ASTM F790 : 08(2013)

Standard Guide for Testing Materials for Aerospace Plastic Transparent Enclosures

Standard Details

1.1 This guide is intended to summarize the standard test methods available on individual and composite materials utilized in fabrication of aerospace plastic transparent enclosures. As such, it is intended to specifically include transparent thermoplastics, transparent elastomers, and reinforced plastics, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

1.2 This guide is intended as an aid in the search for test methods pertinent to Aerospace Plastic Transparent Enclosures. It should be understood that all methods listed may not apply to all enclosures.

1.3 The StandardDetails included refer to the properties or aspects listed in Table 1. The properties or aspects are listed in alphabetical order and the descriptions used are intended to facilitate the search.

TABLE 1 Property or Aspects of Aerospace Plastic Transparent Enclosures

Property or Aspect	Test Method
Abrasion Resistance	D1044
Abrasion Resistance—Oscillating Sand	F735
Abrasion Testing—Sizing Sand for	C117
Bearing Strength	D953
Bird Impact Resistance	F330
Bond Integrity	F521
Brittleness Temperature—By Impact	D746
Chemical Resistance	D543
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	D696
Compressive Properties	D695
Electrical Insulating Material—DC Resistance or Conductance	D257
Electrical Insulating Material—Dielectric Breakdown Voltage	D149
Electrical Insulating Material—Dielectric Constant	D150
Electrical Insulating Material—Flexural Properties	D790
Electrical Insulating Material—Impact Resistance	D256
Electrical Insulating Material—Rockwell Hardness	D785
Environmental Resistance	F520
Exposure Apparatus Operation—Carbon ARC Type	D1499
Exposure Apparatus Operation—Fluorescent UV Type	G154
Exposure Apparatus Operation—Xenon ARC Type	D2565
Flow Rate	D1238
Glass Transition Temperature	E1640
Hail Impact Resistance	F320
Hardness—Barcol	D2583
Hardness—Durometer	D2240
Heating Elements—Detection of Flaws	F319
Ignition Loss	D2584
Impact Resistance—Falling Weight	D5420
Impact Resistance—Falling Weight (Polycarbonate)	F736
Index of Refraction	D542
Interlayer Material Selection	F942
Light Transmissivity	F1316
Luminous Transmittance and Haze	D1003
Optical Angular Deviation	F801
Optical Angular Displacement—Multiple Images	F1165
Optical Binocular Disparity	F1181
Optical Distortion and Deviation—Double Exposure	F733
Optical Reflectivity	F1252
Peel Resistance—Floating Roller	D3167
Rubber Properties in Tension	D412
Scratches—Intensity of	F548
Shear Strength—Fusion Bonded Polycarbonate	F734
Shear Strength and Modulus—Interlayer Materials	F1362
Softening Temperature	D1525
Specific Gravity and Density	D792
Specific Heat	D2766
Stress Crazing	F791
Stress Crazing	F484
Tear Resistance	D624
Tear Resistance—Initial	D1004
Tensile Properties	D638
Water Absorption	D570

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.