Downloaded from SAE International by AeroControlex Group, Wednesday, October 22, 2025
AEROSPACE AMS5906™ REV. D
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION Issued 1992-01
Reaffirmed 2012-04
Revised 2023-06
Superseding AMS5906C
Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Sheet and Strip
18Cr - 9.0Ni (SAE 30302)
Cold Rolled, Full Hard, 185 ksi (1276 MPa) Tensile Strength
(Composition similar to UNS S30200)
RATIONALE
AMS5906D is the result of a Five-Year Review and update of the specification. The revision updates composition testing
and reporting (3.1, 3.1.1), adds tensile strain rate (3.3.1.1,) limits hardness conversions (3.3.2), and prohibits unauthorized
exception (3.3.1.2, 3.6, 4.4.1, and 8.5).
1. SCOPE
1.1 Form
This specification covers a corrosion-resistant steel in the form of sheet and strip over 0.005 inch (0.13 mm) in
nominal thickness.
1.2 Application
These products have been used typically in aircraft structural components requiring forming and bending during fabrication
and where corrosion resistance up to 800 °F (427 °C) is required, but usage is not limited to such applications.
1.2.1 Mechanical properties specified herein are obtained by cold working (strain hardening) and not by heat treatment.
Therefore, the cold-worked product should not be heated to a temperature which adversely affects the mechanical
properties or corrosion resistance before, during, or after fabrication.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The issue of the following documents in effect on the date of the purchase order forms a part of this specification to the
extent specified herein. The supplier may work to a subsequent revision of a document unless a specific document issue is
specified. When the referenced document has been cancelled and no superseding document has been specified, the last
published issue of that document shall apply.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SAE Executive Standards Committee Rules provide that: “This report is published by SAE to advance the state of technical and engineering sciences. The use of this report is
entirely voluntary, and its applicability and suitability for any particular use, including any patent infringement arising therefrom, is the sole responsibility of the user.”
SAE reviews each technical report at least every five years at which time it may be revised, reaffirmed, stabilized, or cancelled. SAE invites your written comments and
suggestions.
Copyright © 2023 SAE International
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SAE.
TO PLACE A DOCUMENT ORDER: Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada)
Tel: +1 724-776-4970 (outside USA)
For more information on this standard, visit
Fax: 724-776-0790 https://www.sae.org/standards/content/AMS5906D/
Email: [email protected]
SAE WEB ADDRESS: http://www.sae.org
Downloaded from SAE International by AeroControlex Group, Wednesday, October 22, 2025
SAE INTERNATIONAL AMS5906™D Page 2 of 5
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), www.sae.org.
AMS2242 Tolerances, Corrosion and Heat Resistant Steel, Iron Alloy, Titanium and Titanium Alloy Sheet, Strip,
and Plate
AMS2248 Chemical Check Analysis Limits, Corrosion- and Heat-Resistant Steels and Alloys, Maraging and Other
Highly Alloyed Steels, and Iron Alloys
AMS2371 Quality Assurance Sampling and Testing, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant Steels and Alloys, Wrought
Products and Forging Stock
AMS2807 Identification, Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant Steels and Alloys Sheet, Strip,
Plate, and Aircraft Tubing
AS7766 Terms Used in Aerospace Metals Specifications
2.2 ASTM Publications
Available from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,
Tel: 610-832-9585, www.astm.org.
ASTM A370 Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM A751 Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
ASTM E140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell
Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, Scleroscope Hardness, and Leeb Hardness
ASTM E290 Bend Testing of Material for Ductility
2.3 Definitions
Terms used in AMS are defined in AS7766.
3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Composition
Shall conform to the percentages by weight shown in Table 1, determined in accordance with ASTM A751 or by other
analytical methods acceptable to the purchaser.
Table 1 - Composition
Element Min Max
Carbon -- 0.15
Manganese -- 2.00
Silicon -- 1.00
Phosphorus -- 0.040
Sulfur -- 0.030
Chromium 17.00 19.00
Nickel 8.00 10.00
Molybdenum -- 0.75
Copper -- 0.75
Downloaded from SAE International by AeroControlex Group, Wednesday, October 22, 2025
SAE INTERNATIONAL AMS5906™D Page 3 of 5
3.1.1 The producer may test for any element not listed in Table 1 and include this analysis in the report of 4.4. Reporting
of any element not listed in the composition table is not a basis for rejection unless limits of acceptability are
specified by the purchaser.
3.1.2 Check Analysis
Composition variations shall meet the applicable requirements of AMS2248.
3.2 Condition
Solution heat treated, descaled unless solution heat treatment is performed in an atmosphere yielding a bright finish, and
cold rolled.
3.3 Properties
The product shall conform to the following requirements, determined in accordance with ASTM A370:
3.3.1 Tensile Properties
Shall be as shown in Table 2 for product over 0.005 inch (0.13 mm) in nominal thickness.
Table 2 - Minimum tensile properties
Property Value
Tensile Strength 185 ksi (1276 MPa)
Yield Strength at 0.2% Offset 140 ksi ( 965 MPa)
Elongation in 2 Inches (50 mm) or 4D 2%
3.3.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, the strain rate shall be set at 0.005 in/in/min (0.005 mm/mm/min) and maintained
within a tolerance of ±0.002 in/in/min (±0.002 mm/mm/min) through 0.2% offset yield strain. After the yield strain,
the speed of the testing machine shall be set between 0.05 in/in and 0.5 in/in (0.05 mm/mm and 0.5 mm/mm) of
the length of the reduced parallel section (or distance between the grips for specimens not having a reduced
section) per minute. Alternatively, an extensometer and strain rate indicator may be used to set the strain rate
between 0.05 in/in/min and 0.5 in/in/min (0.05 mm/mm/min and 0.5 mm/mm/min). The requirement for compliance
becomes effective for material produced 1 year after the publication date of this specification.
3.3.1.2 Mechanical property requirements for product outside of the range covered by 1.1 shall be agreed upon between
the producer and purchaser and reported in 4.4.1.
3.3.2 Hardness
Shall be not lower than 41 HRC, or equivalent (see 8.2). Product shall not be rejected on the basis of hardness if the tensile
properties of 3.3.1 are acceptable, determined on specimens taken from the same sample as that with nonconforming
hardness or from another sample with similar nonconforming hardness.
3.3.3 Bending
Product 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) and under in nominal thickness shall be bend tested in accordance with ASTM E290 using a
sample prepared nominally 0.75 inch (19.0 mm) in width with its axis of bending parallel to the direction of rolling and shall
withstand without cracking when bending at room temperature through the angle and bend diameter shown in Table 3. In
case of dispute, the results of tests using the guided bend test of ASTM E290 shall govern.
Table 3 - Bending
Nominal Thickness Nominal Thickness Angle Bend
Inches Millimeters Degree, Min Factor
Up to 0.050, incl Up to 1.27, incl 180 4
Downloaded from SAE International by AeroControlex Group, Wednesday, October 22, 2025
SAE INTERNATIONAL AMS5906™D Page 4 of 5
3.4 Quality
The product, as received by the purchaser, shall be uniform in quality and condition, sound, and free from foreign materials
and from imperfections detrimental to usage of the product.
3.5 Tolerances
Shall conform to all applicable requirements of AMS2242.
3.6 Exceptions
Any exceptions shall be authorized by the purchaser and reported as in 4.4.1.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Responsibility for Inspection
The producer of the product shall supply all samples for the producer's tests and shall be responsible for the performance
of all required tests. The purchaser reserves the right to sample and to perform any confirmatory testing deemed necessary
to ensure that the product conforms to specified requirements.
4.2 Classification of Tests
All technical requirements are acceptance tests and shall be performed on each heat or lot as applicable.
4.3 Sampling and Testing
Shall be in accordance with AMS2371.
4.4 Reports
The producer of the product shall furnish with each shipment a report showing the producer’s name and the country where
the metal was melted (e.g., final melt in the case of metal processed by multiple melting operations), and the results of tests
for composition of each heat and for tensile, hardness, and bending properties of each lot, and stating that the product
conforms to the other technical requirements. This report shall include the purchase order number, heat and lot numbers,
AMS5906D, size, and quantity.
4.4.1 When material produced to this specification is beyond the sizes allowed in the scope or other exceptions taken to
the technical requirements listed in Section 3 (see 5.1.1), the report shall contain a statement “This material is
certified as AMS5906D(EXC) because of the following exceptions:” and the specific exceptions shall be listed.
4.5 Resampling and Retesting
Shall be in accordance with AMS2371.
5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY
5.1 Identification
Shall be in accordance with AMS2807.
5.1.1 When technical exceptions are taken (see 4.4.1), the material shall be marked with AMS5906D(EXC).
5.2 Packaging
The product shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with commercial practice and in compliance with applicable rules
and regulations pertaining to the handling, packaging, and transportation of the product to ensure carrier acceptance and
safe delivery.
Downloaded from SAE International by AeroControlex Group, Wednesday, October 22, 2025
SAE INTERNATIONAL AMS5906™D Page 5 of 5
6. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A producer shall mention this specification number and its revision letter in all quotations and when acknowledging
purchase orders.
7. REJECTIONS
Product not conforming to this specification, or to modifications authorized by the purchaser, will be subject to rejection.
8. NOTES
8.1 Revision Indicator
A change bar (I) 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
8.2 Hardness conversion tables for metals are presented in ASTM E140.
8.3 Dimensions and properties in inch/pound units and the Fahrenheit temperatures are primary; dimensions and
properties in SI units and the Celsius temperatures are shown as the approximate equivalents of the primary units
and are presented only for information.
8.4 Unless otherwise specified, the material producer shall work to the revision of this specification (AMS5906) in effect
on the date of order placement. Unless otherwise specified, material manufactured and certified to the immediately
previous revision of this specification (AMS5906) may be procured and used until inventory is depleted.
8.5 It is the purchaser’s obligation to ensure that product they procure or resell as AMS5906D has any exceptions
approved by their subsequent purchaser.
8.6 Purchase documents should specify not less than the following:
AMS5906D
Form and size of product desired
Quantity of product desired
8.7 Similar Specifications
MIL-S-5059, Type 302, Condition Full Hard, is listed for information only and shall not be construed as an acceptable
alternate unless all requirements of this AMS are met.
PREPARED BY SAE AMS F CORROSION AND HEAT RESISTANT ALLOYS COMMITTEE
