AITM (Airbus Test Method) documents are aerospace test methods issued by Airbus, used mainly to qualify fibre-reinforced composites and adhesives for aircraft programs.
Why AITM standards matter in testing
AITM methods define coupon geometry, fixtures, and procedures for demanding composite properties — tension, compression, shear, interlaminar fracture toughness, and compression after impact — supporting material qualification and production control.
What AITM standards cover
AITM focuses on polymer-matrix composite laminates and bonded joints, with methods for in-plane shear, interlaminar fracture toughness (GIc, GIIc), open-hole and filled-hole strength, and compression after impact.
How to read an AITM designation
AITM designations use the AITM prefix, a test-group digit, and a sequential number — for example, AITM 1-0007, where 1 identifies the mechanical-test group and 0007 is the specific method.
Browse all AITM standards
- AITM 1-0002 In-Plane Shear Properties (±45° Tensile) for Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
- AITM 1-0005 – Mode I interlaminar fracture toughness energy (GIc) for fiber-reinforced plastics
- AITM 1-0006 (Airbus) — Mode II Interlaminar Fracture Toughness (GIIc)
- AITM 1-0008 Compression Testing of Composite Laminates
- AITM 1-0010 – Compression Strength After Impact (CAI) for Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
- AITM 1-0010 (Airbus) — Compression After Impact (CAI) of Composite Laminates
- AITM 1-0019 — Tensile lap shear strength of composite joints (single lap shear)