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6/26/2026

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) document establishes criteria and recommended practices for the use of airborne icing tankers to aid in design and certification of aircraft ice protection systems and components. Several icing tankers are described, along with their capabilities and suggested use. Sample data for these tanker spray systems are included, shown with 14 CFR Parts 25 and 29, Appendix C icing envelopes for continuous maximum and intermittent maximum icing conditions. (Note: In the remainder of this document, the phrase “Appendix C icing envelopes” will be used for brevity.) This ARP is intended as a guide toward standard practice and is subject to change to keep pace with experience and technical advances.

AC-9C Aircraft Icing Technology Committee

Method of Measuring and Reporting the Pressure Differential Flow Characteristics of a Hydraulic Fluid Power Valve

J1117_202606 (Current)

6/26/2026

Applies to hydraulic fluid power valves as applied to Off-Road Self-Propelled Work Machines defined in SAE J1116.

CTTC C1, Hydraulic Systems

Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) Performance Requirements for V2V Safety Awareness

J2945/2_202606 (Current)6/25/2026

This SAE Document specifies DSRC interface requirements for V2V Safety Awareness applications, including detailed Systems Engineering documentation (needs and requirements mapped to appropriate message exchanges). These applications include: Emergency Vehicle Alert, Roadside Alert, and Safety Awareness Alerts for Objects and Adverse Road Conditions. This document extends the V2V Communications capabilities defined in J2945/1 to support these applications, and the National ITS Architecture. The purpose of this SAE Document is to enable interoperability for V2V Safety Awareness communications.

V2X Vehicular Applications Technical Committee

Test Method for Measuring Wet Color Transfer Characteristics

J1326_202606 (Current)

6/25/2026

This procedure describes a method of measuring the resistance to wet color transfer of materials such as textiles, leather, and composites.

Textile and Flexible Plastics Committee

Interior Doors

ARP499D (Current)

6/25/2026

The purpose of this SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) is to provide recommendations which will lead to the standardization of interior door design and operation in all transport aircraft. Interior doors are broadly classified into two main categories which include egress path doors and non-egress path doors. The scope of this ARP does not include crew rest doors, secondary barriers to the flight deck, or doors incorporated in furniture surrounding passenger seats as defined in AS6960.

S-9B Cabin Interiors and Furnishings Committee

Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Including Design FMEA, Supplemental FMEA-MSR, and Process FMEA

J1739_202606 (Current)

6/25/2026

This FMEA standard describes potential failure mode and effects analysis in design (DFMEA), supplemental FMEA-MSR, and potential failure mode and effects analysis in manufacturing and assembly processes (PFMEA). It assists users in the identification and mitigation of risk by providing appropriate terms, requirements, rating charts, and worksheets. As a standard, this document contains requirements—”must”—and recommendations—”should”—to guide the user through the FMEA process. The FMEA process and documentation must comply with this standard as well as any corporate policy concerning this standard. Documented rationale and agreement with the customer are necessary for deviations in order to justify new work or changed methods during customer or third-party audit reviews.

Automotive Quality and Process Improvement Committee

GV WIP Test

JA99990_202606 (Current)

6/22/2026

GV WIP Test Scope

A-6 Aerospace Actuation, Control and Fluid Power Systems

Fuel Cell Vehicle Terminology

ARP5265D (Current)

6/18/2026

This SAE Information Report contains definitions for hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle terminology. It is intended that this document be a resource for those writing other hydrogen fuel cell vehicle documents, specifically, Standards or Recommended Practices.

A-5C Aircraft Tires Committee

Determination of Trace Elements in High Temperature Alloys

ARP1313E (Current)

5/8/2026

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) describes procedures for the determination of trace elements listed in AMS2280 for Nickel, Cobalt, and Iron-based high temperature alloys.

AMS F Corrosion Heat Resistant Alloys Committee

JAX9900

JAX9900_202512 (Current)

12/4/2025

JAX9900

Active Safety Systems Standards Committee

Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Fuel Pump Low Lubricity Fluid Endurance Test

ARP1797B (Current)

11/26/2025

This procedure is intended to apply to fuel pumps. This procedure will be defined in terms of recommended test fluid, test setup, test conditions, and test method. This procedure may be used for other fuel system components, by testing in conjunction with the pump, which normally supplies the component inlet flow, or a substitute test pump of similar capacity. This procedure may be used, with variations in test conditions and test fluid for performing pump evaluation tests. Tests at progressively increasing pump speeds and pressures will provide design limitation data. Alternate test periods on a test pump and another pump, of a design for which actual service durability is known, will provide useful comparison data.

AE-5B Aircraft and Engine Fuel and Lubricant Sys Components

Measurement of Exterior Noise Produced by Aircraft Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) and Associated Aircraft Systems During Ground Operation

ARP1307C (Current)

11/26/2025

Test procedures are described for measuring noise at specific receiver locations (passenger and cargo doors, and servicing positions) and for conducting general noise surveys around aircraft. Procedures are also described for measuring noise level and directivity at noise source locations to facilitate the understanding and interpretation of the data. Requirements are identified with respect to instrumentation; acoustic and atmospheric environment; data acquisition, reduction and presentation, and such other information as is needed for reporting the results. This document makes no provision for predicting APU or component noise from basic engine characteristics or design parameters, nor for measuring noise of more than one aircraft operating at the same time. No attempt is made to suggest acceptable levels of noise or suitable subjective criteria for judging acceptability. ICAO Annex 16 Volume I Attachment C provides guidance on recommended maximum noise levels.

A-21 Aircraft Noise Measurement Aviation Emission Modeling

LED Landing, Taxiing, Runway Turnoff, and Recognition Lights

ARP6402B (Current)

11/26/2025

This document includes recommendations of installations of adequate landing and taxiing lighting systems in aircraft of the following categories: a. Single engine personal and/or liaison type b. Light twin engine c. Large multiengine propeller d. Large multiengine turbojet e. Military high performance fighter and attack f. Helicopter which are subject to the following CFR Parts certification: Part 23 – Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Acrobatic and Commuter Aircrafts Part 25 – Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Aircrafts Part 27 – Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft Part 29 – Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Rotorcraft

A-20B Exterior Lighting Committee

Hose Assemblies, Installed, Visual Inspection Guide For

ARP1658C (Current)

11/26/2025

This SAE Aerospae Recommended Practice (ARP) covers visible surface defects on aerospace hose assemblies which have been installed and are functioning within a working environment at the time of visual inspection. This document is intended to help those who are conducting periodic visual inspections of hose assemblies used in aerospace systems and ground servicing equipment to determine time for replacement by condition of hose assemblies at time of inspection. This practice is intended to augment existing procedures for replacement of hose assemblies based on service time. A constant surveillance of all hose assemblies for visible wear, defects, and/or damage shall be routine at all times of maintenance. When wear, defects, or damage to installed hose assemblies is detected, the hose assemblies shall be tagged or replaced in accordace with Section 4 of this document.

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

Observers for Laser Safety in the Navigable Airspace

ARP5535B (Current)

11/26/2025

This document applies to safety observers or spotters involved with the use of outdoor laser systems. It may be used in conjunction with SAE Aerospace Standard (AS4970) “Human Factors Considerations for Outdoor Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace.” Additional control measures may be applicable and are listed in ANSI Z136.6.

G10T Laser Safety Hazards Committee

Aviation Lubricant Tribology Evaluator (ALTE) Method to Determine the Lubricating Quality of Gas Turbine Lubricants

ARP6255A (Current)

11/26/2025

Employing ‘ball-on-cylinder’ philosophy, a non-rotating steel ball is held in a vertically mounted chuck and using an applied load is forced against an axially mounted steel cylinder. The test cylinder is rotated at a fixed speed while being partially immersed in a lubricant reservoir. This maintains the cylinder in a wet condition and continuously transports a lubricating film of test fluid to the ball and cylinder interface. The diameter of the wear scar generated on the test ball is used as a measure of the fluid’s lubricating properties. The apparatus can be used, by adjusting the operating conditions, to reproduce two different wear mechanisms; mild and severe wear, the ALTE therefore has the ability to assess a lubricant’s performance in that regard.

E-34 Propulsion Lubricants Committee

Test Method for the Determination of Total Acidity in Polyol Ester and Diester Gas Turbine Lubricants by Automatic Potentiometric Titration

ARP5088C (Current)

11/26/2025

The test method describes the procedure for determination of the total acid number of new and degraded polyol ester and diester based gas turbine lubricants by potentiometric titration technique. The method was validated to cover an acidity range 0.05 to 6.0 mg KOH g-1. The method may also be suitable for the determination of acidities outside of this range and for other classes of lubricant.

E-34 Propulsion Lubricants Committee

Aircraft Lightning Test Methods

ARP5416B (Current)

11/26/2025

This document is one of a set covering the whole spectrum of aircraft interaction with lightning. This document is intended to describe how to conduct lightning direct effects tests and indirect system upset effects tests. Indirect effects upset and damage tolerance tests for individual equipment items are addressed in DO-160/ED-14. Documents relating to other aspects of the certification process, including definition of the lightning environment, zoning, and indirect effects certification are listed in Section 2. This document presents test techniques for simulated lightning testing of aircraft and the associated systems. This document does not include design criteria nor does it specify which items should or should not be tested. Acceptable levels of damage and/or pass/fail criteria for the qualification tests must be approved by the cognizant certification authority for each particular case. When lightning tests are a part of a certification plan, the test methods described herein

AE-2 Lightning Committee

Guidelines for Engine Component Tests

ARP5757B (Current)

11/26/2025

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) provides guidance for substantiating the airworthiness of aircraft engine components. Generally these components are associated with the engine control system, the system or systems that allow the engine to provide thrust or power as demanded by the pilot of the aircraft while also ensuring the engine operates within acceptable operating limits. But these components may also include hardware and systems associated with engine lubrication, engine or aircraft hydraulic or electrical systems, aircraft environmental control systems, thrust reverser control, or similar aircraft or engine propulsion system functions. This paper develops the concept of using a 26 item matrix of environmental conditions for evaluating aircraft engine component airworthiness. This approach is compatible with current practices used in the industry and has been accepted by engine certification authorities as part of engine certification programs.

E-36 Electronic Engine Controls Committee

Aerospace - Test Methodology for Electrohydrostatic Actuators

ARP5879A (Current)

11/26/2025

This document provides an overview of the tests and issues related to testing that are unique to Electrohydrostatic Actuators (EHAs). An EHA incorporates a linear or rotary hydraulic actuator and a variable speed, reversible electric servomotor driving a fixed displacement hydraulic pump for actuator control, and associated power drive electronics. The tests and issues documented are not necessarily all-inclusive. This document discusses both, the tests applicable to EHAs and the test methodologies to accomplish the test objectives. This document also lists tests that are not unique to EHAs, but are still applicable to EHAs. In these instances a discussion of such tests is not contained in this document, and as applicable, the reader may reference ARP1281 (Actuators: Aircraft Flight Controls, Power Operated, Hydraulic, General Specification For), which addresses test issues applicable to electrohydraulic flight control servoactuators. In the discussion of the tests and test

A-6B2 Electrohydrostatic Actuation Committee

Guidelines for Specifying LVDTs and RVDTs

ARP5554 (Current)

11/26/2025

As per Committee/Henry E. Harschburger recommendations

A-6B1 Hydraulic Servo Actuation Committee

Verifying large alternate product code for an Joint Aerospace/Ground Vehicle Document document - JAGV01

JAGV00000000000000000000000000001_202511 (Current)

11/24/2025

Verifying large alternate product code for an Joint Aerospace/Ground Vehicle Document document - JAGV01

Active Safety Systems Standards Committee

Verifying large alternate product code for an Surface Vehicle RP document - JRP001

JA/NEW/RP000000000000000000000001_202511 (Current)

11/24/2025

Verifying large alternate product code for an Surface Vehicle RP document - JRP001

Active Safety Systems Standards Committee

Verifying large alternate product code for an JA GV document - JA1124XX

JA1224XX/NEW/00000000000000000001_202511 (Current)

11/24/2025

Verifying large alternate product code for an JA GV document - JA1124XX

Active Safety Systems Standards Committee

Verifying large alternate product code for an ARP document - ARP112425-1

ARP112425/AABC/X000100000000000-1 (Current)

11/24/2025

Verifying large alternate product code for an ARP document - ARP112425-1

A-10 Aircraft Oxygen Equipment Committee

Arresting Hook Installation, Land-Based Aircraft

ARP1538C (Current)

11/11/2025

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) covers the recommended criteria and performance requirements for the design and installation of land-based aircraft emergency and operational arresting hooks for use on runway arresting systems. Design criteria for fully operational hooks and for carrier-based aircraft hook installations are contained in specification MIL-A-18717.

A-5B Gears, Struts and Couplings CommitteeNEW

Test Publishing Document

ARP090824B (Current)

10/13/2025

Test Publishing Document6667

A-6 Aerospace Actuation, Control and Fluid Power Systems

Sponsor Chjange

ARP050911 (Current)

10/13/2025

Test

A-6A Systems Subsystem Integration Steering Group

Testing ARP Spec 07212025 (with alternateExternalId)

ARP07212025-01-ALT_EXTERNAL_ID (Current)7/21/2025

Testing ARP Spec 07212025 (with alternateExternalId)

A-5 Aerospace Landing Gear Systems Committee

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ARP07182025-7-0000000000000000001 (Current)7/18/2025

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A-5B Gears, Struts and Couplings CommitteeNEW

Aerospace Hydraulic System Fluid Contamination - Location of Sampling Points

ARP4268B12/12/2024

A-6A1 Commercial Aircraft Committee

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ARPTEST3008A (Current)12/12/2024

A-6 Aerospace Actuation, Control and Fluid Power Systems

Steering Control Systems - Heavy Trucks

J2425_202111 (Current)

11/9/2021

This SAE Recommended Practice describes a laboratory test procedure and requirements for evaluating the characteristics of heavy-truck steering control systems under simulated driver impact conditions, as well as driver entry/egress conditions. The test procedure employs a torso-shaped body block that is impacted against the steering wheel.

Truck Crashworthiness Committee

Application Guide for Aerospace Hydraulic Motors

ARP4940A (Current)

11/9/2021

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) is an application guide for fixed and variable displacement hydraulic motors. It provides details of the characteristics of fixed and variable displacement hydraulic motors, architectures, circuit designs, controls, and typical applications. The applications include airborne and defense vehicles with emphasis on high performance applications.

A-6C4 Power Sources Committee

Performance Testing of PK Section V-Ribbed Belts

J2432_202111 (Current)

11/9/2021

The following information covers accessory drive belt testing methods and includes test configurations, pulley diameters, power loads, and guidance for interpreting test data. Belt construction definitions are also documented. This information has been prepared from existing literature, including standards and data supplied by producers and users of V-ribbed belts.

Belt Drive (Automotive) Systems Committee

O-Ring Groove Design for Metric O-Ring Seals Used in Static Radial Compression Applications Specifically for Engine and Engine Control Systems

MAP3440A (Current)

11/9/2021

This SAE Recommended Practice provides the design criteria for static elastomeric O-ring seals used specifically in engine and engine control systems. It provides radial compression groove dimensions for aerospace metric O-ring sizes specified in MA2010. The conditions considered to formulate the design criteria are also described, e.g., seal stretch, cross-section reduction, seal squeeze, and swell.

A-6C2 Seals Committee

Thermal Design and Performance of Airplane In-Flight Food Storage Cars

ARP8058A (Current)

11/9/2021

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) provides design guidance and a method for testing thermal performance of airplane in-flight food storage carts. It is noted that thermal performance criteria is not part of AS8056.

S-9B Cabin Interiors and Furnishings Committee

Performance Testing of PK Section V-Ribbed Belts

J2432_202111-TEST-REC (Historical)11/9/2021

Belt Drive (Automotive) Systems Committee

O-Ring Groove Design for Metric O-Ring Seals Used in Static Radial Compression Applications Specifically for Engine and Engine Control Systems

MAP3440A-TEST-REC (Historical)11/9/2021

A-6C2 Seals Committee

Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Aftermarket Wheel Fastening Systems on Passenger Cars and Light Trucks

J2316_202111 (Current)

11/3/2021

This SAE Recommended Practice provides a uniform procedure and performance requirements for evaluating fastening systems for normal highway use on aftermarket passenger cars and light trucks (except dual wheels, which are covered by SAE J1965) and multipurpose passenger vehicles. The fastening system includes the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts, as well as vehicle mating surface. The coefficients of friction for steel and aluminum mating surfaces are provided based on information available. Many factors must be considered in design and validation of wheel attachments for each specific vehicle. Where the procedure is used for original equipment applications the vehicle manufacturers specifications supersede those noted.

Wheel Standards Committee

External Automatic Slack Adjuster Performance Requirements

J1513_202111 (Current)

11/3/2021

The performance requirements have been established for external automatic slack adjusters when tested to SAE J1462.

Truck and Bus Foundation Brake Committee

J2604_202111 (Current)

11/3/2021

This test procedure is for qualification testing of powered gas/brake control systems to assure compliance with the recommended practices for these assistive devices. A powered gas/brake control system which passes all of the tests shall be considered to be in compliance with the recommended practices. The control shall pass all tests denoted by a “shall” in the recommended practice or the recommended test procedure (RTP). All the results of all tests and requirements denoted by a “should” shall be noted, but failure to comply will not constitute failure to pass the test.

Adaptive Devices Standards Committee

J2604_202111-TEST-REC (Historical)11/3/2021

Adaptive Devices Standards Committee

J1273_202110 (Current)

10/28/2021

SAE J1273 provides guidelines for selection, routing, fabrication, installation, replacement, maintenance, and storage of hose and hose assemblies for hydraulic fluid-power systems. Many of these SAE Recommended Practices also may be suitable for other hoses and systems.

Hydraulic Hose and Hose Fittings Committee

Driveline Parking Brake Test Procedure for Medium Duty Vehicles

J2690_202110 (Current)

10/28/2021

This SAE Recommended Practice establishes uniform test procedures for friction based parking brake components used in conjunction with hydraulic service braked vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 4500 kg (10 000 lb). The components covered in this document are the primary actuation and the foundation park brake. Various peripheral devices such as application dashboard switches or indicators are not included. These test procedures include the following: a Brake Related Tests 1 Brake Functional Performance 2 Brake Dynamic Torque Performance 3 Brake Corrosion Resistance 4 Brake Endurance with Torque 5 Brake Endurance without Torque 6 Vibration Resistance 7 Brake Ultimate Static Load 8 Brake Lining Wear Adjuster Function b Actuation Related Tests 1 Mechanical Actuator Functional Performance 2 Mechanical Actuator Endurance 3 Mechanical Actuator Quick Release 4 Mechanical Actuator Ultimate Load 5 Spring Apply Actuator Functional Performance 6 Spring Apply Actuator

Truck and Bus Hydraulic Brake Committee

Aircraft Brake Temperature Monitoring

ARP6812 (Current)

10/28/2021

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) provides recommendations for the function, design, construction, and testing of an on-aircraft Brake Temperature Monitoring System (BTMS), sometimes referred to as a Brake Temperature Indication System (BTIS). NOTE: This ARP does not address: Cockpit ergonomics and Aircraft operating procedures. Various handheld methods of temperature sensing or readouts, as these are not associated with transport aircraft during normal operation. Temperature sensitive paints as a means to indicate exceedance of a landing gear axle temperature threshold due to brake temperature.

A-5A Wheels, Brakes and Skid Controls Committee

Measurement of Light Vehicle Stationary Exhaust System Sound Level Engine Speed Sweep Method

J1492_202110 (Historical)

10/28/2021

This SAE Recommended Practice establishes the test procedure, environment, and instrumentation to be used for measuring the exterior exhaust sound level for passenger cars, multipurpose vehicles, and light trucks under stationary conditions providing a continuous measure of exhaust system sound level over a range of engine speeds. This document applies only to road vehicles equipped with an internal combustion engine. The method is designed to meet the requirements of simplicity as far as they are consistent with reproducibility of results under the operating conditions of the vehicle. It is within the scope of this document to measure the stationary A-weighted sound pressure level during: Measurements at the manufacturing stage Measurements at official testing stations Measurements at roadside testing It does neither specify a method to check the exhaust sound pressure level when the engine is operated at realistic load nor a method to check the exhaust sound pressure levels against a

Light Vehicle Exterior Sound Level Standards Committee

Brake Lining Quality Test Procedure

J661_202110 (Current)

10/26/2021

The purpose of this SAE Recommended Practice is to establish a uniform laboratory procedure for securing and reporting the friction and wear characteristics of brake linings. The performance data obtained can be used for in-plant quality control by brake lining manufacturers and for the quality assessment of incoming shipments by the purchasers of brake linings.

Brake Linings Standards Committee

Titles, SAE G-3 Committee Document, Selection of

ARP1987B (Current)10/21/2021

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) establishes the procedure for creating titles of G-3 Committee documents which will be published by the SAE Aerospace Organization. This standardization will avoid several different names describing the same item and will improve alphabetical listings of documents by subject.

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

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