AEROSPACE AMS-QQ-A-250/4A

MATERIAL Issued AUG 1997

SPECIFICATION Revised
Reaffirmed
SEP 1998
APR 2007

Aluminum Alloy 2024, Plate and Sheet

A92024

RATIONALE

This document has been reaffirmed to comply with the SAE 5-year Review policy.

NOTICE

This document has been taken directly from Federal Specification QQ-A-250/4E, Amendment 2, and
contains only minor editorial and format changes required to bring it into conformance with the
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exclusion of any qualified product list (QPL) sections.

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1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION:

1.1 Scope:

This specification covers the specific requirements for 2024 aluminum alloy plate and sheet; the
general requirements are covered in AMS-QQ-A-250.

1.2 Classification:

1.2.1 Tempers: The plate and sheet are classified in one of the following tempers as specified (See 6.3):
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O, T3, T4, T42, T62, T72, T81, T351, T361, T851, T861, or F temper. Definitions of these tempers
are specified in AMS-QQ-A-250.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

See AMS-QQ-A-250.

3. REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Chemical Composition:

3.1.1 The chemical composition shall conform to the requirements specified in Table I.

TABLE I. Chemical Composition 1/

Percent
Element Minimum Maximum
Silicon - 0.50
Iron - 0.50
Copper 3.8 4.9
Manganese 0.30 0.9
Magnesium 1.2 1.8
Chromium - 0.10
Nickel - -
Zinc - 0.25
Titanium - 0.15
Other Elements, each - 0.05
Other Elements, total 2/ - 0.15
Aluminum Remainder
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1/ Analysis shall routinely be made only for the elements specifically mentioned
in Table I. If, however, the presence of other elements is indicated or
suspected in amounts greater than the specified limits, further analysis shall
be made to determine that these elements are not present in excess of
specified limits.
2/ The sum of those "Others" metallic elements 0.010 percent or more each,
expressed to the second decimal before determining the sum.

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3.2 Mechanical Properties:

3.2.1 Mechanical Properties of Material as Supplied: The mechanical properties perpendicular to the
direction of final rolling, except for material under 9 inches in width, shall conform to the
requirements of Table II for the temper specified. For material under 9 inches in width, the
mechanical properties parallel to the direction of final rolling shall conform to the requirements of
Table II for the temper specified.

TABLE II. Mechanical Properties (See 6.6)

Yield Strength at Elongation
Temper Width Thickness Tensile 0.2 percent Offset in 2 in.
Strength, or at extension or 4 times D 1/
minimum indicated 2/, minimum
Extension
Minimum under load
Inches Inches ksi ksi Inch/Inch Percent
O All 0.010 thru 0.499 3/ 32.0 3/ 14.0 0.0033 12
All 0.500 thru 1.750 3/ 32.0 - - 12
T3 4/ All 0.008 thru 0.009 63.0 42.0 0.0060 10
(See 6.4) All 0.010 thru 0.020 63.0 42.0 0.0060 12
All 0.021 thru 0.128 63.0 42.0 0.0060 15
All 0.129 thru 0.249 64.0 42.0 0.0060 15
T4 5/ All 0.010 thru 0.020 62.0 40.0 0.0058 12
All 0.021 thru 0.249 62.0 40.0 0.0058 15
T361 6/ All 0.020 thru 0.062 67.0 50.0 0.0068 8
All 0.063 thru 0.249 68.0 51.0 0.0069 9
All 0.250 thru 0.499 66.0 49.0 0.0067 9
All 0.500 66.0 49.0 0.0067 10
T42 7/ All 0.010 thru 0.020 62.0 38.0 0.0056 12
All 0.021 thru 0.249 62.0 38.0 0.0056 15
All 0.250 thru 0.499 62.0 38.0 0.0056 12
All 0.500 thru 1.000 61.0 38.0 0.0056 8
All 1.001 thru 1.500 60.0 38.0 0.0056 7
All 1.501 thru 2.000 60.0 38.0 0.0056 6
All 2.001 thru 3.000 58.0 38.0 0.0056 4
T351 All 0.250 thru 0.499 64.0 42.0 0.0060 12
All 0.500 thru 1.000 63.0 42.0 0.0060 8
All 1.001 thru 1.500 62.0 42.0 0.0060 7
All 1.501 thru 2.000 62.0 42.0 0.0060 6
All 2.001 thru 3.000 60.0 42.0 0.0060 4
All 3.001 thru 4.000 57.0 41.0 0.0059 4

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TABLE II. Mechanical Properties (See 6.6) (Continued)

Yield Strength at Elongation
Temper Width Thickness Tensile 0.2 percent Offset in 2 in.
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Strength, or at extension or 4 times D 1/

minimum indicated 2/, minimum
Extension
Minimum under load
Inches Inches ksi ksi Inch/Inch Percent
T62 7/ All 0.010 thru 0.499 64.0 50.0 0.0068 5
All 0.500 thru 3.000 63.0 50.0 0.0068 5
T72 7/ All 0.010 thru 0.249 60.0 46.0 0.0064 5
T81 4/ All 0.010 thru 0.249 67.0 58.0 0.0075 5
T861 6/ All 0.020 thru 0.062 70.0 62.0 0.0079 3
All 0.063 thru 0.249 71.0 66.0 0.0083 4
All 0.250 thru 0.500 70.0 64.0 0.0081 4
T851 All 0.250 thru 0.499 67.0 58.0 0.0075 5
(See 6.4) All 0.500 thru 1.000 66.0 58.0 0.0075 5
All 1.001 thru 1.499 66.0 57.0 0.0075 5
F All All 8/ 8/ 8/ 8/

1/ Not required for material 1/2 inch or less in width.

2/ D represents specimen diameter.
3/ Maximum.
4/ Applicable to flat sheet only.
5/ Applicable to coiled sheet only.
6/ Applicable to flat sheet and plate only.
7/ Material in the T42, T62, or T72 temper is not available from material producers.
8/ No requirements.

3.2.2 Mechanical Properties After Heat Treatment: In addition to conforming to the requirement of 3.2.1,
material in the annealed (O) and the as-fabricated (F) tempers shall, after proper solution heat
treatment, also conform to the requirements of Table II for the T42 temper. Material as received in
the T3, T4, T351, T81, and T851 tempers shall, after proper re-solution heat-treatment, be capable
of conforming to the requirements specified in Table II for the T42 temper. Material in the T42
temper shall, after proper aging, be capable of conforming to the requirements specified in Table II
for the T62 or T72 temper. Material in the T3, T351, and T361 tempers shall, after proper aging, be
capable of conforming to the requirements specified in Table II for the T81, T851, and T861
tempers, respectively.

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3.2.3 Bend Test: Bend specimens taken from material shall be capable of withstanding, without cracking,
the bend test specified in AMS-QQ-A-250. The values for bend factor N are given in Table III.

TABLE III. Bend Test Factor "N"

Thickness of Tempers
material O T3 T361 T4 and T42
Inch
0.008 thru 0.009 - 4 - -
0.010 thru 0.020 0 4 - 4
0.021 thru 0.032 0 5 4 5
0.033 thru 0.051 1 5 4 5
0.052 thru 0.063 1 6 8 6
0.064 thru 0.128 4 6 8 6
0.129 thru 0.249 6 8 8 8
0.250 thru 0.499 6 - - 10

3.3 Internal Defects:

When specified (See 6.3), plate shall be ultrasonically inspected (See AMS-QQ-A-250). Acceptance
limits shall be as specified in Table IV.

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TABLE IV. Ultrasonic Discontinuity Acceptance Limits 1/
Maximum weight
Thickness per piece Discontinuity
Inches Pounds Class 2/
0.500 thru 1.499 2,000 B

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1.500 thru 3.000 2,000 A
3.001 thru 4.000 2,000 B

1/ Discontinuities in excess of those listed in Table IV may be allowed, subject to

approval of the procuring activity, if it is established that they will be removed by
machining or that they are in non-critical areas.
2/ The discontinuity class limits are defined in MIL-I-8950.

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3.4 Marking:

In addition to the marking required in FED-STD-184, plate and sheet in the T3, T4, T81, T351, T361,
T851, and T861 tempers shall be identified by an inspection lot number marked in at least one
location on each piece (See 6.4).

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS:

See AMS-QQ-A-250 and the following:

4.1 Heat Treatment:

4.1.1 Aging Period Before Testing: Specimens in the T3, T4, T42, T351, and T361 tempers will not be
required to be tested within 4 days after completion of the heat treatment. If the manufacturer so
elects, samples may be tested after less than 4 days aging; but if they fail to show the specified
properties, the test samples shall be discarded and additional samples shall be tested after 4 days’
aging.

4.2 Mechanical Tests After Heat Treatment:

4.2.1 Number of Tests After Heat Treatment: From material in the annealed (O) and as-fabricated (F)
tempers, an additional number of specimens equal to those required by AMS-QQ-A-250 shall be
taken and tested after solution heat-treatment to determine compliance with 3.2.2.

5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY:

See AMS-QQ-A-250.

6. NOTES:

6.1 Intended Use:

This alloy is intended for use where high strength is required and no welding is involved. Tempers
T351 and T4 should not be used where optimum corrosion resistance is required. Tempers T62,
T72, and T851 should be specified when optimum resistance to stress corrosion is required. The
T351 and T851 tempers are intended primarily to provide material with low residual stresses and
consequent minimum distortion during machining.

6.2 Temper:

Tempers T351 and T851 are available in plate only.

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6.3 Ordering Data:

Purchasers should select the preferred options permitted herein and include the following
information in procurement documents:

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Title, number, and date of this specification.
Form and temper required (See 1.2.1).
Dimensions required.
Requirements for sizes not specifically covered (See AMS-QQ-A-250).
Whether ultrasonic inspection of plate is required (See 3.3).
Selection of applicable levels of preservation, packaging, and packing required if other than Level C
(See AMS-QQ-A-250).

6.4 Changes authorized by QQ-A-250/4E, Amendment 2 have been incorporated into Tables 1 and 2,
1.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.4, and 4.1.1.

6.5 Product produced and marked to the requirements of AMS-QQ-A-250/4 also meets the requirements
of QQ-A-250/4E, Amendment 2. Product produced and marked to the requirements of
QQ-A-250/4E, Amendment 2 also meets the requirements of AMS-QQ-A-250/4.

6.6 The properties listed in 3.2.1 are exactly the same as were in QQ-A-250/4, Revision E,
Amendment 2. These properties have not been substantiated in accordance with the AMS Manual
for Preparation of Aerospace Specifications.

6.7 The change bar ( l ) located in the left margin is for the convenience of the user in locating areas
where technical revisions, not editorial changes, have been made to the previous issue of this
specification. An (R) symbol to the left of the document title indicates a complete revision of the

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PREPARED UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF AMS COMMITTEE "D"

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