prEN 4880
(Main)Aerospace series - General technical specification for standard parts
Aerospace series - General technical specification for standard parts
This document specifies the minimum requirements for the qualification, acceptance, delivery and inspection of standard parts by the aerospace industry and its manufacturers.
This document is valid for standard parts and their assemblies as described in a product standard, if mentioned therein. This specification can also be applied to other parts when specifically invoked by the terms of delivery.
Parts/sections of this document are not applicable in cases where the product standard stipulates requirements that differ from this specification.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Allgemeine technische Lieferbedingung für Normteile
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Série aérospatiale - Spécification technique générale pour les pièces normalisées
Le présent document spécifie les exigences minimales relatives à la qualification, la réception, la livraison et le contrôle des pièces normalisées par les acteurs de l’industrie aérospatiale et ses fabricants.
Ce document est valable pour les pièces normalisées et les assemblages dont elle font partie, tels que décrits dans une norme de produit, s’il en est fait mention. La présente spécification peut également être appliquée à d’autres pièces lorsqu’elle est explicitement invoquée dans les conditions de livraison.
Des parties/sections du présent document ne sont pas applicables dans les cas où la norme de produit stipule des exigences qui diffèrent de cette spécification.
Aeronavtika - Splošna tehnična specifikacija za standardizirane dele
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Overview
The prEN 4880:2025 standard, titled Aerospace series - General technical specification for standard parts, is developed by CEN and ASD-STAN to define the minimum requirements for the qualification, acceptance, delivery, and inspection of standard parts used in the aerospace industry. It applies primarily to standard parts and assemblies described within aerospace product standards but can also be extended to other parts as specified in contractual delivery terms.
This comprehensive specification ensures that parts meet stringent aerospace quality, performance, and interchangeability requirements to support safety, reliability, and consistency in aerospace manufacturing.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
prEN 4880:2025 covers standard parts and their assemblies in aerospace manufacturing. Its provisions apply unless overridden by specific product standards with differing requirements.Production Engineering
Manufacturers must define and document the manufacturing sealed route, detailing all production processes, pretreatments, finishes, and quality assurance measures. Customer approval is required for any changes.Materials and Performance
Materials must comply with specifications in the relevant product standards. Non-standard materials can be used only after qualification tests prove compliance. Standard parts must meet all specified performance criteria, regardless of installation.Workmanship and Interchangeability
Strict adherence to product standards ensures no deviations compromising quality are accepted. Parts sharing the same manufacturer part number must be fully interchangeable without performance degradation.Marking and Surface Treatment
Clear, legible markings are mandatory, following product standards or EN 2424 if not otherwise specified. Protective treatments and surface finishes must conform to product and technical requirements.Inspection and Qualification
The standard classifies inspections into qualification tests, first article inspections, and acceptance tests, all conducted under an approved quality management system (e.g., EN 9100). Manufacturers bear responsibility for all inspections, with the customer retaining rights for countertesting.Packaging and Delivery Conditions
Packaging must protect parts from humidity, corrosion, impact, and contamination, meeting health and safety standards without compromising product quality. Marking on packages includes essential traceability data such as part designation, manufacturer, production lot, and weight.
Applications
prEN 4880:2025 is essential for:
- Aerospace manufacturers developing or supplying standard parts and assemblies
- Quality managers ensuring compliance with aerospace material and product standards
- Engineering teams specifying parts with verified interchangeability and consistent performance
- Procurement and supply chain teams managing sourcing and approval of aerospace components
- Inspection and certification bodies monitoring adherence to aerospace aerospace minimum quality requirements
This standard helps maintain the integrity and reliability of aerospace components across the supply chain, minimizing risks related to non-compliance, operational failure, or unintended interchangeability issues.
Related Standards
- EN 2424 – Aerospace series for marking of aerospace products, referenced for minimum marking requirements
- EN 9130:2020 – Aerospace quality systems focusing on record retention and inspection documentation
- EN 9100 – Quality management system requirements specific to aviation, space, and defense industries
- EN 9133 – Qualification procedure for aerospace standard products, supporting conformity assessment
- EN 10204 – Metallic products types of inspection documents, crucial for acceptance test reports
prEN 4880:2025 aligns with these standards to ensure a cohesive, effective aerospace quality framework supporting global production and supply networks.
Keywords: Aerospace standards, standard parts specification, aerospace quality assurance, aerospace manufacturing, aerospace product qualification, aerospace inspection standards, aerospace packaging requirements, EN 4880 replacement, aerospace interchangeability, aerospace part marking
Frequently Asked Questions
prEN 4880 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - General technical specification for standard parts". This standard covers: This document specifies the minimum requirements for the qualification, acceptance, delivery and inspection of standard parts by the aerospace industry and its manufacturers. This document is valid for standard parts and their assemblies as described in a product standard, if mentioned therein. This specification can also be applied to other parts when specifically invoked by the terms of delivery. Parts/sections of this document are not applicable in cases where the product standard stipulates requirements that differ from this specification.
This document specifies the minimum requirements for the qualification, acceptance, delivery and inspection of standard parts by the aerospace industry and its manufacturers. This document is valid for standard parts and their assemblies as described in a product standard, if mentioned therein. This specification can also be applied to other parts when specifically invoked by the terms of delivery. Parts/sections of this document are not applicable in cases where the product standard stipulates requirements that differ from this specification.
prEN 4880 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.035 - Components for aerospace construction. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
prEN 4880 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 4880:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2025
Aeronavtika - Splošna tehnična specifikacija za standardizirane dele
Aerospace series - General technical specification for standard parts
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Allgemeine technische Lieferbedingung für Normteile
Série aérospatiale - Spécification technique générale pour les pièces standard
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 4880
ICS:
49.035 Sestavni deli za letalsko in Components for aerospace
vesoljsko gradnjo construction
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2025
ICS 49.035 Will supersede EN 4880:2023
English Version
Aerospace series - General technical specification for
standard parts
Série aérospatiale - Spécification technique générale Luft- und Raumfahrt - Allgemeine technische
pour les pièces standard Lieferbedingung für Normteile
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee ASD-
STAN.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2025 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 4880:2025 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Requirements . 5
4.1 Production engineering . 5
4.2 Materials . 5
4.3 Performance requirements . 5
4.4 Workmanship . 5
4.5 Interchangeability . 5
4.6 Marking . 5
4.7 Protective treatment and surface finish . 5
4.8 Acceptance test report . 6
4.9 Standard ambient test conditions . 6
5 Qualifications and quality assurance provisions . 6
5.1 Approval of manufacturers . 6
5.2 Responsibility for Inspection . 6
5.3 Classification of Inspection . 6
5.4 Qualification test . 6
5.5 First Article Inspection . 7
5.6 Conformance/acceptance test . 7
6 Conditions on delivery . 7
6.1 Packaging . 7
6.2 Marking of packages . 7
6.3 Unit and transport packages . 8
7 Quality management system . 8
Bibliography . 9
European foreword
This document (prEN 4880:2025) 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 document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 4880:2023.
This document includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 4880:2023:
— normative references updated;
— Clause 3 “Terms and definitions” updated;
— 4.7 “Protective finish” changed to “Protective treatment and surface finish”;
— 4.8 “Acceptance Test Report” updated.
1 Scope
This document specifies the minimum requirements for the qualification, acceptance, delivery and
inspection of standard parts by the aerospace industry and its manufacturers.
This document is valid for standard parts and their assemblies as described in a product standard, if
mentioned therein. This specification can also be applied to other parts when specifically invoked by the
terms of delivery.
Parts/sections of this document are not applicable in cases where the product standard stipulates
requirements that differ from this specification.
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 2424, Aerospace series — Marking of aerospace products
EN 9130:2020, Aerospace series — Quality systems — Record retention
EN 10204, Metallic products — Types of inspection documents
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology 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
batch
quantity of finished s
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