This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) establishes methods for testing airframe rolling element bearings. The purpose of ARP5483 and its associated slash sheets is to document test methods commonly used to evaluate airframe bearings. These test methods may be referenced in standards, purchase orders, etc. when the test is deemed appropriate to the intended use of the bearing by the end user of the bearing. These test methods are not intended to encompass every conceivable requirement for an airframe bearing. The end user of the bearing must exercise engineering judgment to determine the most appropriate standard and/or nonstandard tests for the application.
This method outlines the standard procedure for testing the hardness of bearing components. Bearings covered by this test method shall be any rolling element bearing used in airframe control.
This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) covers sealed, self-aligning, anti-friction, rod end ball bearings with application in temperature ranges (1) -65 to 250 °F and (2) -65 to 300 °F with 20% reduction of dynamic load carrying capacity when subjected to operation above 250 °F.
This test method outlines the standard procedure for measuring the radial and axial internal clearance of rolling element bearings used in airframe controls.
This test method outlines the recommended machine function, fixtures, and procedures for performing dynamic radial load tests on track roller bearings for airframe applications. Bearings covered by this test method shall be yoke and stud type track roller, needle bearings.