TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR GE S-400 / S-1000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
GE S-400 / S-1000 Quality Requirements outlines the material acquisition standards and quality control standards that GE Aviation adopts for the aerospace industry. These requirements define a set of procedures for raw material approval, traceability, documentation, and supplier qualification.
The purpose of GE S-400 / S-1000 Quality Requirements is to ensure that materials used in aircraft engines and aerospace components meet high reliability, safety, and performance standards required by the aviation industry.
Is A286 a Stainless Steel?
Some companies list A286 under Nickel and some companies list A286 under Stainless Steel. Ultimately, It is an iron-nickel-chromium alloy with additions of molybdenum and titanium making it a super alloy that is in between those categories. As one of the austenitic alloys it maintains good strength and oxidation resistance at temperatures up to 1300ºF. Due to its high strength and excellent fabrication characteristics it performs like a Nickel alloy but has a similar density to that of Stainless Steel. Because of these characteristics, A286 is one of the most popular high temperature alloys.
Applications of GE S-400 / S-1000
typically used in:
- Aircraft engine components
- Turbine assemblies
- High-temperature aerospace hardware
- Structural components used in aviation systems
A286 STAINLESS STEEL SPECIFICATIONS
SHEET & PLATE
Flat products for structural, high-temperature, and corrosion-resistant applications.
BARS & FORGINGS
Semi-finished and forged shapes for critical components requiring toughness and high-temperature performance.
GE SPECIFICATIONS
Engineered for General Electric aerospace components.
ROLLS ROYCE SPECIFICATIONS
Certified to Rolls-Royce standards for turbine and high-temperature parts.
PRATT & WHITNEY SPECIFICATIONS
Engineered for Pratt & Whitney engine and structural applications.
SAFRAN SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer-specific superalloy components for aerospace applications.
Certified Material for Critical Service
A286 Stainless Steel is specified under multiple aerospace standards including AMS 5525, AMS 5726, AMS 5731–5737, AMS 5853, AMS 5895, and various GE, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Safran specifications. This ensures reliability, traceability, and suitability for critical high-temperature and high-strength applications.