This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) defines the requirements for a threadless, flexible, high conductive, self-bonding coupling assembly which, when installed on defined ferrules, provides a flexible connection for joining ducting and components in pressurized fluid systems. The assembled coupling is designed to provide interchangeability of parts and components between qualified manufacturers for use from -65 to +265 °F at 130 psi nominal operating pressures and for the service life of the aircraft system. FAR 23.954, FAR 25.603, FAR 25.605, FAR 25.609, FAR 25.613, FAR 25.901, FAR 25.954, and FAR 25.981 certification requirements have identified the need for high-current capable flexible fluid assembled couplings. The coupling assembly does not require inspection or maintenance to remain current capable for the life of the aircraft.
This supplement forms a part of the Aerospace Standard AS1339, Hose Assembly, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Metallic Reinforced, 3000 psi, 400°F, Lightweight, Hydraulic and Pneumatic, and shall be used to identify hose assembly standards citing this procurement specification.
This standard establishes basic design criteria including preferred bend radii, straight lengths between bends, flattening and surface conditions in the bend area. Also included is a table of preferred tubing sizes and wall thicknesses and a formula for determining a minimum bend radius for a given tube diameter.
The scope of this ARP is to define methods of determining wire lengths and minimum insertion depths of thrust wires used for retaining components together.
This Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) is intended to establish recommended installation torque value limits and test criteria for machined flared and flareless hose and tube end fitting connections. Assembly of bite-type MS21922 flareless sleeves is not included in this ARP (see MIL-F-18280). This ARP is applicable to two types of connections and two basic material classifications.