AEROSPACE AMS4338™ REV.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION Issued 2001 -09

Reaffirmed 201 2-09
Revised 201 8-04

Superseding AMS4338A

Aluminum Alloy, Extrusions

4.0Cu - 1 .3Mg - 0.60Mn (2026-T351 1 )
Solution Heat Treated and Stress Relieved by Stretching
(Composition similar to UNS A92026)

RATIONALE
AMS4338B revises Condition (3.2), Properties (Table 1 , 3.3.1 .3), Reports (4.4) and Identification (5.1 .1 ), and results from
a Five-Year Review and update of this specification.

1 . SCOPE

1 .1 Form

This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of extruded bars, rods, and profiles (shapes) with a maximum cross-
sectional area of 25 in 2 (1 61 cm 2), a maximum circle size of 1 2 inches (305 mm) and a nominal thickness up to 3.250 inch
(82.54 mm), inclusive.

1 .2 Application

These extrusions have been used typically for machined parts requiring dimensional stability during machining processes
and for parts requiring high strength and damage tolerance, where fabrication does not normally involve welding, but usage
is not limited to such applications.

1 .3 Certain processing procedures may cause this product to become susceptible to stress-corrosion cracking; ARP823
recommends practices to minimize such conditions.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The issue of the following documents in effect on the date of the purchase order forms a part of this specification to the
extent specified herein. The supplier may work to a subsequent revision of a document unless a specific document issue is
specified. When the referenced document has been cancelled and no superseding document has been specified, the last
published issue of that document shall apply.

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2.1 SAE Publications

Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 1 5096-0001 , Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA
and Canada) or +1 724-776-4970 (outside USA), www.sae.org.
AMS2355 Quality Assurance, Sampling and Testing Aluminum Alloys and Magnesium Alloy Wrought Products
(Except Forging Stock), and Rolled, Forged, or Flash Welded Rings
AMS2772 Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloy Raw Materials
ARP823 Minimizing Stress-Corrosion Cracking in Wrought Heat-Treatable Aluminum Alloy Products
ARP1 91 7 Clarification of Terms Used in Aerospace Metals Specifications
2.2 ASTM Publications
Available from ASTM International, 1 00 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 1 9428-2959, Tel: 61 0-
832-9585, www.astm.org.
ASTM B594 Ultrasonic Inspection of Aluminum Alloy Wrought Products
ASTM B660 Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
ASTM B666/B666M Identification Marking of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
2.3 ANSI Accredited Publications
Copies of these documents are available online at http://webstore.ansi.org/
ANSI H35.1 /H35.1 M Standard Alloy and Temper Designation System for Aluminum
ANSI H35.2 Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill Products
ANSI H35.2M Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill Products (Metric)
3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Composition
Shall conform to the percentages by weight shown in Table 1 , determined in accordance with AMS2355.
Table 1 - Composition
Element Min Max
Silicon -- 0.05
Iron -- 0.07
Copper 3.6 4.3
Manganese 0.30 0.8
Magnesium 1 .0 1 .6
Zinc -- 0.1 0
Titanium -- 0.06
Zirconium 0.05 0.25
Other Elements, each -- 0.05
Other Elements, total -- 0.1 5
Aluminum remainder
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3.2 Condition
Extruded, solution heat treated, and stress relieved by stretching to produce a nominal permanent set of 1 .5%, but not less
than 1 % nor more than 3%, to the T351 1 temper. Solution heat treatment shall be performed in accordance with AMS2772
(refer to ANSI H35.1 /H35.1 M).
3.2.1 Product shall be supplied with an as-extruded surface finish; light polishing to remove minor surface conditions is
permissible provided such conditions can be removed within specified dimensional tolerances.
3.2.2 Product may receive minor straightening, after stretching, of an amount necessary to meet the requirements of 3.5.
3.3 Properties
Product shall conform to the following requirements, determined in accordance with AMS2355 on the mill produced size:
3.3.1 Tensile properties of extrusions with a maximum cross-sectional area of 25 in 2 (1 61 cm 2) and a maximum circle
size of 1 2 inches (305 mm) shall meet the following requirements:
3.3.1 .1 Longitudinal
Shall be as shown in Table 2.
Table 2
Table 2A - Minimum longitudinal tensile properties, inch/pound units
Tensile Yield Strength Elongation in
Nominal Thickness Strength at 0.2% Offset 2 Inches or 4D
Inches ksi ksi %
Up to 0.249, incl 66.0 48.0 11
Over 0.249 to 0.499, incl 70.0 52.0 12
Over 0.499 to 1 .499, incl 72.0 53.0 11
Over 1 .499 to 2.249, incl 73.0 54.0 11
Over 2.249 to 3.250, incl 73.0 54.0 10
Table 2B - Minimum longitudinal tensile properties, SI units
Tensile Yield Strength Elongation in
Nominal Thickness Strength at 0.2% Offset 50.8 mm or 4D
Millimeters MPa MPa %
Up to 6.34, incl 455 331 11
483 359 12
Over 1 2.68 to 38.09, incl 496 365 11
Over 38.09 to 57.1 4, incl 503 372 11
Over 57.1 4 to 82.54, incl 503 372 10
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3.3.1 .2 Long-Transverse
Shall be as shown in Table 3.
Table 3
Table 3A - Minimum long-transverse tensile properties, inch/pound units
Tensile Yield Strength Elongation in
Nominal Thickness Strength at 0.2% Offset 2 Inches or 4D
Inches ksi ksi %
Over 0.499 to 1 .499, incl 66.0 46.0 8
Over 1 .499 to 2.249, incl 64.0 44.0 8
Over 2.249 to 3.250, incl 61 .0 42.0 8
Table 3B - Minimum long-transverse tensile properties, SI units
Tensile Yield Strength Elongation in
Nominal Thickness Strength at 0.2% Offset 50.8 mm or 4D
Millimeters MPa MPa %
Over 1 2.68 to 38.09, incl 455 31 7 8
Over 38.09 to 57.1 4, incl 441 303 8
Over 57.1 4 to 82.54, incl 421 290 8
3.3.1 .3 Mechanical property requirements for product outside the thickness range of 1 .1 shall be as agreed upon by
purchaser and producer.
3.4 Quality
Products, as received by purchaser, shall be uniform in quality and condition, sound, and free from foreign materials and
from conditions detrimental to usage of the extrusions.
3.4.1 When specified, each extrusion shall be subjected to ultrasonic inspection in accordance with ASTM B594.
Extrusions, 0.50 inch (1 2.7 mm) and over in nominal diameter or least distance between parallel sides, weighing
600 pounds (272 kg) and under, and having a maximum width-to-thickness ratio of 1 0:1 shall meet ultrasonic Class
B requirements, as described in ASTM B594.
3.5 Tolerances
Shall conform to all applicable requirements of ANSI H35.2 or ANSI H35.2M except that surface roughness tolerances shall
be twice those specified therein.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Responsibility for Inspection
The producer of the products shall supply all samples for producer's tests and shall be responsible for the performance of
all required tests. Purchaser reserves the right to sample and to perform any confirmatory testing deemed necessary to
ensure that the products conform to specified requirements.
4.2 Classification of Tests
4.2.1 Acceptance Tests
Composition (3.1 ), longitudinal tensile properties (3.3.1 .1 ), ultrasonic inspection when specified (3.4.1 ), and tolerances (3.5)
are acceptance tests and, except for composition, shall be performed on each lot.
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4.2.2 Periodic Tests

Long-transverse tensile properties (3.3.1 .2) are periodic tests and shall be performed at a frequency selected by the
producer unless frequency of testing is specified by purchaser.
4.3 Sampling and Testing
Shall be in accordance with AMS2355.
4.4 Reports
The producer of product shall furnish with each shipment a report stating that the product conforms to the composition,
ultrasonic inspection when specified, and tolerances and showing the numerical results of tests on each inspection lot to
determine conformance to the other acceptance test requirements and stating that the final product conforms to the other
technical requirements. This report shall include the purchase order number, inspection lot number, AMS4338B, size or
section identification number, and quantity. This report shall also Identify the producer, the product form, and the size of the
mill product.
4.4.1 When material produced to this specification is beyond the sizes allowed in the scope of tables, or other exceptions
are taken to the technical requirements listed in Section 3 (see 5.1 .1 ), the report shall contain a statement “This
material is certified as AMS4338B(EXC) because of the following exceptions.” and the specific exceptions shall be
listed.
4.5 Resampling and Retesting
Shall be in accordance with AMS2355.
5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY
5.1 Identification
Shall be in accordance with ASTM B666/B666M.
5.1 .1 When technical exceptions are taken (see 4.4.1 ), the material shall be marked with AMS4338(EXC).
5.2 Packaging
Products shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with ASTM B660 and in compliance with applicable rules and
regulations pertaining to the handling, packaging, and transportation of the product to ensure carrier acceptance and safe
delivery.
6. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A producer shall mention this specification number and its revision letter in all quotations and when acknowledging purchase
orders.
7. REJECTIONS
Products not conforming to this specification, or to modifications authorized by purchaser, will be subject to rejection.
8. NOTES
8.1 Revision Indicator
A 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 document. An (R) symbol to the left of the document title
indicates a complete revision of the document, including technical revisions. Change bars and (R) are not used in original
publications, nor in documents that contain editorial changes only.
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8.2 Extrusions produced to this specification exhibit high fracture toughness and a thin recrystallized surface layer relative
to other high strength 2xxx alloys. Limits on the thickness of the recrystallized surface layer can be guaranteed for
specific profiles.
8.3 Terms used in AMS are clarified in ARP1 91 7.
8.4 Dimensions and properties in inch/pound units and the Fahrenheit temperatures are primary; dimensions and
properties in SI units and the Celsius temperatures are shown as the approximate equivalents of the primary units
and are presented only for information.
8.5 Unless otherwise specified, the material producer shall work to the revision of this specification (AMS4338B) in effect
on the date of order placement. Unless otherwise specified, material manufactured and certified to the immediately
previous revision of this specification (AMS4338B) may be procured and used until inventory is depleted.
8.6 Purchase documents should specify not less than the following:
AMS4338B
Form and size or section identification of extrusions desired
Quantity of extrusions desired
Property and acceptance requirements from the cognizant engineering organization applicable to sizes outside the range
listed in 1 .1
Ultrasonic inspection standards of extrusions when specified (see 3.4.1 )

PREPARED BY AMS COMMITTEE "D"