SIST EN 4500-002:2026
(Main)Aerospace series - Metallic materials - Rules for drafting and presentation of material standards - Part 002: Specific rules for aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys
- Abstract
The EN 4500 series specifies the rules for the drafting and presentation of metallic material standards for aerospace applications.
This Part 002 specifies the "Specific rules for aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys".
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Oct-2025
- Publication Date
- 20-Oct-2026
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 19-Oct-2026
- Due Date
- 24-Dec-2026
- Completion Date
- 21-Oct-2026
SIST EN 4500-002:2026 is the Slovenian adoption of a European Aerospace series standard published by SIST. It gives the specific rules for drafting and presenting material standards for aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys used in aerospace applications. The document is for people who write, review, or use aerospace material standards and need a consistent way to describe the material, properties, tests, and qualification items.
What does SIST EN 4500-002:2026 specify?
SIST EN 4500-002:2026 specifies the drafting and presentation rules for aerospace metallic material standards, with specific rules for aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys. It is part of the EN 4500 series, which sets the common structure for these standards.
The document is organized into scope, normative references, terms and definitions, and rules for drafting a European standard for aerospace metallic materials. It also includes five annexes: Annexes A, B, D and E are informative, and Annex C is normative.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Annex A | Example of a completed title page |
| Annex B | Example of a completed introduction |
| Annex C | Completion of the scope, normative references, terms and definitions, and requirements |
| Annex D | Completion of Table 1 |
| Annex E | Completion of the bibliography |
In practice, this means the standard is not a product specification itself. It tells standard writers how to structure a material standard and what information to include when the material is aluminium or magnesium based.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 4500-002:2026?
SIST EN 4500-002:2026 gives the rules for how an aerospace material standard shall be written, especially in the title, introduction, scope, and Table 1. The most important requirements are about how to present the material identity, condition, test items, and qualification information so that the resulting material standard can be used consistently.
Title and introduction
The title needs to identify the material family, form, and condition clearly. Annex A and clause 4.2 show that the title can include the alloy designation, temper, surface condition, form, and thickness range. Clause 4.2.2 also allows two use conditions, such as T4 and T42 or T6 and T62, to be quoted together when they have the same mechanical properties and are metallurgically the same. That matters because users must not infer different performance from a title that actually covers equivalent conditions.
Scope and temperature conditions
Clause 4.3 says the material standards are prepared on the basis that the material will be supplied in the Tx511 condition according to EN 515. They can also be used for Tx510, but then the scope has to be completed according to Annex C. In practice, this forces the writer to state the intended supply condition precisely, so buyers and manufacturers know which delivery route the standard supports.
Table 1 and the way information is presented
Clause 4.5 sets out the content of Table 1 line by line. It covers material designation, chemical composition, melting method, form, production method, further intended processing, limiting dimensions, technical specification, dimensional standard, delivery condition, test samples and test pieces, heat treatment, dimensions concerned, cladding thickness, test-piece direction, and the different property lines.
This structure matters because it is the backbone of the material standard. If a line is used, it has to be filled in consistently; if a line is not relevant, the document identifies that as well.
Composition, temper, and dimensional information
Clause 4.5.2 gives special rules for chemical composition. For aluminium alloys, the order of elements and limits follow the registration for the alloy designation, while magnesium alloys follow the order registered with ASTM B275. Clause 4.5.9 says line 5.2 shall indicate the applicable dimensional standard, and clauses 4.5.10 and 4.5.12 require temper designations to follow EN 515 or EN 1753. For a reader, this means the composition and dimensional references are not free-form text - they have to match the applicable family rules.
Test-related lines and special cases
Clause 4.5 includes specific guidance for several property lines. Electrical conductivity on line 32 can be mandatory, and if it is part of a batch uniformity check, line 82 is used instead. Stress corrosion on line 39 and fracture toughness on line 40 have special uses for mandatory testing or dispute resolution, and line 47 can be used as a substitute test for line 40. Line 72 covers cladding chemical composition, and line 82 covers batch uniformity for electrical conductivity and hardness.
For users, this means the standard distinguishes between routine requirements, batch checks, and fallback tests. That helps avoid mixing up production control data with acceptance test data.
Items used and not used
Clause 4.5 also identifies some lines that are not normally used for aluminium and magnesium alloys, such as line 3 for method of melting and line 20 for impact strength. Line 27 is not used, and line 97 is not used. This matters because the template is broad, but not every line applies to this material family.
What terms does SIST EN 4500-002:2026 define?
SIST EN 4500-002:2026 relies on terms defined in EN 4259 and EN 4500-001, and it also points to EN 515 and EN 1753 for temper designations. These are the key terms and abbreviations readers need to interpret the document correctly.
- Temper designation - the code that identifies the condition of aluminium or magnesium material after processing and heat treatment.
- Delivery condition - the condition in which the material is supplied to the buyer.
- Use condition - the condition applied for the intended service or reference state in the material standard.
- Batch uniformity - the check used to show that a batch is consistent for properties such as electrical conductivity or hardness.
- Product qualification - the qualification programme used to show that a semi-finished product meets the standard’s qualification requirements.
- Material designation - the identifier used to name the alloy and product in the material standard.
- WQ - water quench, used in the heat-treatment descriptions in Annex D.
- LT - longitudinal-transverse test-piece direction, used in the property tables.
Who uses SIST EN 4500-002:2026?
SIST EN 4500-002:2026 is used by standards writers, aerospace materials specialists, and technical committees who prepare material standards for aluminium and magnesium alloys. It is also used by manufacturers, laboratories, purchasers, and quality managers who need to read or create the content of a material standard in the same format.
In practice, it supports:
- drafting aerospace material specifications,
- selecting the correct composition and temper wording,
- setting test and inspection lines in Table 1,
- defining qualification requirements,
- and checking that references and annexes are placed correctly.
What changed in SIST EN 4500-002:2026 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 4500-002:2026 supersedes EN 4500-002:2024. The foreword states these significant changes:
- line 4.3, “Further intended processing,” was added in the body and in Annex D;
- line 5.2, “Dimensional standard,” was added in the body and in Annex D;
- introductory sentences were added to Table 1 in Annex C to make clear that the table is normative and that its listed documents shall be applied;
- editorial changes were made to clarify whether references to other documents or annexes are normative or informative;
- the document was restructured and the template was simplified into a single continuous table.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 4500-002:2026?
The document names the following standards and related documents as key references or companions:
| Standard | What it contributes |
|---|---|
| EN 4259 | General terms and definitions for aerospace metallic materials |
| EN 4500-001 | General rules for drafting and presenting material standards |
| EN 515 | Temper designations for aluminium and aluminium alloys wrought products |
| EN 1753 | Temper designations for magnesium and magnesium alloys |
| ASTM B275 | Ordering of elements for magnesium alloy composition presentation |
| EN 4258 | Overall organization of aerospace metallic materials standardization |
| EN 4400-1 | Example technical specification used in Table 1 and Annex D |
| EN 2043 | Qualification requirements for semi-finished products |
| EN 2002-001, EN 2002-17, EN 2002-20, EN 2002-23 | Test methods cited in Table 1 examples for tensile, integrity, eddy current, and sharp-notch testing |
| EN 2004-10, EN 2070-4, EN 2070-5, EN 2716, EN 2718, EN 2720, EN 6018 | Methods and specifications used in the examples for specimen preparation, tube tests, corrosion, residual stress, and density |
These references matter because the document is a drafting rule set, so the actual test and qualification content is pulled from companion standards.
What does the SIST EN 4500-002:2026 document contain?
The document contains a drafting template for aerospace material standards, plus worked examples that show how to complete each part. Annex D is especially useful because it illustrates a filled-in Table 1 with lines for composition, temper, dimensions, mechanical properties, corrosion-related checks, conductivity, and qualification items.
It also includes guidance on title wording, introduction wording, and bibliography completion. Clause 4 and Annex C show how the normative references and requirements sections are to be built, while Annex E shows how to complete the bibliography.
For practical use, the document is mainly a model for writing a material standard, not a test method standard. The examples show how to format the information so that engineers, purchasers, and certification teams can read the resulting standard in the same way.
Relations
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- 21-Oct-2026
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- 21-Oct-2026
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- 21-Oct-2026
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- 21-Oct-2026
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- 14-Oct-2026
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- 14-Oct-2026
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- 11-Jun-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 4500-002:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Metallic materials - Rules for drafting and presentation of material standards - Part 002: Specific rules for aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys". This standard covers: The EN 4500 series specifies the rules for the drafting and presentation of metallic material standards for aerospace applications. This Part 002 specifies the "Specific rules for aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys".
The EN 4500 series specifies the rules for the drafting and presentation of metallic material standards for aerospace applications. This Part 002 specifies the "Specific rules for aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys".
SIST EN 4500-002:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.120 - Standardization. General rules; 49.025.15 - Non-ferrous alloys in general; 49.025.20 - Aluminium. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 4500-002:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 4259:2022, SIST EN 515:2017, SIST EN 1753:2019, SIST EN 4500-001:2026, SIST EN 4500-001:2024, SIST EN 4258:2024, SIST EN 4500-002:2024. 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-december-2026
Aeronavtika - Kovinski materiali - Pravila za načrtovanje in predstavljanje
standarov za materiale - 002. del: Posebna pravila za aluminij, aluminijeve in
magnezijeve zlitine
Aerospace series - Metallic materials - Rules for drafting and presentation of material
standards - Part 002: Specific rules for aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium
alloys
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Metallische Werkstoffe - Regeln für das Erstellen und die
Gestaltung von Werkstoffnormen - Teil 002: Besondere Regeln für Aluminium,
Aluminiumlegierungen und Magnesiumlegierungen
Série aérospatiale - Matériaux métalliques - Règles pour la rédaction et la présentation
des normes de matériaux - Partie 002 : Règles spécifiques à l'aluminium, aux alliages
d'aluminium et aux alliages de magnésium
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 4500-002:2026
ICS:
01.120 Standardizacija. Splošna Standardization. General
pravila rules
49.025.20 Aluminij Aluminium
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 4500-002
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 49.025.15 Supersedes EN 4500-002:2024
English Version
Aerospace series - Metallic materials - Rules for drafting
and presentation of material standards - Part 002: Specific
rules for aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium
alloys
Série aérospatiale - Matériaux métalliques - Règles Luft- und Raumfahrt - Metallische Werkstoffe - Regeln
pour la rédaction et la présentation des normes de für das Erstellen und die Gestaltung von
matériaux - Partie 002 : Règles spécifiques à Werkstoffnormen - Teil 002: Besondere Regeln für
l'aluminium, aux alliages d'aluminium et aux alliages Aluminium, Aluminiumlegierungen und
de magnésium Magnesiumlegierungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 July 2026.
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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
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worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European Foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Rules for drafting a European standard for aerospace metallic materials. 6
4.1 General. 6
4.2 Title . 6
4.2.1 General. 6
4.2.2 Conditions T4 and T42 or T6 and T62 . 7
4.2.3 Descriptions . 7
4.3 Introduction . 9
4.3.1 General. 9
4.3.2 Conditions Tx510 and Tx511, applicable to extruded bars and sections and drawn
tubes . 9
4.4 Scope, normative references, terms and definitions, requirements . 9
4.5 Table 1 . 9
4.5.1 Line 1: Material designation . 9
4.5.2 Line 2: Chemical composition. 9
4.5.3 Line 3: Method of melting . 9
4.5.4 Line 4.1: Form . 9
4.5.5 Line 4.2: Method of production . 10
4.5.6 Line 4.3: Further intended processing . 10
4.5.7 Line 4.4: Limit dimension(s) . 10
4.5.8 Line 5.1: Technical specification . 10
4.5.9 Line 5.2: Dimensional standard . 10
4.5.10 Line 6.1: Delivery condition and Heat treatment . 10
4.5.11 Line 6.2: Delivery condition code . 10
4.5.12 Line 7: Use condition and Heat treatment . 10
4.5.13 Line 8.1: Test sample(s) . 10
4.5.14 Line 8.2: Test piece(s) . 11
4.5.15 Line 8.3: Heat treatment . 11
4.5.16 Line 9: Dimensions concerned . 11
4.5.17 Line 10: Thickness of cladding on each face . 11
4.5.18 Line 11: Direction of test piece . 11
4.5.19 Lines 12 to 16: Tensile (T) . 11
4.5.20 Line 17: Hardness . 11
4.5.21 Line 18: Shear strength . 11
4.5.22 Line 19: Bending . 11
4.5.23 Line 20: Impact strength . 11
4.5.24 Lines 21 to 26: Creep (C) . 12
4.5.25 Line 27 . 12
4.5.26 Lines 28 to 94 . 12
4.5.27 Line 95: Marking inspection . 13
4.5.28 Line 96: Dimensional inspection . 13
4.5.29 Line 97 . 13
4.5.30 Line 98: Notes . 13
4.5.31 Line 99: Typical use . 13
4.5.32 Line 100: Product qualification . 13
4.6 Bibliography . 13
Annex A (informative) Completion of title page . 14
Annex B (informative) Completion of the introduction . 15
Annex C (normative) Completion of the scope, normative references, terms and definitions,
and requirements . 16
Annex D (informative) Completion of Table 1. 17
Annex E (informative) Completion of the bibliography . 27
Bibliography . 28
European Foreword
This document (EN 4500-002:2026) 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 shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text
or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2027, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by April 2027.
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 will supersede EN 4500-002:2024.
EN 4500-002:2024:
— addition of the lines 4.3 “Further intended processing” and 5.2 “Dimensional standard” in the body
of the document and in Annex D;
— addition of introductory sentences to Table 1 in Annex C to highlight the fact that the table is a
normative element and that all the documents that it lists can be applied;
— overall editorial modifications to give clarity on the normative or informative nature of the
references made to other documents or annexes;
— restructuring of the document and simplification of the template to achieve a single continuous
table.
Introduction
This document is part of the series of EN metallic material standards for aerospace applications.
The general organization of this series is described in EN 4258.
The EN 4500 series (Aerospace series — Metallic materials — Rules for drafting and presentation of
material standards) is composed by the following documents:
— General rules EN 4500-001;
— Specific rules for aluminium, aluminium alloys and EN 4500-002;
magnesium alloys
— Specific rules for heat-resisting alloys EN 4500-003;
— Specific rules for titanium and titanium alloys EN 4500-004;
— Specific rules for steels EN 4500-005;
— Specific rules for filler metals for welding EN 4500-002 to EN 4500-005;
— Specific rules for filler metals for brazing EN 4500-006.
Basis for the drafting of all European standards is CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations — Part 3:
Principles and rules for the structure and drafting of CEN and CENELEC documents.
1 Scope
The EN 4500 series specifies the rules for the drafting and presentation of metallic material standards
for aerospace applications.
This Part 002 specifies the “Specific rules for aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys”.
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 515, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Wrought products — Temper designations
EN 1753, Magnesium and magnesium alloys — Magnesium alloy ingots and castings
EN 4259, Aerospace series — Metallic materials — Definition of general terms
EN 4500-001, Aerospace series — Metallic materials — Rules for drafting and presentation of material
standards — Part 001: General rules
ASTM B275, Standard practice for codification of certain zinc, tin and lead die castings
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 4259 and EN 4500-001 apply.
For temper designations, the terms and definitions given in EN 515 and EN 1753 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/
4 Rules for drafting a European standard for aerospace metallic materials
4.1 General
Examples given in annexes are only intended to illustrate the rules for drafting and presentation and
might not correspond to real standardized EN semi-finished products. Technological development can
require the use of terms additional to those listed.
4.2 Title
4.2.1 General
Shall be according to EN 4500-001.
See also Annex A of this document.
Published by American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International), available at:
https://www.astm.org/
4.2.2 Conditions T4 and T42 or T6 and T62
It is permissible to quote two use conditions (e.g. T4 and T42 or T6 and T62) in the same material
standard providing they have the same mechanical properties and are metallurgically the same.
See Annex B.
4.2.3 Descriptions
4.2.3.1 General
The following are examples of some descriptions which may be used.
4.2.3.2 Surface condition entries
a) Where unclad or as manufactured, no entry required.
b) Clad.
c) Machined.
4.2.3.3 Form entries
a) Sheets and strips.
b) Plates.
c) Bars:
The term may be qualified with one or more of the following terms:
1) extruded;
2) drawn;
3) rolled.
d) Sections:
The term may be qualified with the following term:
1) extruded.
e) Bars and sections:
The term may be qualified with the following term:
1) extruded.
f) Tubes:
The term may be qualified with one or more of the following terms:
1) extruded;
2) drawn.
g) Wires.
h) Forging stock:
The term may be qualified with one or more of the following terms:
1) cast;
2) extruded.
i) Forgings:
The term may be qualified with one or more of the following terms:
1) die;
2) hand.
j) Remelting stock.
k) Castings:
The term may be qualified with one or more of the following terms:
1) sand;
2) permanent mould;
3) investment;
4) high-strength.
4.2.3.4 Additional information entries
— With peripheral coarse grain control;
— for structural applications;
— for hydraulic applications;
— for superplastic forming;
— damage tolerant;
— for the manufacture of rivets;
— for the manufacture of fasteners;
— for machining;
— for welding.
4.3 Introduction
4.3.1 General
Shall be according to EN 4500-001.
See also Annex B of this document.
4.3.2 Conditions Tx510 and Tx511, applicable to extruded bars and sections and drawn tubes
Material standards shall be prepared on the basis that all material will be supplied in the Tx511
condition according to EN 515.
These standards can also be used to supply material in the Tx510 condition according to EN 515. In this
case, the scope shall be completed according to Annex C of this document.
4.4 Scope, normative references, terms and definitions, requirements
Shall be according to EN 4500-001 and Annex C of this document.
4.5 Table 1
4.5.1 Line 1: Material designation
Shall be according to EN 4500-001.
See also Annex D of this document.
4.5.2 Line 2: Chemical composition
The chemical composition shall be written in accordance with EN 4500-001 and the following rules:
a) aluminium alloys:
1) wrought products
The order of presentation of elements and chemical composition limits shall conform to that
registered with the Aluminium Association for that alloy designation;
2) cast products
The order of presentation of elements shall conform to the Aluminium Association order used for
wrought products;
b) magnesium alloys:
The order of presentation of elements and chemical composition limits shall conform to that
registered with the American Society for Testing and Materials, Committee B-7; currently listed in
ASTM B275.
4.5.3 Line 3: Method of melting
Not normally used for aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys.
4.5.4 Line 4.1: Form
Shall be according to EN 4500-001.
See also Annex D of this document.
4.5.5 Line 4.2: Method of production
Shall be according to EN 4500-001.
See also Annex D of this document.
The applicable terms given in 4.2 shall be used.
4.5.6 Line 4.3: Further intended processing
Shall be according to EN 4500-001.
See also Annex D of this document.
4.5.7 Line 4.4: Limit dimension(s)
Shall be according to EN 4500-001.
See also Annex D of this document.
4.5.8 Line 5.1: Technical specification
Shall be according to EN 4500-001.
See also Annex D of this document.
4.5.9 Line 5.2: Dimensional standard
This line shall indicate the applicable dimensional standard.
4.5.10 Line 6.1: Delivery condition and Heat treatment
Shall be according to EN 4500-001.
The temper designations shall be in accordance with EN 515 or EN 1753.
See also Annex D of this document.
4.5.11 Line 6.2: Delivery condition code
Shall be according to EN 4500-001.
See also Annex D of this document.
4.5.12 Line 7: Use condition and Heat treatment
Shall be according to EN 4500-001.
The temper designations shall be in accord
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