Pace 6. Compressed Gas ASSOCIATION, INC CGA C-8~2017 Appendix B—Background information on 3HT series cylinders (Informative) Cylinders made in accordance with 3HT specifications are similar to those made under 3AA specifications in function and methods of fabrication. The major difference is that 3HT series cylinders are containers that are authorized for inside aircraft use only and are made to a higher allowable design stress and therefore have a ‘thinner wall thickness and a lower weight. Because 3HT series cylinders are more highly stressed than 3A or 3AA series cylinders, the quality level and inspection standards for them are higher. Additional tests and added quality features are imposed along with a 24-year maximum service life to ensure that the higher quality of 3HT series cylinders is maintained. ‘At the time of manufacture, the surface condition of a 3HT series cylinder is inspected, both visually and by the magnetic particle method, to ensure a high-quality surface and uniformly distributed stress when pressurized, Users, shippers, and testers of these cylinders should exercise care to maintain the surface quality by avoiding local stress-raising effects of cuts, gouges, and digs, which can have a detrimental effect on the cycle life of the cylinderCompressed Gas Association www.cganet.com