EN 2460:2009

Aerospace series - Steel FE-PM1901 (X12Cr13) - 600 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 800 MPa - Bars - De ≤ 70 mm

This standard specifies the requirements relating to:
Steel FE-PM1901 (X12CrNi13)
600 MPa < or = Rm < or = 800 MPa
Bars
De < or = 70 mm
for aerospace applications.

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Stahl FE-PM1901 (X12Cr13) - 600 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 800 MPa - Stangen - De ≤ 70 mm

Diese Norm legt die Anforderungen an
Stahl FE-PM1901 (X12CrNi13)
600 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 800 MPa
Stangen
De ≤ 70 mm
für Anwendungen in der Luft- und Raumfahrt fest.

Série aérospatiale - Acier FE-PM1901 (X12Cr13) - 600 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 800 MPa - Barres - De ≤ 70 mm

Aeronavtika - Jeklo FE-PM1901 (X12Cr13) - 600 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 800 MPa - Palice - De ≤ 70 mm

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 10-Feb-2009
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Aug-2009
• ICS: 49.025.10 - Steels
• Technical Committee: ASD-STAN - Aerospace
• Drafting Committee: ASD-STAN/D 4 - Metallic
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 21-Jan-2025
• Completion Date: 11-Feb-2026
• Ref Project: SIST EN 2460:2009 - Aerospace series - Steel FE-PM1901 (X12Cr13) - 600 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 800 MPa - Bars - De ≤ 70 mm

Relations

• Refers: EN 9133:2018 - Aerospace series - Quality Management Systems - Qualification Procedure for Aerospace Standard Products
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 4258:2024 - Aerospace series - Metallic materials - General organization of standardization - Link between types of European Standards and their use
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 4700-002:2025 - Aerospace series - Steel and heat-resisting alloys for wrought products - Technical specification - Part 002: Bars and sections
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN ISO 15744:2008 - Hand-held non-electric power tools - Noise measurement code - Engineering method (grade 2) (ISO 15744:2002)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 2460:2009 is a European standard developed by CEN for the aerospace industry, specifying the technical requirements for steel grade FE-PM1901 (X12CrNi13) bars with a diameter up to 70 mm and a tensile strength (Rm) between 600 MPa and 800 MPa. This standard ensures the consistent quality, performance, and traceability of corrosion-resistant steel materials in critical aerospace applications.

The standard is part of the broader series of EN standards for aerospace metallic materials and is prepared to align with general organizational and quality requirements relevant to aerospace and defense manufacturing across Europe.

Key Topics

• Material Scope: EN 2460:2009 covers FE-PM1901 (X12CrNi13) steel, noted for its corrosion resistance and mechanical properties.
• Dimensional Range: Bars with diameters (De) up to 70 mm.
• Mechanical Properties: Specifies requirements for tensile strength (600 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 800 MPa), proof stress, elongation, hardness, and impact strength.
• Delivery Conditions:
  • Softened or hardened and tempered conditions
  • Defined heat treatment procedures
• Testing and Inspection:
  • Sampling and mechanical tests referenced to EN 4700-2
  • Marking and dimensional inspection protocols
• Quality Assurance:
  • Product qualification processes must meet the requirements set forth in EN 9133
  • A qualification program is agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser

Applications

EN 2460:2009 is primarily intended for aerospace industry applications where strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance are critical. Example applications include:

• Aircraft Components: Structural bars, fasteners, landing gear parts, and other critical components that require reliable physical properties and resistance to environmental degradation.
• Defense Industry: Parts exposed to high stress and requiring compliance with recognized European material standards.
• Engineering Uses: Where FE-PM1901 steel’s combination of toughness and corrosion resistance presents practical value for specialized engineering projects, particularly in harsh or safety-critical environments.

Consistent specification for material properties helps reduce risk in aerospace projects, supports traceability, improves procurement processes, and ensures interoperability between suppliers across Europe and internationally.

Related Standards

EN 2460:2009 references several other key standards within the aerospace and metals standardization framework:

• EN 4258: Aerospace series - Metallic materials - General organization of standardization - Offers guidance on the structure and linkages between metallic materials standards.
• EN 4500-5: Rules for drafting and presentation of material standards, specifically focused on steels.
• EN 4700-2: Technical specification for wrought steels and heat-resisting alloy products, including bars and sections. Details specific testing and inspection requirements referenced by EN 2460:2009.
• EN 9133: Provides a qualification procedure for aerospace standard parts, integral for material and process control.

These related documents ensure that EN 2460:2009 is implemented consistently and integrates seamlessly within the larger system of aerospace material standards.

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Keywords: EN 2460:2009, aerospace steel standard, FE-PM1901, X12CrNi13, corrosion-resistant steel, aerospace bars, CEN standards, European steel standard, technical requirements, aerospace components, material qualification, aerospace material standardization.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.49.025.10JeklaSteelsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 2460:2009SIST EN 2460:2009en01-maj-2009SIST EN 2460:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
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EN 2460
February 2009 ICS 49.025.10 English Version
Aerospace series - Steel FE-PM1901 (X12CrNi13) - 600 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 800 MPa - Bars - De ≤ 70 mm
Série aérospatiale - Acier FE-PM1901 (X12CrNi13) - 600 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 800 MPa - Barres - De ≤ 70 mm
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Stahl FE-PM1901 (X12CrNi13) - 600 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 800 MPa - Stangen - De ≤ 70 mm This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 August 2008.
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