Properties .................................................................... 12

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INDEX

SECTION TITLE PAGE

6.1.3 Chemical Properties ....................................................................... 12

6.1.4 Test Methods for Prepreg Material .................................................. 12
6.1.4.1 Visual Examination ........................................................................ 12
6.1.4.2 Wet Resin Content.......................................................................... 12
6.1.4.3 Fiber Areal Content ........................................................................ 13
6.1.4.4 Volatile Content.............................................................................. 13
6.1.4.5 Gel Time......................................................................................... 14
6.1.4.6 Percent flow.................................................................................... 14
6.1.4.7 Tack............................................................................................... 16
6.1.4.8 Drape ............................................................................................. 16
6.1.5 Test Methods for Prepreg Chemical Properties ................................. 16
6.1.5.1 Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Analysis……………………………….16
6.1.5.2 High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)……………………..….. 17
6.1.5.3 Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)…………………………………. 17
6.1.5.4 Rheometric Dynamic Spectrometer (RDS)……………………………….. 17
6.1.5.5 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis Spectrometer (DMA)……………….….. 18
6.1.6 Test Method for Laminates ....................................................... ….. 18
6.1.6.1 Test Specimen Fabrication ....................................................... ….. 18
6.1.6.2 Physical Properties ................................................................... ….. 21
6.2 MANUFACTURER SUPPLIER’S RESPONSIBILITY............................ 25
6.3 SAMPLING CONDITIONS................................................................ 26
6.3.1 Sampling for Each test ................................................................... 26
6.3.2 Sampling Procedure ....................................................................... 26
6.4 CONDITIONS FOR DELIVERY ........................................................ 26
6.4.1 Tests/Inspections to be performed by the Manufacturer ................. 26
6.4.2 Conformity Certification ................................................................. 28
6.4.3 Package.......................................................................................... 28
6.4.4 Transit Temperatures ..................................................................... 29
6.4.5 Marking ......................................................................................... 29
6.5 TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 30
6.6 RECEIVING .................................................................................... 30
6.6.1 Incoming Tests/Inspections............................................................ 30
6.6.2 Rejection ........................................................................................ 30
6.7 HAZARDOUSNESS GRADE ............................................................ 30

7. STORAGE ...................................................................................... 31
7.1 STORAGE TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS ....................................... 31

8. AMBIENTAL REQUIREMENTS........................................................ 31

9. PURCHASE ORDER ....................................................................... 31

10. OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE AND ENGINEERING

INFORMATION ............................................................................... 31

ANNEX 1: QUALIFIED PRODUCT LIST - QPL.............................................1 of A1

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1. SCOPE

This Standard establishes the requirements for carbon fabric and tape
preimpregnated with epoxy resin, 121°C (250°F) curing, to be applied in the
manufacturing of composite materials parts.

2. CLASSIFICATION

Material shall be classified as follows:

- Class 1: Fabric.
- Styles:
► Plain Weave – 3k yarns, 7 mil, plain weave.
► 8HS – 3k yarns, 13,5 mil, 8 harness satin weave.

- Class 2: Tape.

TABLE 1: CLASS OF CARBON FIBER MATERIAL

CLASS 1 CLASS 1
PROPERTY CLASS 2
STYLE 8 HS STYLE PLAIN WEAVE
YARN COUNT PER 9,5 ± 0,5 x 9,3 ± 0,5 4,5 ± 0,5 x 4,5± 0,5
---
cm (in) (24,0 ± 1 x 23,5 ± 1) (12,5 ± 1,5 x 12,5 ± 1,5)
NOMINAL FIBER AREAL 364 193 190
CONTENT g/m2 (oz/yd2) (109) (56,8) (5,6)
WEAVE EIGHT HARNESS SATIN PLAIN WEAVE ---

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Embraer Standard

NE 42-022 - Prepreg with Resin and Adhesive Film - Transportation, Handling,

and Storage.

Foreign Standards
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials (USA)
D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.
D695 Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics.
D740 Standard Specification for Methyl Ethyl Ketone.
D792 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative
Density) of Plastics by Displacement.
D2344 Standard Test Method for Short-Beam Strength of Polymer Matrix
Composite Materials and Their Laminates.
D2734 Standard Test Methods for Void Content of Reinforced Plastics.
D3039 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix
Composite Materials.
D3410 Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Polymer Matrix
Composite Materials with Unsupported Gage Section by Shear
Loading.
D3531 Standard Test Method for Resin Flow of Carbon Fiber-Epoxy Prepreg.
D3532 Standard Test Method for Gel Time of Carbon Fiber-Epoxy Prepreg.

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D7028 Standard Test Method for Glass Transition Temperature (DMA Tg) of
Polymer Matrix Composites by Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA).

14 CFR - Code of Federal Regulations - Title 14: Aeronautics and Space (USA)
Part 25 - Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes.
§ 25.853 - Compartment interiors.

Military Standard (DoD – USA)

MIL-STD-401 - Sandwich Constructions and Core Materials; General Test
Methods.

SACMA - Suppliers of Advanced Composite Materials Association

SRM 1R - Compressive Properties of Oriented Fiber Resins – Composites.

4. DEFINITIONS

4.1 BATCH

A prepreg batch is defined as the prepreg made in one continuous manufacturing

operation, under substantially identical conditions (excepting normal rest periods
and shift changes), using a combination of fiber type with traceability to fiber lot
and a master resin batch for fabric and up to two different batches of film for
unidirectional tape, one each side of the preimpregnated, provided there is no
change within the preimpregnated batch. Each film batch shall be manufactured
of one master resin batch. A master resin batch may contain up to 15% of
another approved and within shelf life resin batch of the same resin type.
Batch numbers shall be designated by the supplier.

4.2 SHELF LIFE

It is the period of time (see item 5.4.6) from its manufacturing (synthesis,
manufacturing, etc.), in which the packed and stored material under some specific
conditions keeps its physical and chemical properties adequate for use.

NOTES
1) For non-cured preimpregnated materials, the shelf life shall be considered from
the manufacturing date.
2) The supplier will be put the material at Embraer disposal with a maximum of 40
days from manufacturing.

4.3 SHIPMENT DATE

It is the date that the material is put at Embraer disposal.

4.4 OUT TIME

It is the period of accumulated time (see item 5.4.6) from when the material is first
exposed to temperatures above −18ºC (during transportation, storage and shop
conditions) to the start of the cure, and in which the material maintains its curing
and mechanical properties.

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5. REQUIREMENTS

5.1 QUALIFICATION

The manufacturer/supplier shall demonstrate to Embraer that the material meets

all the requirements of this Standard. For the material qualification, the
manufacturer/supplier shall perform all the tests specified in Table 9, which shall
be applied by Embraer or supplier as agreed, with the witnessing of Embraer
Materials Engineering and Quality Engineering or a designated representative.
The data shall meet the requirements of item 6 and approved by Embraer
Materials Engineering.
The manufacturer/supplier shall provide a roll of one or more batches (as agreed)
of material to evaluate the material’s processability on Embraer’s production site.
No changes in approved product formulation, raw materials, basic methods of
manufacture, or plant site shall be made without notification and prior approval in
writing. Embraer may require requalification of the revised material and may
request a revised supplier designation.

5.2 PROCESSABILITY

The material’s processability shall be evaluated as follows:

The material will be subjected to automatic machine cutter, and the polyethylene
parting film shall not release from prepreg during cutting operation. One or more
parts will be laminated to evaluate the material’s adherence behavior; their
conformability concerning the corners and radius during lay up operation and the
handling conditions. Resin behavior analysis will be evaluated after curing the
part by vacuum bag and autoclave pressure.

5.3 PROPERTIES

5.3.1 PREPREG PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

The physical and chemical properties required are presented in Table 2.

TABLE 2: PREPREG PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENT
TEST
PROPERTY CLASS 1 CLASS 1
CLASS 2 METHOD
8 HS PLAIN WEAVE
WET RESIN CONTENT
41 ± 3 42 ± 3 40 ± 3 6.1.4.2
PERCENT
FIBER AREAL CONTENT 364 ± 14 193 ± 8 190 ± 5
6.1.4.3
g/m2 (oz/yd2) (10,74 ± 0,4) (5,68 ± 0,2) (5,6 ± 0,15)
VOLATILES
1,5 2,0 1,5 6.1.4.4
PERCENT (MAX)
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENT GEL TIME (MINUTES) 6±3 6±3 6±3 6.1.4.5

PERCENT FLOW 17 ± 4 17 ± 4 13 ± 4 6.1.4.6

TACK PASS PASS PASS 6.1.4.7

DRAPE PASS PASS PASS 6.1.4.8

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TABLE 2: PREPREG PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENT
TEST
PROPERTY
CLASS 1 CLASS 1 METHOD
CLASS 2
8 HS PLAIN WEAVE
- UNCURED RESIN
REPORT INFRARED SCAN 6.1.5.1
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
- RESIN COMPONENT REPORT LIQUID
6.1.5.2
ANALYSIS CHROMATOGRAPHY
CHEMICAL
REQUIREMENT - HEAT OF REPORT DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING
6.1.5.3
POLYMERIZATION CALORIMETRY RESULTS
REPORT RHEOMETRICS DYNAMIC 6.1.5.4
- VISCOSITY SPECTROMETER OR DYNAMIC MECHANICAL AND
SPECTROMETER RESULTS (1) 6.1.5.5
(1) This test can only be done on hot melt material (Class 2), not on solvated
materials.

5.3.2 LAMINATE PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

TABLE 3: FLAMMABILITY REQUIREMENTS - 14 CFR PART 25

APPENDIX “F” (a) (1) (i) (1)

PROPERTY REQUIREMENT
FLAME EXPOSURE TIME
60
(SECONDS)
FLAME EXTINGUISHING
15
TIME (SECONDS) MAX
BURN LENGTH
15 (6)
cm (in) MAX
EXTINGUISHING TIME FOR
3
DRIPPINGS (SECONDS) MAX
(1) Test Method 6.1.6.2.8.

TABLE 4: LAMINATE PHYSICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENT
TEST
ITEM PROPERTY CLASS 1 CLASS 1
CLASS 2 METHOD
8 HS PLAIN WEAVE
LAMINATE THICKNESS 0,356 - 0,432 0,194 – 0,230 0,178 - 0,203
1 6.1.6.2.1
PER PLY mm (in) (0,014 - 0,017) (0,0076 – 0,0090) (0,007 - 0,008)
FIBER CONTENT
2 50 - 65 47 - 60 50 - 65 6.1.6.2.2
(% IN VOLUME)

RESIN CONTENT
3 37 – 44 37 – 44 37 – 44 6.1.6.2.2
(% IN WEIGHT)

VOID CONTENT
4 2,0 (MAX) 2,0 (MAX) 2,0 (MAX) 6.1.6.2.2
(% IN VOLUME)

NOMINAL THICKNESS
5 0,38 (0,015) 0,214 (0,0084) 0,20 (0,008) ---
mm (in)

DMA-GLASS TRANSITION Tg 24 (DRY):TBD Tg 24 (DRY):TBD Tg 24 (DRY):TBD

6 6.1.6.2.3
TEMPERATURE (°C) Tg 82 (WET):TBD Tg 82 (WET):TBD Tg 82 (WET):TBD

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 TABLE 5: LAMINATE MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
121°C (250°F) – CURING

ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENT
EXPOSURE
ITEM PROPERTY & TEST
CLASS 1 CLASS 1 PLAIN WEAVE TEST
TEMPERA- CLASS 2
8HS METHOD
TURE °C WARP FILL
MIN. MIN. MIN. MIN. MIN. MIN.
STRENGTH
INDIV. AV. INDIV. AV. INDIV. INDIV.
-60 (DRY) 476 858 831 859 837 TBD
TENSILE -60 (WET) 483 NA NA NA NA TBD
STRENGTH 24 (DRY) 565 774 725 747 694 1300
1 6.1.6.2.5
MPa
24 (WET) TBD 912 884 836 804 TBD
(1) (2)
80 (WET) TBD 778 750 672 638 TBD
-60 (DRY) 497 742 710 687 662 TBD
COMPRES- -60 (WET) TBD NA NA NA NA TBD
SIVE
2 STRENGTH 24 (DRY) 525 620 594 584 527 825 6.1.6.2.6
MPa 24 (WET) 380 528 497 508 476 656
(1) (2)
80 (DRY) 380 NA NA NA NA TBD
80 (WET) TBD 202 185 173 139 TBD
MIN. AV. MIN. INDIV.
WARP WARP
-60 (DRY) 55,2 100 95 TBD
INTERLAMI- -60 (WET) TBD NA NA TBD
NAR
24 (DRY) 57,3 68 67 72,4
3 SHEAR 6.1.6.2.7
STRENGTH 24 (WET) 41,4 47 44 TBD
MPa
80 (DRY) 45,5 NA NA 55,2
80 (WET) TBD 17,5 15,7 TBD

MODULUS RANGE RANGE RANGE RANGE

-60 (DRY) 55,2 50 – 65 50 – 65 TBD

TENSILE -60 (WET) TBD NA NA TBD
MODULUS 24 (DRY) 60 - 77 50 – 65 50 – 65 104 - 168
4 6.1.6.2.5
GPa 24 (WET) TBD 50 – 65 50 – 65 TBD
(1) (2) (3) 80 (DRY) 51,7 NA NA TBD
80 (WET) 48,3 45 – 60 45 – 60 TBD
-60 (DRY) 48,3 50 – 65 50 – 65 TBD
COMPRES- -60 (WET) TBD NA NA TBD
SIVE
24 (DRY) 48 - 75 48 – 70 48 – 70 104 - 178
5 MODULUS 6.1.6.2.6
GPa 24 (WET) TBD 50 – 65 50 – 65 TBD
(1) (2) (3) 80 (DRY) 46,2 NA NA TBD
80 (WET) TBD 48 – 65 48 – 65 TBD
MIN. AV. MIN. INDIV.
OTHER PROPERTIES
WARP WARP
-60 (-76)(DRY) NA 0,90 NA
DRUM PEEL
6 24 (75)(DRY) NA 2,72 NA 6.1.6.2.9
N.m/76 mm
80 (WET) NA 0,90 NA

NA = Not Applicable.
TBD = To Be Determined.
(1) Standard thickness for tensile and compression properties Class 1:
0,38 mm/ply (0,015 in/ply) for 8 HS; 0,214 mm/ply (0,0084 in/ply) for plain
weave.
(2) Standard thickness for tensile and compression properties Class 2:
0,20 mm/ply (0,008 in/ply).
(3) Modulus individual values shall be within the range.

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5.4 MATERIAL

5.4.1 CONSTRUCTION

The prepreg shall be supplied in the form of woven or continuous tape in

continuous roll with length, width, nominal thickness and the woven fiber
orientation as specified for the dry carbon fiber. The fabric shall have a backing
film layer of embossed polyethylene parting films or other material, which does not
transfer any agent to the prepreg and can be easily removed during the
manufacturing operation. Place polyethylene on both faces of prepreg with at least
12,7 mm (0,5 in) excess on each edge.
The polyethylene shall have the following colors:
- White polyethylene for Class 1 Style 8HS; and
- Green polyethylene for Class 1 Style Plain Weave.

5.4.2 CARBON FIBERS

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor carbon fiber for reinforcement yarn or tow shall
meet the requirements of Table 6 and shall be treated with a surface finish that
provides acceptable mechanical properties and be completely compatible with the
resin system. The supplier is responsible for controlling the filament properties
sufficiently to satisfy the prepreg properties required in Tables 3, 4 and 5.

TABLE 6: FIBER PROPERTIES

PROPERTY UNIT REQUIREMENT

ULTIMATE TENSILE STRENGTH ksi 450 minimum
TENSILE MODULUS Msi 32 - 35
ELONGATION TO FAILURE % 1,28 minimum
DENSITY g/cm3 1,70 - 1,81
SIZING % weight 1,6 maximum
TWIST turn per inch 0 - 0,8
Class 1 - 3000
FILAMENT NOMINAL
COUNT NUMBER Class 2 - 3000, 6000
OR 12000

5.4.3 RESIN SYSTEM

The epoxy resin system used to manufacture the prepreg shall be of high quality,
entirely suitable for the purpose intended, as specified herein. The resin shall be
of a low pressure 206,8 kPa (30 psi) to 689,5 kPa (100 psi) laminating type.
The resin shall be suitable for the impregnation of the surface treated carbon
fibers, and shall be free of foreign matter. A controlled flow system will be required
to offer the maximum flexibility for the processing of large complex structures.
The supplier shall suggest a cure cycle for the resin system for each type of
prepreg for autoclave and vacuum bag processes.

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5.4.3.1 CURING CHARACTERISTICS

Temperature, heat up rate, cure time and pressure required for curing of the fabric
and tape material shall be within the limits specified herein. All prepreg material
shall be suitable for processing in an autoclave and shall be cured at a
temperature of 121ºC ± 5,6ºC (250°F ± 10°F), for (90 +15 -0) minutes.
Heat up rate required for curing shall not exceed 2,8ºC (5°F) per minute.
Curing pressure shall occur within 206,8 kPa to 413,7 kPa (30 psi to 60 psi) (see
6.1.6.1.3).

5.4.4 UNIFORMITY

5.4.4.1 The preimpregnated materials shall be uniform in quality and condition.

5.4.4.2 Preimpregnated materials shall be free from curled or folded selvages that
overlap non-selvage areas, wrinkles, resin rich areas, or other defects that
detrimental characteristics for handling or production use.

5.4.4.3 Visible indications of impurities, dry areas, resin richness, areas of no

uniformity, incomplete impregnations, cured resin, hard spots, or localized color
differences in the supplied impregnated material shall be red flagged as
nonconforming areas (defects).

5.4.4.4 Materials containing defects shall be allowed for delivery if to each defect
flagged, yardage equivalent to the defective area is credited. Additionally, no more
than one defect may occur in any 4,5 m (5 yd) of the material. The identification of
defects and allowable limits shall be in accordance with Table 7.

TABLE 7: DEFECT LIMITS

MATERIAL ALLOWABLE PRODUCTION

SUBJECT DEFECT
FORM LIMITS INCOMING
FIBER DEVIATION FROM A 2,5 mm/m
STRAIGHT LINE (0,03 in/ft)
EDGE DEVIATION FROM A 1,67 MM/M
STRAIGHT LINE (0,02 in/ft)
(a) 0,76 mm (0,03 in) WIDE X
TAPE
15 cm (6 in) LONG MAX
GAP BETWEEN ADJACENT (b) 0,50 mm (0,02 in) WIDE X
GAPS
TOWS 61 cm (24 in) LONG MAX
& YES
(c) 0,25 mm (0,01 in) WIDE X
ALIGNMENTS
CONTINUOUS LENGTH
WARP DEVIATION FROM A 5 mm/m
STRAIGHT LINE (0,18 in/3 ft) LENGTH MAX
50,8 mm (2,0 in) OVER WIDTH OF
FABRIC
FILL YARN DEVIATION STANDARD ROLL MAX
FROM A STRAIGHT LINE 25,4 mm (1,0 in) OVER ANY 53 cm
(21 in) WIDTH OF ROLL

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TABLE 7: DEFECT LIMITS

MATERIAL ALLOWABLE PRODUCTION

SUBJECT DEFECT
FORM LIMITS INCOMING
MULTIPLICITY OF
DEFECTS, E.G., EXCESS
RESIN ACCUMULATION,
STARVED AREAS, DEFECTS DISTANT MORE THAN
CONTINUOUS UNWETTED FIBERS, 914 mm (3 ft) FROM EACH
DEFECTS BLISTERS, FOREIGN OTHER (EXCLUDE
MATERIALS, SINGLE SELVAGE AREA)
DEFECTS LESS THAN
914 mm (3 ft) FROM
TAPE AND
EACH OTHER YES
FABRIC
SPLICED ON ADJACENT
TOWS WITHIN
TOW SPLICES NONE
12,7 mm (0,5 in) FROM
EACH OTHER
SINGLE AND
CONTINUOUS --- 10% OF THE ROLL LENGTH
DEFECTS
DEFORMATION DEFORMATION OR
NONE
AND FLATTEN FLATTEN OF THE ROLLS

5.4.5 ROLL SIZE

Rolls of prepreg materials to be supplied have the following width and length as
references:

- Class 1:

► STYLE 8HS – 1270 mm ± 12,7 mm (50 in ± 0,5 in) in width and;

50 m ± 5 m (54 yard ± 5 yard) in length;

► STYLE PLAIN WEAVE - 1270 mm ± 12,7 mm (50 in ± 0,5 in) in width and;
120 m ± 12 m (131 yard ± 13 yard) in length;

- Class 2:

► 304,8 mm ± 0,76 mm (12 in ± 0,03 in) in width and;

100 m + 10 m (109 yd + 11 yd) in length.

NOTES
1) The total yardage and width ordered shall be within the limits authorized in the
Purchase Order.
2) Ten percent (10%) of any shipment may contain rolls outside of this
requirement, of which, the roll shall not be less than 35 yards.

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5.4.5.1 SUPPORT TUBE

The prepreg roll shall be supported by an aluminum or cardboard tube rigid

enough so as not to be deformed by the weight of the material.

5.4.5.1.1 The internal diameter of the tube shall be at least 203 mm (8 in) for tape
and at least 76,2 mm (3 in) for fabric.

5.4.5.1.2 The length of the tube shall be from 50,8 mm to 203,2 mm (2 in to 8 in)
longer than the width of the prepreg for fabric and up to 152,4 mm (6 in) for tape.

5.4.6 SHELF LIFE AND OUT TIME

The shelf life of this material, when maintained at or below -18°C (0°F) and at a
maximum relative humidity of 85%, shall be, at least, of 6 months from the
manufacturing date and up to this time the material shall be in accordance with
the requirements of this Standard.
Out time of this material shall be at least 14 days (336 hours at 23 ± 3°C and 60%
maximum of relative humidity) from the shipment date until the cure cycle is
initiated.

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 TEST/INSPECTION METHODS

The test/inspection methods not covered by a specific Standard shall be performed

as follows:

6.1.1 LAMINATE AND PREPREG PHYSICAL TEST SAMPLING

For the material qualification, the manufacturer/supplier shall provide a

minimum of 3 (three) batches of material. A minimum of 3 (three) specimens shall
be tested for each qualification batch.
It is necessary a minimum of 3 (three) specimens for determination of each
property of Table 9 for supplier acceptance tests, except for flow, where the testing
of 2 specimens is allowed. For each batch the supplier shall inspected the first
roll, except for resin content where each roll has to be tested. It is acceptable that
only one every ten rolls is washed with solvent, and that the FAW from each
washed roll is used for the ten subsequent rolls. Embraer may test any rolls.

NOTE
On the certificate, resin content for the first roll shall be reported; the others shall
be kept at client’s data base.

6.1.1.1 FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES

Laminate shall be fabricated as described in item 6.1.6.1, and shall meet the
requirements of Table 3, to the designated method (Table 9). A minimum of 3
specimens shall be tested for each batch for qualification tests.
The average shall not be above the maximum time or burn length specified for any
property.

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6.1.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Laminates shall be fabricated as described in item 6.1.6.1, and shall meet the
requirements of Table 5, to the designated methods (Table 9).
A minimum of 3 specimens is required to determine each property for
conformance assurance test. For qualification tests, a minimum of 6 specimens is
required to determine each batch and each environment condition test.

6.1.3 CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Prepreg materials supplier shall provide reports about chemical properties in

accordance with Table 6, when tested in accordance with the designated methods
(Table 9).
A minimum of 3 specimens is required to determine each property and batch for
qualification tests. In case these tests need be done for conformance assurance
only one specimen will be tested.

6.1.4 TEST METHODS FOR PREPREG MATERIAL

6.1.4.1 VISUAL EXAMINATION

The supplier to the requirements of item 5.4.5 shall visually inspect each roll of
prepreg in its entirety.

6.1.4.2 WET RESIN CONTENT

This test is by solvent extraction, as related:

a) cut 3 specimens from the roll. Each specimen shall be 100 cm2 (16 in2)
rounded or square area and shall be cut at equal spacing across the width of each
roll, and no closer than 5 cm (2 in) from any selvage edge;

NOTE
The prepreg shall be allowed to reach the room temperature prior to sampling.

b) put the specimen in a desiccator (optional if is done less than 15 min) and
weigh to the nearest 0,001 gram and record as (A);.

c) place the three specimens in three separate beakers containing (100 to 150) ml
of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) ASTM D740 or other suitable solvent
(dichloromethane) at ambient temperature;

d) stir each specimen for a minimum of 5 minutes. After completion of the stir
period, decant off the solvent being careful not to lose any fiber;

NOTE
If fiber is lost, the test shall be repeated with new samples.

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e) repeat steps “c” and “d” two more times, minimum;

f) remove the specimen from the container and place on a clean metal, glass or
ceramic tray. Allow any excess solvent to drain from the specimen, and air dry at
room temperature under a ventilated hood for 5 minutes;

g) place the tray and specimen in a ventilated air circulating oven for a minimum
of 10 minutes at 180ºC ± 5ºC (356ºF ± 10ºF). An appropriate tray shall be used to
assure that fiber is not removed from the specimen;

h) remove the specimen from the oven, put in a desiccator (optional if is done less
than 15 min) and weigh to the nearest 0,001 gram. Caution; check the prepreg to
be sure that the resin has been removed. If the material is tacky or stiffer than
unimpregnated fiber, then, the resin has not been fully removed. If all the resin
has not been removed, repeat the test with another sample. The weight of the
fiber shall be recorded as (B);

i) the wet resin content shall be calculated as follows:

Wet Resin Content = A - B x 100%

A

j) the average values shall be reported from the 3 specimens.

6.1.4.3 FIBER AREAL CONTENT

Calculate the fiber areal content, in grams per square meter as follows:

Fiber Areal Content = Dry fabric weight (g)

Area of specimen (m2)

Report all individual values and the arithmetic mean value of three the
determinations.

6.1.4.4 VOLATILE CONTENT

a) sample size shall be a 100 cm2 (16 in2) of rounded or square area ply of prepreg
material;

b) remove polyethylene backing, put the specimen in a desiccator (optional if is

done less than 15 min), and afterwards, weigh each specimen to the nearest
milligrams.
Weigh the hook to hold each specimen in the oven and a sheet of aluminum or
equivalent for each specimen;

c) hook up each or put on aluminum tray the specimen in an air-circulating oven

regulated at 120°C ± 5,6°C (248°F ± 10°F), and place the weighed aluminum sheet
or equivalent below each specimen to catch any resin runoff;

d) the oven door shall not be kept open for more than 10 seconds to hang the
specimen. Close the oven door and start a stop watch. After 20 minutes at least,
remove the specimens and allow them to cool. Reweigh each specimen, hook, and
aluminum sheet or equivalent;

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 Percent Volatile Content = W2 – W3 x 100%
W2 – W1

Where:
W1 = Weight of specimen prior to test.
W2 = Weight of specimen after test minus the weight of the hook and the
aluminum sheet or equivalent due to resin pickup.
W3 = Weight of specimen plus aluminum sheet after test.

When used aluminum tray:

Percent Volatile Content = W2 – W3 x 100%

W2 – W1

Where:
W1 = Weight of aluminum sheet.
W2 = Weight of specimen plus aluminum sheet prior to test.
W3 = Weight of specimen plus aluminum sheet after test.

6.1.4.5 GEL TIME

This test shall be in accordance with ASTM D3532, and the main points are the
following:

a) cut a 6,4 mm x 6,4 mm (0,25 in x 0,25 in) sample of prepreg;

b) pre-heat the hot plate up to the test temperature of 135°C ± 5,6°C (275°F ±
10°F);

c) place a coverglass on the plate and allow 20 seconds for it to reach temperature;

d) place the specimen in the center of the coverglass (second coverglass is optional)
and cover it with another coverglass;

e) commence timing immediately;

f) probe the surface of coverglass to apply pressure to the prepreg specimen.

Use the probe to isolate a bead of resin at the edge of the specimen; continue to
probe the bead of resin and observe its tendency to form strings. Select the point
at which strings cannot be formed by contact with a pick as the gel time;

g) report the gel time as the average of 3 or more determinations.

6.1.4.6 PERCENT FLOW

The percent flow shall be determined as follows:

a) cut four square pieces of prepreg, each 10 cm (4 in), two square pieces of non
porous Teflon separator film 15 cm (6 in) and two square pieces of porous Teflon
separator film 15 cm (6 in). Put the prepregs in a desiccator (optional if is done
less than 15 min) and weight them to nearest 10 mg (W1);

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b) lay up the specimens starting with one ply of non porous Teflon separator film,
two plies of bleeder for Class 1 8HS style or one ply for Class 1 fabric PW style or
Class 2 (tape), and one ply of porous Teflon separator, then four plies of the
prepreg [(0º/90º)]4 another porous Teflon separator and two plies of bleeder for
Class 1 8HS or one ply for Class 1 PW or Class 2 (tape), and one ply of non porous
Teflon separator film.

c) cure for 15 minutes in a pre-heat press at 135ºC ± 2,8ºC (275°F ± 5°F) under a
pressure 3,44 bar ± 0,34 bar (50 psi ± 5 psi);

d) break-off the flash and reweigh the specimen to the nearest 10 mg (W2);

e) calculate percent flow by:

Percent flow = W1 - W2 x 100%

W1

Where:

W1 = Weight of specimen prior to test.

W2 = Weight of specimen after to test.

FIGURE 1: LAY UP FOR FLOW TEST

LEGEND:

1 – Non porous Teflon separator film (PN: TB3 or equivalent).

2 - Bleeders (air weave S) – 2 for Class 1 Style 8HS or 1 for Class 1 fabric Style
Plain Weave or Class 2 Tape.
3 - Porous Teflon separator film (PN: 7025/C or equivalent).
4 – Prepreg plies.
5 - Porous Teflon separator film (PN: 7025/C or equivalent).
6 - Bleeders (air weave S) – 2 for Class 1 Style 8HS or 1 for Class 1 fabric Style
Plain Weave or Class 2 Tape.
7 - Non porous Teflon separator film (PN: TB3 or equivalent).
8 – Press Heat.

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6.1.4.7 TACK

a) the sample size shall be 7,5 cm x 7,5 cm (3 in x 3 in);

b) after removal of the separator film, the prepreg shall be applied at room
temperature 21°C to 27°C (70°F to 80°F), on a vertical surface of any smooth clean
metal plate with release agent (PN = FREKOTE 700 from Hysol or equivalent),
using a hand pressure only, and allowed to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes.
No heat shall be applied while the test is being conducted. During this time the
material shall maintain the adherence to the plate;

c) repeat the test for at least three separate specimens;

d) the tests results shall be reported as pass or fail.

6.1.4.8 DRAPE

a) cut sufficient material to obtain three specimens 50,8 mm (2 in) long by

76,2 mm (3 in) wide minimum;

b) bend specimens 180 degree over 1,6 mm ± 0,4 mm (1/16 in ± 1/64 in) in radius
mandrel at ambient temperature, stand for 15 minutes, then inspect for filament
damage;

repeat the test for at least three separated specimen;

d) report results as “pass” (Table 5) or “fail”. All three tests shall pass or material
has failed to meet the drapability requirement.

6.1.5 TEST METHODS FOR PREPREG CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

6.1.5.1 FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRARED (FTIR) ANALYSIS

Extract a 5 cm x 5 cm (2 in x 2 in) sample of prepreg with reagent grade acetone at

room temperature. Manipulate fibers with a probe to ensure that all resin is
extracted. Place a portion of the resin/acetone solution on a salt block and
evaporate the acetone. Scan without salt block for background with no resin
using a Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer such as the 5 DX Nicolet or
equivalent equipment over the frequency range between (4000 to 500) cm-1 and
record.
Repeat scan with salt block plus resin sample. Report plot of resin absorbency
(after subtracting salt block spectrum) in this frequency range.
Run conditions are:

Number of scans per run: 10 (MIN).

Temperature: Room.
Atmosphere: Air.
Reference: Background scan subtracted from sample scan.
Data retention: Data to be stored on computer disk for five years or for
time agreed in writing by Embraer.

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6.1.5.2 HIGH PRESSURE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY (HPLC)

Extract the resin from approximately 0,06g of prepreg material in 25 ml

tetrahydrofuran or acetonitrile. Filter the solution through a 0,5 micron
fluoropore or equivalent filter before sample injection. Perform test with an
automatic HPLC unit such as a Waters Associates model 703 or equivalent.
Run conditions are:

Column: Bondapack C18. 3,9 mm ID x 300 mm.

Solvent: Tetrahydrofuran or acetonitrile/water.
Flow rate: 1 ml/min.
Sample size: 10 microliters injected.
Detector: UV 254 m.

Plot retention time of the curing agent, major resin and reaction adduct of the
components.

6.1.5.3 DIFERENTIAL SCANING CALORIMETRY (DSC)

Perform the test using a DuPont 910DSC accessory with a model 1090 controller
or equivalent analyzer.

Temperature range: Room temperature (RT) to 250oC (482oF).

Heating rate: 10oC/minute (18oF/minute).
Reference: Empty pan of the same composition and dimensions as
sample pan.
Sample: Prepreg, 5 to 20 mg in weight.
Atmosphere: Air or nitrogen.
Data retention: Data shall be stored on computer disk for one year or
for time agreed to in writing by Embraer.
Heat of polymerization: Use integration routine on 1090 controller to obtain
value of ΔH. Also plot maximum temperature and
initiation temperatures.

6.1.5.4 RHEOMETRIC DYNAMIC SPECTROMETER (RDS)

Cut out 500 mm diameter circles from prepreg samples and stack in 4 plies.
Mount the sample between the parallel plates of a Rheometrics Dynamics
Spectrometer or equivalent unit.
Run conditions are:

Temperature range: Room temperature (RT) to 350oC (662oF).

Heating rate: 2oC/minute (3,6oF/minute).
Atmosphere: Air.
Gap: Adjustable (8 mm typical).
Geometry: Parallel plate, 50 mm diameter.
Report: Shear module (real and imaginary) and viscosity as a
function of temperatures.

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6.1.5.5 DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYSIS SPECTROMETER (DMA)

Cut the prepreg sample into a 10,9 mm x 17,0 mm (0,43 in x 0,67 in) strip.
Mount one ply of prepreg sample in a DuPont model 982 DMA accessory with a
model 1090 controller or equivalent unit.
Run conditions are:

Temperature range: Room temperature (RT) to 350oC (662oF).

Heating rate: 10oC/minute (18oF/minute).
Atmosphere: Air.
Data retention: Data to be stored on a computer disk for one year or for a
Time agreed to in writing by Embraer.
Dynamic flow: Report values of loss modulus and tan as a function of
temperature.
Glass temperature: Report temperature of damping peak maximum.

6.1.6 TEST METHODS FOR LAMINATE

6.1.6.1 TEST SPECIMEN FABRICATION

Laminates for mechanical and flammability properties determination shall be

prepared as follows:

6.1.6.1.1 Cut the number of material plies in accordance with the test and
material Style, defined as follows:

TABLE 8: NUMBER OF PLIES OF TEST SPECIMEN

CLASS NO. OF PLIES TEST

8 6.1.6.2.2, 6.1.6.2.5, 6.1.6.2.6, 6.1.6.2.7
1
(STYLE 8HS) 6 6.1.6.2.3
2 6.1.6.2.8
16 TO CLASS 1 – STYLE PLAIN
WEAVE 6.1.6.2.7
15 TO CLASS 2
1 10 TO CLASS 1 – STYLE PLAIN
(STYLE PLAIN WEAVE 6.1.6.2.2, 6.1.6.2.5, 6.1.6.2.6
WEAVE) 6 TO CLASS 2
AND 10 TO CLASS 1 - STYLE PLAIN
2 WEAVE 6.1.6.2.3
10 TO CLASS 2
3 6.1.6.2.8
2 6.1.6.2.9

6.1.6.1.2 The continuous length direction of tape and the warp direction of the
woven fabric shall be 0° direction. Take maximum care to assure alignment and
fiber direction of tape and woven fabric on every layer.

6.1.6.1.3 Prepare the vacuum bag assembly in accordance with define in the
Figures 2 or 3 and cure the specimens as defined in the Figure 2.

6.1.6.1.4 Cut the test specimens from laminate with dimensions in accordance
with standard test. The specimens shall be cut in the warp direction, for fabrics.

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Bagging Procedures:

FIGURE 2: BAGGING PROCEDURE FOR NO-BLEED CURE

NOTE
Used for material Class 1 Style Plain Weave.

LEGEND:

1 - Release film or liquid.

2 - Prepreg laminate.
3 - Separator film or fabric.
4 - Fiberglass breather.
5 - Vacuum bag seal.
6 - Breather pad.
7 - Vacuum bag seal.
8 - Aluminum or steel tool.
9 - Pressure plate (optional).

FIGURE 3: BAGGING PROCEDURE FOR BLEED PROCESS CURE

NOTE
Used for materials Class 1 Style 8HS and Class 2.

Number of layers used for bleed procedure:

- one bleeder (air weave S or 7781 fabric) for each 1 (one) Style 8HS layer;
- one bleeder (air weave S or 7781 fabric) for each 2 (two) Class 2 Style and Tape
layers.

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LEGEND:

1 - Release film or liquid.

2 - Prepreg laminate.
3 - Permeable Armalon or equivalent.
4 - Bleeder (air weave S).
5 - Vacuum bag.
6 - Fiberglass breather.
7 - Vacuum bag seal.
8 - Corprene edge dam.
9 - Aluminum or steel tool.
10 - Teflon or Maylar.
11 - Pressure plate (optional).
12 - Tape - Seal all edges of Teflon film to edge dam.

FIGURE 4: CURE CYCLE

CURING:

1 - Apply 23 in Hg vacuum, minimum.

2 - Apply 413,7 kPa ± 34 kPa (60 psi ± 5 psi) for solid laminate panels (1) and
206,8 kPa 34 ± kPa (30 psi ± 5 psi) for sandwich panel to the autoclave while
maintaining vacuum inside bag.
3 - Heat part up to temperature 121°C ± 5,6°C (250°F ± 10°F) at heat up rate 0,5
to 2,8°C (1°F to 5°F) per minute.
4 - Hold temperature and pressure for (90 - 105) minutes.
5 - Cool to below 65°C (150°F) under autoclave pressure at a rate of 2,8°C (5°F) per
minute, maximum.

(1) Cure Class 1 Style Plain Weave solid laminate using 206,8 kPa ±34 kPa (30 psi
± 5 psi) autoclave pressure.

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6.1.6.2 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

6.1.6.2.1 THICKNESS PER PLY

Measure the thickness of the cured laminate in at least ten locations, spaced to
represent the total area of the laminate, with a flat nosed micrometer to the
nearest 0,01 mm (0,0005 in). Average the readings and divide by the number of
plies. Report as thickness per ply.

6.1.6.2.2 FIBER CONTENT, RESIN WEIGHT CONTENT AND VOID CONTENT

The fiber content, resin weight content, and void content shall be determined as
follows, where:

a) cut a laminate approximately 25 mm x 25 mm (1 in x 1 in). The sides of the

laminate shall be square to the faces, and the edges shall not be frayed;

b) weigh the laminate to nearest 0,001 gram and record as “WL”;

c) record as “F” the fabric areal weight given in the item 6.1.4.3 converted in
g/cm2;

d) determine the weight of fiber in the laminate “WF”, using the following equation:

WF = (W) . (L) . (F) . (N)

e) use the following calculation to find the weight of resin in the laminate “WR”:

WR = WL - WF

f) determine the resin content by weight of laminate “LRC”, using the following
equation:

LRC = WR . 100
WL

and the fiber content by weight “LFC”, this:

LFC = WF . 100
WL

g) weigh the laminate in water to the nearest 0,001 gram and record as “S”.
Determine the laminate density “PL”, using the following equation:

PL = WL
WL - S

h) determine the fiber volume “VF” of the laminate by using the following equation:

VF = (WF) . (PL) . (100)

(PF) . (WL)

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i) determine the resin volume “VR” of the laminate using the following equation:

VR = (WR) . (PL) . (100)

(PR) . (WL)

j) determine the void content of the laminate using the following equation:

Voids = 100 - (VF + VR)

LEGEND:

F = Fabric areal weight (g/cm2).

L = Length (cm) of test specimen.
LFC = Laminate fiber content.
LRC = Laminate resin content.
N = Number of plies in laminate.
PF = Density of the fiber.
PL = Density of laminate.
PR = Density of the resin.
S = Weight of the laminate in water.
VF = Fiber volume.
VR = Resin volume.
W = Width (cm) of test specimen.
WF = Weight of fiber on laminate.
WL = Weight of specimen (laminate).
WR = Weight of resin in laminate.

6.1.6.2.3 DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYSIS - MOL (MAXIMUM OPERATING

LIMIT)

Only for qualification tests proposes, this test description has the objective of
attending the request of maximum operating limit, defined by DMA Tg onset
minus 50ºF.

Equipment: It shall be a flexural loading mode.

Parameters (ASTM D7028):
Temperature range: Room temperature (RT) to 250°C (RT to 482°F).
Heating rate: 5 ± 1°C/min.
Frequency: 1 Hz – Constant Strain Mode.
Atmosphere Test Results: Report value of Tg wet and dry specimens.
Specimens: A flat rectangular strip with dimension of 10 x 35 mm.
Fiber orientation: One of the major fiber directions in the specimen shall be
parallel to the length of the specimen.
Environmental conditioning shall be according to parameters specified by item
6.1.6.2.4.
Drying is necessary if the specimens are not tested until 48 h after curing. In that
case, the specimens shall be dried in a oven per 1 week at 105ºC or 12 h at 110ºC,
and stored in an uncharged desiccator or sealed aluminized bag.
Wet specimens shall be tested until 30 minutes after removal from the
environmental chamber.

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6.1.6.2.4 MECHANICAL TEST CONDITIONS

The following parameters define the environmental test conditions for tests
described in Table 5. These parameters are for qualification purposes.
For conformity assurance inspection, only the dry and room temperature
conditions are required:

a) DRY - dry conditioning is conducted by maintaining the test specimen at 24°C ±

5,6°C (75°F ± 10°F) at a maximum of 55% of relative humidity for at least 4 hours.
The specimen shall be stored in uncharged desiccators until the time of dry testing
in case the ambient conditions exceed 55% of relative humidity.

b) WET - wet specimens to be wet conditioned shall be weighed dry to obtain initial
weight of specimens, then placed in an environmental chamber at a relative
humidity of 85% ± 3% and a temperature of 71°C to 80°C (160°F to 176°F).
Specimen shall be removed from the chamber every 48 hours, wiped with clean
dry cheese cloth to remove excess of water, allowed to cool to room temperature,
and then reweighed to determine weight after exposure. The Specimens are ready
for testing when the moisture reaches 1,1%.
Except for reweighing, wet conditioning shall not be interrupted for any reason.
If an interruption occurs, wet conditioning shall be repeated on a new batch of test
specimens. The specimens shall not be sealed or protected with any coating
material which shall inhibit moisture absorption.
The test specimens that are exposed to the wet condition as defined above may be
sealed in a plastic bag for a period of time not exceeding 24 hours or in a glass
container for a period of time not exceeding 5 days after removal from humidity
and temperature environment.
The specimen shall be placed in the test machine within 5 minutes after removal
from the plastic bag or glass container. The vendor shall report the average
moisture content of the various types of wet specimen tested;

c) ELEVATED TEMPERATURE - test condition shall be produced by appropriate

devices witch produce the required temperature value within the specified
tolerances in the test chamber. Test temperature shall be verified in the test
specimen by means of a thermocouple attached near the test specimen.
Dry elevated temperature test shall be conduced after 15 minutes but less than 30
minutes exposure to the required temperature and tested at this temperature
before holding test specimens at elevated test temperature for 10 ± 3 minutes prior
to initiating test load.
The tolerance on elevated temperature shall be ±2,8ºC (5ºF) unless otherwise
noted;

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d) ROOM TEMPERATURE - mechanical tests shall be conducted at room
temperature 24 ± 5,6°C (75 ± 10°F) and maximum of 55% relative humidity, after
conditioning for 4 hours in this temperature and humidity. Test specimens shall
be taken from laminates prepared in accordance with paragraph 6.1.6.1,

e) LOW TEMPERATURE - test condition shall be produced by appropriate devices

which produce the required temperature value within the specified tolerances in
the test chamber. Test temperature shall be verified in the test specimen by
means of a thermocouple attached near the test specimen. Dry elevated
temperature test shall be conduced after 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes
exposure to the required temperature and tested at this temperature before
holding test specimens at elevated test temperature for (10 ± 3) minutes prior to
initiating test load.
The tolerance on dry temperature shall be ±2,8ºC (5ºF) unless otherwise noted.

6.1.6.2.5 TENSILE TEST

Tensile strength and modulus shall be determined concurrently in accordance

with ASTM D3039 or ASTM D638. The test results shall be normalized by
standard thickness per ply defined by Table 4.

6.1.6.2.6 COMPRESSIVE TEST

Compressive strength and modulus shall be determined in accordance with ASTM

D695 or ASTM D-3410 for Class 1 Style 8HS and Class 2 Tape. Compressive
strength and modulus for Class 1 Style PW shall be determined in accordance with
SACMA SRM 1R (Compressive Properties of Oriented Fiber-Resin Composites).
The test results shall be normalized by standard thickness per ply defined by
Table 4.

6.1.6.2.7 INTERLAMINAR SHEAR TEST

Interlaminar shear strength shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D2344

with the following exception presented as follows:
- the span to thickness ratio shall be 4 ± 0,5t,
- test specimens dimensions: length 19 ± 1 mm and width 6,4 ± 0,3 mm.

6.1.6.2.8 FLAMMABILITY

Flammability properties shall be determined in accordance with 14 CFR Part 25 -

Appendix “F” Part I (a) (1) (i).

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6.1.6.2.9 DRUM PEEL TEST

Drum peel test shall be determined in accordance with MIL-STD-401, with test
specimen shown in Figure 5.

(1) Phenolic resin/nomex honeycomb, hexagonal core with cell size 3,18 mm (1/8
in), nominal: nominal density 48 kg/m3 (3,0 lb/ft3) thickness 0,5 in. Hexagonal
size 3,18 mm (1/8 in).
(2) Lay up: 2 plies of fabric top and bottom, with the fill face against the core and
the fabric warp direction parallel to the core ribbon direction.
At least, 2 specimens shall be tested from the tool side and 2 specimens from the
bag side.

FIGURE 5: DRUM PEEL TEST SPECIMEN

6.2 MANUFACTURER SUPPLIER’S RESPONSIBILITY

6.2.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Contract or Purchase Order, the

manufacturer/supplier, qualified by Embraer Quality Engineering, is responsible
for performing all the tests/inspections required by this Standard. If a single test
result does not meet this specification, supplier has to issue a discrepancy notice
for Embraer appreciation prior shipping authorizing.

6.2.2 To perform the tests/inspections, the manufacturer/supplier shall use

laboratories and equipments accepted by Embraer Quality Engineering.

6.2.3 The reports or certificates of approval shall be always sent along with the
batch after qualification phase and shall be filed and available at the
manufacturer/supplier and at Embraer during at least 7 years

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6.3 SAMPLING CONDITIONS

6.3.1 SAMPLING FOR EACH TEST

6.3.1.1 Physical and chemical test sampling - for each batch, the supplier shall
inspect the once roll per batch; except for resin content where each roll may be
tested. Embraer may test any roll.

6.3.1.2 Mechanical test sampling – inspect as follows:

Batch size ≤20 rolls: 1st roll.
Batch size >20 rolls: 1st roll and other no adjacent.
Embraer may test any roll.

6.3.1.3 Flammability - supplier shall inspect each qualification batches.

6.3.2 SAMPLING PROCEDURE

Remove the roll from cold storage, and while maintaining it inside the moisture
proof bag, allow standing at room temperature for a minimum of 6 hours or until
no moisture condensation is observed outside the roll. Remove the roll from the
sealed bag, cut-off enough material to conduct the tests, reseal the moisture proof
bag and return the roll to cold storage. Laminates shall be fabricated and all
required prepreg tests should be initiated within 72 hours after sampling
procedure.

6.4 CONDITIONS FOR DELIVERY

6.4.1 TESTS/INSPECTIONS TO BE PERFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER

The manufacturer/supplier’s quality control shall perform the tests/inspections

hereafter according to the methods indicated in Table 9.

TABLE 9: PRODUCT QUALIFICATION AND CONFORMANCE ASSURANCE TESTS

PRODUCT EMBRAER SUPPLIER

TEST SAMPLING REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION CONFORMANCE CONFORMANCE
TEST PROGRAM ASSURANCE ASSURANCE
PREPREG

- VISUAL ALL
5.4.5 6.1.4.1 NR (1) 6.1.4.1
EXAMINATION MATERIAL
- WET RESIN CONTENT 6.3.1 6.1.4.2 6.1.4.2 6.1.4.2
- FIBER AREAL 6.3.1 6.1.4.3
6.1.4.3 6.1.4.3
CONTENT
- VOLATILE CONTENT 6.3.1 6.1.4.4 6.1.4.4 NR (1)
TABLE 7
- GEL TIME 6.3.1 6.1.4.5 6.1.4.5 6.1.4.5
- PERCENT FLOW 6.3.1 6.1.4.6 6.1.4.6 6.1.4.6
- TACK 6.3.1 6.1.4.7 6.1.4.7 6.1.4.7
- DRAPE 6.3.1 6.1.4.8 6.1.4.8 6.1.4.8

continue

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TABLE 9: PRODUCT QUALIFICATION AND CONFORMANCE ASSURANCE TESTS

PRODUCT EMBRAER SUPPLIER

TEST SAMPLING REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION CONFORMANCE CONFORMANCE
TEST PROGRAM ASSURANCE ASSURANCE
PREPREG
- FOURIER
TRANSFORM
6.3.1 6.1.5.1 6.1.5.1 (3) 6.1.5.1 (4)
INFRARED ANALYSIS
(FTIR)
- HIGH PRESSURE
LIQUID 6.3.1 6.1.5.2 6.1.5.2 (3) 6.1.5.2 (4)
CHROMATOGRAPHY
- DIFFERENTIAL
TABLE 8
SCANNING 6.3.1 (4) 6.1.5.3 6.1.5.3 (3) 6.1.5.3 (4)
CALORIMETRY (DSC)
- RHEOMETRIC
DYNAMIC ANALYSIS 6.3.1 (4) 6.1.5.4 6.1.5.4 (3) 6.1.5.4 (4)
(RDS)
- DYNAMIC
MECHANICAL 6.3.1 (4) 6.1.5.5 6.1.5.5 (3) NR (1)
ANALYSIS (DMA)
LAMINATE

- THICKNESS PER PLY 6.3.2 6.1.6.2.1 6.1.5.5 6.1.5.5

- RESIN CONTENT 6.3.2 6.1.6.2.2 NR (1) NR (1)

- VOID CONTENT 6.3.2 6.1.6.2.2 NR (1) NR (1)

TABLE 5
- FIBER CONTENT 6.3.2 6.1.6.2.2 NR (1) NR (1)
- DYNAMIC
MECHANICAL 6.3.2 6.1.6.2.3 6.1.6.2.3 (4) NR (1)
ANALYSIS (DMA)
- FLAMMABILITY 6.3.3 TABLE 4 6.1.6.2.8 6.1.6.2.3 (1) NR (1)
- TENSILE TEST 6.3.2 6.1.6.2.5 6.1.6.2.3 (1) (6) 6.1.6.2.3 (2) (6)
- COMPRESSIVE TEST 6.3.2 6.1.6.2.6 6.1.6.2.6 (1) (6) 6.1.6.2.6 (4) (6)
- INTERLAMINAR TABLE 3
6.3.2 6.1.6.2.7 6.1.6.2.7 (2) (6) 6.1.6.2.7 (2) (6)
SHEAR TEST
- DRUM PEEL 6.3.2 6.1.6.2.9 (5) 6.1.6.2.9 (1) 6.1.6.2.9 (1)

(1) NR - Not required for conformity assurance tests, only requested by Materials
Engineering.
(2) Perform the tests in RTD condition, see 6.1.6.2.4.
(3) The properties may be checked by Embraer.
(4) Only when requested by Materials Engineering.
(5) Only for plain weave style.
(6) Perform the tests only in warp (for Class 1) and 0° (for Class 2).

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6.4.2 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATION

For each batch supplied, the manufacturer/supplier shall assure that the material
meets the requirements of this Standard through a certificate of conformance and
tests/inspections report.

a) Conformity Certificate, containing:

- PN, material designation and classification;

- batch number and manufacturing date;

- number of this Standard and revision letter;

- number of Embraer Purchase Order, and

- text certifying the material conformity, signed by the quality responsible;

b) Test Report, containing:

- batch number and the tested rolls number; and

- characteristics and properties, specified values, obtained values and

measurement units.

NOTE
These documents shall be kept on file and available at the manufacturer/supplier
and at Embraer during at least 7 years.

6.4.3 PACKAGE

6.4.3.1 Packaged material shall be packed in a clean dry carton so constructed as

to ensure acceptance by common or other carrier for safe transportation to the
place of delivery specified by the procuring activity. Cartons shall be so
constructed and insulated that solid carbon dioxide may be packed in sufficient
quantities to maintain a material temperature not to exceed -12°C (10°F) for up to
48 hours.

6.4.3.2 Prepreg material shall be packed in containers applicable to the shipment

mode, and safe delivery shall be ensured to the use agency. The roll(s) shall be
suspended by the ends of the core in its shipment container. Seal each roll in a
polyethylene film container of 0,15 mm (0,006 in) thickness minimum.

NOTE
Further information about the material preservation shall be provided by the
manufacturer/supplier.

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6.4.4 TRANSIT TEMPERATURES

Transit temperatures of temperature sensitive products: it is acceptable for the

initial part of the temperature recorder curve to start from ambient temperature as
loading is always done ambient temperature, providing the temperature stabilizes
at ≤ −12°C in less than 72 hours.

Fluctuations in transit temperatures are acceptable and normal, after the initial
72 hours period, temperature excursions up to 2°C are allowed, providing they do
not last longer than 10 days cumulative. Furthermore, additional temperature
excursions up to 27°C are allowed for up to 2 days cumulative.

6.4.5 MARKING

6.4.5.1 Legibly identify each roll in the prepreg core and each roll container of
prepreg with the following information:

a) specification number (including revision letter) and Class/Style;

b) manufacturer’s designation (PN);

c) batch and roll number;

d) manufacturing date;

e) quantity; and

f) attach prepreg fabric inspection log.

6.4.5.2 Include the following information on each roll container:

a) manufacturing date;

b) purchase order number; and

c) batch and roll number.

6.4.5.3 In addition, each packaged roll shall contain, in red letters of 19 mm

(3/4 in) to 50,8 mm (2 in) height, the following or equivalent information both in
English and Portuguese:

TEMPERATURE SHALL BE MAINTAINED BELOW 0°F

“DO NOT STAND ON END”

“TEMPERATURA DEVE SER MANTIDA ABAIXO DE −18°C”

“NÃO COLOCAR EM PÉ”

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6.5 TRANSPORTATION

The material shall be transported accordingly packed, identified and at storage

conditions defined in item 7, so as to maintain its characteristics and properties.
Each shipment shall contain a device to record the temperature along the
shipment.

NOTE
The material shall bring along a continuous temperature recorder, ranging from
-18°C to 27°C (0°F to 80°F), with a minimum span of 30 days, otherwise instructed
by procurement activity.

6.6 RECEIVING

Embraer reserves the right to perform some or all tests/inspections indicated in

Table 9 to verify the material conformity with the requirements specified in this
Standard.

6.6.1 INCOMING TESTS/INSPECTIONS

For the incoming tests of each batch, the tests/inspections presented in item 6.4.1
(Table 9, Embraer Conformance Assurance) shall be performed by Embraer and
Embraer Composite parts Supplier; these tests can be reduced in function of the
incoming test historical data, approved by Embraer Quality Engineering.
For acceptance of each lot of material, the check of the following items is
recommended:

a) identification and packing conditions (see 6.4.3 and 6.4.4);

b) acceptance conditions (see 6.4 or laboratory Report);

c) sampling (see 6.3); and

d) properties: see Table 9.

6.6.2 REJECTION

If two or more of the properties specified in Table 9 are not in accordance with the
requirements of Embraer conformance assurance, the material shall be rejected.
If one of the material properties specified in Table 9 fails to satisfy the
requirements, retesting with twice the number of specimens of the failures
property may be performed and supplier may witness retesting. If the second set
of test data meets the requirements, the batch is acceptable. Retesting of the
other acceptable properties is not required. After rejection of the material the
supplier shall be informed to discuss/review the data with Embraer Engineering.

6.7 HAZARDOUSNESS GRADE

The material is classified as ONU number: NR and GHS class: H305, H312, H317,
H320, H332, H335 and H351.

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7. STORAGE

The material, in its original package, shall be stored, according to NE 42-022.

7.1 STORAGE TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS

Storage temperatures of temperature sensitive products: temperature excursions

up to −12°C (due to freezer door openings, etc.) are allowed for up to a cumulative
174 days. Additionally, temperature excursions above −12°C to +2°C are allowed,
providing they do not cumulatively last longer 72 hours.

8. AMBIENTAL REQUIREMENTS

All material supplied to this Standard shall comply with REACH (Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization and Restrictions of Chemicals) updated legislation.

9. PURCHASE ORDER

The following data, at least, shall be in the Purchase Order:

a) PN, material designation and classification;

b) number of this Standard and revision letter;

c) required quantity; and

d) shipment conditions.

NOTE
The necessity of conformance shall be noted in the P.O.

10. OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE AND ENGINEERING INFORMATION

Further information about hazardousness, protection, handling, transportation

and storage of the material may be obtained from Material Safety Data Sheet or
from the “Fichas de Dados de Segurança de Materiais Perigosos” (no.509).

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 ANNEX 1

QUALIFIED PRODUCT LIST - QPL

THE PRODUCTS LISTED BELOW HAS BEEN QUALIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THIS MEP. THE INCLUSION OF A PRODUCT IN THIS STANDARD DOES NOT
RELEASE THE MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER FROM COMPLIANCE WITH THE
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

EMBRAER MATERIAL DESIGNATION MANUFACTURER/ NOTES

CODE (1) PN AND DIMENSIONS SUPPLIER (2)
FABRIC, PREPREG, CARBON/EPOXY-
CLASS 1, STYLE 8HS
TECHNICAL
PN: P1180
E3671097 REPORT
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
000/AT/181
F155/41%/F3G 1070
DIM: ROLL 50 IN WIDTH
FABRIC, PREPREG, CARBON/EPOXY-
CLASS. 1, STYLE PLAIN WEAVE
TECHNICAL
PN: P1181E
E7725616 HEXCEL (I) REPORT
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
000/MAZ/009
F155/42%/W3B282(N)1270
DIM: ROLL 50 IN WIDTH
TAPE, PREPREG, CARBON/EPOXY-
CLASS 2
TECHNICAL
PN: P0168
E1967353 REPORT
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
000/AT/181
F155/40%/190/T2C 12”
DIM: ROLL 12 IN WIDTH
FABRIC, PREPREG, CARBON/EPOXY-
CLASS 1, STYLE 8HS
E4445310
PN: L-930HT-139
TECHNICAL
DIM: ROL 50 IN WIDTH
JD LINCOLN (II) REPORT
TAPE, PREPREG, CARBON/EPOXY-
145/MA/355
CLASS 2
E4445360
PN: L-930HT-GT700
DIM: ROLL 12 IN WIDTH
(1) For the verification of other Embraer codes of qualified products in
accordance with this specification, refer to Embraer Material List -RME.
(2) Manufacturer/Supplier’s name and address:

(I) HEXCEL COMPOSITES S. L.

C/ Bruselas 10-16
Polig. Ind. “Ciudad de Parla”, Ma 28983
Madrid - Spain
Tel. 34.91.664.4900

(II) J. D. LINCOLN INC

851 West 18th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
USA

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