EN 2489:1995
(Main)Aerospace series - Fibre reinforced plastics - Determination of the action of test fluids
Aerospace series - Fibre reinforced plastics - Determination of the action of test fluids
This standard specifies the method of immersion of fibre reinforced plastics in test fluids. It does not give any directives to meet health and safety requirements. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to adopt appropriate health and safety precautions.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Faserverstärkte Kunststoffe - Bestimmung des Einflusses von Prüfflüssigkeiten
Diese Norm legt das Verfahren für die Einlagerung von faserverstärkten Kunststoffen in Prüfflüssigkeiten fest. Sie legt keine Richtlinien für das Einhalten der Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsvorschriften fest. Es obliegt dem Anwender dieser Norm, die entsprechenden Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu treffen.
Série aérospatiale - Plastiques renforcés de fibres - Détermination de l'action des fluides d'essais
La présente norme spécifie la méthode d'immersion des plastiques renforcés de fibres dans les fluides d'essais. Elle ne donne pas de directives pour satisfaire les exigences d'hygiène et de sécurité. Il est de la responsabilité de l'utilisateur de cette norme de suivre les consignes d'hygiène et de sécurité appropriées.
Aerospace series - Fibre reinforced plastics - Determination of the action of test fluids
General Information
Overview
EN 2489:1995 is a key European standard published by CEN that defines the method for determining the effects of test fluids on fibre reinforced plastics (FRP) used in the aerospace sector. This standard specifies the procedure for immersing fibre reinforced plastic materials in various test fluids to evaluate their chemical resistance and durability under conditions simulating operational exposure. It is crucial for manufacturers and quality control professionals working with aerospace-grade composite materials to ensure the reliability and longevity of components.
The standard focuses specifically on the immersion method and does not cover health and safety requirements, which remain the responsibility of the user. EN 2489:1995 helps maintain consistent, reproducible testing conditions that contribute to the safety and performance of aerospace materials.
Key Topics
- Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP): Materials primarily composed of fibrous reinforcements embedded within a polymer matrix, widely used in aerospace structures due to their high strength-to-weight ratio.
- Test Fluids: Chemical agents selected to simulate environmental or operational conditions that aerospace composites may encounter, such as fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or cleaning solvents.
- Immersion Method: The standardized procedure defined by EN 2489:1995, outlining how FRP specimens should be submerged in test fluids to assess material interaction and degradation.
- Material Behavior Evaluation: Monitoring changes in physical and mechanical properties of FRP samples after immersion to determine their resistance to fluid-induced damage.
- Scope Limitations: The standard explicitly states it does not address health and safety guidelines or disposal regulations regarding test fluids.
Applications
EN 2489:1995 serves essential roles in aerospace industry sectors, including:
- Aerospace Manufacturing: Ensuring that fibre reinforced plastic components meet strict quality criteria before integration into aircraft or spacecraft.
- Material Selection and Qualification: Helping engineers select FRP materials with proven resistance to specific fluids encountered during service life.
- Research and Development: Facilitating the study of new polymer matrices or reinforcement fibers under chemical exposure conditions.
- Maintenance and Inspection Programs: Providing data to predict component lifespan and the impact of fluid exposure on in-service aerospace parts.
- Certification and Compliance: Supporting compliance with aerospace standards by verifying material suitability through recognized testing procedures.
Related Standards
Understanding EN 2489:1995 can be complemented by other related standards, which together ensure holistic evaluation and application of FRP materials in aerospace:
- EN 2561 - Aerospace series - Fibre reinforced plastics - Determination of water absorption
- EN 6039 - Aerospace series - Composite materials - Determination of fibre content
- ASTM D543 - Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
- SAE AMS-C-795 - Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials
- ISO 14125 - Fibre-reinforced plastic composites - Determination of flexural properties
These standards collectively cover multiple aspects of composite material testing, from chemical resistance to mechanical property evaluation, enabling aerospace industries to maintain stringent performance and safety levels.
Keywords: EN 2489:1995, fibre reinforced plastics, aerospace composites, test fluids, immersion method, chemical resistance, aerospace materials testing, FRP durability, CEN standards, aerospace quality assurance
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 2489:1995 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Fibre reinforced plastics - Determination of the action of test fluids". This standard covers: This standard specifies the method of immersion of fibre reinforced plastics in test fluids. It does not give any directives to meet health and safety requirements. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to adopt appropriate health and safety precautions.
This standard specifies the method of immersion of fibre reinforced plastics in test fluids. It does not give any directives to meet health and safety requirements. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to adopt appropriate health and safety precautions.
EN 2489:1995 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.025.40 - Rubber and plastics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aerospace series - Fibre reinforced plastics - Determination of the action of test fluidsLuft- und Raumfahrt - Faserverstärkte Kunststoffe - Bestimmung des Einflusses von PrüfflüssigkeitenSérie aérospatiale - Plastiques renforcés de fibres - Détermination de l'action des fluides d'essaisAerospace series - Fibre rei
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