EN 4474:2024
(Main)Aerospace series - Aluminium pigmented organic coatings - Coating methods
Aerospace series - Aluminium pigmented organic coatings - Coating methods
This document specifies the application method and quality assurance for aluminium pigmented coatings as per EN 4473 which may be applied to fasteners or other parts in titanium, titanium alloys, nickel or cobalt based alloys and corrosion resisting steels.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Aluminiumpigmentierte organische Beschichtungen - Beschichtungsverfahren
Dieses Dokument legt das Auftragungsverfahren und die Qualitätssicherung für aluminiumpigmentierte Beschichtungen nach EN 4473 fest, die auf Verbindungselemente oder andere Teile aus Titan, Titanlegierungen, Nickel- oder Kobaltlegierungen und korrosionsbeständigen Stählen aufgetragen werden können.
Série aérospatiale - Revêtements alumino-organiques - Méthodes d’application
Le présent document spécifie la méthode d'application et l’assurance qualité pour les revêtements alumino‐organiques selon l’EN 4473 qui peuvent être appliqués sur les éléments de fixation ou autres pièces en titane, en alliages de titane, en alliages base nickel ou cobalt et en aciers résistant à la corrosion.
Aeronavtika - Organski premazi, pigmentirani z aluminijem - Premazne metode
Ta dokument določa premazne metode in zagotavljanje kakovosti za premaze, pigmentirane z aluminijem, v skladu s standardom EN 4473, ki se lahko nanesejo na vezne elemente ali druge dele iz titana, titanove zlitine, zlitine na nikljevi ali kobaltovi osnovi in korozijsko odpornega jekla.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 26-Nov-2024
- Technical Committee
- ASD-STAN - Aerospace
- Drafting Committee
- ASD-STAN/D 3/WG 6 - Coatings for fasteners
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 27-Nov-2024
- Completion Date
- 27-Nov-2024
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
EN 4474:2024 Overview
EN 4474:2024 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies coating methods and quality assurance practices for aluminium pigmented organic coatings used in aerospace applications. These coatings, as outlined in EN 4473, are intended for fasteners and components made from titanium, titanium alloys, nickel or cobalt-based alloys, and corrosion-resistant steels. The standard aims to ensure consistent and high-quality coating applications, promoting durability and corrosion resistance critical for aerospace parts.
Key Topics Covered
- Scope and Applicability: Defines the coating methods for aluminium pigmented organic coatings applied to aerospace fasteners and parts.
- Coating Techniques:
- Dipping: Involving controlled immersion and removal speeds, specific solution viscosities, and curing parameters.
- Spraying: Utilizes dry, contaminant-free spray nozzles with mechanical stirring and precise gun positioning.
- Alternative Methods: Other processes that yield equivalent coating quality, such as barrel deposition.
- Surface Preparation: Includes degreasing, abrasive blasting, or chemical activation to optimize coating adhesion.
- Equipment Requirements: Details equipment for dipping, spraying, and curing, emphasizing temperature control and contamination prevention.
- Quality Assurance:
- Lot Release Testing: Visual inspection, coating thickness measurement, adhesion tests, and curing verification.
- Process Validation: Mandatory pre-production tests to approve coating-procedure and product combinations.
- Coating Removal: Procedures for solvent-based removal before curing and mechanical or chemical methods post-curing.
Practical Applications
EN 4474:2024 supports aerospace manufacturers and suppliers in delivering coated fasteners and components that meet strict performance and safety criteria. Key practical benefits include:
- Ensuring coating uniformity and adhesion strength for parts exposed to harsh aerospace environments.
- Enhancing corrosion resistance of critical components made from specialty alloys such as titanium and nickel-based alloys.
- Reducing risk of coating failure through rigorous quality control procedures based on internationally recognized sampling plans and acceptance quality limits (AQL).
- Providing traceability and reproducibility in coating processes, essential for manufacturing compliance and audits.
- Facilitating production process validation, helping manufacturers achieve customer and regulatory confidence before mass production.
Related Standards
- EN 4473: Aerospace series - Aluminium pigmented coatings for fasteners - Technical specification - Specifies technical requirements for aluminium pigmented coatings applied as per EN 4474.
- EN ISO 2409: Paints and varnishes - Cross-cut test - Standard for adhesion testing referenced for coating adhesion quality checks.
- ISO 2859-1: Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Provides sampling schemes used for quality assurance inspections.
- NASM 1312-12: Fastener Test Methods, Method 12 - Describes methods for measuring metallic coating thickness.
- EN 9100: Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations - Relevant for quality system integration supporting coating processes.
By adopting EN 4474:2024, aerospace manufacturers ensure their aluminium pigmented organic coatings meet the essential demands for durability, corrosion resistance, and performance consistency in critical aerospace applications. This standard provides the framework to optimize coating methods while maintaining stringent quality assurance for parts used in titanium, cobalt, nickel alloys, and corrosion-resistant steels.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 4474:2024 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Aluminium pigmented organic coatings - Coating methods". This standard covers: This document specifies the application method and quality assurance for aluminium pigmented coatings as per EN 4473 which may be applied to fasteners or other parts in titanium, titanium alloys, nickel or cobalt based alloys and corrosion resisting steels.
This document specifies the application method and quality assurance for aluminium pigmented coatings as per EN 4473 which may be applied to fasteners or other parts in titanium, titanium alloys, nickel or cobalt based alloys and corrosion resisting steels.
EN 4474:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.040 - Coatings and related processes used in aerospace industry. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 4474:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 4474:2016. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2025
Aeronavtika - Organski premazi, pigmentirani z aluminijem - Premazne metode
Aerospace series - Aluminium pigmented organic coatings - Coating methods
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Aluminiumpigmentierte organische Beschichtungen -
Beschichtungsverfahren
Série aérospatiale - Revêtements alumino-organiques - Méthodes d’application
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 4474:2024
ICS:
49.025.20 Aluminij Aluminium
49.040 Prevleke in z njimi povezani Coatings and related
postopki, ki se uporabljajo v processes used in aerospace
letalski in vesoljski industriji industry
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 4474
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 49.040 Supersedes EN 4474:2016
English Version
Aerospace series - Aluminium pigmented organic coatings
- Coating methods
Série aérospatiale - Revêtements alumino-organiques - Luft- und Raumfahrt - Aluminiumpigmentierte
Méthodes d'application organische Beschichtungen - Beschichtungsverfahren
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Equipment . 5
4.1 For application by dipping . 5
4.2 For application by spraying . 5
4.3 For curing. 5
5 Surface preparation . 5
6 Coating application . 6
6.1 General. 6
6.2 Application by dipping . 6
6.3 Application by spraying . 6
6.4 Other application methods . 7
7 Coating removal . 7
8 Quality assurance . 7
8.1 Fastener lot release requirements . 7
8.2 Process validation . 7
Annex A (normative) Quality assurance tests and sampling . 8
Bibliography . 10
European foreword
This document (EN 4474:2024) has been prepared by ASD STAN.
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this document has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD-STAN, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2025, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by May 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 4474:2016.
— editorial revision to comply with the updated layout in use;
— clarification of test requirements and AQL levels.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the application method and quality assurance for aluminium pigmented
coatings as per EN 4473 which may be applied to fasteners or other parts in titanium, titanium alloys,
nickel or cobalt based alloys and corrosion resisting steels.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 2409, Paints and varnishes — Cross-cut test (ISO 2409)
ISO 2859-1, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by
acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
NASM 1312-12, Fastener Test Methods, Method 12: Thickness of Metallic Coatings
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
production lot
parts subjected to the same aluminium pigmented coating application at the same time under the same
condition
3.2
pre-production part
part representing a future production part
3.3
scratch
gouged out or scoring of the coating or base material
3.4
sampling plan
plan according to which one or more samples are taken in order to obtain information and to reach a
decision, if possible
Published by: AIA National (US) Aerospace Industries Association of America, https://www.aia-
aerospace.org/.
3.5
acceptance quality limit
AQL
maximum percent defective (or the maximum number of defects per hundred units) that, for purposes
of sampling inspection, can be considered satis
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