2017 at a glance
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Designation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | 2017 |
| Class | Aluminum |
| Type | wrought aluminum alloy |
Composition
| Element | Limit |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.20–0.8 |
| Fe | 0.7 |
| Cu | 3.5–4.5 |
| Mn | 0.40–1.0 |
| Mg | 0.40–0.8 |
| Cr | 0.10 |
| Zn | 0.25 |
| Ti | 0.15 |
| Al | Remainder |
A single number is a maximum. Other elements: 0.05 each, 0.15 total, except where the Teal Sheets say otherwise. Source: Aluminum Association Teal Sheets (Aug 2018).
Specifications and forms
| Specification | Form |
|---|---|
| AMS-QQ-A-225/5 | Rolled bar and rod |
| AMS 4118 | Bar and rod, rolled or cold-finished |
Specifications as listed by MIL-HDBK-5J. Federal QQ-A specifications passed to SAE as AMS-QQ-A. Check the current revision.
Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.101 lb/in³ (2.79 g/cm³) | MIL-HDBK-5J; Teal Sheets |
| Brinell hardness, O / T6 | 45 / 105 | AC 43.13-1B Table 4-5 |
| Rivet shear, driven 2017-T3 | 38 ksi | MIL-HDBK-5J Table 8.1.2(b) |
| Rivet shear, undriven 2017-T4 | 35 ksi | MIL-HDBK-5J Table 8.1.2(b) |
| Rivet code and head | D, raised dot | AC 43.13-1B Table 4-8 |
| Arc / spot welding, T4 | C / B | MIL-HDBK-5J Table 3.1.3.4(a) |
Rivet material temper changes when driven. Use the driven value for a driven rivet.
Design allowables, 2017 bar and rod
| Property, ksi | S basis |
|---|---|
| Ftu, L | 55 |
| Fty, L | 32 |
| Fcy, L | 32 |
| Fsu | 33 |
| Fbru, e/D = 1.5 | 83 |
| Fbru, e/D = 2.0 | 105 |
T4, T451 and T42, up to 8.000 in, AMS 4118 and AMS-QQ-A-225/5, MIL-HDBK-5J Table 3.2.2.0(b), p. 3-66. For T451 the Fcy may be somewhat lower. E 10.4 and Ec 10.6 × 10³ ksi.
Weight by thickness
| Thickness, in | mm | lb/ft² | kg/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.016 | 0.41 | 0.233 | 1.14 |
| 0.020 | 0.51 | 0.291 | 1.42 |
| 0.025 | 0.64 | 0.364 | 1.78 |
| 0.032 | 0.81 | 0.465 | 2.27 |
| 0.040 | 1.02 | 0.582 | 2.84 |
| 0.050 | 1.27 | 0.727 | 3.55 |
| 0.063 | 1.60 | 0.916 | 4.47 |
| 0.071 | 1.80 | 1.033 | 5.04 |
| 0.080 | 2.03 | 1.164 | 5.68 |
| 0.090 | 2.29 | 1.309 | 6.39 |
| 0.100 | 2.54 | 1.454 | 7.10 |
| 0.125 | 3.17 | 1.818 | 8.88 |
Computed for density 0.101 by our sheet weight calculator. Kilograms and millimetres converted.
Notes from the guide
- Not a source of design allowables. Values are for reference. MMPDS and the SRM govern a repair.
- Not a substitution approval. A different alloy or temper needs approved data.
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Sources
- FAA AC 43.13-1B CHG 1, Chapters 4 and 7 — Tables 4-5, 4-8; pars. 4-57, 7-2.
- FAA-H-8083-31B, AMT Handbook — Airframe, Volume 1, Chapter 4 — p. 4-30.
- MIL-HDBK-5J (31 Jan 2003), Chapter 3 — Tables 3.1.3.4(a), 3.2.2.0(a), (b), 8.1.2(b). Cancelled and superseded by MMPDS: check current MMPDS before design use.
- Aluminum Association, International Alloy Designations (Teal Sheets), rev. Aug 2018 — chemical composition limits and nominal densities.
- MMPDS (formerly MIL-HDBK-5) — the current home of design allowables. A repair substantiation cites MMPDS or the SRM, not a website.
Educational reference only. not approved data. Always consult the applicable SRM, AMM, or AC 43.13-1B and your certifying authority.