SAE AS4984A-2011
Coating Requirements For Aerospace Hand Tools

Standard No.

SAE AS4984A-2011

Release Date

2011

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2018-09

Replace By

SAE AS4984B-2018

Latest

SAE AS4984B-2023

Scope

This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) covers requirements for nickel-chromium coatings, black oxide or black phosphate coatings, and alternate coatings for aerospace hand tools. Classification: Coatings covered by this document shall be of the following types, as specified: Type I Nickel-Chromium Coating; Type II Black Oxide or Black Phosphate Coating; Type III Alternate Coatings, used in lieu of nickel-chromium plating

SAE AS4984A-2011 Referenced Document

• ASTM B499-96 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknesses by the Magnetic Method: Nonmagnetic Coatings on Magnetic Basis Metals
• ASTM B530-96 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknesses by the Magnetic Method Electrodeposited Nickel Coatings on Magnetic and Nonmagnetic Substrates
• ASTM D968-93 Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive

SAE AS4984A-2011 history

• 2023 SAE AS4984B-2023 Coating Requirements for Aerospace Hand Tools
• 2018 SAE AS4984B-2018 Coating Requirements for Aerospace Hand Tools
• 2011 SAE AS4984A-2011 Coating Requirements For Aerospace Hand Tools
• 2004 SAE AS4984-2004 Coating Requirements for Aerospace Hand Tools
• 1999 SAE AS4984-1999 Coating Requirements for Aerospace Hand Tools