2011-11-11

BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE MATERIALS SPECIFICATION

BAMS 516-002

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7475-T7351 ALUMINUM ALLOY PLATE

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REVISION HISTORY
LTR DATE REVISED BY APPROVED BY PAGES AFFECTED

NC 2002-03-25 D. Rivest B. Thomas All

A 2009-04-27 M. Piché D. Rivest All
B 2011-11-11 M. Piché D. Rivest 4 to 9
Comments:
Section 4.1.2 : Addition of BAASL
Section 4.2 : Addition of ASTM E399
Section 7.1 : “noted below” change to “listed in Section 7.2
Section 7.2 added : “Properties Requirements.
Section 7.2.1 : Addition of “and shall meet the requirements of AMS 4202”
Section 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 : Conversion to mm added.
Section 8.3 : “supplier” change to “manufacturer”
Section 8.4 : New wording for qualification approval for the manufacture and
product; “supplier” change to “manufacturer”; removal of “Assurance” and “above
mentioned”
Section 9.1 : “supplier” change to “manufacturer”; Addition of PCD number and
revision
Section 11 : Addition of “Applicable test report and Certificate of Compliance”

(eBCR : #8456)
DISPOSITION OF STOCK:

MATERIALS: Use
PARTS PROCESSED: Use as is
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE.................................................................................................................... 3
2 CLASSIFICATION .................................................................................................. 3
3 HEALTH AND SAFETY.......................................................................................... 3
4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ................................................................................. 4
4.1 BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE DOCUMENTS ............................................... 4
4.1.1 Bombardier Aerospace Specifications ............................................... 4
4.1.2 Bombardier Aerospace Manuals........................................................ 4
4.2 INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 4
4.3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 4
4.4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ........................................................................ 5
5 DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................... 5
6 MATERIALS ........................................................................................................... 5
7 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................ 5
7.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS........................................................................ 5
7.2 PROPERTIES REQUIREMENTS.................................................................. 5
7.2.1 FRACTURE TOUGHNESS................................................................ 5
7.2.2 QUALITY ........................................................................................... 6
8 MATERIAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................... 6
8.1 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION ................................................................ 6
8.2 QUALIFICATION TESTING........................................................................... 6
8.3 PROCESS CONTROL DOCUMENT ............................................................. 7
8.4 QUALIFICATION APPROVAL ....................................................................... 7
9 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 8
9.1 BATCH/LOT ACCEPTANCE TESTS............................................................. 8
9.2 PURCHASER BATCH/LOT ACCEPTANCE TESTS ..................................... 8

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
10 PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... 8
11 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 9

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1 SCOPE
This specification establishes the requirements for classification, qualification and
batch/lot acceptance criteria for 7475-T7351 aluminum alloy plate.
This product is used primarily for structural applications requiring high strength,
moderate fatigue strength, high fracture toughness and good resistance to stress
corrosion.
The purchase of material to this specification shall be from an approved source as
listed in Bombardier Aerospace Engineering Material Manual (BAEMM-001).
Materials manufactured to this specification shall be controlled by a Process
Control Document (PCD).

2 CLASSIFICATION
The material qualification to this specification shall be classified using the
following criteria:
Temper T7351
Material specified on Engineering Drawings shall be shown as 7475-T7351 per
BAMS 516-002.

3 HEALTH AND SAFETY

Material covered by this specification may be toxic, flammable and/or irritating to
the skin.
At Bombardier, consult Health and Safety Department for specific handling
precautions.
Outside Bombardier, the user is solely responsible to consult with the appropriate
Health and Safety authority for specific handling precautions.
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4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
Except where a specific issue is indicated, the issue of the following documents in
effect at the time of manufacture shall form a part of this specification to the
extent indicated herein.

4.1 BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE DOCUMENTS

4.1.1 Bombardier Aerospace Specifications

BAERD GEN-025 Qualification Requirements for Raw Metallic Wrought
Products

4.1.2 Bombardier Aerospace Manuals

BAEMM-001 Bombardier Aerospace Engineering Material Manual

BAASL Bombardier Aerospace Approved Supplier Listing

4.2 INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS

AMS 4202 Aluminum Alloy Plate 5.7Zn - 2.2Mg - 1.6Cu - 0.22Cr (7475-
T7351) Solution Heat Treated, Stress Relieved by Stretching,
and Precipitation Heat Treated
AMS 2355 Quality Assurance Sampling and Testing, Aluminum Alloys
and Magnesium Alloys, Wrought Products, Except Forging
Stock, and Rolled, Forged, or Flash Welded Rings
ASTM B594 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Inspection of Aluminum-Alloy
Wrought Products for Aerospace Applications
ASTM B660 Standard Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and
Magnesium Products
ASTM B666 Standard Practice for Identification Marking of Aluminum and
Magnesium Products
ASTM E399 Standard Test Method for Linear-Elastic Plane-Strain Fracture
Toughness KIc of Metallic Materials
ASTM E561 Recommended Practice for R-Curve Determination

4.3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Not applicable.

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4.4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Not applicable.

5 DEFINITIONS
Not applicable.

6 MATERIALS
Not applicable.

7 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All production materials shall be produced in the same manner as qualification

materials in accordance with the Process Control Document (PCD) as defined in
Section 8.3.
The material shall conform to AMS 4202, of the issue in effect at the time of
purchase, with the additions and exceptions listed in section 7.2 when tested per
AMS 2355.

7.2 PROPERTIES REQUIREMENTS

7.2.1 FRACTURE TOUGHNESS

Every lot of material shall be tested for fracture toughness per ASTM E399 for
thicknesses over 0.749 inch (19.02 mm) and shall meet the requirement of AMS
4202.
For plate over 0.249 inch to 0.749 inch (6.32 mm to 19.02 mm) inclusive, the
supplier shall guarantee fracture toughness per ASTM E561 to the requirements of
Table 1.

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TABLE 1 FRACTURE TOUGHNESS REQUIREMENTS FOR THIN PLATE

Nominal Thickness Specimen Orientation K R 25
Inch (mm) ksi inch ( MPa m )
Over 0.249 to 0.499 incl.
T-L 70 (77)
(Over 6.32 to 12.67 incl.)
Over 0.499 to 0.749 incl.
T-L 45 (50)
(Over 12.67 to 19.02 incl.)

7.2.2 QUALITY
Each lot of plate greater than 0.500 inch (12.70 mm), irrespective of weight or
thickness, shall be ultrasonically tested per ASTM B594 and shall meet Class A
ultrasonic requirements.
Plate shall be tested from one side, defined or not by drawing, and that side shall
be identified to show “Ultrasonically inspected on this side” or equivalent.
The maximum dead zone thickness on both the transducer side and the opposite
side shall be 0.120 inch (3.05 mm).

8 MATERIAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

8.1 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION

All requests for qualification to this specification shall be addressed to

Bombardier Aerospace Materials and Processes Engineering (BAMPE) for
approval.
All material qualifications shall be site specific.
BAMPE reserves the right to perform an audit at the manufacture and/or test
facility prior to approval.

8.2 QUALIFICATION TESTING

Potential manufacturers shall submit a written qualification test report based the
requirements of BAERD GEN-025 for BAMS 516-002.

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8.3 PROCESS CONTROL DOCUMENT

Prior to qualification being granted, the manufacturer shall prepare a Process

Control Document (PCD).
The PCD shall define the overall manufacturing process including statistical
process control, purchasing and acceptance of raw materials, processing
equipment, manufacturing process, process flow chart, batch/lot acceptance,
packaging, shipping, and quality control requirements for assuring consistent,
uniform and compliant products. All specifications and test procedures employed
during the process shall also be listed and issue/date controlled. All recorded data
shall be traceable to a batch/lot of material.
The PCD shall have a unique number relating to this specification and carry an
issue/revision status.
When qualification has been granted, the PCD shall be signed by both the
manufacturer and BAMPE and shall not be changed without prior written
approval.
The PCD and all production data shall be available to any Bombardier Aerospace
auditors when requested.

8.4 QUALIFICATION APPROVAL

Upon review of all test results, audit report and PCD, BAMPE shall advise in
writing Bombardier Aerospace Quality of the Technical acceptance of the
manufacturer and products. Qualified products to BAMS 516-002 shall be listed
in BAEMM-001. Only approved manufacturers listed in BAASL can be added to
BAEMM-001.
Sustained qualification is dependent upon the manufacturer meeting the
requirements of this specification as set forth by BAMPE. In event that the
manufacturer falls short of the requirements, BAMPE reserves the right to revoke
qualification status of the product through informing Bombardier Aerospace
Quality.

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9 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

9.1 BATCH/LOT ACCEPTANCE TESTS

The manufacturer is responsible for the performance of all inspection and testing
of each batch/lot as specified in Section 7 using test specimens and test procedures
specified prior to submission of the material to the purchaser for acceptance.
The manufacturer shall issue a report that shall include purchase order number,
batch/lot number, material specification, Process Control Document (PCD)
number and revision level, individual and average test results and date of report.
Bombardier Aerospace Materials and Processes Engineering (BAMPE) reserves
the right to perform any or all of the tests outlined in this specification. Any test
resulting in a failure will necessitate a return of the batch/lot of material to the
manufacture.

9.2 PURCHASER BATCH/LOT ACCEPTANCE TESTS

Acceptance tests shall be in accordance with BAEMM-001 requirements.

10 PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
Product furnished under this specification for production use shall be qualified to
the requirements of this specification prior to placement of a purchase order.
Purchase of material to this specification shall be from an approved source as
listed in BAEMM-001.
The procurement document shall specify the following:
• Title, number, issue and amendment of the specification;
• Manufacturer’s name;
• Manufacturer’s Material Designation;
• Total quantity;
• Acceptance test report required.

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11 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
The material shall be marked in accordance with ASTM B666. The following
shall be included:
• Specification Number (BAMS 516-002);
• Alloy, Temper;
• Lot Number.
Packaging shall be in accordance with ASTM B660 Level C (commercial).
Specific shipping conditions shall be per the Process Control Document (PCD).
Shipping documents shall contain the following:
• Purchase Order;
• Item Number;
• Specification Number, Issue, Amendment;
• Alloy, Temper;
• Lot Number;
• Quantity;
• Applicable Test Report;
• Certificate of Compliance.

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