BAC 5616 for Heat Treatment of Nickel and Cobalt Alloys
BAC 5616 is an Aerospace Material Specification by Boeing that specifies how nickel and cobalt alloys are to be processed for high-performance aircraft parts. The specification includes the appropriate heat treatments, cooling techniques, and temperature control to ensure appropriate properties for these critical materials.
Alloys such as INCONEL 718, Hastelloy X, and Cobalt 188 are ensured to comply with Boeing’s exacting standards for quality and performance when the manufacturer complies with the aforementioned spec.
Boeing Quality and Traceability Requirements
With regards to D1-4426 Quality Process Lists, Fighter Jet Metals can help you to ensure that you procure and source the correct material that has been heat treated to BAC 5616.
Applications and Materials Covered
BAC 5616 applies to a wide range of aerospace alloys and components, including:
- Jet engine parts (turbine discs, nozzles, spacers)
- High-temperature fasteners and brackets
- Aircraft structural hardware made from nickel and cobalt alloys
Specifications
SHEET & PLATE
Sheets and plates for high-temperature aerospace and industrial applications.
BARS & FORGINGS
Bars and forgings designed for high-strength, creep, and fatigue-resistant components.
BOEING SPECIFICATIONS
Boeing-approved Nickel 718 for airframe and engine parts.
GE AVIATION
Engine components requiring high-temperature strength and durability.
MTU AERO ENGINES
Gas turbine bars and forgings with precise heat treatment and mechanical properties.
PRATT & WHITNEY PWA
Engine shafts, discs, and high-stress components with strong fatigue and creep resistance.
SNECMA / SAFRAN
High-performance turbine parts and engine components for French aircraft engines.
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES
Nickel 718 for defense and aerospace applications with strict mechanical and chemical standards.
Certified Material for Critical Service
All INCONEL 718 supplied by Fighter Jet Metals includes:
- Full test reports with heat numbers and traceability.
- Dual certifications with AMS and OEM standards when applicable.
- Compliance with AMS, Boeing, GE, and Pratt & Whitney specifications.
- NADCAP-certified heat treatment and SAE aerospace-approved quality systems.
Our INCONEL 718 products are designed for mission-critical aerospace and industrial operations where reliability and compliance are paramount.