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PCS-1100
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HEAT TREATMENT OF STEEL PARTS

TRAITEMENT THERMIQUE DES PIÈCES EN ACIERS

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Issue N° Date Changes

1 18/08/2005
2 26/09/2006
3 08/09/2009
4 23/11/2012
Creation of PCS-1100.
Cancellation of PS319. Pyrometry per AMS 2750. Appendix A updated.
Modification of paragraph 1, 2 and 5 and Appendix A.
New front page
Modification of paragraphs 1.A, 2.K, 4, 5.A, 5.B, 5.E(2), 5.Q, 5.U (2) and Appendix A.
Messier-Dowty replaced by Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
PRIDE replaced by SCREQ-001
New signatories

Compiled by V. DENEUX: Materials and Processes Laboratory (F) Approved on file

Agreed by A.HARRIS: Materials and Processes Laboratory (UK) Approved on file

R. EYBEL: Materials and Processes Laboratory Approved on file

Group Leader (C)

JL. DUPAIN: Operations – Heat treatments (F) Approved on file

R.LEE: Analysis Referent (C) Approved on file

M. SOLE: Special Processes Quality Assurance (F) Approved on file

Specification prime P. TAYLOR: Materials and Processes Laboratory Approved on file

owner Manager (F)

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INDEX

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1. SCOPE........................................................................................................................................................................3

2. ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................................................................3

3. DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................................................................................4

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................5

5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................................................5

6. APPROVAL AND QUALIFICATION OF THE PROCESS.......................................................................................9

APPENDICES

A. LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS TO APPLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PCS 11

B. SEALED HEAT TREATMENT SHEET 17

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PCS-1100
Heat Treatment of Steel Parts
1. Scope

A. This specification describes the requirements for heat treatment of parts (see para 3 for special
definition) made from carburise case hardening steels, stainless steels, low-alloy steels,
maraging steels, nitriding steels, tool and spring steels.

B. This specification is applicable to legacy parts only if this PCS-1100 is required formally by a
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty document (drawing, inspection schedule, specification, etc). This PCS-
1100 shall not be effective against legacy programs if the legacy heat treatment specification
has not been cancelled and superseded by PCS-1100.

C. This specification supersedes PS319, ITC40-600-00MD and IFC40-600-03MD upon its

cancellation.

D. Heat treatment of raw material (see para 3 for special definition) shall conform to this
document only if heat treatment requirements are not specified by their procurement
specification.

E. Requirements of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty design documents (drawing, inspection schedule), or

Messier-Bugatti-Dowty material and heat treatment specifications, or sealed process approved
by Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, prevail over the requirements of this document.

F. This specification is based on the application of SAE specification given in para 2. Each detail
of this specification which is not modified by the present document has to be applied as
specified in the SAE reference.

G. PCS-1100 at its latest issue shall be made effective within 12 months of the issuing date. The
local quality assurance is responsible to validate the implementation within this time frame.

2. Associated Documents

A. AMS 2750 Pyrometry

B. AMS 2759 Heat Treatment of Steel Parts

C. AMS 2759/1 Heat treatment of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Parts

Minimum Tensile Strength below 220 ksi (1517 MPa)

D. AMS 2759/2 Heat treatment of Low-Alloy Steel Parts

Minimum Tensile Strength 220 ksi (1517 MPa) and Higher
E. AMS 2759/3 Heat Treatment Precipitation-Hardening Corrosion-Resistant and
Maraging Steel Parts
F. AMS 2759/4 Heat Treatment of Austenitic Corrosion-Resistant Steel Parts

G. AMS 2759/5 Heat Treatment of Martensitic Corrosion-Resistant Steel Parts

H. AMS 2759/9 Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief (Baking) of Steel Parts

I. AMS 2769 Heat Treatment of Parts in a Vacuum

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J. ASTM A 956 Standard Test Method for Leeb Hardness Testing of Steel Products

K. AMS-H-6875 Heat Treatment of Steel Raw Materials

L. ASTM E 8 Standard Test Method for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

M. ASTM E 10 Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials

N. ASTM E 18 Standard Test Method for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell

Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
O. ASTM E 92 Standard Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials

P. EN 10002 Metallic Materials – Tensile Test

Q. EN 2002-001 Metallic Materials – Tensile Test method applied

R. EN ISO 6506 Metallic Materials – Brinell Hardness Test

S. EN ISO 6507 Metallic Materials – Vickers Hardness Test

T. EN ISO 6508 Metallic Materials – Rockwell Hardness Test

U. PCD-341 Manufacturing Sealed Process (AFA parts)

V. PCS-1003 Test Pieces for Heat Treatment

W. PCS-1004 Heat Treatment of Parts – Frequency of Tests

X. PCS-1150 Decarburisation and Carburisation: Control of Heat Treatment Steel Parts

Y. SCREQ-001 Process Requirements in Developing Excellence

3. Definitions

A. Competent Authority: Person (or group of persons) within Messier-Bugatti-Dowty authorised to

take decisions for granting exceptions to the present standard. This (these) person(s) is (are)
defined as follows:
“When there is a request for any deviation from the requirements of this specification, the
request shall be processed via the Quality Department responsible for the surveillance of the
area/site of manufacture. All queries relating to any technical aspect of the component must be
addressed to the technical design office responsible for the design of the part within Messier-
Bugatti-Dowty.

Technical design office means the combination of design analysis, stress, performance and
materials competencies within Engineering. Decisions on parts where the component design,
base material, it’s processing, or treatments are concerned, will be provided via the route.
When the query addressees issues which will not affect the life or function of the part, eg
“cosmetic” variations, the decision will be given by the responsible Quality Department.
(Please note that surface finish, protective treatment variances and profile variations must not
be interpreted as “cosmetic”)”.

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B. Lot: Parts with the same part number and from the same heat treatment load (in the same
furnace in the same load) and from the same heat (the same remelting heat when steel is re-
melted).

C. Parts: Finished and semi finished parts including raw material, heat treated by the Messier-
Bugatti-Dowty, or his suppliers or sub-suppliers, during the fabrication process.

D. Raw Material: Sheet, plate, foil, bar, rod, wire, extruded shapes, forgings and castings.

4. Health and Safety

A. The following warning is not all inclusive, nor does not completely describe hazards or
precautionary measures applicable to specific procedures or operating environments. Non–
Messier-Dowty personnel must refer to their employer’s safety instructions for information
concerning hazards which may occur during operations described in this specification.

B. This specification involves the use of chemical substances which are hazardous. Messier-
Dowty Inc, or Messier-Dowty Ltd, or Messier-Dowty Mexico SA DE CV, or Messier-Dowty SA,
or Messier-Dowty Suhzou Co;Ltd personnel shall refer to the local heath and safety documents
and Material Safety Data Sheets. For disposition of hazardous waste materials, consult site
environmental engineers for proper disposal methods. Non–Messier-Dowty personnel should
refer to manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet(s) and their employer’s safety instructions.

5. Additional Requirements

A. Heat treatment of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty carburise case hardening steels, stainless steels,

low-alloy steels, maraging steels, nitriding steels, tool and spring steels parts shall be in
accordance with AMS 2759 (including AMS 2759/1, AMS 2759/2, AMS 2759/3, AMS 2759/4,
and AMS 2759/5) and AMS 2769 for vacuum-furnace heat treating, except requirements of the
subsequent points.

B. The heat treatment conditions (which include temperature, temperature uniformity requirement,
soak time, furnace, and hardness) for all carburise case hardening steels, stainless steels, low-
alloy steels, maraging steels, nitriding steels, tool and spring steels shall conform to the
following list. In case of inconsistency, the requirements of the higher document in the order of
ranking shall prevail:

(1) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty document (drawing, inspection schedule, material or heat treatment

specification) and sealed process approved by Messier-Bugatti-Dowty

(2) PCS-1100. The Appendix A lists the specifications to apply in conjunction with this
PCS-1100

(3) AMS 2759 (including AMS 2759/X series), AMS 2769 for machined part, and AMS-H-6875
for raw material (bars, tubes, rings and forgings except for the final heat treatment)

C. The heat treaters shall use the following definitions:

(1) The cognizant quality assurance or engineering organization mentioned by AMS 2759 and
AMS 2769 is the Competent Authority (see para 3)

(2) The lot shall be in accordance with the definition of para 3

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D. Pyrometry requirements (calibration of furnace instrument, temperature uniformity, pyrometry
system accuracy, instrument calibration etc) and uniformity temperature equipment shall
conform to AMS 2750.

E. Furnace temperature uniformity requirements are as follows:

(1) For austenitization furnace, AMS2759 requirements shall be applied except when a
temperature uniformity requirement is defined in the material or heat treatment
specifications.

(2) For tempering furnace, AMS 2759 requirement shall be applied unless otherwise specified
by the material specification or Appendix A.

(3) All other treatments in accordance with AMS 2759 requirements

F. Adequate time must be allowed to ensure that the entire furnace charge has attained the
minimum specified temperature.

G. When a temperature with a tolerance is specified, that temperature is to be the furnace control
set point and the tolerance corresponds to the furnace temperature uniformity. When a range
of temperature is specified a suitable set point within the range may be selected.

H. Parts must be returned to ambient temperature between treatments, unless otherwise

specified by an approved instruction Messier-Bugatti-Dowty specifications or Messier-Bugatti-
Dowty heat treatment procedures.

I. Supplementary requirements for Class B furnace per AMS 2759/1 and 2759/2 (furnace with
controlled endothermic, exothermic or carbon-containing nitrogen-base atmospheres) are as
follows:

(1) Atmosphere created by a generator (burning a hydrocarbon to give mixture of CO, N2 and
H2) or by the direct injection into the furnace of alcohol/nitrogen mixture, shall be
maintained in equilibrium with the steel to be treated by addition of a controlled quantity of
a hydrocarbon (propane, butane, natural gas)

(2) Oxygen, CO, CO2 content shall be controllable gases. At least, one of these three gases
shall be measured and continuously recorded.

(3) The neutrality of atmosphere (eg oxygen content) of Class A furnace with inert atmosphere
(argon, helium or nitrogen atmosphere) shall be controlled, measured and recorded for
treatment of steel UTS >1517 MPa (220 ksi)

J. For parts heat treated in vacuum furnace, the following requirements shall be fulfilled:

(1) Test for surface contamination is mandatory for each load. Frequency may be reduced
under the Competent Authority responsibility

(2) Backfilling with nitrogen is permissible during heating up to 700 °C (1292 °F)

(3) When air quenching is required and the used quench medium is gas, the gas quench
speed shall be equivalent to air quenching

(4) Dew point shall be equal or lower than -54 °C (-65 °F)

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(5) Dew point shall be measured and recorded. Frequency may be reduced under the
Competent Authority responsibility. For specific furnaces (eg integral oil quench furnace)
any deviation shall be validated by the Competent Authority

K. The temperature of stress relieve treatment per AMS 2759/11 shall be equal or lower than the
ageing temperature minus 20 °C (36 °F).

L. In cases where treatments are sequential, eg pre-heat, harden, deep freeze, temper, care is to
be taken that minimum delay occurs between treatments. If low-alloy steel parts are not
treated after hardening within 24 hours, they must be “snap tempered” at 190 °C (375 °F) for 2
hours min, 24 hours max after hardening. In each case, except after pre-heat, parts are to be
returned to near ambient temperature (below 35 °C, 95 °F) before proceeding with the
sequence of operation.

M. Special care is to be taken with untempered quenched parts which shall not be mishandled,
straightened (or any operation which can induce residual stress), unless authorized by
Competent Authority. High residual stress increases the risk of hydrogen embrittlement when
parts will be plated later in the process of manufacturing.

N. Immersion in liquid nitrogen is prohibited (due to the risk of shrinkage cracks). Sprayed
Nitrogen is authorised provided that liquid nitrogen is not sprayed directly on the parts. For
Aermet 100, immersion in nitrogen is permitted.

O. Care should be taken to ensure effective quenching in blind holes and bores. It may be
necessary to use special fixture to evacuate the vapour inside the part during quenching.

P. The heat treater shall take all the necessary precautions against quench cracking and bending,
or otherwise shall apply the following recommendations:

(1) Parts submitted must be in a suitable condition for the treatment required, and without
severe change of section, mill scale, harmful sharp corners or surface defects or
decarburisation.

(2) Parts must be fully deburred.

(3) Consideration must be given to fixturing of parts to minimize distortion (eg long parts
quenched in liquid shall be quenched in vertical position).

(4) It is mandatory to preheat parts of complex shape and having sudden changes of section
in air up to a temperature depending of the alloy (between 300 °C (572 °F) to 690 °C (1200
°F) for low-alloy steel) and to preheat the furnace prior to normalizing or hardening, in
order to avoid thermal shock and high water content in furnace.

(5) Parts must be clean and dry before treatment.

Q. Quench transfer time must be controlled such that it is demonstrated (eg by testing specimens)
and validated that hardening is consistent for each alloy. For low-alloy steel parts or portions of
low-alloy steel parts whose UTS is higher than 1517 MPa (220 ksi), air-quenched, and
requiring more than four minutes to cool below 650 °C (1200 °F) during quenching, absence of
decarburisation after the final machining of the part must be demonstrated.

R. Unless allowed or required by the Messier-Bugatti-Dowty material or heat treatment

specification, water and polymer quenching type solution must not be used without validation

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from the Competent Authority. Polymer and water quenching materials must be approved by
the Competent Authority before use.

S. Permission must be obtained from the Competent Authority before straightening. Record in a
straightening record log or equivalent documentation in order to maintain traceability.

T. If protective coating is used on low-alloy steel parts (copper or nickel plating), stripping of such
plating shall be followed by de-embrittlement operation per AMS 2759/9.

U. Requirement for surface contamination of low-alloy steel shall be in accordance with PCS-
1150 and the following points:

(1) Test for surface contamination shall be done except when 0.51 mm (0.020 in) of metal is to
be removed from all surfaces or when parts are heated below 677 °C (1250 °F)

(2) After a heat treatment, if the decarburisation results obtained as per PCS-1150 are out of
requirement, it is not authorised to recarburise part and vice-versa. Any deviation from this
requirement shall be validated by the Competent Authority

(3) Where it is considered necessary, finished threaded holes in parts made in steel of UTS
greater than 1517 MPa (220 ksi) may be protected during hardening by the use of colloïdal
graphite and threaded steel plugs

V. Classification of tests shall be in accordance with AMS 2759 except the following
requirements:

(1) Surface contamination test: frequency per PCS-1150

(2) Salt bath neutrality test shall be replaced by surface contamination test

(3) Tensile Tests:

(a) Frequency of test per PCS-1004

(b) No alternative sampling plan (eg statistical process control) is authorised without the
Competent Authority authorisation

(4) Hardness test is not required after baking stress relieving except when specifically required
in the material or process specification.

W. Tensile testing shall conform to ASTM E 8, EN 10002 or EN2002-001 at the discretion of the
tester. Hardness testing shall conform to ASTM E 10 or EN ISO 6506 (Brinell), ASTM E 92 or
EN ISO 6507 (Vickers), ASTM A 956 (Leeb) or ASTM E110, ASTM E 18 or EN ISO 6508
(Rockwell). Hardness tests may be carried out with transportable equipment such as Dynatest
SC equipment or same type. Calibration and servicing of hardness testing have to be done
yearly maximum. When a Messier-Bugatti-Dowty material or heat treatment specification is
required, tensile and hardness measurement shall conform to Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
specification. Test piece shall be conformed to PCS-1003.

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X. Hardness testing frequency of steel parts has to be defined as following:

(1) UTS > 1517 MPa (>220 ksi), Class 1, 2 and 3 parts: 100% of parts shall be inspected

(2) UTS < 1517 MPa (<220 ksi), Class 1 parts: 100% of parts shall be inspected

(3) Class 2 and 3 parts: 10% of parts controlled (with a minimum of 2 parts)

Y. In case of any non-compliance of the results of the mechanical tests, it is mandatory of:

(1) preserving specimens with their identification

(2) verifying that the test parameters and the test means present no anomaly

(3) verifying that the heat treatment parameters present no anomaly

(4) Etch inspect the specimen to make sure that the quality of manufacturing shows no
evidence of machining abuse and the direction of the material grain flow

(5) reporting all the above information to the Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Material and Processes
Laboratory members and Quality department

(6) carrying out a systematic investigation of specimens (including fractographic examination

when the tensile reduction of area is non-conformed)

Z. AMS 2759 requirements about Furnace Log Entries and Recorder Chart Entries (para 4.5 of
AMS 2759 issue C) may be applied only for new landing gear programmes. The thickness of
parts may not be mentioned on the existing shop traveller card provided that it is checked that
the minimum thickness of the heaviest section of the part is compatible with the ruling section
of the alloy in accordance with the material or process specification. However the thickness of
parts shall be mentioned on any new shop traveller card since November 2006. The initials of
the operators on the shop traveller card may be replaced by other identification methods (eg
code bar).

AA. Record retention time and operators qualification shall conform to SCREQ-001 requirements
or internal Messier-Bugatti-Dowty procedure.

BB. The record shall contain all data necessary to verify conformance to the requirements of PCS-
1100 (and Messier-Bugatti-Dowty material or heat treatment specification when applicable),
including details of times and temperatures employed for each furnace load of parts, and the
identified associated furnace temperature control and monitor charts, must be preserved for
record purpose.

6. Approval and Qualification of the Process

A. Approval of Contractors

(1) Where heat treating is carried out by a subcontractor, the subcontractor shall have been
approved by the Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Quality department.

(2) Any collaborators and sub-contractors for assemblies and/or complete parts, approved by
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, are not authorised, unless previously agreed by Messier-Bugatti-
Dowty, to sub-contract the heat treatment process to a contractor who is himself not

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approved by Messier-Bugatti-Dowty.

B. Approval and Surveillance of the Installations

(1) Every heat treatment installation shall be approved by the Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Quality
Department.

(2) All heat treatment installations shall be checked by regular audits carried out by the Quality
department at Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, for the Messier-Bugatti-Dowty heat treatment
workshops; or the contractor’s Quality department and Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Quality
department, for heat treatment workshops outside Messier-Bugatti-Dowty.

C. AFA Parts

(1) The process shall be validated and a validation report shall be compiled for all AFA parts
including forgings heat treated by forgers at the final heat treatment. The validation is to
consist of checking the appropriate choice of the operating parameters listed in Appendix
B, by thorough tests, destructive if necessary, so as to confirm conformance with the
criteria of this specification.

(2) This validation report shall be approved by the Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Quality department.

(3) The operating parameters listed in Appendix B are to be recorded on a Critical Operation
Sheet (COS) an example is given in Appendix B.

(4) This COS is to include those significant parameters, which are identified by the letter “S”, a
change to any one of which is to require a revalidation.

(5) The requirements of PCD-341 apply.

D. Non-AFA Parts

(1) For non-AFA parts in traceability Class 1 (including forgings heat treated by forgers at the
final heat treatment) a Technical Data Sheet (TDS) shall be compiled in the same form as
the COS, defining the operating parameters which ensure conformance with this standard.

(2) The TDS should be approved by the Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Quality Department.

(3) For parts in Classes 2 and 3, the compilation of a TDS is left to the discretion of the
workshop supervisor (complex heat treatment fixturing, for example).

E. Qualification of the Operators

(1) The operators shall have received training and possess adequate experience in the heat
treatment process. The qualification of new operators in accordance with a written
procedure is necessary.

(2) Operators shall be re-approved at least every 5 years.

(3) Self-checking may be practised only by qualified operators in accordance with a written
procedure.

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APPENDIX A - LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS TO APPLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PCS ( )

Heat Treatment
Material 2-3
Material Code Heat Treatment Conditions ( )
Specification
or UTS

Carbon Steels

STUB 50-55 (HRC) T142

XC75 40-45 (HRC) T142

Carburize Case Hardening Steels

10CN12 HRC 60 T267, T267-1, T267-2

10NC6 61-64 (HRC) T261

12NC12 60 (HRC) T267, T267-1, T267-2

16NCD13 60 (HRC) T267, T267-1, T267-2

1180-1380 MPa T262, T262-2

Carbon case BS S14 540 MPa min BS S14

hardening steel

4% Ni-Cr-Mo case BS S82 1320-1520 MPa M-DLMAT128

hardening steel

Stainless Steels
900-1100MPa Per T290(-1),
Z100CD17 AIR 9160
HRC>58 Per T291 to T293
17-4PH AMS 5604, H1150 Per AMS 2759/3
(Z6CNU17-04) or AMS 5643
H1025 Per AMS2759/3
H925 Per AMS2759/3
15-5PH AMS 5659 H1075 modified H1075 per AMS 2759/3 except that UTS shall be
(E-Z6CNU15-05) to meet UTS within 1000 MPa (145 ksi) min and 1070 MPa (155
1000 -1070 MPa ksi) max
(145-155 ksi)
Tensile properties of 10% minimum of parts of each
batch or 6 parts minimum per batch (a batch
corresponds to the same cast, the same bar batch,
and the same heat treatment load) shall be tested.
This heat treatment is typically dedicated to fuse
parts which need minimum and maximum UTS
requirements.
15-5PH H1025 Per AMS 2759/3
(E-Z6CNU15-05) AMS 5659
H950 Per AMS 2759/3

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APPENDIX A - LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS TO APPLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PCS ( )

Heat Treatment
Material 2-3
Material Code Heat Treatment Conditions ( )
Specification
or UTS

15-5PH AMS 5659 1240 MPa min A. Solution heat treat per AMS 5659.
(E-Z6CNU15-05) (180 ksi min)
B. Precipitation harden to 180-200 ksi condition
(HRC 40-43) as follows:
(1) Furnace temperature uniformity:
6 °C (10 ° F)
(2) Heat at 482-521 °C (900-970 ° F) for 1 to 4
hours and air cool
(3) Parts exceeding HRC 43 may be reheated
from 482-552 °C (900 to 1025 °F) for 1 to 4
hours to obtain the required hardness.

Parts exhibiting hardness less than HRC 40 are

not acceptable but may be solution heat treated
and hardened again.
830-980 MPa T200, T190
980-1080 MPa T191, T201
Z30C13 NCT10-140-01MD
1180-1270 MPa T192, T202
1300-1500 MPa T193-1, T193
CUSTOM 465
AMS 5936 H950 Per AMS 5936
(X1Cr12Ni11Ti1,7Mo1)

MLX 17
(X1CrNiMoAlTi 12-11-2 or MTL-1302 H940 or H960 Per MTL-1302
X2Cr12Ni11Mo2Al2Ti)

PH 13-8 Mo H1050 Per AMS 2759/3

(EZ3CNDA13-08)
AMS 5629
H1000 Per AMS 2759/3

Z15CN17-03 AIR 9160, AIR 9161 880-1080 MPa Per IFC10-142-11MD

or NCT 10-140-01MD 790-1080 MPa Per IFC10-142-11MD (castings only)
1350-1500 MPa Per T211
1350-1500 MPa Per T211-1 (vacuum furnace only)
Annealed Per T212
1350-1500 MPa Per T221 (hearth furnace only)
1350-1500 MPa Per T222 (with PROTE C coating only)

Z8CND17-04 AIR 9160, AIR 9161 900-1050 MPa Per T215,

or NCT10-140-01MD 900-1050 MPa Per T215-1 (vacuum furnace only)
1100-1250 MPa Per T216
1100-1250 MPa T216-1 (vacuum furnace only)
Annealed T217

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APPENDIX A - LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS TO APPLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PCS ( )

Heat Treatment
Material 2-3
Material Code Heat Treatment Conditions ( )
Specification
or UTS
Condition C
17-7PH AMS 5678 Per AMS 5678
CH900
AMS 5517 862 MPa min
301 Cres Per AMS 5517 or AMS 5518
AMS 5518 (125 ksi min)

793 MPa max

304 AMS 5560 Per AMS 5560
(115 ksi max)

AMS 5511 689 MPa max Per AMS 5511

304L
(100 ksi max)
High Cr-Ni corrosion BS S80 BS S80
880-1080 MPa
resisting steel

FV520 BS S143 930-1080 MPa BS S143

FV520 BS S144 1130-1330 MPa BS S144

FV520 BS S145 1270-1470 MPa BS S145

Low-Alloy Steels

15CDV6 AIR 9160, AIR 9161 1080-1280 MPa Per IFC10-124-01MD

or NCT10-120-01MD 980-1180 MPa Per IFC10-124-03MD
1030-1180 MPa Per IFC10-124-05MD
Annealed Per IFC10-122-09MD
25CD4S AIR 9160, AIR 9161 980-1080 MPa Per IFC10-122-12MD
or NCT10-120-01MD 670-870 MPa Per T155
830-980 MPa Per T150-1
1180-1320 MPa Per IFC10-122-12MD
30NCD16 AIR 9160, AIR 9161
980-1080 MPa Per T163
or NCT10-120-01MD 1080-1180 MPa Per T164
1370-1570 MPa Per T167
1230-1370 MPa Per T153-1
1930-2100 MPa Per AMS 2759/2 except the following:
300M MTL-1201 (280-305 ksi) A. Tempering shall be double and within 295- 305
°C (563-581 °F).
BS S155 1900-2100 MPa B. Temperature of quenching oil shall be within 20-
60 °C (68-140 °F).
C. Austenitization temperature could be 870°C
instead of 871°C.
Normalisation Per AMS2759/2 excepted soften at 650-720°C (4
hours minimum – air cooling)
AIR 9160, AIR 9161
35CD4 NCT10-122-09MD, Annealed Per IFC10-122-09MD,
NCT10-122-12MD, 1180-1320 MPa Per IFC10-122-12MD,
NCT10-122-13MD, 1180-1320 MPa Per IFC10-122-14MD, dia 35 mm
NCT10-122-14MD, 980-1080 MPa Per IFC10-122-19MD, dia 35 mm
NCT10-122-41MD, 790-1030 Mpa Per IFC10-122-41MD, dia 35 mm
or NCT10-122-42MD 1060-1320 MPa Per IFC10-122-12MD dia 35 mm

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PCS-1100
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Date: 23 November 2012
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APPENDIX A - LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS TO APPLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PCS ( )

Heat Treatment
Material 2-3
Material Code Heat Treatment Conditions ( )
Specification
or UTS
35NC6 AIR 9160, AIR 9161 Annealed Per IFC10-122-09MD,
or 1030-1230 MPa Per T350 (-1)
NCT10-120-01MD 1030-1180 MPa Per T351 (-1)
980-1080 MPa Per T352 (-1)
880-1080 MPa Per T353 (-1)
830-980 MPa Per T354 (-1)
35NCD16 AIR 9160, AIR 9161 1080-1180 MPa T165
1080-1270MPa Per IFC10-123-13MD (dia 90 mm)
NCT10-123-11MD, 1230-1370 MPa Per IFC10-123-15MD (dia 160 mm)
NCT10-123-12MD, 1230-1370 MPa Per IFC10-123-11MD (dia 90 mm)
(Class furnace tempering shall be 4 as per
NCT10-123-14MD, AMS2750)
NCT10-123-19MD, 1230-1325 MPa Per IFC10-123-14MD (dia 90 mm)
Or M-DLMAT125 Normalisation Per IFC10-131-19MD
1230-1420 MPa When oil quench is required, the oil temperature
shall be within 20-60 °C (68-140 °F).
M-DLMAT125
35NCD16 or 35NCD16
THR NCT10-123-19MD, Normalisation Per IFC10-131-19MD
(Note: THR = High
Strength Steel) NCT10-131-11MD, 1760-1960 MPa Per IFC10-131-11MD
or NCT10-131-12MD 1760-1960 MPa Per IFC10-131-11MD (dia 75 mm )
Stress relieve temperature at 190 °C (374 °F in
Class 5 furnace per AMS2750) is authorized
provided that the tempering temperature is 210 °C
(410 °F) or higher (in Class 2 furnace per
AMS2750).
4340 NCT10-123-22MD 1030-1170 MPa AMS H 6875.
(150-170 ksi)
4340 AMS 6409, 1240-1380 MPa AMS H 6875.
MTL-1101, (180-200 ksi) After tempering, the cooling will be air calm.
or NCT10-123-21MD
4340 AMS6415 or 1240-1380 MPa AMSH6875
AMS6484 (180-200 ksi)
4340 AMS6414 1240-1380 MPa AMSH6875
(180-200 ksi)
4340 MTL-1102 1310-1450 MPa Austenize per AMS 2759/1. The austenitization
(190-210 ksi) temperature will be increased to a maximum 840°C
(1544 °F). Typical tempering temperature is 460 °C
(860 °F). After tempering, the cooling will be air
calm.
2.5% Ni-Cr-Mo steel BS S99 1230-1420 MPa BS S99
(High carbon)
2.5% Ni-Cr-Mo steel BS S154 880-1080 MPa BS S154

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Date: 23 November 2012
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Material Heat Treatment Heat Treatment Conditions ( )

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Material Code and/or UTS
Specification
E35NCD16
MTL-1203 1800-2000 Mpa Per MTL-1203 or the following treatment:
or
S146 1760-1960 MPa Austenitization at 875 °C (1607 °F) for 0.5 hour
35NCD16 THQ minimum (preheat per para 5).
or Quenching in air to room temperature in 4 hours
E35NCD16 THQ maximum.

: THQ = High Strengh Within 2 hours sub-zero treatment at -70 to -80 °C

(-94 to -112 °F) for 1 hour minimum.
Steel VAR Quality)
Within 2 hours tempering at 200-220 °C (392-428
°F) for 8 hours minimum. Cooling in air to room
temperature.
Stress relieve temperature at 190 °C (374 °F in
Class 5 furnace per AMS2750) is authorized
provided that the tempering temperature is 210 °C
(410 °F) or higher (in Class 2 furnace per
AMS2750).

Normalisation Per IFC10-131-19MD

1930-2070 MPa Per AMS-H-6875 (raw material)

AMS 6532
Aermet 100 (280-300 ksi) AMS 2759/2 (part)

1516-1655 MPa Per AMS-H-6875 (raw material)

Hy-Tuf AMS 6425
(220-240 ksi) AMS 2759/2 (part)
4340
(1793 MPa min) Per AMS-H-6875 (raw material)
(Vacuum melt) AMS 6414
(260 ksi min) AMS 2759/2 (part)
1134-1172 MPa AMS-H-6875 (raw material)
4130 AMS 6345
(150-170 ksi) AMS 2759/1 (part)

1516-1655 Mpa Per AMS-H-6875 (raw material)

4330V AMS 6411
(220-240 ksi) AMS 2759/2 (part)

Maraging Steels

BS S162
Maraging 250 1800-2000 MPa BS S162
M-DLMAT102

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Date: 23 November 2012
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Material Heat Treatment Heat Treatment Conditions ( )

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Material Code and/or UTS
Specification

Nitriding Steels

3% Cr-Mo steel BS S106 930-1080 MPa BS S106

3% Cr-Mo-V Steel BS S 132 1320-1470 MPa S132 Typical tempering is 5 hours at

600 °C (1110 °F).
Remelted M-DLMAT122 1500-1650 MPa M-DLMAT122

30CD12 930-1080 MPa T272

1030-1220 MPa T270, T270-1
Solution heat treatment at 900°C for 0.5 hour
minimum (preheat per para 5)
Oil quenching (Oil temperature between 20-60°C at
any time) up down room temperature.
Tempering at 580°C for 2 hours minimum.
1230-1370 MPa T275, T275-1
Tool Steels
Annealed T231
100C6
61HRC or 740 HV T230, T230-1
48-55 HRC T232, T232-1
Spring Steels
1490-1670 MPa T250, T250-1
45S7
1220-1370 MPa T253, T253-1
45SCD6 1470-1670 MPa T250, T250-1
1600 MPa T251, T251-1

NOTE 1: For any alloy not mentioned by this Appendix A the heat treatment conditions (temperature,
soak time etc) shall be in accordance with AMS 2759 (or AMS 2769) and PCS-1100, unless
specified by a Messier-Bugatti-Dowty document or a sealed process approved by Messier-
Bugatti-Dowty.
NOTE 2: If the AMS 2759 (or AMS 2759/X series) and the PCS-1100 differs, then the PCS-1100 shall
always take precedence over AMS 2759.
NOTE 3: The heat treatment times mentioned in the IFCxx-xxx-xxMD, Txxx, MTLxxxx and this
document, shall start when the material core has reached the specified temperature taking
into account the allowed furnace tolerance at that temperature. The allowance for the section
thickness of the part, the fixture, volume of parts treated, etc shall be taken into account to
calculate heat treatment time.

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APPENDIX B - SEALED HEAT TREATMENT SHEET

Company Site P/N Part Designation Material Heat Treatment Heat Treatment
Designation Specification

Operation Furnace Atmosphere or Media * Load ** Comments

Type and N° Targeted Type Targeted Number Fixture Number of Sketch

Class Value Value of Parts Reference Thermocouple

* Maximum transfer time between heat solution and quenching shall be mentioned.
** Sketch or photo of the load shall be included.

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