This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) establishes the requirements for straight threaded boss or flanged fluid connection fittings (see Section 6) for use in all types of fluid systems.

Fittings shall be furnished in the types and styles designated by the applicable AN, AS, MS, NAS, or other engineering standard drawings. This specification is the same as MIL-F5509 as applicable to straight threaded boss or flanged fittings except for updated materials and process specifications and industry coordinated general improvements. It is intended to serve as a procurement specification for the fittings described herein and in Section 6.