ASTM F520-16 PDF

Scope: 4.1 This test method, when applied to aerospace transparencies of either monolithic glass/plastic or laminated combinations, is a measure of the ability of the transparency to withstand the effects of artificially induced environments. The test applies to on configurations employing electrically conductive coatings, and also to uncoated materials.

4.2 The resistance of the transparent enclosure to environmental effects may vary appreciably depending on the size, geometry, material of construction, coating integrity, coating density, and other factors.

1.1 This test method covers determination of the effects of exposure to thermal shock, condensing humidity, and simulated weather on aerospace transparent enclosures.

1.2 This test method is not recommended for quality control nor is it intended to provide a correlation to actual service life.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3.1 Exceptions—Certain inch-pound units are furnished in parentheses (not mandatory) and certain temperatures in Fahrenheit associated with other standards are also furnished.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM F520-16 Referenced Document

ASTM D1003 Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
ASTM F319 Standard Practice for Polarized Light Detection of Flaws in Aerospace Transparency Heating Elements
ASTM F521 Standard Test Methods for Bond Integrity of Transparent Laminates
ASTM G154 Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
ASTM G53 Practice for Operating Light- and Water-Exposure Apparatus (Fluorescent UV-Condensation Type) for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

2021 ASTM F520-21 Standard Test Method for Environmental Resistance of Aerospace Transparencies to Artificially Induced Exposures
2016 ASTM F520-16 Standard Test Method for Environmental Resistance of Aerospace Transparencies to Artificially Induced Exposures
2010 ASTM F520-10 Standard Test Method for Environmental Resistance of Aerospace Transparencies
1997 ASTM F520-97(2004) Standard Test Method for Environmental Resistance of Aerospace Transparencies
1997 ASTM F520-97 Standard Test Method for Environmental Resistance of Aerospace Transparencies