Qualification and approval of process fluids and cleaners according to the AIRBUS AIMS 12-10-001 standard
During the assembly, manufacturing and maintenance phases of aircraft structures, the use of inter-operation solvents, cleaners and degreasers is essential. The AIRBUS AIMS 12-10-001 specification governs the safety and analytical performance requirements applicable to these temporary process fluids. It ensures that no chemical residue can adversely affect subsequent metal alloys, coatings or bonded assemblies.
Filab laboratory performs all the safety and technical qualification tests required to have your products added to Airbus’s Qualified Products List (AQPL).
The challenges of the AIRBUS AIMS 12-10-001 standard
Unlike cutting oils, which are covered by the AIMS 12-10-000 standard, the AIMS 12-10-001 standard applies to solvents, degreasers and surface cleaners. A poorly characterized process fluid can cause structural embrittlement or affect the adhesion of paints and glazing.
Qualification according to AIMS 12-10-001 certifies the following key performance characteristics:
Rigorous metal safety: absence of corrosion (immersion, pitting and galvanic corrosion) on aerospace aluminum alloys, titanium and high-strength steels.
No impact on hydrogen embrittlement: critical assessment on high-strength steels.
Safety for non-metallic materials: validation of craze resistance (craze resistance) on acrylics/polycarbonates, absence of elastomer swelling and composite integrity.
Degreasing efficiency and residues: assessment of cleaning power, evaporation rate and the absence of interfering deposits before bonding or painting.
Our AIMS 12-10-001 / AITM test program
We apply Airbus’s official test methods (AITM – Airbus Test Methods) to compile your approval dossier:
Corrosion and Material Compatibility
Stress corrosion cracking and embrittlement: validation of compliance for high-strength steels and titanium alloys.
Stress corrosion cracking and embrittlement: validation of compliance for high-strength steels and titanium alloys.
Effects on plastics and transparent glazing (AITM 2-0003): verification of the behavior of acrylic surfaces under tension.
Effects on plastics and transparent glazing (AITM 2-0003): verification of the behavior of acrylic surfaces under tension.
Anodizing and paints: compatibility testing with adhesion primers and surface treatments (OAD, TSA).
Anodizing and paints: compatibility testing with adhesion primers and surface treatments (OAD, TSA).
Physicochemical Performance
Evaporation rate and non-volatile residues: analysis of solvent behavior after air drying.
Evaporation rate and non-volatile residues: analysis of solvent behavior after air drying.
Solvency and washability: measurement of degreasing effectiveness on standard oils and greases.
Solvency and washability: measurement of degreasing effectiveness on standard oils and greases.
Environmental and REACH compliance: verification that no prohibited or regulated ingredients are present.
Environmental and REACH compliance: verification that no prohibited or regulated ingredients are present.
Why choose filab for your AIMS 12-10-001 testing?
| Advantage | Benefit for your business |
| ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation | Certified test reports directly accepted by Airbus Materials Quality. |
| Mastery of AITM protocols | Use of standardised test specimens and test rigs calibrated according to Airbus methods. |
| Turnkey technical report | Delivery of a complete file structured to facilitate registration with the AQPL. |
| Combined Aero Fluids offering | Option to combine AIMS 12-10-001 testing with AIMS 12-10-000, Safran PR 1500 or Dassault DGQT 0.4.2.0065. |
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Our FAQ
This specification covers all surface degreasers (solvent-based or aqueous), inter-operation cleaners, equipment cleaning solvents (paint spray guns), and pre-treatment fluids used before assembly or bonding.
The AIMS 12-10-000 standard is dedicated to machining and cutting fluids (lubrication/cooling during material removal). The AIMS 12-10-001 standard applies to cleaning/surface preparation solvents and degreasers.
To receive a quote from the laboratory, you can contact our teams via our contact form, by telephone or by email.
Simply send us your requirements (material type, requested analysis, applicable standard, urgency, number of samples, etc.). We will then send you a customized technical and pricing proposal within 24–48 hours.
Analysis turnaround times at the FILAB laboratory vary depending on the type of analysis and the complexity of the expertise project.
FILAB is nevertheless committed to providing fast turnaround times tailored to your industrial constraints and urgent requirements.