Airbus silicone rubber specification

ABR 4-0085
Airbus Operations Ltd PAGE 1 OF 27

NON-METALLIC MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
ISSUE 12
TITLE:
RUBBER, SILICONE, SPECIAL PROPERTIES
THIS DOCUMENT PREVIOUSLY INVOKED ONLY LOW

FLAMMABILITY SILICONE RUBBER. IF NOT SPECIFIED, USE
THIS TYPE BY DEFAULT.
NOTES:
(A) Reference in this specification to any other document shall be to the latest issue of that
document unless specifically stated otherwise.
(B) Specification values are individual minimum except where stated.
(C) For definitions and procedures relating to the use of ABP specifications refer to
AMCD 01 and ABP 0-0001.
(D) This specification does not necessarily detail all the precautions necessary to meet the
requirements of health and safety.
It is the responsibility of the user of this specification to consult and establish appropriate
Health and Safety precautions and the method should be operated only by trained
personnel.
KEY WORDS:
ELASTOMER
SILICONE
RUBBER
AUTHORISED: P.TURANSKI DATE: 01 DEC 14 ABR 4-0085
 Airbus Operations Ltd 1993 - 2014 All Rights Reserved

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CONTENTS
1. SCOPE
2. INVOKED DOCUMENTS
3. DEFINITIONS
4. REQUIREMENTS
5. QUALIFICATION
6. RELEASE
7. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
8. INSPECTION AND STORAGE
APPENDIX A QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST
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1. SCOPE
1.1 Purpose of This Specification
This specification defines the ordering, supplying requirements and properties for silicone
rubbers for special applications with a nominal hardness ranges as given below and a service
temperature range as stated in section 7.3. The types of silicone rubber covered by this
document are:
– Type A: Low flammability (45, 55 and 75 IRHD)

– Type B: High tear strength (30, 40, 50, 70 and 90 IRHD)
– Type C: Aramid fibre reinforced high tear strength (85 IRHD)
– Type D: High temperature application (40, 50, 60, 70 and 80 IRHD)
First-tier suppliers may procure elastomers from any sub-tier supplier. Sub-tier suppliers shall
be subject to the first-tier supplier, quality and procurement system requirements.
The first-tier supplier shall ensure that the material property requirements of this specification
are met.
This document previously invoked only low flammability silicone rubber. If not specified, use
this type by default.
These materials are qualified for the following purposes:
1.1.1 Seals
Materials qualified to this specification may be used in combination with reinforcing fabrics
qualified to ABR 9-0142 or an equivalent Airbus material specification (AIMS) for seal
designs, which shall be embodied in an Airbus standard (ABS), drawing or ‘J’ section. This
specification does not cover the design requirements of the complete seals.
1.1.2 Miscellaneous
Sundry fittings to prevent general wear, damage or movement, for example grommets, sheet,
snubbers and other un-reinforced rubber items.
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1.2 Design Responsibility
The designer must establish how the design is affected by the following:
– Fit of seals to the component and assembly (a trial fit is essential to account for seal
profile, and compound stiffness, compressibility and permanent set)
– Fire resistance requirements of the final assembly
– Any non mechanical property requirements, for example electrical conductivity
“Fire resistant” silicone rubber compounds are tested to select those most likely to meet the
mandatory high level fire resistance such as JAR-25, AC 20-135 and ABD0031 when used in
components and assemblies. Flammability testing rubber compounds cannot prove that
components and assemblies meet the mandatory high level fire resistance requirements. It is
the responsibility of the component designer to ensure that any sure fire test requirements are
met.
Where compatibility is required with any substances not covered in this specification, the
designer shall inform the Materials and Processes Department at Airbus in the UK so that the
suitability of the rubber compound can be established.
To reference the materials on drawings use the coding system outlined in section 8.1.
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2. INVOKED DOCUMENTS
This Airbus specification incorporates dated or undated reference provisions from other
publications. All normative references cited at the appropriate places in the text are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these
publications apply to this Airbus specification only when incorporated in it by amendment of
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication shall be applied.
ABD0031 Fireworthiness Requirements Pressurized Section of Fuselage

ABR 0-0001 NON-METALLIC MATERIAL GROUP CONTROL DOCUMENT
ABR 9-0142 Knitted and woven fabrics and meshes for use in the manufacture of
elastomeric seals
AC 20-135 Powerplant Installation and Propulsion System Component Fire Protection

Test Methods, Standards and Criteria
AITM2-0002 Resistance of Materials when tested according to the 12 s or 60 s Vertical
Bunsen Burner Test
AMCD 01 THE AIRBUS UK MATERIALS AND PROCESSES SPECIFICATION
SYSTEM MASTER CONTROL DOCUMENT
ISO 1431-1 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Resistance to ozone cracking –

Part 1: Static and dynamic strain testing
ISO 1432 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of low temperature
stiffening (Gehman test)
ISO 1629 Rubber and lattices – Nomenclature
ISO 1817 Rubber, Vulcanized – Determination of the effect of liquids
ISO 188 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Accelerated ageing or heat resistance

tests
ISO 2230 Rubber products – Guidelines for storage
ISO 23529 Rubber – General procedures for preparing and conditioning test pieces for
physical test methods
ISO 2781 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of density
ISO 2921 Rubber, vulcanized – Determination of low-temperature characteristics –
Temperature-retraction procedure (TR test)
ISO 3166-1 Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions -
Part 1: Country codes
ISO 3166-2 Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions -
Part 2: Country subdivision code
ISO 3302-1 Rubber – Tolerance for products – Part 1: Dimensional tolerances
ISO 3387 Rubber – Determination of crystallization effects by hardness measurements
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ISO 34-1 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of tear strength –
Part 1: Trouser, angle and crescent test pieces
ISO 34-2 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of tear strength –
Part 2: Small (Delft) test pieces
ISO 3696 Water for analytical laboratory use – Specification and test methods
ISO 37 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of tensile stress-strain
properties
ISO 48 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of hardness (hardness
between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD)
ISO 6505 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of tendency to adhere
to and to corrode metals
ISO 7664 Rubber, raw natural and raw synthetic – General guidance on storage
ISO 815-1 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of compression set at
ambient, elevated temperatures
ISO/TR 7620 Rubber materials – Chemical resistance
ISO/TR 9272 Rubber and rubber products – Determination of precision for test method
standards
JAR-25 Joint Aviation Requirements
3. DEFINITIONS
3.1 Manufacturer
Company or organisation manufacturing products.
3.2 Supplier
Company or organisation supplying products, for example a stockist.

Note: The supplier may also be the manufacturer.
3.3 User
Body that procures products used to manufacture aircraft components under relevant
contractual responsibilities.
3.4 Purchaser
Body that purchases the product from the manufacturer or a supplier in accordance with the
requirements of the user.
Note: The purchaser may also be the user.
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3.5 Qualification
Process of demonstrating that the manufacturer and the product supplied are capable of
fulfilling the specified requirements as laid down in this specification. The proof is given by the
qualification testing.
3.6 Qualification Testing
Testing of representative samples manufactured in accordance with the series production

requirements, with specified raw materials and a frozen process, to demonstrate compliance of
the product with the requirements of this specification.
3.7 Qualification Body
The group representing Airbus that officially handles the qualification procedure with the
manufacturer. For qualification to this specification, this will be Airbus Materials and
Processes Surface Technology department at Airbus in the UK.
3.8 Release Testing
Testing performed by the manufacturer to demonstrate that the product supplied is of the same
type, form and quality as that supplied for qualification testing.
3.9 Acceptance Testing
Testing performed by the purchaser before use of the product.
3.10 Inspection Schedule
The inspection schedule defines the specific semi-finished product related requirements
(inspection and test) deviating from those of the relevant specification.
3.11 Batch
A batch shall consist of material of the same type made in a single continuous operation.
3.12 Lot
A lot shall consist of the entire product from one batch received in one delivery. The size of
the lot refers to the total number of units in any one lot.
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3.13 Unit
A unit is one sealed container of a component or material.
3.14 Storage Life (or Shelf Life)
The period of time during which the material when stored in unopened and sealed containers in
accordance with the material specification will meet the property requirements of the material
specification. See ISO 7664 for raw (green) material and ISO 2230 for cured material.
3.15 Full description of a sample
At least the following information is required:
– Type / condition of samples & packaging on arrival at the testing facility

– The compound number of the material tested
– The batch / lot numbers of the material tested
– All information required in the relevant ISO specifications
– Location and details for the manufacturing site which produced the test samples
3.16 Essential Polymer
The rubber polymer or polymers whose properties dominate the mix.
3.17 Mix or Rubber Mix
The homogeneous mixture of rubber polymer or polymer plus all the other constituents of the
rubber compound.
3.18 Formulation
The make up of the mix including ingredients, mixing proportions, mixing sequence and curing
schedule.
3.19 Reversion
Condition where polymerisation of the material breaks down.
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3.20 Specification References
References shall be capable of identifying a specific issue of a specification, an example is

shown below:
Example
Reference number – ISO 1629: 1995 (E)
3.21 Accuracy
The closeness of agreement between a test result and the accepted reference value, as per
ISO/TR 9272, section 3.2.3.
4. REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Requirements
4.1.1 Manufacturing Schedule
The product shall be manufactured to reproducible quality and shall fulfil the requirements of
this specification. The manufacturer shall define the raw materials, processes and inspections
in a manufacturing schedule and present this to the Qualification Body or user upon request
on qualification or audit. The Qualification Body or user shall treat any information contained
in the schedule as confidential. Changes of the manufacturing schedule which may affect the
quality of the product must be stated by the manufacturer and shall be subject to written
approval of the Qualification Body before production starts. If necessary, the Qualification
Body may define a re-qualification programme before approval. The release test certificate for
the first delivery to each purchaser made after the approved changed manufacturing schedule
shall contain a reference to the change.
4.1.2 Traceability
Each individual product shall be traceable to individual component level at all stages of
manufacture and delivery.
4.1.3 Freedom from Defects
All products shall be free from irregularities not complying with the requirements of this
specification or the order. Further irregularities prejudicial to the subsequent manufacture or
use of products shall be cause for rejection of the specific delivery.
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4.1.4 Workmanship
The product specified herein shall be processed as required in order to obtain the specified
quality. Any defects attributed to bad workmanship shall be cause for rejection of the specific
delivery.
4.1.5 Hazardous Constituents
For qualification the product shall fulfil the requirements, defined in this specification. For
release the product shall fulfil the local requirements of the current health and safety and
environmental protection laws of the country of the purchaser or user.
The manufacturer or supplier shall inform the purchaser in writing about the safe handling
conditions of the product for first delivery to every new user and shall inform the user about
any modification to these recommendations.
For every delivery the manufacturer or supplier shall provide a material safety data sheet
appropriate to the country of purchase and use.
4.2 Technical Requirements
4.2.1 General
Specification values are minimum except where stated.
4.2.2 Specific
None applicable.
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5. QUALIFICATION
5.1 Introduction
To use a certain product in airframe structure shop trials and product qualification may not be
sufficient. The eventual use of the product within the airframe structure is normally dependent
on the successful completion of several stages for example:
– Unless otherwise agreed, screening tests to verify basic properties according to the
requirements of this specification and process routes
– Health and Safety and environmental analysis
– Shop trials carried out by the user for certain materials to verify processability
– Product qualification to the requirements of this specification
– Specific component tests when required separately specified as part of the certification
process
Work sharing for qualification shall be agreed between the qualification body and the
manufacturer.
5.2 Manufacturer’s Responsibility
The manufacturer shall be responsible for the development and manufacture of any product
submitted in accordance with this specification.
5.3 Product Qualification
5.3.1 General Requirements
The product tested in the qualification shall be manufactured in accordance with the same
specification and manufacturing schedule as the serial products that will be delivered
afterwards. The qualification is directly related to the raw Material Specifications and sources,
the equipment and the processes that have been identified in the manufacturing schedule.
As part of the qualification or monitoring, the Qualification Body reserves the right to carry
out manufacturing or shop trials and additional tests in house or at an independent facility.
Qualification to this specification includes the manufacturer’s acceptance of a quality audit of

the entire production procedure, from the raw material acquisition through processing steps to
release testing, and the use of relevant specifications including the quality assurance
documentation of the Qualification Body. If required the quality audit may be carried out in
the framework of a non-disclosure agreement.
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All results / information required by a referenced specification shall be reported unless
otherwise stated.
All results of the qualification tests, including the manufacturing schedule and approval of the
raw materials, the manufacturing of specimens and the test procedures carried out, shall be
recorded by the manufacturer in a qualification test report.
Adjustment of the manufacturing schedule to accommodate improved manufacturing

techniques to the state of the art is the manufacturer's responsibility but may require re-
qualification to this specification.
The properties specified in this specification are obtained from standard test specimens.
Therefore, the suitability of the material for a specific application may have to be determined
by complimentary tests carried out on the finished product.
5.3.2 Qualification Testing
Full qualification testing shall consist of the tests given in section 7 of this specification. The
test results shall demonstrate compliance with the technical requirements of this specification.
For products manufactured from new materials or for manufacturers without experience of
supplying for aerospace applications, full qualification testing shall be required.
If the product is already qualified by an aerospace company against a recognised material

specification, for example a national or company specification, the Qualification Body in
conjunction with potential user or users may, if sufficient data or a Qualification Test Report
are available, waive all or part of the qualification tests contained in this specification.
Reduction in qualification tests may also be considered for other cases, such as discontinued
and resumed supply or the production of related product forms. If the manufacturer cannot
perform the required testing, a material test laboratory acceptable to the Qualification Body
shall be appointed.
5.3.3 Qualification Re-testing
A re-test may be required when one or more test results do not meet the requirements. A
re-test shall be performed on products from the same batch or batches agreed with the
Qualification Body. All individual test and re-test results shall be reported. Unsatisfactory test
results shall be cause for refusal of the qualification of the product.
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5.3.4 Qualification Test Report
The qualification test report shall be written in English language and shall contain at least the
following information:
- Manufacturer’s name and the address of the site where the product is manufactured
- Manufacturing schedule with release date
- Delivery condition
- Batch numbers
- The name of the test facilities used and their accreditation for each test performed
- All information as specified in the referenced test standards
- The critical dimensions of test pieces, when a test specification states limits for
comparative purposes
- The maximum and minimum test result/value for each set of tests
- This specification number
5.3.5 Health, Safety and Environment
Before submitting a product for qualification to this specification, the manufacturer or supplier
shall provide a material safety data sheet, and if requested its chemical formulation.
Agreements for non-disclosure and control of proprietary information will be considered and
executed as appropriate. The information provided will be submitted to the appropriate safety
and industrial hygiene and environmental affairs organisation of the Qualification Body to
evaluate it, determine whether it is adequate or additional information is necessary, identify and
document appropriate precautions for the material's use.
5.4 Re-qualification
Re-qualification may be necessary if changes to the manufacturing schedule occur which may
adversely affect the quality of the product. The specific programme shall be defined by the
Qualification Body and carried out by the manufacturer.
6. RELEASE
6.1 General
Serial products shall be manufactured in accordance with the manufacturing schedule of

qualification and agreed revisions.
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6.2 Release Testing
Full release testing shall consist of the tests given in section 7.5, indicated by an asterisk (*).
The test results shall demonstrate compliance with the technical requirements of this
specification. Release testing shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer. The test samples
extracted should be representative of the whole batch delivered in accordance with this
specification. The purchaser reserves the right to perform any of the inspections and tests
required by this specification during acceptance testing, for example First Article Inspections
(FAI).
When required, the manufacturer shall inform the purchaser or his chosen agent of the
planned dates for the extraction of samples and release testing, in order that these operations
may be witnessed.
Reductions in test frequency may also be negotiated with the Qualification Body in favour of
statistical process control.
6.3 Release Test Certificate
For proof of the required properties, the manufacturer shall prepare and sign a release test
certificate and forward at least two copies thereof to the purchaser. It shall contain the
following information as a minimum:
– Manufacturer’s name and the address of the site where the product is manufactured
– Order number
– IPS number
– Material and delivery condition
– Trade name, if appropriate
– Quantity
– Batch number
– Results of mandatory tests and re-tests
– The name of the test facilities used and their accreditation for each test performed
– All information as specified in the referenced test standards
6.4 Capability Clause
If a manufacturer can demonstrate proven capability, using statistically based data, then the
requirement to test against an individual specification may be reduced with agreement of the
Qualification Body.
Such an action shall not reduce the obligation of the manufacturer to comply with all the
specification requirements.
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6.5 Re-testing and Rejection
6.5.1 Re-testing
If the test procedure or test piece preparation is faulty, testing shall be re-applied at the
original frequency after rectification of the original cause of failure.
When failure cannot be attributed to faulty testing, or test piece preparation, further test
samples shall be selected at twice the original frequency from products on which the incorrect
results were obtained unless already withdrawn by the manufacturer after suitable
identification of the cause of failure. If all re-test results are satisfactory, the batch shall be
accepted. If one or more re-test results are unsatisfactory, the batch shall be:
- Rejected, or
- 100 % re-test and the conforming products accepted
6.5.2 Rejection
Any failure of the product to meet the requirements of the relevant specification shall be cause
for rejection of the product. Any defect not detected during acceptance testing, but which
becomes apparent during the subsequent use of the product shall be cause for rejection of the
unused portion of the batch, provided such a defect is cause for rejection under the
requirements of the relevant specification.
6.5.3 Warranty
Each production batch or shipment, whichever is smaller, of the qualified product submitted
to this specification shall be warranted through a release test certificate by the manufacturer or
supplier to meet the requirements of this specification.
The manufacturer or supplier shall also warrant that the raw materials and processes used in
manufacture of the subsequent production batches or shipment are the same in type, form and
quality as those used for the qualification products and agreed revisions.
6.5.4 Audit
Airbus retains the right to periodically audit the manufacturing process of a qualified product.
Audit will be performed against this specification. The manufacturer shall make available all
necessary documents, records etc. for inspection by the representatives of Airbus. If required
the audit can be carried out in the frame of a non-disclosure agreement for specific activities.
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7. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Dimensional Tolerances
Unless otherwise stated on the drawing the tolerances on the dimensions shall be as follows:
7.1.1 Moulded Parts and Extruded Sections
The dimensions of moulded parts and extruded sections shall conform to the requirements of
the drawing or the order. Methods of measurement of dimensions and tolerances shall be in
accordance with ISO 3302-1.
7.1.2 Other Items
Tolerances on thickness and cut lengths shall be in accordance with ISO 3302-1 ‘Good Quality’
classification. Width tolerances shall be as follows:
- Strip up to and including 150 mm: ± 2 mm

- Sheet over 150 mm and up to 630 mm: ± 13 mm
- Sheet over 630 mm: In accordance with ISO 3302-1 Table 9, Class SW2
7.2 Finished Component Performance
The properties specified are obtained from standard test specimens. Therefore, the suitability of
the material for a specific application may have to be determined by complimentary tests
carried out on the finished product.
7.3 Temperature Range
Temperature ( °C )
Section Duration
Minimum Maximum
7.3.1 Operating Temperature Range
7.3.1.1 Continuous service - 60 150
7.3.1.2 Intermittent service - 60 200
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7.4 Chemical Resistance / Compatibility
A general rating for the compatibility of the standard reference rubber polymer, silicone rubber
( MQ ), with a range of chemicals is given in ISO/TR 7620.
These silicone rubber compounds are intended for dry areas only and are not suitable for
exposure to hydraulic fluids, greases, oils and fuel. Splashing with the fluids listed in
section 7.5.13 may be permitted provided that exposure is short term.
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Test Temperature ( °C )
Requirements
( Reinforced )
Type C
Type A Type B Type D
Section
( Low Flammability ) ( High Tear Strength ) ( High Temperature ) Test
Property Unit
Method
Nominal Hardness ( IRHD )

45 55 65 75 40 50 60 70 85 40 50 60 70 80
Material Property Requirements to ABR 4-0085

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7.5 All test results for rubber compounds approved to ABR 4-0085 shall after accounting for accuracy meet the material property requirements of this
specification when in the vulcanised condition. The time interval between vulcanisation and testing shall be in accordance with ISO 23529. The
materials shall be classified in accordance to ISO 1629.
7.5.1* ρ 23 Mg/m3 Within + 0,05 of agreed value – See Appendix A ISO 2781
7.5.2*
H ( Standard Hardness ) 23 IRHD 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 36-45 46-55 56-65 66-75 81-90 36-45 46-55 56-65 66-75 75-85
ISO 48
Monolithic test block Method N
ISO 37 Type 2
7.5.3* TS 23 MPa ≥ 5,2 ≥ 8,2 ≥ 7,5 ≥ 7,5 ≥ 7,5 ≥ 4,5 ≥ 5,5 ( 5 samples )
≥ 350 ≥ 250 ≥ 250 ≥ 250 ≥ 600 ≥ 600 ≥ 350 ≥ 350 ≤ 120 ≥ 300 ≥ 250 ISO 37 Type 2
7.5.4* Eb 23 %
( 5 samples )
Compression set, 24 hours ISO 815-1
7.5.5* 150 % ≤ 25 ≤ 25 ≤ 25 ≤ 25
test piece type A Method A
≥ 10 ≥ 20 ≥ 15 ≥8 ISO 34-1
7.5.6 Ts 23 kN/m
Method C
ABR 4-0085
≥ 25 ≥ 25 ISO 34-2
7.5.6.1 Ts ( F0 ) 23 kN - -
( 6 samples )
Tendency to adhere to and a) Complete separation from both metal surfaces. No indication of any adhesion.
corrode metals, 24 hours b) Surfaces stained or discolouration present, but no corrosion as evidenced by pitting or
7.5.7 200 - ISO 6505
(Test both standard test erosion of one or both metal surfaces.
metals) ( Include photographs of all samples )
Resistance to ozone ISO 1431-1
7.5.8 30 - No cracking Procedure A
cracking under load
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Requirements
( Reinforced )
Type C
Section
Property Unit
Method

45 55 65 75 40 50 60 70 85 40 50 60 70 80
7.5.9 Resistance to heat ageing – ISO 188 Method B ( 336 hours at 200 °C )
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7.5.9.1 ΔV100 23 % ≥ - 10 ≥ - 10 Record ≥ - 10 ISO 1817
7.5.9.2
ΔH 23 IRHD - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 Record ISO 1817
ISO 48, Method N
7.5.9.3 ΔTS100 23 % ≥ - 45 ≥ - 40 ≥ - 20 Record ISO 1817
7.5.9.4 ΔΕb100 23 % ≥ - 50 ≥ - 50 ≥ - 50 Record ISO 1817
o
7.5.10 Resistance to heat ageing – ISO 188 Method B ( 96 hours at 300 C )
7.5.10.1 ΔV100 23 % - - - Record ISO 1817
7.5.10.2
ΔH 23 IRHD - - - 0 to +15 ISO 1817
ISO 48, Method N
7.5.10.3 ΔTS100 23 % - - - ≥ - 65 ISO 1817
7.5.10.4 ΔΕb100 23 % - - - ≥ - 70 ISO 1817
7.5.11 Resistance to low temperature
7.5.11.1 t when G = 70 MPa Record °C ≤ - 45 ≤ - 45 ≤ - 45 ≤ - 45 ISO 1432
ABR 4-0085
≤ - 40 ≤ - 40 ≤ - 40 ISO 2921
7.5.11.2 TR 10 Record °C -
Procedure A
7.5.12 Resistance to crystallization by hardness measurement
ΔH1 ( 168 hours )
( Standard thickness ISO 3387
7.5.12.1 - 40 IRHD ≤ 10 ≤ 10 - ≤ 10
monolithic test piece, ( Graph A, H1 )
5 readings )
t1
( Standard thickness ISO 3387
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7.5.12.2 - 55 Hours Record Record - Record

monolithic test piece, ( Graph B, t1 )
5 readings )
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Requirements
( Reinforced )
Type C
Section
Property Unit
Method

45 55 65 75 40 50 60 70 85 40 50 60 70 80
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7.5.13 Resistance to fluid immersion

7.5.13.1 Either - Resistance to 95-100 % Relative Humidity ( 1000 hours at 45 °C ) – Alternative section 7.5.13.2
7.5.13.1.1 ΔV100 23 % ≤ 60 ≤ 60 ≤ 60 ≤ 60 ISO 1817
7.5.13.1.2
ΔH 23 IRHD +3 +3 +3 +3 ISO 1817
ISO 48, method N
7.5.13.1.3 ΔTS100 23 % - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 ISO 1817
7.5.13.1.4 ΔΕb100 23 % - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 ISO 1817
7.5.13.2 Or - Resistance to water - ISO 3696, grade 3 ( 168 hours at 70 °C ) – Alternative section 7.5.13.1
7.5.13.2.1 ΔV100 23 % - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 ISO 1817
7.5.13.2.2
ΔH 23 IRHD - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 - 5 to + 10 ISO 1817
ISO 48, method N
7.5.13.2.3 ΔTS100 23 % - 35 to + 15 - 30 to + 15 - 30 to + 15 - 30 to + 15 ISO 1817
7.5.13.2.4 ΔΕb100 23 % - 30 to + 15 - 30 to + 15 - 30 to + 15 - 30 to + 15 ISO 1817
ABR 4-0085
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Requirements
( Reinforced )
Type C
Section
Property Unit
Method
45 55 65 75 40 50 60 70 85 40 50 60 70 80
7.5.13.3 Resistance to liquid 103 – ISO 1817 Annex A.3.3 ( 168 hours at 70 °C )
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7.5.13.3.1 ΔV100 23 % 0 to + 50 0 to + 50 0 to + 40 0 to + 60 ISO 1817
7.5.13.3.2
ΔH 23 IRHD ≥ - 30 ≥ - 30 ≥ - 30 ≥ - 30 ISO 1817
ISO 48, method N
7.5.13.3.3 ΔTS100 23 % ≥ - 60 ≥ - 30 ≥ - 30 ≥ - 60 ISO 1817
7.5.13.3.4 ΔΕb100 23 % ≥ - 60 ≥ - 30 ≥ - 60 ≥ - 60 ISO 1817
7.5.13.4 Resistance to liquid 101 – ISO 1817 Annex A.3.1 ( 168 hours at 70 °C )
7.5.13.4.1 ΔV100 23 % 0 to + 25 0 to + 25 0 to + 25 0 to + 25 ISO 1817
7.5.13.4.2
ΔH 23 IRHD ≥ - 30 ≥ - 30 ≥ - 30 ≥ - 30 ISO 1817
ISO 48, method N
7.5.13.4.3 ΔTS100 23 % ≥ - 50 ≥ - 20 ≥ - 20 ≥ - 50 ISO 1817
7.5.13.4.4 ΔΕb100 23 % ≥ - 40 ≥ - 30 ≥ - 30 ≥ - 40 ISO 1817
7.5.13.5 Resistance to liquid B – ISO 1817 table A.1
7.5.13.5.1 ΔV100 - - - - - - -
ABR 4-0085
7.5.13.5.2
ΔH - - - - - - -
ISO 48, method N
7.5.13.5.3 ΔTS100 - - - - - - -
7.5.13.5.4 ΔΕb100 - - - - - - -
7.5.14 Fire resistance ( 2 mm ± 0,2 mm thick samples )
7.5.14.1 Burn length ≥ 843 mm ≤ 200 - - -
AITM
7.5.14.2 After flame + after glow time ≥ 843 s ≤ 15 - - -
2-0002B
7.5.14.3 After flame time of drips ≥ 843 s ≤5 - - -
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8. INSPECTION AND STORAGE
8.1 Inspection, Storage, Packaging and Part Life
Materials and unassembled components shall be inspected, packaged and stored in accordance
with ISO 2230.
The storage period of raw (green) material shall be in accordance with ISO 7664.
The numbering format of this specification conforms to the codification requirements in

ABR 0-0001. Reference to this specification shall contain the material, grade and hardness as
shown in the examples below.
Example 1: ABR 4-0080/50
“ABR 4-0080” – Denotes the general purpose silicone rubber specification.
“/” – Denotes only one type of material is contained in the specification.
“50” – Denotes a nominal hardness of 50 IRHD.
A general purpose silicone rubber of nominal hardness of 50 IRHD can be selected from the
qualified products list.
Example 2: ABR 4-0101A55
“ABR 4-0101” – Denotes the acrylonitrile butadiene (nitrile) rubber specification.
“A” – Denotes a type A material.
“55” – Denotes a nominal hardness of 55 IRHD.
An acrylonitrile-butadiene (nitrile) rubber of nominal hardness 55 IRHD can be selected from

the qualified products list.

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APPENDIX A
Qualified Products List
Note:- Coded representation of names of countries and country subdivisions are given in ISO 3166-1
and ISO 3166-2, e.g. US-CA represents United States – California.
ABR 4-0085A45 – Low Flammability Silicone Rubber, Type A, 45 IRHD
Qualified Manufacturing Site Declared Declared

Compound Nominal Nominal
Supplier’s Name Date
Number Density Hardness
Location ARP ( Mg/m3 ) ( IRHD )
Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 K4505 1,13 48 10 May 2012

Hutchinson JPR Amiens, FR 172746 D 490 2B 1,11 44 28 Sept 2000
Hutchinson JPR Amiens, FR 172746 D 491 2R 1,22 45 19 Jun 2013
Specialised Polymer Engineering Northam, UK 199833 QFR4518 1,25 45 19 Feb 2004

Location ARP (Mg/m3 ) ( IRHD )
Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 K5505 1,21 55 31 Jan 2005

Hutchinson JPR Amiens, FR 172746 D 551 0G 1,22 55 7 Jan 2003
Hutchinson JPR Amiens, FR 172746 D 791 0B 1,19 56 28 Sept 2000
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Swadlincote, UK 219464 12-457 1,15 61 19 Oct 2004
FPT Industries (GKN) Portsmouth, UK 100196 S5487 1,18 55 1 Sept 2010

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APPENDIX A

Location ARP
( Mg/m3 ) ( IRHD )
None qualified
ABR 4-0085A75 - Low Flammability Silicone Rubber, Type A, 75 IRHD

Location ARP
( Mg/m3 ) ( IRHD )

Hutchinson JPR Amiens, FR 172746 D792 2B 1,23 74 28 Sept 2000
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Swadlincote, UK 219464 12-565 1,19 74 20 Feb 2013
ABR 4-0085B40 – High Tear Strength Silicone Rubber, Type B, 40 IRHD

Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 S488 1,14 42 10 May 2012


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ABR 4-0085B50 - High Tear Strength Silicone Rubber, Type B, 50 IRHD

Location ARP
( Mg/m3 ) ( IRHD )
Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 B906ALG 1,18 50 31 Jan 2005
Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 S487 1,18 50 0 May 2012
Hutchinson JPR Amiens, FR 172746 D585 0G 1,15 52 14 Jun 2013
Specialised Polymer Engineering Northam, UK 199833 QHS5018 1,17 47 13 Mar 2002

Location ARP
( Mg/m3 ) ( IRHD )
None qualified

Location ARP
( Mg/m3) ( IRHD )
Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 B913ALG 1,18 71 06 Nov 2012
Hutchinson JPR Amiens, FR 172746 D723 0G 1,22 70 04 Nov 2009
Specialised Polymer Engineering Northam UK 199833 QHS 7018 1,17 47 13 Mar 2002

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ABR 4-0085C85 - Reinforced Silicone Rubber, Type C, 85 IRHD

Declared Declared
Qualified Manufacturing Site
Specialised Polymer Engineering Northam, UK 199833 QAF8518 1,35 83 4 Feb 2002
Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 K8501 1,3 87 13 Jun 2012
ABR 4-0085D40 – High Temperature Silicone Rubber, Type D, 40 IRHD

Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 B915 1,12 38 10 May 2012
Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 B915D 1,12 41 10 May 2012
ABR 4-0085D50 - High Temperature Silicone Rubber, Type D, 50 IRHD

Location ARP
( Mg/m3 ) ( IRHD )
Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 B916 1,14 53 10 May 2012
Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 B916A 1,14 52 10 May 2012
Hutchinson JPR Amiens, FR 172746 D504 3R 1,15 48 14 Oct 2014

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Location ARP
( Mg/m3 ) ( IRHD )
Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 B917 1,16 58 5 Sept 2012

Meggitt Polymer Solutions Shepshed, UK 154380 B918 1,20 67 5 Sept 2012

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RUBBER, SILICONE, SPECIAL PROPERTIES

THIS DOCUMENT PREVIOUSLY INVOKED ONLY LOW

(B) Specification values are individual minimum except where stated.

AUTHORISED: P.TURANSKI DATE: 01 DEC 14 ABR 4-0085

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8. INSPECTION AND STORAGE

APPENDIX A QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST

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1.1 Purpose of This Specification

– Type A: Low flammability (45, 55 and 75 IRHD)

These materials are qualified for the following purposes:

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ABD0031 Fireworthiness Requirements Pressurized Section of Fuselage

AC 20-135 Powerplant Installation and Propulsion System Component Fire Protection

ISO 1431-1 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Resistance to ozone cracking –

ISO 1817 Rubber, Vulcanized – Determination of the effect of liquids

ISO 188 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Accelerated ageing or heat resistance

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Company or organisation manufacturing products.

Company or organisation supplying products, for example a stockist.

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3.6 Qualification Testing

Testing of representative samples manufactured in accordance with the series production

3.7 Qualification Body

3.8 Release Testing

3.9 Acceptance Testing

Testing performed by the purchaser before use of the product.

3.10 Inspection Schedule

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A unit is one sealed container of a component or material.

3.14 Storage Life (or Shelf Life)

3.15 Full description of a sample

At least the following information is required:

– Type / condition of samples & packaging on arrival at the testing facility

3.16 Essential Polymer

The rubber polymer or polymers whose properties dominate the mix.

3.17 Mix or Rubber Mix

Condition where polymerisation of the material breaks down.

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References shall be capable of identifying a specific issue of a specification, an example is

4.1.1 Manufacturing Schedule

4.1.3 Freedom from Defects

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4.1.5 Hazardous Constituents

4.2 Technical Requirements

Specification values are minimum except where stated.

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5.2 Manufacturer’s Responsibility

5.3.1 General Requirements

Qualification to this specification includes the manufacturer’s acceptance of a quality audit of

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