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APPROVED SITE: MONTRÉAL APPROVED – MONTRÉAL

A.Bourgeois
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PAS AUX PERSONNES QUI ONT DES DROITS DE PROPRIÉTÉ SUR CES RENSEIGNEMENTS,
DONNÉES TECHNIQUES ET DESSINS DANS LA MESURE OÙ CES DROITS EXISTENT.
D.Rivest
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OF BOMBARDIER INC. OR ITS GROUPS, DIVISIONS OR SUBSIDIARIES OR CONTAIN PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
OF OTHERS AND ARE NOT TO BE USED OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF
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REVISION HISTORY
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NC 2001-02-12 D. Rivest B. Thomas All

A 2001-05-08 D. Rivest B. Thomas All
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B 2009-08-31 A. Bourgeois D. Rivest
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C 2011-05-12 A. Bourgeois D. Rivest All pages

Comments: Section 1.1: Editorial change from DER comments see eBCR #7940.
Table 2: Editorial change from DER comments see eBCR #7940.
Section 2.1: Add BAEMM-001
Section 3: SAC acronym added next to proper definition and definition of use
added, definition of expendable and non-expendable T/C added
Section 4.1.1: Editorial change from DER comments see eBCR #7940.
Section 4.2: High point instead of mid point
Section 4.3: Editorial change from DER comments see eBCR #7940.
Section 4.4: Chemical tank should be Class C, Editorial change from DER
comments see eBCR #7940.
Section 4.5: Tº interval conversion to ºC corrected
Section 4.5.1: Editorial change from DER comments see eBCR #7940.
Section 4.5.2: Full reworded to cover all the requirements for to re-use of SAT,
TUS and load thermocouples
Section 5.1: Correct clerical error in T/C part number
Section 8.2: TUS to be conducted once a year at min and max operating Tº is
added
Section 8.2.1: Editorial change from DER comments see eBCR #7940.
Section 8.2.2: Editorial change from DER comments see eBCR #7940.
Section 8.2.3: Align number of T/C and location for all equipment other the
quench tank.
Table 3: The tank unit volume are changed to liter (US gallon)
Section 8.2.4, 8.3, 9.1, 9.2: Editorial change from DER comments see eBCR
#7940.
Table 4: Editorial change from DER comments see eBCR #7940
(eBCR # 8025)
DISPOSITION OF STOCK:

MATERIALS: Use
PARTS PROCESSED: Use as is
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE.................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 CLASSIFICATION ......................................................................................... 4
2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ................................................................................. 6
2.1 BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE DOCUMENTS ............................................... 6
2.1.1 Bombardier Aerospace Specifications ............................................... 6
2.1.2 Bombardier Aerospace Manuals........................................................ 6
2.2 INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 6
3 DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................... 7
4 FACILITIES............................................................................................................. 9
4.1 INSTRUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIAL
PROCESSING EQUIPMENT ........................................................................ 9
4.1.1 General .............................................................................................. 9
4.2 REFRIGERATORS...................................................................................... 10
4.3 QUENCH BATHS ........................................................................................ 10
4.4 CHEMICAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT ................................................... 10
4.5 TEMPERATURE SENSORS ....................................................................... 10
4.5.1 Thermocouples ................................................................................ 11
4.5.2 Re-use of Thermocouples for SAC, TUS and load .......................... 12
4.5.2.1 General ..................................................................................... 12
4.5.2.2 Recalibration ............................................................................. 12
4.5.2.3 Re-use of Thermocouples for TUS............................................ 12
4.5.2.4 Re-use of Thermocouple for SAC ............................................. 12
4.5.2.5 Load sensors ............................................................................ 13
4.6 TEST INSTRUMENTS................................................................................. 13
5 MATERIALS ......................................................................................................... 14
5.1 AIRCRAFT AND PROCESS MATERIALS .................................................. 14
5.2 MISCELLANEOUS ...................................................................................... 14

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6 HEALTH AND SAFETY........................................................................................ 15
7 REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 15
8 TESTING PROCEDURE....................................................................................... 15
8.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................... 15
8.2 TEMPERATURE UNIFORMITY SURVEY................................................... 15
8.2.1 Equipment Conditioning................................................................... 16
8.2.2 Recording Data................................................................................ 16
8.2.3 Test Sensor Numbers and Locations............................................... 17
8.2.4 Qualification Temperature Uniformity Survey .................................. 18
8.3 INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM ACCURACY CHECK ................................ 19
9 QUALITY CONTROL............................................................................................ 20
9.1 RECORDS................................................................................................... 20
9.2 QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 21

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLES
TABLE 1 PROCESS EQUIPMENT CLASSES................................................................ 5

TABLE 2 EQUIPMENT TYPES AND REQUIREMENTS................................................. 5

TABLE 3 SENSOR LOCATIONS FOR CHEMICAL PROCESSING TANKS [1] ........... 18

TABLE 4 QUALITY CONTROL AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ................................. 22

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1 SCOPE
This specification establishes the requirements for control of thermal
processing equipment and instruments. This specification applies but is not
limited to, heat treating and hot forming equipment, autoclaves, cavity and
platen presses, refrigerators, chemical and electrochemical processing
equipment, etc.
This specification also establishes procedures for temperature uniformity
surveys, system accuracy checks and system certification of thermal processing
equipment.

1.1 CLASSIFICATION

Classes establish the allowable temperature variations within the equipment

work zone. The type establishes the requirements for the controlling
instrumentation.
The equipment class and type required for processing material shall be as
required per the governing processing specification.
Equipment classes and types are defined in Tables 1 and 2 respectively.

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TABLE 1 PROCESS EQUIPMENT CLASSES

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT RECORDER

CLASS TEMPERATURE RESOLUTION
TOLERANCE [1] MAXIMUM ºF PER INCH
ºF (ºC) OF CHART (ºC/CM)[2]
5 ± 5 (2.8) 75 (16.4)
10 ± 10 (5.6) 150 (32.8)
15 ± 15 (8.3) 225 (49.2)
25 ± 25 (13.9) 250 (54.7)
50 ± 50 (27.8) 500 (109.4)
NOTES: [1] Equipment temperature tolerance is the maximum difference between control set
temperature and any point within the work zone of the equipment.
[2] This requirement may be waived for solid state digital instrumentation or electronic
memory systems.

TABLE 2 EQUIPMENT TYPES AND REQUIREMENTS

TYPE INSTRUMENTATION HIGH LIMIT LOCATION OF

INSTRUMENT SENSING ELEMENT
A Independent or combination Indicating Controller: -Temperature
controller-recorder and one instrument mid-point.
independent recording instrument Recorders: -As determined
by uniformity survey [1].
B Independent or combination Indicating Temperature mid-point
controller-recorder instrument
C Indicating controller As req’d for Temperature mid-point
safety
D Non-indicating controller As req’d for In each control zone
safety
E Recording, pyrometer or As req’d for In each control zone
thermometer safety
NOTE: [1] The location of the recording sensors shall be representative of the minimum and
maximum working zone temperature as determined by a temperature uniformity
survey

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2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
Except where a specific issue is indicated, the issue of the following documents
in effect at the time of manufacture shall form a part of this specification to the
extent indicated herein.

2.1 BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE DOCUMENTS

2.1.1 Bombardier Aerospace Specifications

Not Applicable

2.1.2 Bombardier Aerospace Manuals

BAEMM-001 Bombardier Aerospace Engineering Materials

Manuals

2.2 INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS

AMS 2750 Issue D Pyrometry

ASTM E 207 Thermal EMF Test of Single Thermoelement
Materials by Comparison with a Secondary Standard
of Similar EMFTemperature Properties
ASTM E 220 Calibration of Thermocouples by Comparison
Techniques.
ASTM E 230 Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for
Standardized Thermocouples.
ISO 10012-1 Metrological Confirmation System for Measuring
Equipment

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3 DEFINITIONS
Accuracy The maximum deviation of the instrumentation
being tested from the corrected readings of a
traceable standard.
Controller Permanently installed instrument used to maintain
the set process temperature during any thermal
processes.
Correction Factor The number of degrees, determined from the most
recent calibration which must be added or subtracted
from the sensor and/or instrument reading to obtain
NIST true temperature.
Expendable
Thermocouples Thermocouples made of wire covered by plastic or
fabric. Insulation is usually glass braid or ceramic
fiber cloth.
Heat Sensitive Marker Marker used to witness the maximum temperature
achieved during a thermal operation. Usually used
during hot forming or preheating operations.
High Limit Instrument Temperature instrument that causes shutdown of the
heat source when a safe temperature is exceeded.
Instrumentation System
Accuracy Check (SAC) An on-site comparison of the process
instrumentation readings (i.e. controller, recorder,
indicator, high limit or process sensors) with
readings of test instrumentation to determine if the
measured deviations are within the requirements of
Table 4 of this specification.
Load Sensor Sensor that is attached to the production parts or a
representation of the production parts, that supplies
temperature data to a working instrument.
Non-Expendable
Thermocouples Thermocouples that are not covered with fabric or plastic
insulations but are typically bare thermocouple wire
inserted in ceramic insulators and sometimes inserted in a
tube for protection.

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Recorder Permanently installed instrument that records

production load and/or working zone data.
Sensitivity The temperature change in the input that is required
to activate a change, either upscale or down scale on
the instrumentation.
Temperature Uniformity
Survey (TUS) A survey with calibrated test instruments to
determine the temperature uniformity in the process
equipment prior to and after stabilization.
Test Instrument Instrumentation that meets the requirements of
Section 4.6 and Table 4 and is used to conduct on-
site tests of thermal processing.
Test Sensor Sensor used to perform instrumentation system
accuracy check or temperature uniformity survey.
Use (Re- Use) Usage of thermocouple is defined as one cycle of
heating and cooling.
Working (Process)
Instrument Instrument that meets the requirements of Section
4.1.1 and Table 4 and is used to record, control
and/or indicate temperature during thermal
processing.
Working Sensor Permanent sensor installed in the process equipment
that supply temperature data to working instruments
required by the equipment type as defined in Table 2
of this specification. These also include additional
sheathed thermocouples permanently installed on
tools as required by some process specifications. The
equipment type required is specified in the
applicable process specification.
Work Zone The zone within the process equipment which has been
established during the uniformity survey as meeting the
temperature tolerances of the applicable equipment
classification.

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4 FACILITIES

4.1 INSTRUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING

EQUIPMENT

4.1.1 General

Temperature sensors shall be located to read a temperature that is

representative of each work zone of the thermal processing equipment, as
specified in Table 2.
Thermal equipment with multiple work zones shall be equipped with
independent thermal systems (thermal sensors and controller/recorder) for each
zone. Independent channels multipoint instruments can be used for recording.
Controlling and recording sensors shall be as defined in section 4.5.
For multipoint recording instruments, printing speed shall be such that the
temperature from each process sensor is recorded at least once every 5 minutes.
Electronic data storage systems, if used, shall record data at equivalent
intervals with accuracy as specified in Table 4.
Central data acquisition systems may be used only if a hard copy printout can
be obtained at any time.
Output of sensors shall be converted to temperature readings by working
instruments calibrated against test instruments whose calibration is traceable to
NIST (National Institute of Standardization and Testing) or by a national
standard body recognized by NIST.
Calibration and maintenance of indicators, recorders, controllers and
overtemperature instrumentation shall be performed to the frequency of Table
4 and shall meet the acceptance criteria of Table 4.
Working instruments shall be calibrated controlling, recording and indicating
potentiometers of the automatically functioning, electronic null-balance type
having a constant voltage unit, or instruments of solid state devices of
equivalent or greater accuracy. Working instruments shall have a sensitivity of
at least 1ºF (0.6ºC) for Class 5, 10 and 15, and of at least 3ºF (1.7ºC) for Class
25 and 50.

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4.2 REFRIGERATORS

Refrigeration equipment shall be equipped with an independent or combination

of controller and indicator/recorder. Temperature sensors shall be located at the
temperature high-point of the working zone. Liquid nitrogen, dry ice and dry
ice/liquid cooled refrigerators shall be equipped with an indicator as a
minimum.

4.3 QUENCH BATHS

Quenching equipment used for heat treatment shall be equipped with an

indicating-controller or an indicator as required by the governing process
specification. The temperature sensors shall be located at the temperature
midpoint of the equipment.

4.4 CHEMICAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

The chemical processing tanks shall be Type C unless otherwise specified in

the governing process specification.
For chemical processing tanks, when the heating elements are located inside
the tank, the temperature sensors shall be located at the average temperature
point of the tank.
After completion of equipment class audit and validation of the temperature
uniformity survey and pyrometric system if the solution is heated by an
external exchanger system, it is permissible to locate the recorder on the tank
outlet pipe at the tank exit.

4.5 TEMPERATURE SENSORS

Sensor calibration shall be traceable to NIST (or by a national standard body

recognized by NIST) by a technique compatible with, or equivalent to, ASTM
E 207 or ASTM E 220.
Limits of error, correction factors and deviations shall be in accordance with
ASTM E 230.
Sensors shall be calibrated in the temperature ranges in which they are used.
Calibration intervals shall not exceed 250°F (140ºC) for all Classes.

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4.5.1 Thermocouples

For process and test thermocouples, use gage and alloy that is consistent with
the accuracy, sensitivity and thermocouple life required for the applicable
process conditions. Thermocouples shall be protected from deterioration
caused by furnace atmosphere, bath liquids and physical abuse.
Thermocouple calibration intervals specified in Table 4, are the maximums
permitted. However, compliance with these intervals does not relieve the user
of the responsibility for ensuring that excessive drift above Table 4
requirements has not occurred under the particular conditions (environment,
time, and temperature) of exposure. Shorter intervals shall be used until an
operating history is developed to justify the maximum limits or establish limits
for the particular normal, and extremes of exposure conditions.
Thermocouples covered by this specification shall be of the special limit error
type of ASTM E230.
It is permissible to use thermocouples made from calibrated wire rolls in lieu of
individually calibrated thermocouples.
Each stock length of insulated thermocouple wire shall be calibrated as a roll in
accordance with Section 4.5 and as follows:

 For rolls of wire up to 3000 ft., 1 thermocouple from each end of rolls
of wire shall be calibrated.

 For rolls of wire over 3000 ft. in length, calibrate one thermocouple
from each end and every 3000 ft. between.
Results shall meet the requirements of this section and in addition, all
thermocouples from the same roll must agree within 1°F (0.6ºC) for each
calibration temperature. If results do not agree, calibrate thermocouples from
intermediate locations. Only segments that meet the 1°F (0.6ºC) requirement
shall be used.
Each thermocouple shall be identified with a tag that refers to the related
calibration laboratory report number.
The corrections shown in the calibration laboratory report of a given number
shall be used for all temperature readings taken on thermocouples tagged with
the given number.

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4.5.2 Re-use of Thermocouples for SAC, TUS and load

4.5.2.1 General
- For re-use of Types K and E thermocouples above 500ºF (260ºC), the depth of
insertion shall be equal to, or greater than the depth of insertion of any previous
use.
- The re-use of any thermocouple is prohibited unless the insulation remains intact
and the wires, including the hot junction, are not damaged.

4.5.2.2 Recalibration
- Recalibration of any expendable base metal test thermocouples is prohibited.
- Recalibration of Types K and E thermocouple is prohibited.
- Recalibration of base metal thermocouple J and N shall be initially and every 3
months maximum.
- Recalibration of base metal thermocouples used for load sensors is prohibited.
- Recalibration of noble thermocouples (B, R, S) shall be initially and every 6
months maximum

4.5.2.3 Re-use of Thermocouples for TUS

- Re-used of expendable base metal TUS thermocouples is permitted so long as "U"
in the following formula does not exceed 30.
U = Number of uses below 1200°F (649°C) + 2 × number of uses
between 1201°F (650°C) and 1800oF (982oC)
- Expendable base metal thermocouples are limited to a single use above 1800ºF
(982ºC).
- Non-expendable base metal Types J & N thermocouples installed on racks and
used under 1200ºF (649ºC) shall be limited to no more than 90 uses or 3 years,
whichever comes first. Recalibration per 4.5.2.2.

4.5.2.4 Re-use of Thermocouple for SAC

- Re-use of expendable base metal SAC thermocouples is permitted so long as "U"
in the following formula does not exceed 30.
U = Number of uses below 1200°F (649°C) + 2 × number of uses
between 1200°F (649°C) and 1800oF (982oC)

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- Expendable base metal thermocouples are limited to a single use above 1800ºF
(982ºC).
- Non-expendable thermocouples shall be recalibrated per 4.5.2.2. Type K and E
shall be discarded after 3 months.

4.5.2.5 Load sensors

- Expendable base metal thermocouples used exclusively under 1200ºF (649ºC)
may be used 30 times. They are limited to a single use at 1200ºF (649ºC) and
over.
- For non-expendable base metal thermocouples, the maximum number of uses or
maximum elapsed usage time, which occurs first, shall be as follows:
- 2300ºF (1260ºC) and above: 1 use
- 2200ºF (1204ºC) to 2299º (1259ºC): 10 uses
- 1801ºF (983ºC) to 2199ºF (1204ºC): 30 days or 90 uses
- 1200ºF (649ºC) to 1800ºF (982ºC): 90 days or 180 uses
- Below 1200ºF (649ºC): 90 days or 270 uses

4.6 TEST INSTRUMENTS

Potentiometric instrumentation, other than battery type instruments shall have

automatic standardization systems using a constant voltage reference source.
Test instruments shall be calibrated against instruments whose calibration is
traceable to NIST or by a national standard body recognized by NIST (primary
or secondary type of standards) and shall meet the requirements of Table 4.
Primary standard cells/instruments shall be calibrated against reference
standards calibrated by NIST or by a national standard body recognized by
NIST and shall meet the requirements of Table 4.
Secondary standard instruments shall be calibrated against primary standard
cells/instruments and shall meet the requirements of Table 4.

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5 MATERIALS

5.1 AIRCRAFT AND PROCESS MATERIALS

All aircraft materials and process materials listed in this section shall be
controlled in accordance with BAEMM-001.
852-4875175 22 AWG, Chromel-Alumel Thermocouple
852-4875183 22 AWG, Copper-Constantin Thermocouple
852-4875191 20 AWG, Chromel-Alumel Thermocouple
MIL-W-5846 Chromel-Alumel Thermocouple
MIL-W-5908 Copper-Constantin Thermocouple
The use of other thermocouples is allowed as long as they meet the
requirements of this specification in its entirety.

5.2 MISCELLANEOUS

Materials listed in this section shall meet only those requirements stated
specifically against them in this section. BAEMM-001 is not applicable.
Heat sensitive markers must have an accuracy of ±1% of their stated
temperature.
Heat sensitive markers must be supplied as a lot, and shall be certified in
accordance with ISO 10012-1.
At Bombardier, each lot of markers along with the calibration report shall be
sent to the metrology authority for identification and approval prior to being
released for production.

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6 HEALTH AND SAFETY

Some of the materials used in this Specification may be toxic, flammable
and/or irritating to the skin.
At Bombardier, consult Health and Safety Department for specific handling
precautions.
Outside Bombardier, the user is solely responsible to consult with the
appropriate health and safety authority for specific requirements related to
facilities, equipment, and ventilation and handling precautions.

7 REQUIREMENTS
Bombardier sites, and subcontractors shall process in strict accordance with
this specification and all sub-tier specifications, modified if necessary only by
change formally approved by BAMPE in response to request for deviation
using form BT0213-01.

8 TESTING PROCEDURE

8.1 GENERAL

Heat sensitive markers procured in accordance with section 5 are indicators

only.
These markers may be used as temperature indicators for forming process or
preheating prior to welding.
Heat sensitive markers shall not be used for temperature uniformity survey,
instrumentation system accuracy check or instrument calibration.

8.2 TEMPERATURE UNIFORMITY SURVEY

The temperature uniformity survey (TUS) shall be performed in each working

zone of each thermal processing equipment using test instruments and sensors
calibrated per Section 4.
The TUS shall be conducted at any convenient operating temperature within
the qualified temperature range as defined in Section 8.2.4 of this specification.
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However, TUS shall be conducted minimum once a year at minimum and

maximum temperature operating range.
If the thermal equipment is used at 2 different temperature ranges, the T.U.S.
shall be performed at 2 different operating temperatures within the qualified
ranges as defined in section 8.2.4 of this specification.

8.2.1 Equipment Conditioning

TUS shall be performed while the thermal processing equipment is functioning

at normal operating temperatures with a typical or simulated production load.
The normal production environment or atmosphere shall be used during the
TUS Gas carburizing or gas nitriding thermal processing equipment
conditioning may be accomplished in air.
If a furnace is used for heat treatment of metals (BAPS 168 series) and the
TUS is performed with the relevant heat treatment auxiliary equipment
(baskets, cages, trays, etc.) as per the normal operation/production conditions,
it is permissible to perform the TUS without load.
Thermal processing equipment shall not be preheated above the survey
temperature to reduce stabilization time or to improve temperature uniformity.
At the time of test sensor insertion, the thermal processing equipment door (if
applicable) shall remain open for a time period representative of that necessary
to insert an average production load.

8.2.2 Recording Data

Readings of the test sensors shall be started immediately after insertion of the
sensors in the equipment. Readings shall be continued with sufficient
frequency (maximum interval of five minutes between readings), to determine
when the hottest test sensor approaches the minimum of the equipment
temperature tolerance range as specified in Table 1 and Table 4.
From this stage until stable thermal conditions are reached in the equipment,
readings of the test sensors shall be continued at intervals of two minutes, in
order to detect any overshooting.
After stable thermal conditions are reached in the equipment at the control
temperature, readings of the test sensors shall be continued at intervals of five
minutes for sufficient time to determine the recurrent temperature pattern and
in any case for not less than thirty minutes.
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In parallel, record process sensor temperatures at intervals of 5 minutes or less.

These process sensor readings shall be compared with adjacent test
thermocouple readings, to determine the ability of the process sensors to
represent and control the thermal equipment uniformity within the specified
temperature range. These comparison readings shall be recorded and
maintained as part of each survey record.
For requalification surveys of salt quench tanks, hot water quench tanks and
chemical processing tanks, it is permissible to use a single test thermocouple in
a protective tube using the following procedure: Hold this test thermocouple, in
each test location as defined in section 8.2.3, until temperature stability is
obtained and record for 30 minutes. Monitor at least one extra location near the
heat source for 30 minutes recording the temperature every two minutes.
During stable thermal conditions and until the end of the test, the minimum and
maximum values reported from all the test sensors shall be within the process
temperature requirements.

8.2.3 Test Sensor Numbers and Locations

The number and location of thermocouples for TUS shall be as follows unless
otherwise specified in the process specification.
For any equipment other then quenching tank, the number of test sensor shall
be calculated as follows:


9  0.5  working zone volume in ft 3  225 
ft 3 OR

9  0.5  35.3  working zone volume in m 3  6.4 m 3 

For quenching tanks (hot water and salt quench tanks) and chemical processing
equipment, use the number of sensors defined in Table 3 according to the
volume and geometry of the tank.
For any equipment, there shall be one test sensor in each corner and at the
center of the working zone. Test sensors shall be evenly distributed throughout
the working zone.

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TABLE 3 SENSOR LOCATIONS FOR CHEMICAL PROCESSING TANKS [1]

TANK VOLUME MINIMUM NUMBER OF

Liters (US gallon) THERMOCOUPLES

Up to 5 000 (1 320) incl. 9

over 5 000 to 50 000 (1 320-13 200) incl. 13
over 50 000 (13 200) 17
NOTE: [1] Sensors shall be equally distributed inside the tank, in all cases, there shall be 1 test
sensor in each corner and one in the center of the working zone.

8.2.4 Qualification Temperature Uniformity Survey

The qualification TUS shall be conducted in accordance with Section 8.2 with
the following additions.
The qualification TUS shall be conducted at the minimum and maximum
operation temperatures of the equipment.
Where the equipment is used for different thermal processes (e.g. solution heat
treatment and aging), the qualification TUS shall be conducted at the minimum
and maximum operating temperatures of each process.
For each item of equipment, the position and quantity of test sensors to be used
shall be determined by the Metrology authority. A sketch showing the pattern
and location of test sensors together with a description of the equipment, the
dimensions of the work zone and the thermal process involved shall be kept in
file and made available to Bombardier upon request.
The qualification TUS shall include an Instrumentation System Accuracy
Check in accordance with section 8.3 of this specification. This system
accuracy check shall be performed at each TUS temperature with the thermal
processing equipment empty (free of any load).
Unless other otherwise specified, the initial qualification temperature
uniformity survey is not applicable to the following types of equipment:

 Drying ovens

 Refrigerators or cooling equipment

 Pre-heating equipment

 Hot forming equipment

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8.3 INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM ACCURACY CHECK

Instrumentation system accuracy checks shall be performed when the thermal

processing equipment is at operating temperature.
The system accuracy check is not required for hot forming dies or tooling.
This test shall be performed using test instruments calibrated in accordance
with section 4.6 of this specification.
The system accuracy check shall consist of placing test sensors within 3 inches
of the process sensors and compare temperature readings.
The process instrumentation system shall show temperature readings within the
instrumentation accuracy shown in Table 4 for the applicable process
equipment class.
Where the system accuracy limits per Table 4 are exceeded, the process
instrument system may be adjusted to the maximum number of degrees
specified in Table 4.
If after adjustment per the above paragraph, the accuracy limits of the process
instrument system are still exceeded, production in the processing equipment
involved shall be stopped until the working system has been corrected.
For multi-zone equipment, the instrumentation system accuracy check shall be
repeated for each working sensor.
For quench tanks, salt baths or chemical processing equipment, it is
permissible to remove the working sensors from the tank and insert them into a
portable temperature calibrator in accordance with section 4.6 of this
specification.

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9 QUALITY CONTROL

9.1 RECORDS

Calibration records, thermal process logs, records of temperature uniformity

surveys and instrumentation system accuracy checks shall be maintained and
signed by the Metrology authority and Quality.
Records shall be retained on file for the following minimum time periods.

 Calibration records and records of temperature uniformity surveys and

instrumentation system accuracy checks shall be maintained on file for
a minimum of 2 years.

 Process records shall be maintained on file for the time specified in the
applicable process specification. If no minimum time is specified in the
applicable process specification, process records shall be retained for a
minimum of 5 years.
Whenever temperature uniformity survey, instrumentation system accuracy
check, calibration of working or testing instruments or sensors has been
performed successfully, a calibration sticker shall be attached to the newly
calibrated equipment. This calibration sticker shall show the following
information, as applicable:

 Date of calibration

 Next due date

 Type of calibration

 Metrology authority signature

 Quality stamps

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9.2 QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

Unless otherwise specified in the applicable process specification, quality

control requirements and acceptance criteria are defined in Table 4.
Any deviation outside the tolerances allowed per Table 4 shall be investigated
and corrected before performing any additional thermal processing. Alleviating
the difference by adjustment or offsetting outside the limits of Table 4, without
determining the cause of the difference and correcting it, is prohibited.
In addition, Quality shall evaluate whether the deviation could have resulted in
raw material or parts processed outside the required temperature control
requirements in the governing process specification. Material or parts
processed outside the temperature control requirements of the governing
process specification shall be submitted to Material Review Board action.

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TABLE 4 QUALITY CONTROL AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

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CLASS AND ACCEPTANCE
TEST PROCEDURE FREQUENCY
TYPE CRITERIA [1]
CLASS TYPE
5 A Monthly ± 5ºF (2.8ºC) inside
B the working zone
10 A Monthly ± 10ºF (5.6ºC) inside
B the working zone
Temperature 15 A Monthly ± 15ºF (8.3ºC) inside
Uniformity Survey (TUS) B, C the working zone
per section 8.2 25 A Semi-Annually ± 25ºF (13.9ºC) inside
[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [14] the working zone
B, C Quarterly ± 25ºF (13.9ºC) inside
D, E
50 B, C Semi-Annually ± 50ºF (27.8ºC) inside
D, E the working zone
Instrumentation System Accuracy 5 A Weekly ± 2ºF (1.1ºC) with a
Check (SAC) per Section 8.3 B maximum instrument
[4] [6] [7] [8] [9] [14] adjustment of ± 3ºF
(1.7ºC)
10 A Weekly ± 3ºF (1.7ºC) with a
B maximum instrument
adjustment of ± 5ºF
(2.8ºC)
15 A Weekly ± 4ºF (2.2ºC) with a
B maximum instrument
C adjustment of ± 5ºF
(2.8ºC)
25 A Monthly ± 5ºF (2.8ºC) with a
[10] maximum instrument
adjustment of ± 5ºF
(2.8ºC)
B, C Weekly ± 5ºF (2.8ºC) with a
D, E maximum instrument
adjustment of ± 5ºF
(2.8ºC)

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CLASS AND ACCEPTANCE
TEST PROCEDURE FREQUENCY
TYPE CRITERIA [1]
CLASS TYPE
Instrumentation System Accuracy 50 B, C Monthly ± 10ºF (5.6ºC) with a
Check (SAC) per Section 8.3 [11] D, E maximum instrument
[4] [6] [7] [8] [9] [14] adjustment of 1% of the
scale
Calibration of Working 5 All Monthly ± 2ºF (1.1ºC) or ± 0.3 %
Instruments [12] [15] 10 All Monthly of the instrument
range whichever is
15 All Quarterly greater.
25 All Quarterly ± 2ºF (1.1ºC) for
50 All Semi-Annually digital instruments.
Calibration of Test Instruments N/A N/A Quarterly ± 1ºF (0.6ºC) up to
1000ºF (537.8ºC)
± 0.2% above 1000ºF
(537.8ºC)
Calibration of Secondary N/A N/A Yearly ±0.3ºF (0.2ºC) or
Standards ±0.05% of reading,
whichever is greater
Calibration of Primary Standards N/A N/A 3 years ±0.1ºF (0.06ºC) or
±0.015% of reading,
whichever is greater
Calibration of Working N/A N/A Before ± 2ºF (1.1ºC) or 0.4% of
Permanent Sensors installation reading
Load and Test Sheathed N/A N/A 6 Months ± 2ºF (1.1ºC) or 0.4%
per Section 4.5 Thermocouples of reading
[13]
Noble Non- N/A N/A 3 Months ± 2ºF (1.1ºC) or 0.4%
Sheathed of reading
Thermocouples
NOTES:
[1] Acceptance criteria are inclusive of sensor or recording instrumentation correction factors.
[2] The frequency of temperature surveys for equipment classes 5, 10, 15 and 25 may be reduced to a
maximum of semi-annually. The frequency reduction may be implemented, provided that the
equipment meets at least one of the following requirements:
a) There must be at least 2 recording sensors in each work zone, as defined in Table 2 for
instrumentation type A, or as defined in Table 2 with, in addition, duel working
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CLASS AND ACCEPTANCE
TEST PROCEDURE FREQUENCY
TYPE CRITERIA [1]
CLASS TYPE
instruments, which means that a check sensor is permanently installed in the thermal
equipment in such a way that it measuring device is within 3 inches of the equipment
working sensor for instrumentation type B. In both cases, there must be a history of
continuously satisfactory performance, including a record of consecutive satisfactory
thermal surveys over a period of 6 months immediately prior.
b) The thermal equipment is not used for metal heat treatment (solution H.T., annealing,
age, temper, stress relief, etc.) or adhesive bonding.
c) The thermal equipment is used for the fabrication of composite components and each part
is monitored by load sensors as per the requirements of the applicable process
specification.
d) For equipment using load sensors, after completion of 2 consecutive successful periodic
TUS in accordance with this Table, provided that a written preventive maintenance plan
is established which includes a schedule for replacing working sensors and recording of
all maintenance operations
[3] Chemical process tanks, shall be surveyed on a yearly basis only. Quench baths and refrigerators do
not require temperature uniformity survey to be performed unless otherwise required in the
governing process specification.
[4] When load sensors are inserted at the glue line of the parts (minimum of 4 per load) or when sensors
are permanently attached to the bonding fixture for equipment used for adhesive bonding, it is
permissible to waive the temperature uniformity surveys and instrumentation system accuracy
checks
[5] Cavity and platen presses used for adhesive bonding that meet the equipment requirements of class
10 Type A, do not require temperature uniformity surveys.
[6] When heat sensitive markers are used as indicators of temperature on each part to be formed, it is
permissible to waive the temperature uniformity survey and instrumentation system accuracy check
for hot forming presses used for forming metal parts.
[7] For chemical processing equipment, instrumentation system accuracy check shall be performed
quarterly on a minimum period of 2 years. After 2 years of conformant system accuracy check for
chemical processing equipment, it is permissible to reduce the frequency to a maximum of yearly. If
a SAC fails, the quarterly test shall be reinstated.
[8] For drying ovens, refrigerators and quench tanks, instrumentation system accuracy check shall be
performed on a yearly basis.
[9] These requirements are applicable to regular working instrument system only. Dual working
instrument, which means that a check sensor is permanently installed in the thermal equipment in
such a way that its measuring device is within 3 inches of the equipment working sensor, shall be
tested as follows:
 A comparison shall be performed daily by Quality between the reading from the working
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TEST PROCEDURE FREQUENCY
TYPE CRITERIA [1]
CLASS TYPE
sensor(s) and the corresponding check sensor(s).
 The instrumentation system accuracy shall be as per Table 4 for the applicable equipment
class.
 When load sensors are inserted at the glue line of the parts (minimum of 4 per load) or when
sensors are permanently attached to the bonding fixture for equipment used for adhesive
bonding, it is permissible to waive the daily comparison.
 For thermal equipment used for fabrication of composite components, daily comparison may
be waived providing that load sensors are used as per the governing process specification.
 In addition a weekly check of non-controlling working instrument shall be performed by
Quality. The requirements of this Table for the applicable temperature tolerance shall be met.
 Finally, instrumentation system accuracy check shall be performed on a quarterly basis for all
classes of equipment and semi-annually when permanent check sensors are sheathed
thermocouples.
[10] For Class 25, equipment shall have instrumentation system accuracy of 0.5% maximum of reading
above 1000ºF (537.8º C)
[11] For Class 50, equipment shall have instrumentation system accuracy of 1% maximum of reading
above 1000ºF (537.8º C)
[12] For thermal equipment used for adhesive bonding, the frequency of calibration of working
instruments is 6 months.
[13] For sheathed thermocouples used as load or test sensors that have a history of continuous
satisfactory performance, including a record of 2 consecutive satisfactory calibrations the previous year,
it is permissible to reduce the frequency of inspection to a maximum of annually.
[14] For equipment used for heat treatment of metals (BAPS 168 series), it is permissible to reduce
frequency in accordance with AMS 2750 Issue D
[15] It is permissible to extend the calibration of digital instruments to quarterly for Class 10 equipment

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