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AMS-S-8802

AMS-S-8802 is a military specification for sealants, specifically for fuel tank and fuselage applications. It covers the requirements for synthetic rubber-based sealants used in aircraft and aerospace industries, primarily to ensure the integrity of critical components that require sealing from fuel, air, moisture and other chemicals. This sealant standard originates from the U.S. military specification MIL-S-8802 but is now maintained by SAE International.

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Spec Versions

SAE-AMS-S-8802 is the most recent iteration of the specification, where SAE = Society of Automotive Engineers AMS = Aerospace material specification S = sealant, 8802 is the unique identification number. F is the latest version and the most recent amendment, revised in 2022. AMS-S-8802 has had 6 revisions or amendments since 1999.

MIL-S-8802 is the previous version of the spec, superceded by SAE-AMS-S-8802 in May 1999. MIL-S-8802F was first established in March 1990 and had 6 amendments or revisions in that time.

AMS-S-8802 Types

  • Type I: Dichromate cured
  • Type II: Manganese dioxide cured

Classes

  • Class A - Brush application
  • Class B - Application by extrusion gun and spatula
  • Class C - Suitable for faying surface sealing

Key Features & Information for AMS-S-8802:

Material Composition:
It is typically a two-part, polysulfide-based sealant that cures at room temperature.
The sealant is designed to be flexible, offering durability while also being highly resistant to cracking or degradation when exposed to aircraft fuels and other chemicals.

Fuel and Chemical Resistance:
SAE AMS-S-8802 is renowned for its resistance to fuel, making it ideal for fuel tank sealing.
It also exhibits good resistance to oil, hydraulic fluids, and other common aircraft chemicals.

Flexible Curing Process:
Cures at room temperature and forms a flexible, rubbery seal.
The curing process can be accelerated with heat if desired, which can be useful in manufacturing or repair settings that require faster turnaround times.

Applications:
Used primarily in the aerospace industry for fuel tank and fuselage sealing.
Commonly used for sealing areas that require flexible bonds due to vibration, thermal expansion, and contraction.
Also used in applications that demand a high level of chemical and environmental resistance, such as in seams and joints in airframes.

Dash numbers:
In the context of sealants, "dash numbers" (often written as "-numbers") refer to the minimum application time in hours for classes A and B and assembly time in hours for class C. They help manufacturers, technicians and engineers select the exact type of sealant that matches the application requirements.

For example, Type 1, class A-2 = a dichromate cured, brushable material having an application time of 2 hours

Compliance:
This specification is used widely in military and commercial aerospace applications due to its reliability and adherence to stringent aviation standards. Because AMS-S-8802 is a legacy specification adapted from MIL-S-8802, it’s also compliant with certain defence and military requirements for airworthiness.