This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of extruded bars, rods, wire, profiles, and tubing up to 32 square inches (206 cm2) in area (see 8.5).
Rationale:
AMS4153M prohibits unauthorized exceptions (3.6), revises Condition (3.2), Quality (3.4.1), Reports (4.4.1) and Identification (5.1.1), and results from a Five-Year Review and update of this specification.