AITM 1-0010 – Compression Strength After Impact (CAI) for Fibre-Reinforced Plastics

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AITM 1-0010 is the Airbus test method for determining compression strength after impact (CAI) of fibre-reinforced plastics for aerospace qualification. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What AITM 1-0010 Covers

The method impacts a composite panel and then compresses it to failure to measure the residual strength, per the Airbus procedure for qualifying composite materials and processes.

How CAI Is Performed

The laminate is impacted at a defined energy, the damage is characterized, and the panel is loaded in compression until failure, giving the compression-after-impact strength.

Reading the Designation

Cited as AITM 1-0010. Confirm the current Airbus issue and any programme requirements. To configure CAI testing, request a quote.

Related Standards

ASTM D7137 and ISO 18352 are the ASTM and ISO CAI methods, and ASTM D7136 covers the impact step.

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Setting up compression-after-impact testing to AITM 1-0010? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your panel size and fixturing.


TensileMill CNC products for AITM1-0010

Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with AITM1-0010:


Build your AITM1-0010 workflow with TensileMill CNC

TensileMill CNC helps labs run AITM1-0010 with repeatable, audit-ready results. That typically means CNC systems for flat and round impact specimen preparation with precision notching. Share your material mix and throughput, and we will recommend a setup that fits AITM1-0010.