Approvals

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  • THE BOEING COMPANY

    In compliance Boeing specification

    Detail Information for Processor Code number: BE1003288

    Masking

    1. Hole Masking for Enhanced Process Controlled Metallic Parts (PS20722)

    (CP)

    1. Chromic Acid Anodizing of Aluminum - Type I (300): MIL-A-8625

    2. Anodize Aluminum Type Ic Boric Sulfuric Anodize (300D): MIL-A-8625

    3. Sulfuric Acid Anodize Type II (Approval Not Required for International Space Station (ISS), Houston Only) (301): MIL-A-8625

    4. Hard Anodize Type III (302): MIL-A-8625

    5. Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy (303): MIL-PRF-8625

    6. Hard Anodizing - Class 1 and 2 (308): BAC 5821

    7. Anodizing of Aluminum Alloys (Type IC (Boric Sulfuric) Only) (313): BAC 5884

    8. Boric Acid - Sulfuric Acid Anodizing Class 1 (315): BAC 5632

    9. Boric Acid - Sulfuric Acid Anodizing Class 5 (318): BAC 5632

    10. Chemical Conversion Coating on Aluminum (Immersion Application Only) (Approval Not Required for ISS) (320): MIL-C-5541

    11. Chemical Conversion Coatings on Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys (Immersion Application Only) (320B): MIL-DTL-5541

    12. Chemical Conversion Coatings for Aluminum (Immersion Application Only) (321): BAC 5719

    13. Application of Sol-Gel Conversion Coatings on Corrosion-Resistant Alloys for Painting (Approval Required for Spray, Manual, and Immersion Applications, Excluding Touch-Up for Post-Application Operations) (323): BAC 5665

    14. Sol-Gel Conversion Coatings for Aluminum Alloys (Approval Required) (323A): BAC 5663

    15. Colored Chem Conversion Coatings for Aluminum (Immersion Application Only) (325): BAC 5626

    16. Application of Corrosion-Resistant Finish for Integral Fuel Tanks (Manual Touch-Up Excluded for Requiring Approval) (392): BAC 5793

    (NDT)

    1. Magnetic Particle Inspection (400): BAC 5424

    2. Magnetic Particle Inspection (400A): BSS 7040

    3. Magnetic Particle Inspection (402): ASTM-E-1444

    4. Penetrant Inspection (410): BAC 5423

    5. Liquid Penetrant Inspection (410A): BSS 7039

    6. Penetrant Inspection (411): ASTM-E-1417

    (HT)

    1. Hardness and Conductivity Inspection of Wrought Aluminum Alloy Parts (Hardness Testing) (806B): AMS 2658

    2. Hardness and Conductivity Inspection of Wrought Aluminum Alloy Parts (Conductivity Testing) (806C): AMS 2658

    3. Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials (806D): ASTM E18

    4. Stress and Embrittlement Relief for Steel (Below 1150°F) (S103A): PS15063

  • Non-Instrumental Techniques

    1. Treatment of Solutions and Waters by Classical Non-Instrumental Techniques (BAERD-GEN-018-1B)

    Paint and Coating Applications

    1. Evaluation of Paints (BAERD-GEN-018-5E)

    2. Application of Fluid Resistant Primer (BAPS 138-043)

    3. Application of Fluid Resistant (FR) Enamels and Decorative Topcoats (BAPS 138-044)

    4. Accelerated Curing of Organic Coatings (BAPS 138-055)

    5. Spray Application of BAMS 565-010 Integral Fuel Tank Coating (BAPS 157-026)

    Anodizing and Chemical Conversion

    1. Chromic Acid Anodizing (BAPS 160-010)

    2. Chemical Conversion Treatment for Aluminum Alloys (BAPS 160-020)

    3. Sulphuric Acid Anodizing (BAPS 160-032) — Grade 1 and Grade 2

    4. Conductive Chemical Conversion Treatment for Aluminum Alloys (BAPS 160-040)

    5. Anodizing — Chromic Acid (LES 1045)

    6. Chemical Film Treatment — Application, Aluminum Alloys (LES 1047)

    Solid Film Lubricants

    1. Application of MIL-L-46010 Solid Film Lubricant (BAPS 161-007)

    2. Application of MIL-81329 Solid Film Lubricant (BAPS 161-008)

    Nondestructive Testing

    1. Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (BAPS 176-002)

    2. Magnetic Particle Inspection (BAPS 176-004)

    3. Penetrant Inspection (LES 1004)

    4. Magnetic Particle Inspection (LES 1006)

    Cleaning and Surface Preparation

    1. Alkaline Cleaning (BAPS 180-001)

    2. Passivation of Corrosion-Resistant Steel (BAPS 180-015)

    3. Removal of Shot Peen Residue from Aluminum Alloy and Titanium Alloy Parts (BAPS 180-029)

    4. Alkaline Etching of Aluminum Alloys (BAPS 180-030)

    5. Cleaning and Deoxidizing — Corrosion and Heat-Resistant Alloys and Titanium Alloys (BAPS 180-031) — Titanium and titanium alloys

    6. Acid Cleaning and Deoxidizing — Aluminum Alloys (BAPS 180-032) — Prior to surface finishing

    7. Passivation of Corrosion-Resistant Steel (LES 1323)

    Testing

    1. Hardness and Electrical Conductivity Testing of Metals (BAPS 168-013)

    Captive Laboratory

    1. Captive Laboratory (CAPTIVE LABORATORY)

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  • Anodizing and Chemical Conversion

    1. Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys (MIL-PRF-8625) — Dichromate seal required when called out on drawings.

    2. Chemical Conversion Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy (MIL-DTL-5541) — Limited to Type 1 only.

    3. Passivation Treatments for Corrosion-Resistant Steel (AMS 2700) — Method 1 only.

    4. Sulfuric Acid Anodic Coatings for Aluminum Alloys (F-102) — Pre-cleaning and chemical controls per RCI 199465.

    Pre-Penetrant Etch

    1. Etching Prior to Penetrant Inspection (ACS-PRS-1053) — Limits: None.

    2. Procedure: Etching Prior to Penetrant Inspection (GP 17 G) — Limits: None.

    3. Cleaning and Surface Preparation of Titanium and Titanium Alloys (ACS-PRS-2204) — Limits: None.

    Nondestructive Testing

    1. Penetrant Inspection (ACS-PRS-7005) — Type I, Method A, Sensitivity Level 3, Form d; Excludes Appendix A.

    2. Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing (ASTM E1417) — Type I, Method A, Sensitivity Level 3, Form d.

    3. Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (GT 23 A) — Type I, Method A, Sensitivity Level 3, Form d.

    4. Penetrant Inspection (T-103) — Type I, Method A, Sensitivity Level 3, Form d.

    5. Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing (ASTM E1444) — Limits: None.

    Testing

    1. Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus (ASTM B117) — Limits: None.

    Paint and Coating Applications

    1. Application of Primer Coating, Epoxy Polyamide (GSS 4310) — Force cure per RCI 648978 pending approval.

    2. Coating, Polyurethane — Application (GSS 4510) — Limits: None.

    Solid Film Lubricants

    1. Dry Film Lubricant (MIL-PRF-46010) — Superseded by AS5272 for Types I & II only.

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  • Anodizing and Chemical Conversion

    1. Chromic Acid Anodize (MIL-A-8625 / MIL-PRF-8625 Type I, Type IB)

    2. Sulfuric Acid Anodize (MIL-A-8625 / MIL-PRF-8625 Type II)

    3. Sulfuric Acid Anodize — Alternative for Type I/IB (MIL-A-8625 / MIL-PRF-8625 Type IIB)

    4. Sulfuric Acid Anodize (STP 58-208)

    5. Chromic Acid Anodize (2ZZP00001)

    6. Chem Film (AMS-C-5541 / MIL-DTL-5541, Type I, Class 1A and 3)

    7. Chem Film (STP 58-405)

    Fuel Tank Coating

    1. Fuel Tank Coating (MIL-C-27725 / AMS-C-27725)

    2. Fuel Tank Coating — Application (FPS-1004; MIL-C-27725 / AMS-C-27725)

    Nondestructive Testing

    1. Penetrant Inspection (MIL-STD-6866 / ASTM E1417)

    2. Penetrant Inspection (NDTS-1101)

    3. Penetrant Inspection — Zone 1A Fracture Critical (NDTS-1101)

    4. Penetrant Inspection (STP53-201 / LCP72-1068)

    5. Penetrant Inspection (5PTPCL02)

    6. Penetrant Inspection — Fracture Critical Hardware (5PTPCL02)

    7. Penetrant (Fluorescent) Inspection (LMA-PC201)

    Pre-Penetrant Etch

    1. Pre-Penetrant Etch — Aluminum (NDTS-1101 — PPE Aluminum)

    2. Pre-Penetrant Etch — Aluminum, Metal Removal Methods Only (5PTPGL03)

    3. Pre-Penetrant Etch — Aluminum (LMA-PG001)

    4. Pre-Penetrant Etch — Titanium (LMA-PG001)

    5. Pre-Penetrant Etch — Aluminum, Alkaline/Acid Metal Removal Method (STP57-301)

    Paint and Coating Applications

    1. Prime and Paint (MIL-F-18264 / MIL-PRF-18264)

    2. Application and Control of Organic Finishes (LMA-PJ264)

    3. Application of Finish for C-130 Hardware (G604)

    Testing

    1. Hardness Testing (NDTS-1500 / 1501)

    2. Conductivity Testing (NDTS-1500 / 1502)

    3. Conductivity Testing (LMA-PC009)

    4. Hardness Testing (LMA-PC009)

    5. Hardness Testing — Rockwell Method (ASTM E18)

    6. Conductivity of Aluminum (ASTM E1004)

    Solid Film Lubricants

    1. Application of Solid Film Lubricant (MIL-L-46010 / MIL-PRF-46010)

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Updated: 10/2025