This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) covers airframe plain spherical bearings utilizing a copper-beryllium ball and corrosion resistant steel outer race for use between −65 °F and +350 °F.
This test method outlines a recommended procedure for performing bond integrity tests of bonded peelable woven fabric reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) liners, hereafter referred to within this document as "PTFE liner" or "liner". The data from these tests shall be used to determine if the product meets the "bond integrity" requirements of the applicable specifications.