scope:

This standard covers the requirements governing the basic methods of cleaning and protecting nonferrous and ferrous metal and alloyed pipe, tubing, and fittings prior to installation and after hydraulic tests in hydraulic power transmission applications. This standard is applicable to hydraulic components used in systems filled with either petroleum oil, synthetic poly-alpha-olephin (PAO) fluid, phosphate ester type fluid, or water based fluid.

Applicability. The procedures described in this standard are intended for the use of shipyard or contractor personnel only in accordance with the safety precautions of section 5.