This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) is to be used as a supplement to AS7109. In addition to the requirements contained in AS7109, the requirements contained herein shall apply to suppliers seeking Nadcap Coatings accreditation who are engaged in vapor deposit processes, except diffusion coatings.

Class Qualification shall include one of the following:

Class A Physical Vapor Deposit (PVD)

a. Sputter

b. Electron Beam

Class B Chemical Vapor Deposit (CVD)