SAE AS4059F-2013
SAE · 2013-09-27

Aerospace Fluid Power - Contamination Classification for Hydraulic Fluids

Replaced ICS 49.080 Cited by 2

1Key Takeaways

This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) defines contamination classes and levels for particulate contamination of hydraulic fluids and includes methods of reporting related data (Appendix A). The contamination levels selected are based on the widely accepted NAS 1638 cleanliness classes. The conversion from NAS 1638 cleanline…

2Scope / Description

This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) defines contamination classes and levels for particulate contamination of hydraulic fluids and includes methods of reporting related data (Appendix A). The contamination levels selected are based on the widely accepted NAS 1638 cleanliness classes. The conversion from NAS 1638 cleanliness class specifications to AS4059 class specifications is defined. The comparison of the NAS 1638 classes to AS4059 classes and levels is provided and are defined and the differences explained (Appendix B). NAS 1638 classes based on weight of particles are not applicable to these classes and are not included. A contamination code has been adde

3Version History

SAE AS4059-1988 older 1988-06-14
SAE AS4059A-1990 older 1990-03-30
SAE AS4059B-1995 older 1995-03-01
SAE AS4059C-2000 older 2000-08-01
SAE AS4059D-2001 older 2001-04-01
SAE AS4059E-2005 older 2005-05-01
SAE AS4059E-2011 older 2011-03-18
SAE AS4059F-2013 2013-09-27
SAE AS4059F-2020 newer 2020-05-05
SAE AS4059G-2022 newer 2022-11-22

5Citation Network

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Cite this standard
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Referenced herein
ARP5376 AS598 ISO 11171:2010 ISO 11500:2008 ISO 4402:1991 ISO 4407:2002 NAS 1638

6Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAE AS4059F-2013?
SAE AS4059F-2013 — Aerospace Fluid Power - Contamination Classification for Hydraulic Fluids is an international standard developed by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) defines contamination classes and levels for particulate contamination of hydraulic fluids and includes methods of reporting related data (Appendix A). The contamination levels selected are based on the widely...
What does SAE AS4059F-2013 cover?
This standard covers: This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) defines contamination classes and levels for particulate contamination of hydraulic fluids and includes methods of reporting related data (Appendix A). The contamination levels selected are based on the widely accepted NAS 1638 cleanliness classes. The conversion...
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