EN 3469:2009

Aerospace series - Steel FE-PM1802 (X5CrNiCu15-5) - Consumable electrode remelted - Solution treated and precipitation treated - Forgings - a or D ≤ 200 mm - Rm ≥ 1 310 MPa

This standard specifies the requirements relating to:
Steel FE-PM1802 (X5CrNiCu15-5)
Consumable electrode remelted
Solution treated and precipitation treated
Forgings
a or D < or = 200 mm
Rm >or = 1 310 MPa
for aerospace applications.

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Stahl FE-PM1802 (X5CrNiCu15-5) - Mit selbstverzehrender Elektrode umgeschmolzen - Lösungsgeglüht und ausgelagert - Schmiedestücke - a oder D ≤ 200 mm - Rm ≥ 1 310 MPa

Diese Norm legt die Anforderungen an
Stahl FE PM 1802 (X5CrNiCu15 5)
mit selbstverzehrender Elektrode umgeschmolzen
lösungsgeglüht und ausgelagert
Schmiedestücke
a oder D < or = 200 mm
Rm >or = 1 310 MPa
für Anwendungen in der Luft  und Raumfahrt fest.

Série aérospatiale - Acier FE-PM1802 (X5CrNiCu15-5) - Refondu à l'électrode consommable - Mis en solution et vieilli - Pièces forgées et pièces matricées - a ou D ≤ 200 mm - Rm ≥ 1 310 MPa

Aeronavtika - Jeklo FE-PM1802 (X5CrNiCu15-5) - Pretaljeno s talilno elektrodo - Žarjeno v topilu in utrjeno - Izkovki - a ali D ≤ 200 mm - Rm ≥ 1310 MPa

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Sep-2009
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Mar-2010
• 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 3469:2009 - Aerospace series - Steel FE-PM1802 (X5CrNiCu15-5) - Consumable electrode remelted - Solution treated and precipitation treated - Forgings - a or D ≤ 200 mm - Rm ≥ 1 310 MPa

Relations

• 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
• Referred By: EN 4632-004:2012 - Aerospace series - Weldability and brazeability of materials in aerospace constructions - Part 004: Welding and brazing of homogeneous assemblies of high alloyed steels
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 3469:2009 is a European standard developed by CEN for the aerospace industry. It specifies requirements for steel FE-PM1802 (X5CrNiCu15-5), a high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel, particularly focusing on consumable electrode remelted forgings that are solution treated and precipitation treated. This standard applies to aerospace forgings with a maximum cross-section or diameter (a or D) of 200 mm and a minimum tensile strength (Rm) of 1,310 MPa.

By complying with EN 3469, manufacturers, suppliers, and end users can ensure material performance and quality in critical aerospace applications, supporting both safety and reliability within the industry.

Key Topics

• Material Specification: Defines chemical composition and mechanical properties for FE-PM1802 (X5CrNiCu15-5) steel.
• Manufacturing Process: Requires remelting using consumable electrode methods, followed by precise solution and precipitation heat treatments to ensure homogeneity and optimal properties.
• Forging Requirements: Limits for forging sizes (a or D ≤ 200 mm) and production conditions, ensuring consistency in large and small aerospace parts.
• Mechanical Properties: Mandates high tensile strength (Rm ≥ 1,310 MPa), with additional requirements for proof stress, elongation, reduction of area, and hardness.
• Quality Control and Testing: Describes essential testing methods and batch uniformity requirements, referencing EN 4700-006 for detailed procedures.
• Inspection and Marking: Establishes criteria for internal and external defect detection, cleanliness, and proper identification of product batches.

Applications

EN 3469:2009 is directly relevant for:

• Aerospace Structural Components: Widely used for load-bearing forgings in aircraft and spacecraft, where high strength and durability are essential.
• Landing Gear and Engine Parts: Suitable for safety-critical aerospace parts subjected to extreme stress, requiring reliable toughness and resistance to corrosion.
• Military and Civil Aviation: Ensures that both defense and commercial aviation industries have access to standardized, high-performance forging materials.
• Repair and Maintenance: Reference point for selection and verification of replacement parts during the overhaul and maintenance of aerospace vehicles.

Adopting this standard helps organizations align with international norms, streamlining certification and supply chains, and aiding compliance with stringent aerospace quality systems such as EN 9100.

Related Standards

For comprehensive material qualification and application, EN 3469 references and complements several related aerospace standards:

• EN 2043: General requirements for qualification of semi-finished metallic products, excluding forgings and castings.
• EN 4258: Framework for the organization and classification of aerospace metallic material standards.
• EN 4500-5: Rules for drafting and presenting steel material standards in aerospace applications.
• EN 4700-006: Technical specification for pre-production and production forgings from steel and heat resisting alloys.
• EN 3364: Addresses softened forging stock of FE-PM1802 with larger dimensions, useful for further processing and extended applications.

Organizations involved in aerospace manufacturing and procurement should be familiar with the above standards in conjunction with EN 3469 to ensure robust material traceability and consistent product performance.

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Keywords: EN 3469, aerospace steel, FE-PM1802, X5CrNiCu15-5, consumable electrode remelted, solution treated, precipitation treated, forgings, high-strength steel, CEN standard, aerospace material requirements, quality control, mechanical properties, European aerospace standards.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 3469
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2009
ICS 49.025.10
English Version
Aerospace series - Steel FE-PM1802 (X5CrNiCu15-5) -
Consumable electrode remelted - Solution treated and
precipitation treated - Forgings - a or D ≤ 200 mm - Rm ≥ 1 310
MPa
Série aérospatiale - Acier FE-PM1802 (X5CrNiCu15-5) - Luft- und Raumfahrt - Stahl FE-PM1802 (X5CrNiCu15-5) -
Refondu à l'électrode consommable - Mis en solution et Mit selbstverzehrender Elektrode umgeschmolzen -
vieilli - Pièces forgées et pièces matricées - a ou D ≤ 200 Lösungsgeglüht und ausgelagert - Schmiedestücke - a
mm - Rm ≥ 1 310 MPa oder D ≤ 200 mm - Rm ≥ 1 310 MPa
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Foreword
This document (EN 3469:2009) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of
Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of ASD,
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