Aerospace series - Screw, pan head, offset cruciform recess, close tolerance normal shank, short thread, in alloy steel, cadmium plated - Classification: 1 100 MPa (at ambient temperature)/235 °C

This document specifies the characteristics of screws, pan head, offset cruciform recess, close tolerance normal shank, short thread, in alloy steel, cadmium plated.
Classification: 1 100 MPa1/235 °C2.

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Flachkopf-Passschrauben mit Flügelkreuzschlitz kurzes Gewinde, aus legiertem Stahl, verkadmet - Klasse: 1100 MPa (bei Raumtemperatur)/235 °C

Dieses Dokument legt die Eigenschaften von Flachkopf-Passschrauben mit Flügelkreuzschlitz und kurzem Gewinde, aus legiertem Stahl, verkadmet, fest.
Klasse: 1100MPa/235°C.

Série aérospatiale - Vis à tête cylindrique, à empreinte cruciforme déportée, tige normale à tolérance serrée, filetage court, en acier allié, cadmiées - Classification: 1 100 MPa (à température ambiante)/235 °C

Aeronavtika - Vijak, valjasta glava, križna zareza, ozka toleranca, kratek navoj, iz legiranega jekla, kadmirani - Klasifikacija: 1100 MPa (pri temperaturi okolice)/235 °C

General Information

Status
Not Published
Publication Date
13-Jul-2027
Technical Committee
ASD-STAN - Aerospace
Drafting Committee
ASD-STAN/D 3/S 2 - Fasteners
Current Stage
4020 - Submission to enquiry - Enquiry
Start Date
15-Jan-2026
Completion Date
15-Jan-2026

Relations

Effective Date
18-Jan-2023

Overview

prEN 2897 specifies the characteristics of pan head screws featuring an offset cruciform recess, close tolerance normal shank, and short thread, manufactured from alloy steel and cadmium plated. Developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), this draft standard classifies the screws for aerospace applications, with a minimum tensile strength of 1,100 MPa at ambient temperature and capability to withstand temperatures up to 235 °C. prEN 2897 is intended to replace EN 2897:1996, updating technical aspects to meet current aerospace requirements.

Key Topics

  • Product Definition & Scope: Outlines requirements for pan head, offset cruciform recess screws with short threads and close tolerance shanks in alloy steel with cadmium plating.
  • Performance Classification:
    • Strength: 1,100 MPa tensile strength (ambient)
    • Temperature: Up to 235 °C
  • Material Specifications: Conformance to relevant standards for alloy steel and cadmium plating (e.g., EN 2133, TR 3775).
  • Surface Treatment: Specifies cadmium plating in accordance with EN 2133, with thickness and treatment options for corrosion protection.
  • Configuration & Dimensions: Specific tolerances, dimensions, and configurations as per reference drawings and tables, ensuring suitability for high-precision aerospace assemblies.
  • Marking & Designation: Guidance on product codes, drive codes, hole options, coating options, and marking standards (EN 2424).
  • Quality Assurance: Requirements for manufacturer approval and product qualification, referencing aerospace quality management standards (e.g., EN 9100, EN 9133).
  • Relevant Testing: Modifications to standard test requirements, streamlining qualification by removing certain legacy tests.

Applications

The screws outlined in prEN 2897 are designed for aerospace applications where reliability, precision, and material performance are critical. Typical use cases include:

  • Aircraft and Spacecraft Assemblies: Ideal for structural and non-structural applications demanding close tolerance fasteners.
  • Aerospace Components: Used in mounting equipment, panels, or structural elements that operate under elevated temperature and mechanical stress.
  • High-reliability Mechanical Assemblies: Suitable for situations requiring consistent performance under vibration, thermal cycling, and fatigue.
  • Corrosion-resistant Installations: The cadmium plating provides necessary protection in harsh or corrosive aerospace environments.

Their specific head design and drive type (offset cruciform recess) aim to ensure secure and repeatable installation with specialized tooling, reducing the risk of over-torque or cam-out common in critical aerospace maintenance and assembly tasks.

Related Standards

prEN 2897 draws from and interacts with several established aerospace and fastener standards, including:

  • EN 2133: Aerospace series - Cadmium plating of steels for corrosion protection.
  • EN 2424: Marking of aerospace products.
  • EN 4016: Aerospace series - Oversized bolts.
  • ISO 3353-1, ISO 5855-2: Standards for thread limits and external thread profiles.
  • ISO 7689: Aerospace bolts and procurement specifications for alloy steel, 1,100 MPa.
  • ISO 7913: Tolerances for bolts and screws.
  • ISO 14275, ISO 14276: Standards for offset cruciform drives in aerospace fasteners.
  • EN 9100, EN 9133: Aerospace quality management and qualification procedures.
  • ISO 4520: Chromate conversion coatings on cadmium- and zinc-plated parts.

By referencing these standards, prEN 2897 ensures compatibility, quality, and reliability of fasteners across the aerospace supply chain, supporting efficient maintenance, manufacturing, and safety compliance in aviation and space industries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

prEN 2897 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Screw, pan head, offset cruciform recess, close tolerance normal shank, short thread, in alloy steel, cadmium plated - Classification: 1 100 MPa (at ambient temperature)/235 °C". This standard covers: This document specifies the characteristics of screws, pan head, offset cruciform recess, close tolerance normal shank, short thread, in alloy steel, cadmium plated. Classification: 1 100 MPa1/235 °C2.

This document specifies the characteristics of screws, pan head, offset cruciform recess, close tolerance normal shank, short thread, in alloy steel, cadmium plated. Classification: 1 100 MPa1/235 °C2.

prEN 2897 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.030.20 - Bolts, screws, studs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

prEN 2897 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 2897:1996. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

prEN 2897 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2026
Aeronavtika - Vijak, valjasta glava, križna zareza, ozka toleranca, kratek navoj, iz
legiranega jekla, kadmirani - Klasifikacija: 1100 MPa (pri temperaturi okolice)/235
°C
Aerospace series - Screw, pan head, offset cruciform recess, close tolerance normal
shank, short thread, in alloy steel, cadmium plated - Classification: 1 100 MPa (at
ambient temperature)/235 °C
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Flachkopf-Passschrauben mit Flügelkreuzschlitz kurzes Gewinde,
aus legiertem Stahl, verkadmet - Klasse: 1100 MPa (bei Raumtemperatur)/235 °C
Série aérospatiale - Vis à tête cylindrique, à empreinte cruciforme déportée, tige normale
à tolérance serrée, filetage court, en acier allié, cadmiées - Classification: 1 100 MPa (à
température ambiante)/235 °C
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 2897
ICS:
49.030.20 Sorniki, vijaki, stebelni vijaki Bolts, screws, studs
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2026
ICS 49.030.20 Will supersede EN 2897:1996
English Version
Aerospace series - Screw, pan head, offset cruciform
recess, close tolerance normal shank, short thread, in alloy
steel, cadmium plated - Classification: 1 100 MPa (at
ambient temperature)/235 °C
Série aérospatiale - Vis à tête cylindrique, à empreinte Luft- und Raumfahrt - Flachkopf-Passschrauben mit
cruciforme déportée, tige normale à tolérance serrée, Flügelkreuzschlitz kurzes Gewinde, aus legiertem
filetage court, en acier allié, cadmiées - Classification: 1 Stahl, verkadmet - Klasse: 1100 MPa (bei
100 MPa (à température ambiante)/235 °C Raumtemperatur)/235 °C
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

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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 2897:2026 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Required characteristics . 5
4.1 Configuration — Dimensions — Masses . 5
4.2 Tolerances of form and position . 7
4.3 Materials . 7
4.4 Surface treatment . 7
5 Designation . 7
6 Marking . 8
7 Technical specification . 8
7.1 General . 8
7.2 Approval of manufacturers . 8
7.3 Qualification of screws . 8
8 Oversized bolts . 8
Bibliography. 9

European foreword
This document (prEN 2897:2026) 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 2897:1996.
This document includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 2897:1996:
— Figure 1 updated;
— Table 1, D tolerance for Diameter code 030 corrected;
— Table 3, Drive changed from ISO 7994 to ISO 14275 and ISO 14276;
— Table 4 “Coating code” added;
— Clause 7 “Technical specification” updated.
1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics of screws
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