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AEROSPACE AS85720™ REV. C

STANDARD Issued 1998-07

Reaffirmed 2004-04
Revised 2022-09

Superseding AS85720B

Fittings, Tube, Fluid Systems, Separable, High Pressure Beam Seal,

5000/8000 psi, General Specification for
FSC 4730

RATIONALE

Modified periodic control testing procedures/tests (4.4.3); clarified flexure Tables 2A, 2B, and 2C; and added new tubing
material options to Table 1.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope

This specification covers the design requirements and test procedures for separable beam seal fittings which include end
fittings (see 2.4.2), connectors (see 2.4.3), and boss fittings for use in aerospace fluid systems. Design requirements are
for Class 5000 and 8000 in titanium, and corrosion resistant steel (CRES). Definition of fittings and related terms are
defined in 2.4.

1.2 Classification

Fittings shall be of the following type and pressure classes of fluid systems as specified below:

1.2.1 Type, as Defined in Hydraulic System Specifications AS5440 and AS8775

a. Type II System - Temperature range -65 to +275 °F.

b. Type lll System - Temperature range -65 to +450 °F.

1.2.2 Pressure Classes

a. Class 5000 - 5000 psi nominal operating pressure.

b. Class 8000 - 8000 psi nominal operating pressure.

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2. REFERENCES

2.1 Applicable Documents

The following publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. The latest issue of SAE publications
shall apply. The applicable issue of other publications shall be the issue in effect on the date of the purchase order. In the
event of conflict between the text of this document and references cited herein, the text of this document takes
precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption
has been obtained.

2.1.1 SAE Publications

Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA
and Canada) or +1 724-776-4970 (outside USA), [Link].

AMS4928 Titanium Alloy Bars, Wire, Forgings, Rings, and Drawn Shapes, 6Al - 4V Annealed

AMS4945 Titanium Alloy Tubing, Seamless, Hydraulic, 3Al - 2.5V, Controlled Contractile Strain Ratio Cold Worked,
Stress Relieved

AMS4946 Titanium Alloy Tubing, Seamless, Hydraulic, 3Al - 2.5V, Texture Controlled, Cold Worked, Stress
Relieved

AMS4965 Titanium Alloy, Bars, Wire, Forgings, and Rings, 6.0Al - 4.0V, Solution Heat Treated and Aged

AMS5561 Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Welded and Drawn or Seamless and Drawn Tubing, 9.0Mn - 20Cr -
6.5Ni - 0.28N, High-Pressure Hydraulic

AMS5637 Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Bars and Wire, 18Cr - 9.0Ni (302), Solution Heat Treated, Cold Drawn and
Stress Relieved, 125 ksi (862 MPa) Tensile Strength

AMS5643 Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings, 16Cr - 4.0Ni - 0.30 (Cb+Ta) - 4.0Cu,
Solution Heat Treated, Precipitation Hardenable

AMS5656 Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Extrusions, and Rings, 9.0Mn - 20Cr - 6.5Ni - 0.27N,
Solution Heat Treated

AMS5659 Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Rings, and Extrusions, 15Cr - 4.5Ni - 0.30Cb (Nb) -
3.5Cu, Consumable Electrode Remelted, Solution Heat Treated, Precipitation Hardenable

AIR1377 Fire Test Equipment for Flexible Hose and Tube Assemblies

ARP1185 Flexure Testing of Hydraulic Tubing Joints and Fittings

AS603 Impulse Testing of Hydraulic Hose, Tubing, and Fitting Assemblies

AS1055 Fire Testing of Flexible Hose, Tube Assemblies, Coils, Fittings, and Similar System Components

AS1376 Alternate Dimensions, Center Body Section, Shape Fluid Fitting, Design Standard

AS5620 Titanium Hydraulic Tubing, Ti-3Al-2.5V, Cold Worked and Stress Relieved, Up to 35000 kPa (5080 psi)

AS1701 Lubricant, Solid Film

AS4207 Fitting End, External Thread, Beam Seal, Design Standard

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AS4208 Fitting End, Bulkhead, External Thread, Beam Seal, Design Standard

AS4510/2 Fittings, Weld to Beam, Seal, Fluid Connection

AS5272 Lubricant, Solid Film, Heat Cured, Corrosion Inhibiting Procurement Specification

AS6279 Standard Practice for Production, Distribution, and Procurement of Metal Stock

AS8879 Screw Threads - UNJ Profile, Inch, Controlled Radius Root with Increased Minor Diameter

AS85720/1 Fittings, Tube, Fluid Systems, Separable, High Pressure, Dynamic Beam Seal, Design Standard for Male
End

2.1.2 U.S. Government Publications

Copies of these documents are available online at [Link]

MIL-HDBK-505 Definitions of Item Levels, Item Exchangeability, Models and Related Terms

MIL-PRF-5606 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base; Aircraft, Missile and Ordnance

MIL-PRF-83282 Hydraulic Fluid, Fire-Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft, Metric, NATO Code Number
H-537

MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage (Part 1 of 4 Parts)

MIL-STD-1916 DoD Preferred Method for Acceptance of Product

MIL-STD-2073-1 DoD Standard Practice for Military Packaging Requirements

2.1.3 ASME Publications

Available from ASME, P.O. Box 2900, 22 Law Drive, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2900, Tel: 800-843-2763 (U.S./Canada),
001-800-843-2763 (Mexico), 973-882-1170 (outside North America), [Link].

ASME B46.1 Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness and Lay)

ASME Y14.35M Revision of Engineering Drawings and Associated Documents

ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices

2.1.4 ASTM Publications

Available from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,
Tel: 610-832-9585, [Link].

ASTM D1974 Fiberboard Shipping Containers, Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing, Standard
Practice for

ASTM D3951 Packaging, Commercial

ASTM D6251/D6251M Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panel Board Shipping Boxes
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2.1.5 PRI Publications

Available from Performance Review Institute, 161 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086-7527, Tel: 724-772-1616,
[Link].

PD1100 NADCAP – Program Requirements

PD2000 PRI-QPL Program Requirements

OP 2007 Appendix G3 Additional Requirements for The Aerospace Fluid Distribution Systems (G3) QPG

AC7112 National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) - Fluid Systems
Components Manufacturing Requirements

AC7112/2 National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program Requirements for Fittings
and Other Machined Components

PRI-QPL-AS85720 Qualified Products List, Fittings (QPL), Tube, Fluid Systems, Separable, Beam Seal,
5000/8000 psi

2.1.6 AIA Publications

Available from Aerospace Industries Association, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1700, Arlington, VA 22209-3928,
Tel: 703-358-1000, [Link].

NAS847 Caps and Plugs, Protective, Dust and Moisture Seal

2.2 Related Publications

The following publications are provided for information purposes only and are not a required part of this SAE Technical
Report.

2.2.1 SAE Publications

Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA
and Canada) or +1 724-776-4970 (outside USA), [Link].

AS5440 Hydraulic Systems, Military Aircraft, Design and Installation, Requirements For

AS8775 Hydraulic System Components, Aircraft and Missiles, General Specifications For

2.3 Order of Precedence

In the event of conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein (except for related associated
detail specifications, specification sheets, or MS standards), the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this
document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

2.4 Definitions

2.4.1 BEAM SEAL FITTINGS

These are a class of separable fittings which are designed to mate with a standardized 8-1/2 degree male end
(AS85720/1; or AS4207; or AS4208). The name comes from the female sealing system which employs an elastic “beam”
which acts as a dynamic lip type seal. A secondary, axially very stiff seal also mates on the 8-1/2 degree male face to
allow for developing high torque induced preloads while providing a deflection limit to the elastic primary seal.
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2.4.2 END FITTING

Fitting(s) which are permanently attached to the tubing end. For beam seal fittings, this type fitting consists of a threaded
male fitting (having geometry per AS85720/1, AS4207, or AS4208) or a female fitting having an internally threaded nut
attached with a swivel wire (wired-on) or equivalent means, or a non-attached nut having slip-on geometry.

2.4.3 CONNECTOR

A fitting, not directly attached to tubing, which connects end fittings or bosses or ports, one with another by means of
threads and compatible seal faces.

2.4.4 LEAKAGE

Is defined as the escape of fluid (gaseous or liquid) from any point of a “sealed” system. For purposes of qualification
testing, leakage is further defined as any fluid escape from the test fitting or fitting junction as understood to include a
distance of tubing of one nominal diameter in length beyond the fitting envelope.

2.4.5 LOT

Is defined as all parts of a given part number made from the same batch of material and processed at the same time.

3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Qualification

The fittings and fitting bodies furnished under this specification shall be products which are authorized by the qualifying
activity for listing on the applicable qualified products list at the time of award of contract (see 4.3 and 6.5).

3.1.1 Product Qualification

Fittings and nuts furnished under this specification shall be representative of products which have been qualified to the
requirements of 4.3. This includes the starting raw stock form that was used for qualification. After successful
qualifications are performed, the corresponding QPLs will indicate either “BAR STOCK,” or “FORGING” (which includes
either one-step oversized forging or near-net (standard) forging).

[Link] Successful qualifications performed with fittings processed from bar-stock does not qualify the OCM to
manufacture same part numbered parts from oversized forgings or standard near-net forgings. Dimensional
requirements shall be per AS1376. Grain orientation for fitting bodies machined from bar-stock shall follow the
(L) longitudinal axis across the runs on tee shapes (parallel with the major axis) or follow the longest major axis
on elbow or cross shapes (parallel with the longest axis) in accordance with AS6279.

[Link] Successful qualifications performed with fittings processed from near-net forgings also qualifies the OCM to
manufacture same part numbered parts from “one-step” oversize forgings per [Link].1 but does not qualify the
OCM to manufacture same part numbered parts from bar-stock. If the shaped fitting (elbow, tee, cross) includes
one or more ends that are “standard” sized (end sized according to the forging size), and one or more ends that
are “reduced” size (end sized smaller than forging size), this shall be considered same as being qualified and
manufactured from a standard sized near-net forging.
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[Link].1 An alternate qualification method for manufacture from forgings will be successful qualifications performed
with fittings processed from “one-step” oversize forgings. Successful qualification using “one-step” oversized
forgings also qualifies the OCM for manufacturing from near-net forgings as per [Link] but does not qualify
the OCM to manufacture same part numbered parts from bar-stock. A “one-step” oversize forging is defined
as a forging for a shaped fitting (elbow, tee, cross) that is one size larger than the largest fitting end size. For
small size fittings dash 03 thru dash 05, this means a dash 04 forging is acceptable to manufacture a dash 03
fitting, a dash 05 forging is acceptable for a dash 04 fitting, and a dash 06 forging is acceptable for a dash 05
fitting. For large size fittings dash 06 thru dash 14, this means a dash 08 forging is acceptable to manufacture
a dash 06 fitting, a dash 10 forging is acceptable for a dash 08 fitting, a dash 12 forging is acceptable for a
dash 10 fitting, a dash 14 forging is acceptable for a dash 12 fitting, and a dash 16 forging is acceptable for a
dash 14 fitting. For extra-large size fittings dash 16 and dash 20, up to a dash 20 forging is acceptable to
manufacture a dash 16 fitting, and up to a dash 24 forging is acceptable for a dash 20 fitting. These are the
only fitting/oversize forging combinations allowed for this alternate method of qualification and manufacture.
Dimensional specifics per AS1376 are required.

[Link] All products shall conform to this procurement specification and shall be approved in accordance with the
requirements of PD2000 and OP 2007 Appendix G3 for listing in the PRI Qualified Products List (QPL) PRI-
QPL-AS85720. See [Link]

3.1.2 Manufacturer Qualification

A manufacturer producing a product in conformance to this procurement specification shall be accredited in accordance
with the requirements of PD1100, OP 2007 Appendix G3, AC7112, and AC7112/2 and will be listed in the PRI Qualified
Manufacturers List (QML).

3.2 Material

3.2.1 Fittings

The material used shall be titanium alloys or corrosion resistant steels as specified in Table 1. For lower pressures, see
AS85421. The material shall be heat treated, as required, and have surface protection to meet the test requirements of
this specification.

3.2.2 Recycled, Recovered, or Environmentally Preferable Materials

Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible, provided
the materials meet or exceed the operational and maintenance requirements, and promote economically advantageous
life cycle costs.

Table 1 - Fitting and tubing materials

Item Name Titanium CRES

Nuts AMS4965 AMS5643 or AMS5659
Internally Condition H1075
Threaded
Fitting AMS4965, AMS5643 or AMS5659
Bodies AMS4928 Condition H1075 or
(Bars or Forgings) AMS5656
(Bars or Forgings)
Tubing AMS4945, AMS4946, or AS5620 AMS5561
Swivel Wires AMS5637 with dry lube
Per AS5272 Type I or Type II;
or AS1701 Type III or Type IV
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3.2.3 Tubing

The tubing used for the fabrication of the test fitting assemblies shall be in accordance with Tables 1 and 2.

3.3 Design and Construction

3.3.1 Configuration and Dimensions

The configuration and dimensions shall conform to requirements of this document and the design requirements specified
on the applicable specification sheet AS85720/1, as well as any of the applicable AS standard sheets for beam seal
fittings. If the center body section of shaped fitting is machined from bar or oversized forging (in lieu of standard near-net
forging) it shall conform to AS1376, Table 4.

3.3.2 Drill Offset

On fittings where the fluid passage is drilled from each end, the offset between the drilled holes at the meeting point of the
drills shall not exceed 0.015 inch. Angular misalignment shall not exceed 2 degrees.

3.3.3 Reduction in Fluid Passage (Bore) Cross-Section

Straight and non-reducer shape fittings shall be bored throughout the passage such that a ball having a diameter,
0.020 inch less than the minimum specified bore shall pass through the passage. For non-straight and reducer shape
fittings (such as crosses, tees, elbows, etc.) the cross-sectional area at the junction of the fluid passage shall not be
smaller than the cross-sectional area of the smallest passage.

3.3.4 Tube Attachment

The method of joining the tubing to the end fitting (brazing, welding, mechanical attachment, swaging, etc.) shall not
adversely affect the properties, strength, or geometry of the tubing or end fitting, as verified by the performance
requirements of this specification. The joint shall be of a quality compatible with the design and performance requirements
of this specification and shall permit inspection by direct measurement, X-ray, or other means.

3.3.5 Installation Tooling

Size of tool envelope required to install fittings on tubing in aircraft shall be kept to a minimum. The wrench flats or pads of
the fittings shall permit use of standard wrenches.

Table 2A - 5000 psi CRES tubing sizes and bending stresses

Endurance Point Data Point 1 Data Point 2 Data Point 3

Bending Stress Bending Stress Bending Stress Bending Stress
Tube Tube
Size Wall
10 Million Cycles, Min 50000 Cycles, Min 100000 Cycles, Min 1000000 Cycles, Min
(psi) (psi) (psi) (psi)
-03 0.020 24000 37460 33630 27550
-04 0.020 24000 37460 33630 27550
-05 0.025 24000 37460 33630 27550
-06 0.030 22000 34720 31270 25560
-07 0.034 21000 32700 29600 24400
-08 0.039 20000 31000 28000 23260
-09 0.044 19000 29540 26630 22090
-10 0.049 18000 28000 25220 20940
-11 0.053 17000 26470 23800 19780
-12 0.058 16000 24950 22400 18600
-14 0.068 15500 24170 21670 18000
-16 0.078 15000 23400 20980 17400
-20 0.040* 15000 23400 20980 17400
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Table 2B - 5000 psi titanium tubing sizes and bending stresses

Endurance Point Data Point 1 Data Point 2 Data Point 3

Bending Stress Bending Stress Bending Stress Bending Stress
Tube Tube
Size Wall
10 Million Cycles, Min 50000 Cycles, Min 100000 Cycles, Min 1000000 Cycles, Min
(psi) (psi) (psi) (psi)
-03 0.020 20000 31000 28000 23260
-04 0.022 20000 31000 28000 23260
-05 0.027 20000 31000 31000 31000
-06 0.032 19000 29540 26630 22090
-07 0.038 18500 29000 25950 21500
-08 0.043 18000 28000 25220 20940
-09 0.048 17500 27400 24500 20300
-10 0.054 17000 26470 23800 19780
-11 0.061 16500 25600 23100 19200
-12 0.065 16000 24950 22400 18600
-14 0.077 15000 23400 20980 17400
-16 0.088 14500 22500 20300 16800
-20 0.046* 14000 21800 19600 16200

Table 2C - 8000 psi CRES tubing sizes and bending stresses

Endurance Point Data Point 1 Data Point 2 Data Point 3

Bending Stress Bending Stress Bending Stress Bending Stress
Tube Tube
Size Wall
10 Million Cycles, Min 50000 Cycles, Min 100000 Cycles, Min 1000000 Cycles, Min
(psi) (psi) (psi) (psi)
-03 0.020 24000 37460 33630 27550
-04 0.023 24000 37460 33630 27550
-05 0.029 24000 37460 33630 27550
-06 0.034 22000 34720 31270 25550
-07 0.040 21000 32700 29600 24400
-08 0.046 20000 31000 28000 23260
-09 0.051 19000 29540 26630 22090
-10 0.057 18000 28000 25220 20940
-11 0.062 17000 26470 23800 19780

Table 2D - 8000 psi titanium tubing sizes and bending stresses

Endurance Point Data Point 1 Data Point 2 Data Point 3

Bending Stress Bending Stress Bending Stress Bending Stress
Tube Tube
Size Wall
10 Million Cycles, Min 50000 Cycles, Min 100000 Cycles, Min 1000000 Cycles, Min
(psi) (psi) (psi) (psi)
-03 0.020 20000 31000 28000 23260
-04 0.026 20000 31000 28000 23260
-05 0.032 20000 31000 28000 23260
-06 0.038 19000 29540 26630 22090
-07 0.045 18500 29000 25950 21500
-08 0.051 18000 28000 25220 20940
-09 0.058 17500 27400 24500 20300
-10 0.064 17000 26470 23800 19780
-11 0.070 16500 25600 23100 19200

NOTES:
1. Tubing specifications shall be 21-6-9 CRES per AMS5561 and 3Al-2.5V Titanium alloy per AMS4945, AMS4946, or
AS5620 as noted in Table 1.
2. Sizes marked with * are for return lines only. Maximum pressure is half the operating pressure.
3. Bending stress values shown in the tables are the axial stresses as measured by the strain gage when the test
specimen is deflected by the test machine and prior to fluid pressure being applied (see 4.6.6).
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3.3.6 Fitting Body Design

The sealing interface shall be integral with the fittings. Removable seals are not permitted. For fittings with pullback nuts,
and prior to assembly, the nut shall be pulled back to a travel stop, such that the threaded end of the nut is flush within
+0.032/-0.000 inch of the outer beam surface. When assembled at maximum torque (see Table 3A or 3B) the gap
between the threaded end of the nut and the hex face of the male fitting body shall be a minimum of 0.030 inch.

3.3.7 Fitting Body Interface

All male and female end fittings shall be tested using fitting bodies with end configurations conforming to a design
standard per AS85720/1. All female fitting bodies tested shall be compatible with male fitting bodies dimensioned as
shown in this design standard.

3.3.8 Threads

All coupling threads shall be in accordance with AS8879. The surface finish of the thread flanks shall be 63 microinches
Ra per ASME B46.1. Internal threads shall be coated with solid film lubricant per AS5272, Type I or Type II or AS1701,
Type lll or Type lV. External (male) threads shall not be coated, except as required for port type fittings of the ring locked
type or with ends per AS930.

3.3.9 Solid Film Lubricant

Threads - Female threads shall be coated as shown below:

Type ll systems (-65 to +275 °F) use AS5272 Type I or Type II solid film lubricant

Type lll systems (-65 to + 450 °F) use AS1701 Type lll or Type IV solid film lubricant

Male threads shall not be coated except as required on certain port type fittings (see 3.3.8).

Male sealing surfaces shall be coated with solid film lubricant as specified below:

Type ll systems (-65 to +275 °F) use AS5272 Type I or Type II solid film lubricant

Type lll systems (-65 to + 450 °F) use AS1701 Type lll or Type IV solid film lubricant

No overspray in fitting bores allowed.

Female sealing surfaces - No coating shall be used.

Swivel wires - See Table 1 for solid film lubricant requirement.

3.4 Performance

The fitting assemblies shall meet the performance requirements of 3.4.1 through 3.4.9.

3.4.1 Proof Pressure

The fitting assembly shall withstand pressure equal to twice the nominal operating pressure of the system for 5 minutes
without leakage, evidence of permanent deformation, or other malfunction that shall affect assembly or disassembly using
the torque values per Table 3A or 3B when tested in accordance with 4.6.2.
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Table 3A - Torque requirements, Class 5000

Fitting Size 03 04 05 06 08 10 12 14 16 20
Minimum lbf-in 97 160 183 290 470 650 830 918 1370 1512
Torque
Maximum lbf-in 108 180 200 320 520 720 920 1020 1520 1680
Torque

Table 3B - Torque requirements, Class 8000

Fitting Size 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11
Minimum lbf-in 97 160 183 290 312 470 480 650 654
Torque
Maximum lbf-in 108 180 200 320 372 520 540 720 756
Torque

3.4.2 Burst Pressure

The fitting assembly shall not rupture or leak at any pressure less than or equal to four times the nominal operating
pressure for Class 5000 and three times the nominal operating pressure for Class 8000. The test shall be conducted in
accordance with 4.6.3 for a minimum of 5 minutes at the burst pressure. The fitting assembly shall not have to meet any
disassembly or assembly requirements after this test.

3.4.3 Thermal Shock

The fitting assembly shall withstand the temperatures and pressures applied, when tested in accordance with 4.6.4
without leakage, evidence of permanent deformation, or other malfunction that shall affect assembly or disassembly of the
fitting.

3.4.4 Impulse

The fitting assembly shall withstand 200000 impulse pressure cycles without leakage (see 2.3) from the fitting or the
fitting-tube junction when tested in accordance with 4.6.5.

3.4.5 Flexure

When tested in accordance with 4.6.6 the test sample shall not leak from the sealing surface or tube interface prior to
achieving the minimum required number of cycles for the bending stresses specified in Table 2. Fittings shall be tested to
demonstrate that no failures will occur when S/N tabulated bending stress values are applied per Table 2. Alternatively,
historical data (i.e., data which predates revision A of this document) using six specimens all run at the endurance stress
value only, may be accepted by the qualifying authority as proof of the flexure requirement. See also 4.6.6.

3.4.6 Repeated Connection

The fitting assembly shall withstand 25 repeated connections at the minimum and maximum torque values specified in
Table 3A or 3B when tested in accordance with 4.6.7 without:

a. Leakage at any of the pressure tests of 4.6.7.

b. Inability to assemble the fitting to the point of interface by hand.

c. Nut deformation preventing engagement of nut hex with open end wrench.

d. Backing out of the swivel wire, when wired-on nuts are used (see 4.6.7 for requirements to check wired-on nuts and
for back-out limits and for special test assembly configurations).
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3.4.7 Stress Corrosion

The fitting assembly shall withstand 50 hours of salt spray exposure when tested in accordance with 4.6.8 without:

a. Indication of cracking or pitting of the exposed surfaces of fittings and tubing within one diameter of the end fittings
greater than that exhibited on the balance of the tubing when visually examined with 10X power magnification.

b. Leakage or burst at a value less than the minimum burst pressure of the assembly.

c. Indications of interior transgranular corrosive attack during metallurgical examination of longitudinal and transverse
sections of the fitting and fitting-tube junction.

3.4.8 Pneumatic Leakage

The fitting assembly shall withstand pneumatic pressure equal to the maximum operating pressure for 5 minutes at room
temperature without any visible bubbles starting after 1 minute at pressure or other malfunction that would affect assembly
or disassembly using the minimum torque values specified in Table 3A or 3B when tested in accordance with 4.6.9.

3.4.9 Fire

The fitting assembly shall withstand a 2000 °F, 4500 btu/h flame for 15 minutes when tested in accordance with 4.6.10.
Heat input shall be measured by a 0.500 inch copper tube per AIR1377. There shall be no leakage detected by visual
observation or failure of the test assembly prior to the specified time.

3.5 Part Numbering of Interchangeable Parts

All parts having the same design activity CAGE CODE (commercial and government entity) and part number shall be
interchangeable as defined in MIL-HDBK-505. The item identification and part number requirements of ASME Y14.100
and ASME Y14.35M shall govern the design activity part numbers and changes thereto.

3.6 Dimensions and Tolerances

All pertinent dimensions, threads, and tolerances, where interchangeability, operation, or performance of the fitting may
be affected, shall be as specified on the AS85720 slash sheets, or applicable AS standard drawings or specification
sheets.

3.7 Weight

Fitting weights shall not exceed those values shown on the applicable specification sheets.

3.8 Identification of Product

All fittings shall be identified as stated below.

3.8.1 Marking Method

Marking shall be impressed, embossed, laser etched, or electrochemical etched in a location and in a manner not
detrimental to the fitting. Where practical, markings shall remain visible, after fitting is installed.

3.8.2 Markings

All tube fittings and fitting bodies shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name or trademark, the material identification
code, and complete part number as detailed in the applicable part standard. If space permits, the full manufacturer’s part
number and the manufacturer’s CAGE CODE shall be marked to ensure positive identification. The manufacturer’s basic
part number and drawing number shall be the same.
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3.9 Workmanship

Remove all burrs and unless otherwise specified, break all sharp edges. Sealing surfaces shall be free of detrimental,
radial, and spiral tool marks. Unless a finer finish is specified on applicable drawings, sealing surfaces shall be smooth to
a finish of 45 microinches Ra, as defined in ASME B46.1. Thread flanks shall be smooth to a finish of 63 microinches Ra.
All other machined surfaces shall be smooth to 125 microinches Ra. Unmachined surfaces, such as forging surfaces and
bar stock flats shall be free of cracks, laps, and seams. Finish in these areas to be 250 microinches Ra.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility for Inspection

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all
inspection requirements (examination and tests) as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or
purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection
requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the qualifying activity. The qualifying activity may reserve the right
to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure
supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.1.1 Responsibility for Compliance

All items must meet the requirements of this specification. The inspections set forth in this specification shall become a
part of the contractor’s overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirements in the
specification shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of assuring that all products or supplies submitted to the
customer for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing
operations, is an acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this does not authorize
submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the customer to accept defective
material (see 6.3).

4.2 Classification of Inspection

The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows:

a. Qualification inspection (see 4.3).

b. Quality conformance inspection (see 4.4).

4.2.1 Record Maintenance

The supplier shall maintain a record of inspections for a minimum period of 7 years.

4.2.2 Material Certification

Records of chemical analysis and mechanical property tests showing conformance to the applicable material
specifications should be made available upon request by the customer. Material certification, heat treatment, and
inspection records shall be retained for a minimum period of 7 years from the date of purchase. The material shall
conform to the applicable material specification before releasing for production

4.3 Qualification Inspection

The qualification inspection shall consist of the inspection methods conducted in the order shown in Table 5 for the
applicable assembly styles (see Figure 1). Classes 5000 and 8000 beam seal fittings, furnished under this specification
will have two distinct types of sealing attachment designs: (1) “non-hybrid” - separable beam seal (100% threaded
interfaces) and (2) “hybrid” - beam seal threaded interfaces to permanent tube attachment designs (i.e., swage or
weld/braze). This specification (AS85720) in addition to AS4510/2 qualifies these types of fitting design attachments.
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4.3.1 Non-Hybrid - Separable Beam Seal

The qualification inspection shall consist of the inspection methods conducted in the order shown in Table 4 for the
applicable separable fitting styles (see Figure 1, Styles A, B, and C assemblies).

4.3.2 Hybrid - Beam Seal Threaded Interfaces to Permanent Tube Attachment

Figure 1, assembly styles A, B, and C illustrates permanent tube attachment designs (swage or braze/weld types). The
permanent tube attachment and separable beam seal designs, on the same fittings, have additional qualification
inspection requirements contained in AS4510/2 (for welded fitting-to-tube connections). AS85720 requirements apply to
all swage type connections as well as braze types.

[Link] Qualification of hybrid swaged (internal and external swaged) tube attachment and separable beam seal fitting
designs shall meet or exceed the qualification inspection requirements of AS85720.

[Link] Qualification of hybrid braze/weld tube attachment and separable beam seal fitting designs shall meet or
exceed the qualification inspection requirements of both AS85720 and AS4510/2 (see Tables 4 and 5). Where
any conflict exists, AS85720 is the controlling document.

4.3.3 Test Samples for the Qualifying Activity

The contractor shall submit to the qualifying activity, if so asked, nineteen untested sample fitting assemblies for each size
and tubing type in accordance with Table 4 (see 6.2). Threaded fittings designed for permanent attachment to adjacent
tubing shall be assembled in accordance with the joint design feature (swage, braze, or weld). The inspection shall be in
accordance with 4.6.1.

Table 4 - Fitting assemblies

Assembly Numbers * 1-4 5-6 7-14 15-16 17-19

Assembly Style C A A A B
(see Figure 1)
Length (see Figure 1) 9 inches 9 inches Per ARP1185 9 inches 6 inches
Qualification Test 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1
(Perform in Sequence) 4.6.2 4.6.9 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2
4.6.7 4.6.2 4.6.6 4.6.10 4.6.8
4.6.5 4.6.4
4.6.3
Periodic Control Test 4.6.7
(Perform in Sequence) 4.6.2
(see 4.4.3) (tube assembly or fitting samples only may be tested)
* For QPL Qualification, two samples with 90 degree elbows and two samples with bulkhead tees.
See also the wired-on nut requirement of 4.6.7.
For periodic control tests, sample size requirements are per 4.4.3.

Table 5 - Qualification inspection requirements

Fitting Type Class 5000 Class 8000

Hybrid (Swage and Separable) AS85720 AS85720
Hybrid (Weld and Separable) AS85720 and AS4510/2 AS85720 and AS4510/2
Hybrid (Braze and Separable) AS85720 AS85720
Non-Hybrid (Separable only) AS85720 AS85720
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Figure 1 - Fitting assembly styles for testing

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4.3.4 Retention of Qualification

The retention of qualification shall consist of certification by the manufacturer to demonstrate compliance of the qualified
fittings with the requirements of this specification. Certification shall be signed by a responsible official of management,
attesting that the listed product(s) is still available from the listed plant, can be produced under the same conditions as
originally qualified, i.e., same process, materials, construction, design, manufacturer’s part number or designations, and
meets the requirements of the current issue of the specification. Certification shall be conducted at intervals not exceeding
2 years. The activity responsible for certification approval is the qualifying activity, PRI (see 6.5).

4.4 Quality Conformance Inspection

The following tests shall be conducted from each lot of fittings submitted for inspection. The test sequence shall be in
accordance with Table 6 (see 6.2).

a. Non-destructive test (see 4.4.2).

Table 6 - Quality conformance test

Design Requirement Inspection Method

Test Paragraph Paragraph
Non-destructive test
Examination of product 3.3.1 4.4.2

4.4.1 Inspection Sampling

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, sample fittings from each lot shall be selected at random in
accordance with MIL-STD-1916. For non-destructive test, the sample inspection shall be level II at an Acceptable Quality
Level (AQL), as specified in the contract.

4.4.2 Non-Destructive Test

The non-destructive test shall be conducted in accordance with the examinations of 4.6.1 and [Link].

[Link] Preparation for Delivery

All end fittings, connectors, and fitting assemblies shall be visually examined to ascertain that their preparation for delivery
shall be in accordance with Section 5 of this specification.

4.4.3 Periodic Control Tests

Periodic control tests (see Table 4) shall be conducted every 12 months to maintain PRI-QPL-AS85720 listings. The
purpose of the periodic control test is to ensure manufacturing processes are maintained at the level as when parts were
qualified. Each material in the manufacturer’s QPL listing shall be tested. Three samples (any tube assembly style or
fitting assembly style) each of two sizes shall be tested; one size selected from the range of sizes 03 to 10, and one size
selected from the range of sizes 12 to 20. This test is required regardless of production quantities, including if no fittings in
a particular material of size range were manufactured in the prior year. Periodic testing may be conducted at the
manufacturer’s facility. Manufacturer accreditation to ISO 17025 or PRI witnessing is not required (for periodic testing).
The following tests shall be conducted on each sample in the order specified. The same test samples may be used for all
tests:

a. Repeated Connection per 4.6.7 except test may be modified as follows:

The pneumatic test is required only after the first torque tightening operation and the final (25th) tightening operation.
The test samples shall be assembled at either minimum or maximum torque and after every fifth tightening operation,
the torque shall be switched from minimum to maximum and vice versa until the twenty fifth (25th) tightening
operation is achieved.
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b. Proof Pressure Test per 4.6.2.

Test results shall be submitted to PRI for review. Failure to submit periodic control test data to PRI when requested
will result in the manufacturer’s QPL listing to be removed pending receipt and approval of the test data. If data is not
received within 6 months of the requested date additional testing may be required, including possible requalification.
Test reporting shall be done using the AS85720 periodic control test summary format shown in Appendix A. First
periodic test data submission shall be due 12 months after initial listing onto corresponding AS85720 QPLs.

4.4.4 Failure of Sampling Test or Periodic tests

When fittings fail to pass a sampling test, the entire lot (see 2.3) represented by the sample shall be rejected. The reason
for the failures shall be reported (see 6.3).

4.5 Test Conditions

4.5.1 Test Fluids

The test fluids used shall be MIL-PRF-83282 or MIL-PRF-5606.

4.5.2 Test Temperature

All tests except the burst pressure test, the thermal shock test, the impulse test, the flexure test, and the fire test shall be
conducted at an ambient temperature of 60 to 100 °F and a fluid temperature of 60 to 170 °F.

4.6 Inspection Methods

4.6.1 Examination of Product

All fittings and fitting assemblies from each lot shall be examined to determine conformance with this specification and the
applicable standards with respect to material, design, dimensions, finish, marking, and workmanship.

[Link] Material Inspection

Fitting and tubing material shall meet the requirements of 3.2. The chemical analysis, mechanical properties, and heat
treatment shall be in accordance with the material specifications shown in Table 1.

4.6.2 Proof Pressure Test

Fitting assemblies shall be connected to a pressure source with one end free to move and proof pressure tested at a
pressure value equal to two times the nominal operating pressure for a minimum period of 5 minutes. Use minimum
torque values for both ends. Rate of pressure rise shall be 20000 psi ± 5000 psi per minute. The exterior of the test fitting
assembly including the fitting tube joint shall be clean and dry and show no evidence of test fluid prior to testing. At the
end of the test, wipe the exterior of fitting assembly with a clean, dry towel and examine for evidence of leakage. Any
evidence of fluid on a clean dry towel, after wiping the test connection, shall constitute failure of the test.

4.6.3 Burst Pressure Test

Fitting assemblies shall be connected to a pressure source and burst pressure tested at a pressure value equal to four
times the nominal operating pressure for Class 5000 and three times the nominal operating pressure for Class 8000. Use
minimum torque values for both ends. The pressure shall be increased at a rate of 20000 psi ± 5000 psi per minute until
the assembly bursts, leaks or the required burst pressure is obtained. Test samples 1 and 2 shall be tested at the ambient
temperature (see 4.5.2), and test samples 3 and 4 shall be tested at the maximum rated temperature of 275 °F ± 10 °F
(Class ll) or 450 °F ± 15 °F (Class lll). No more than one drop of fluid at the joint (either the beam seal end or tube
attachment end) is permissible.
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4.6.4 Thermal Shock Test

Use MIL-PRF-5606 or MIL-PRF-83282 hydraulic fluid for this test. The fitting assembly shall be mounted in a high
temperature test set up with one end free to move. A typical test set up is shown in Figure 2. After the test fitting is filled
with hydraulic fluid, the ambient temperature of the test chamber shall be reduced to -65 °F ± 2 °F for a minimum of
2 hours. At the end of this period, while the test chamber is still at -65 °F, test fluid at 275 °F ± 5 °F (Type ll), or 450 °F, for
Type lll, shall be suddenly introduced into the test assembly at a minimum pressure of 50 psi. Within 15 seconds after the
hot fluid has filled the fitting assembly, the pressure shall be raised to the proof pressure value.

Any leakage from the test fitting, fitting blow-off, burst or other evidence of malfunction shall constitute failure.

4.6.5 Impulse Test

Test fitting assemblies shall be tested in accordance with AS603 with the following deviations or additions. Fittings for
return line sizes as designated in Table 2 shall not be impulse tested.

a. Duration of test: 200000 cycles minimum.

b. Temperature:

Maximum rated for 80000 cycles; then

Minimum rated (-65 °F) for 40000 cycles; then

Maximum rated for 80000 cycles

NOTE: Test assembly to be stabilized at each temperature before beginning that portion of test.

c. Rate of rise: 75000 to 650000 psi/s.

d. Cycling rate: 70 cycles per minute ± 5 cycles per minute.

e. Wave form: Per AS603.

f. Surge peaks: 130 to 140% of nominal operating pressure for Class 8000, and 140 to 157% of nominal operating
pressure for Class 5000.

g. Assembly torque: Minimum torque value per Table 3A or 3B.

4.6.6 Flexure Test

Fitting assemblies shall be tested in accordance with the flexure test procedure of ARP1185 except as noted herein. For
-03 size, the test assembly shall be 5 inches in length, test samples shall be assembled using maximum torque values per
Table 3. Fitting assemblies shall be tested to bending stresses indicated in Table 2 at maximum rated temperature with
static internal pressure equal to nominal operating pressure maintained. The bending stress shall be calculated from
strain values measured with suitable strain gages on each assembly while at room temperature.

Testing to the bending stress values shown in Table 2, provides for S-N data points on a characteristic curve passing
through the endurance stress value for each size, material and pressure rating of the fittings being qualified.

In the event that historical data is being used to show conformance to this revision of specification AS85720, S/N type
data may be plotted against the curves defined by the applicable Table 2 values. If the historical data plots above the
curve, then this would confirm the acceptability of the historical test. If only endurance type testing was run, i.e., six
specimens all run at the listed “endurance bending stress” and all run for 10 million cycles without failure, this would also
confirm the acceptability of the historical test.
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[Link] Combined Stress

The fitting assemblies shall be tested while pressurized with fluid at the nominal operating pressure. The combined stress
is defined as the sum of the bending stress, plus the axial stress caused by the internal pressure. The fluid stress is
calculated by Equation 1:

 d2 
S = P 2 
2 
(Eq. 1)
 D − d 

where:

S = axial tensile stress due to internal pressure

P = internal fluid pressure (nominal operating pressure)

d = tube inside diameter

D = tube outside diameter

Figure 2 - Typical setup for thermal shock testing

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4.6.7 Repeated Connection

The test assemblies shall be tested with one end torqued to maximum torque and the other end torqued to minimum
torque with no additional lubricant permitted for the first tightening. Each connection shall then be disassembled, with the
sealing face then rotated 60 to 90 degrees, the fitting then lubricated with MIL-PRF-83282 or MIL-PRF-5606 fluid and
retorqued to the original torque a total of 25 times. After each fifth and the final tightening operation, the assembly shall be
subjected to the pneumatic test in accordance with 4.6.9 except the maximum and minimum torques shall be retained.
Every sixth cycle the connectors shall be interchanged. No additional lubricant other than the hydraulic fluids specified is
permitted. The test fixture shall be such as to ensure that all forces to join the assembly are induced into the joint
assembly.

If wired-on type nuts are used on the test fitting, the wire shall be visually checked for signs of backing out of the feed wire
hole. Backing out to the level of the hex surface of the nut shall constitute failure of the test. To ensure that at least one
wired-on type nut is tested in repeated assembly, an elbow or tee fitting having a wired-on nut can be added to the style A
test assembly.

Any leak during the pneumatic test shall constitute a failure of the test.

4.6.8 Stress Corrosion Test

The test assembly shall be installed in a test fixture which imposes a calculated stress level (using nominal tube
dimensions) equal to 85% ± 5% of tubing yield strength (minimum per applicable tube specification) at the tubing-fitting
assembly interface. The test assembly, pressurized to an internal pressure equal to the nominal system operating
pressure, shall then be subjected to the standard salt spray test per FED-STD-151 Method 811.1 without removing the
bending stress. After 50 hours exposure, the assembly shall be subjected to the burst pressure test at room temperature.
The fittings shall then be cleaned and metallurgically examined, including sectioning of fitting and tubing.

4.6.9 Pneumatic Test

The test assemblies shall be pressure tested at room temperature at a value equal to the nominal operating pressure for a
minimum period of 5 minutes. The test fluid shall be dry, oil free compressed air or nitrogen. The test assemblies shall be
prepared without use of oil during assembly or prior to testing. Any oil or grease used for tubing attachment shall be
completely removed before testing. Test assemblies shall be prepared using minimum torque values specified in Table 3A
or 3B. Any visible bubbles or other malfunction that would affect assembly or disassembly shall constitute a failure of the
test.

4.6.10 Fire Test

The assemblies shall be mounted in a horizontal plane that lies on the axis of the burner. One end of each test assembly
shall be torqued to minimum torque and the other end torqued to maximum torque per Table 3A or 3B. The portion of the
flame in which the assembly is to be tested shall deliver a minimum heat output of 4500 btu per hour as measured by a
0.500 inch copper tube mounted per AIR1377. Width of the flame shall be such that the 2000 °F temperature shall occur
(as measured by thermocouple) for a minimum distance of 8 inches. The entire fitting connection plus a length of tubing
shall be subjected to the flame. During the test, the end connection subjected to the flame shall be subjected to in-line
vibration at the rate of 2000 cycles per minute through a total amplitude of not less than 0.125 inch, i.e., a displacement of
0.063 inch each side of the neutral position. The assembly shall be filled with SAE No. 20 oil at a pressure equal to the
rated system pressure and at an oil temperature of 200 to 230 °F. The flow rate shall be flow in gallons per minute equal
to 1 x tube ID2, measured in inches. For tolerances and details of test, refer to AS1055 and AIR1377.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Preservation

Preservation shall be Level A or Commercial as specified in 5.1.2.

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5.1.1 Level A

[Link] Cleaning

All parts shall be free from grease, oil, dirt, or any other foreign material. Any process or combination of processes that will
accomplish thorough cleaning without damage to the parts shall be acceptable.

[Link] Preservative

Preservative shall not be used.

[Link] Unit Packing

The unit pack shall be preserved in accordance with Method 31 as specified in MIL-STD-2073-1. The threaded ends of
the fittings shall be protected with threaded aluminum alloy caps or plugs or threaded high density polyethylene plastic
caps or plugs. The plastic caps or plugs shall be blue in color and shall be in accordance with NAS847.

The waterproof bag used in Method 31 shall be preprinted or a label enclosed with identification. The number of items in a
unit pack shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2), if it does not specify the number in the contract or order, it
shall be determined in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1.

[Link] Intermediate Container

Unless otherwise specified, the unit packs shall be packed in intermediate containers in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1
(see 6.2).

5.1.2 Commercial Preservation

Commercial preservation shall be in accordance with ASTM D3951.

5.2 Packing

Packing shall be Level A, Level B, or Commercial.

5.2.1 Level A

Unit packs preserved as indicated in [Link] and packed in intermediate containers shall be packed in wooden containers
conforming to ASTM D6251/D6251M overseas type.

5.2.2 Level B

Unit packs preserved as indicated in [Link] and packed in intermediate containers shall be packed in fiberboard
containers conforming to ASTM D1974 weather-resistant type.

5.2.3 Commercial Packing

Unit packs preserved as indicated in 5.1.2 and packed in intermediate containers in accordance with ASTM D3951 shall
be packed in outer containers in accordance with ASTM D3951.
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5.3 Marking

Unit packs, intermediate containers and shipping containers shall be marked with identification in accordance with MIL-
STD-129. In addition to the requirements of MIL-STD-129, the unit packs, intermediate containers, and shipping
containers shall include the following information:

Manufacturer’s name or trademark or Cage Code

Manufacturer’s part number or AS standard number
Acquiring activity’s part number (if applicable)
Type and pressure class
Fitting material
Date of package

6. NOTES

This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful but is not mandatory.

6.1 Intended Use

The fittings covered by this specification are intended for use in aircraft hydraulic high pressure fluid systems under the
conditions specified in 1.2. These fittings are also used in various vehicle fuel and lubricant systems when the materials,
pressures and temperature ratings are determined to be compatible with the fittings selected.

6.2 Acquisition Requirements

Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this specification.

b. Part number required (see 1.2 and 3.3).

c. Fitting material and tubing material and pressure class.

d. Manufacturer’s name, trademark, or CAGE CODE.

e. Sampling instructions for tests and when applicable, additional testing of fitting styles (such as tees, reducers, etc.)
not included in the test samples (see 4.3).

f. Where the qualification verification test samples, if required, should be sent and instructions concerning the submittal
of the test reports.

g. Applicable levels of preservation, packaging, and packing (see Section 5).

6.3 Sample Test Fitting Assemblies

Sample test assemblies subjected to qualification inspection or periodic testing shall not be considered, accepted, or
shipped as part of the contract or order.
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6.4 Deletion of Sizes 21 and 25

Previous to this specification, sizes 21 and 25 were procured to individual manufacturer standards. These sizes were
designed for use on 1.250 and 1.500 inch tube sizes, respectively. These fittings duplicated the function of sizes 20 and
24, which were also for use on 1.250 and 1.500 inches tubes, but size 20 and 24 were manufactured in corrosion resistant
steel only. To eliminate these fittings having the same function, the old -21 has been designated as -20 and the old -25
has been designated as -24. These new -20 and -24 sizes are now manufactured in all beam seal materials. The original -
20 and -24 do not exist as an AS standard part and must be procured to original manufacturer’s drawings. Caution must
be exercised when purchasing -20 and -24 size replacement fittings for older original equipment because the -20 and -24
sizes in this specification will not mate to these older fitting designs. The thread sizes are smaller on these older designs
and are the best indicator when in doubt as to which type is needed. The old type 1.250 inch design used a 1.5156-14
thread (versus 1.5781-14 for the current -20. The old type 1.500 inch design used a 1.7812-14 thread (versus 1.8438-14
for the current -24). Size -24 is not directly addressed in AS85720.

6.5 Qualification

With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made only for products which are qualified for inclusion in
the applicable Qualified Products List. The attention of the contractors is called to this requirement and manufacturers are
urged to arrange to have the products that they propose to offer for sale tested for qualification, in order that they may be
eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the products covered by this specification and PRI-QPL-AS85720.

Suppliers, who have been considered as qualified by OEMs to previous revisions of this document but have not met all
the test criteria of this document, may be granted a grace period during which additional test data may be generated to
demonstrate to PRI that their product is worthy of being on the QPL. The length of the grace period shall be determined
by PRI and should reflect the nature and quantity of the testing that must be performed in order to satisfy the requirements
of this document. Consideration should be given to the ambiguous criteria contained in the prior revision.

6.6 Rejection and Retest

Rejected lots should be resubmitted for retest and acceptance as specified in the contract. Parts subjected to qualification
tests and failing to conform to the requirements of these tests should be rejected.

6.7 Revision Indicator

A change bar (l) located in the left margin is for the convenience of the user in locating areas where technical revisions,
not editorial changes, have been made to the previous issue of this document. An (R) symbol to the left of the document
title indicates a complete revision of the document, including technical revisions. Change bars and (R) are not used in
original publications, nor in documents that contain editorial changes only.

PREPARED BY SAE G-3, AEROSPACE COUPLINGS, FITTINGS, HOSE, TUBING ASSEMBLIES

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APPENDIX A - PERIODIC CONTROL TEST SUMMARY, REPORTING FORMAT

This appendix contains report formatting information for use by original component manufacturers in reporting to
PRI-QPG fluid system components

A.1 SCOPE

This document is intended to provide the data reporting format to be used by original component manufacturers for
reporting periodic test results and related production information to the Performance Review Institute (PRI).

A.2 REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for periodic test reporting are found in AS85720 and OP 2007 Appendix G3.

A.3 REPORTING FORMAT

The report form may be obtained in electronic format from the Performance Review Institute (PRI).

AS85720B PERIODIC CONTROL TEST SUMMARY

Test Report No.:___________________
Test Report Date (Year/Month):________________
PERIODIC CONTROL TEST:
Three sample fittings from the small size range (-03 thru -10), and three sample fittings from the large
Test
size range (-12 thru -20), titanium and 15-5 CRES and 17-4 CRES, selected at random, at test interval
Samples:
of: 12 months production. See 4.4.3 for further sample specifics.

Tests Repeated Connection Test (4.6.7)

Required: Proof Pressure Test (4.6.2)

Fitting Fitting
Size/Group Test Material Repeated Assembly Proof Pressure
Range Interval Tested (4.6.7) (4.6.2)
Tested Comments
(twelve (Titanium
months) or 15-5 PH
or 17-4PH) Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity
Size
Passed Failed Passed Failed

Last Qualification Certificate Retention Letter Date: __________________