scope:

This standard covers the requirements for straightening, welding, and heat treatment of manganese bronze, nickel-manganese bronze, nickel-aluminum bronze and manganese-nickel-aluminum bronze propellers used on Naval ships.

Facilities intending to repair bronze propellers for the U.S. Navy, in accordance with this standard, must have prior Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) approval of their technical ability for compliance. This approval shall be a part of their contract and may include documentation review or facility audits.

intended Use:

This standard is used for repair and straightening of bronze Naval ship propellers.