ASTM F483-09(2020)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Total Immersion Corrosion Test for Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals
Standard Practice for Total Immersion Corrosion Test for Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Many aircraft maintenance chemicals are used on components and structures which would be adversely affected by excessive dimensional change. This practice screens these chemicals to ensure compliance with specified weight change criteria.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the determination of the corrosiveness of aircraft maintenance chemicals on aircraft metals with time under conditions of total immersion by a combination of weight change measurements and visual qualitative determination of change.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-2020
- Technical Committee
- F07 - Aerospace and Aircraft
- Drafting Committee
- F07.07 - Qualification Testing of Aircraft Cleaning Materials
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2007
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2007
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2007
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2007
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2006
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2003
- Effective Date
- 10-Jan-2003
- Effective Date
- 10-Dec-2002
- Effective Date
- 10-Dec-2002
- Effective Date
- 10-Dec-1999
- Effective Date
- 10-Dec-1999
- Effective Date
- 10-Feb-1999
- Effective Date
- 10-Feb-1999
Overview
ASTM F483-09(2020), Standard Practice for Total Immersion Corrosion Test for Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals, specifies a method to evaluate the corrosiveness of aircraft maintenance chemicals when they come into contact with aircraft metals. By assessing weight changes and visual signs of corrosion after total immersion, this standard is essential for screening chemicals used for cleaning, maintenance, and repair to ensure they do not cause excessive dimensional changes or damage to critical components. This internationally recognized test method helps maintain safety, reliability, and compliance in aviation maintenance operations.
Key Topics
- Corrosion Testing of Chemicals: The practice addresses the total immersion corrosion test, which exposes metal specimens to maintenance chemicals under controlled conditions to detect mass changes and visible corrosion.
- Test Specimens and Preparation: Metal panels, taken from the same alloy stock, are precisely measured, cleaned, and prepared to ensure consistent results.
- Testing Procedure: Specimens are immersed in concentrated and diluted solutions of maintenance chemicals. Weight changes are measured and specimens are visually inspected for corrosion indicators such as discoloration, pitting, etching, and localized attack, both after 24 hours and after 168 hours of exposure.
- Data Reporting: The standard provides a structured approach for recording data, supporting clear documentation and traceability in testing results.
- Safety Considerations: Users are cautioned to follow proper safety and regulatory practices given the potential hazards involved with chemicals and testing apparatus.
- Standardization Principles: Developed in line with established international guidelines, ensuring global applicability and harmonization.
Applications
Adherence to ASTM F483-09(2020) offers practical value across several domains:
- Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Operations: Ensures maintenance chemicals do not cause structural damage or unwanted material loss in aircraft metals, which could compromise component integrity.
- Chemical Selection and Approval: Provides objective screening for new or existing maintenance chemicals prior to use, aiding manufacturers and maintenance providers in selecting suitable products.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance: Supports organizations in achieving compliance with aviation industry standards and regulatory requirements regarding maintenance materials.
- Research and Development of Maintenance Products: Assists chemical manufacturers in testing new formulations to verify that they meet stringent corrosion criteria for use in aerospace environments.
- Documentation and Auditing: Offers a transparent, reproducible method for recording corrosion testing results, useful for audits and third-party verifications.
Related Standards
ASTM F483-09(2020) is often used alongside other key industry references to ensure robust testing and evaluation:
- ASTM D235 - Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits) (Withdrawn 2021)
- ASTM D329 - Specification for Acetone
- ASTM D1193 - Specification for Reagent Water
- ASTM E2251 - Specification for Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
These related ASTM standards support the preparation of solutions, cleaning processes, and accurate temperature measurement during corrosion testing.
Keywords: ASTM F483, total immersion corrosion test, aircraft maintenance chemicals, corrosion testing, aviation safety, weight change criteria, metal corrosion, chemical screening, aerospace standards, maintenance compliance
Utilizing ASTM F483-09(2020) helps organizations safeguard aircraft component longevity and reliability while meeting international benchmarks for aviation maintenance and chemical use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM F483-09(2020) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Practice for Total Immersion Corrosion Test for Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 Many aircraft maintenance chemicals are used on components and structures which would be adversely affected by excessive dimensional change. This practice screens these chemicals to ensure compliance with specified weight change criteria. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers the determination of the corrosiveness of aircraft maintenance chemicals on aircraft metals with time under conditions of total immersion by a combination of weight change measurements and visual qualitative determination of change. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 3.1 Many aircraft maintenance chemicals are used on components and structures which would be adversely affected by excessive dimensional change. This practice screens these chemicals to ensure compliance with specified weight change criteria. SCOPE 1.1 This practice covers the determination of the corrosiveness of aircraft maintenance chemicals on aircraft metals with time under conditions of total immersion by a combination of weight change measurements and visual qualitative determination of change. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F483-09(2020) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.100 - Ground service and maintenance equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM F483-09(2020) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM E2251-11, ASTM E2251-10, ASTM E2251-07, ASTM D329-07, ASTM D235-02(2007), ASTM D329-07e1, ASTM D1193-06, ASTM E2251-03a, ASTM E2251-03, ASTM D329-02, ASTM D235-02, ASTM D329-99, ASTM D235-99, ASTM D1193-99, ASTM D1193-99e1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F483 − 09 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Practice for
Total Immersion Corrosion Test for Aircraft Maintenance
Chemicals
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF483;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope E2251 Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermom-
eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
1.1 This practice covers the determination of the corrosive-
ness of aircraft maintenance chemicals on aircraft metals with
3. Significance and Use
time under conditions of total immersion by a combination of
3.1 Many aircraft maintenance chemicals are used on com-
weight change measurements and visual qualitative determina-
ponents and structures which would be adversely affected by
tion of change.
excessive dimensional change. This practice screens these
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
chemicals to ensure compliance with specified weight change
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
criteria.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Apparatus
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 Wide-Mouth Sealable Glass Jar or Stoppered Flask of
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
SuitableSize—Theglassjarorflaskshouldbesochosensothat
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the specimens will remain fully immersed in a vertical position
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
during testing and the ratio of area of immersed metal to
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
volume of solution will be in accordance with 8.1.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.1 Warning—Some aircraft maintenance chemicals
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
when heated have high vapor pressures or may produce gases
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
during testing. Suitable precautions should be taken to prevent
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
thecontainingvesselfromexplodingorthevesselshouldbeso
chosen as to withstand the resulting pressure.
2. Referenced Documents
4.2 Specimen-Supporting Device—A glass or fluorocarbon
2.1 ASTM Standards:
plastic supporting system designed to keep the specimen fully
D235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits)
immersed while ensuring free contact with the solution, and
(Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent) (Withdrawn 2021)
designed to isolate the specimens from each other physically.
D329 Specification for Acetone
4.3 For materials containing low boiling point solvents, a
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
means of preventing evaporation losses shall be used.
4.4 Constant-Temperature Device—Any suitable regulated
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F07 on Aerospace
and Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F07.07 on Qualifica-
heating device (mantle, hot plate, or bath) may be used to
tion Testing of Aircraft Cleaning Materials.
maintain the solution at the required temperature.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2020. Published December 2020. Originally
approvedin1977.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2014asF483 – 09(2014).DOI:
4.5 Thermometer, having a range from 95 to 155 °C (203 to
10.1520/F0483-09R20.
311 °F) and conforming to requirements for Thermometers
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
S67C or S67F in accordance with Specification E2251.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
4.6 Oven, low temperature explosion-proof, capable of
the ASTM website.
maintaining 38 6 3 °C (100 6 5 °F) through 120 6 5 °C (248
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. 6 5 °F).
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F483 − 09 (2020)
5. Reagents and Materials using water that conforms to Specification D1193, Type IV. In
case the maintenance chemical is not soluble to the extent
5.1 Acetone—conforming to Specification D329.
noted, record this fact and continue with the test.
5.2 Methyl n-Propyl Ketone (MPK).
8.2.2 If water is not used as the diluent, record the type and
specification of diluent used in the test.
5.3 Mineral Spirits, Type II—conforming to Specification
D235.
8.3 Temperature—Unless otherwise specified, the test tem-
perature shall be 38 6 3 °C (100 6 5 °F).
6. Test Specimens
9. Proced
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