PREN 4050-1 : 200P1
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AEROSPACE SERIES - TEST METHOD FOR METALLIC MATERIALS - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION BARS, PLATES, FORGING STOCK AND FORGINGS - GENERAL INFORMATION
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16-12-2023
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1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Method
4 Definitions
5 Standard test blocks
6 Test equipment
7 Preparation of items for testing
8 Beam angle
9 Scanning modes
10 Acceptance criteria
11 Qualification and approval of personnel
12 Inspection and test report
Covers ultrasonic inspection procedures for rolled, drawn, extruded and forged billets, bars and plates, rolled rings and forgings with a uniform square, rectangular or round cross section.
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Superseded by EN 4050-1:2012
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Aerospace & Defence Industries Association of Europe
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Withdrawn
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| Standards | Relationship |
| DIN EN 4050-1:2012-12 | Identical |
| NF EN 4050-1 : 2013 | Identical |
| BS EN 3311:2009 | Aerospace series. Titanium alloy TI-P64001 (Ti-6Al-4V). Annealed. Bar for machining. D < 110 mm |
| I.S. EN 3359:2007 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM1503 (X3CRNIMOAL13-8-2) - VACUUM INDUCTION MELTED AND CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED - SOFTENED - FORGING STOCK - A OR D <= 300 MM |
| PREN 2003-8 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TEST METHODS FOR METALLIC MATERIALS - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF BILLETS, BARS, PLATES AND FORGINGS - PART 8: ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA |
| PREN 3490 : 200P2 | |
| PREN 2917 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM3801 (X5CRNICU17-4) - CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED - SOLUTION TREATED AND PRECIPITATION TREATED - BAR - A OR D <= 200 MM - R[M] >= 1 070 MPA |
| PREN 2475 : 200P1 | |
| PREN 2774 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM3801 (X5CRNICU 17-4) - CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED - SOLUTION TREATED AND PRECIPITATION TREATED - BAR - A OR D <= 200 MM - R[M] >= 1310 MPA |
| PREN 3365 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM3901 (X15CRNI17-3) - AIR MELTED - SOFTENED - FORGING STOCK - A OR D <= 300 MM |
| PREN 4050-2 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TEST METHOD FOR METALLIC MATERIALS - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF BARS, PLATES, FORGING STOCK AND FORGINGS - PERFORMANCE OF TEST |
| PREN 4700-005 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS - WROUGHT PRODUCTS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 005: FORGING STOCK |
| PREN 4800-006 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 6: PRE-PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION FORGINGS |
| I.S. EN 4347:2007 | AEROSPACE SERIES STEEL FE-PM1506 (X3CRNIMOAL13-8-2) - VACUUM INDUCTION MELTED AND CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED, SOFTENED, FORGING STOCK A OR D <= 300 MM |
| PREN 4800-005 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 5: FORGING STOCK |
| PREN 4050-3 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TEST METHOD FOR METALLIC MATERIALS - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF BARS, PLATES, FORGING STOCK AND FORGINGS - REFERENCE BLOCKS |
| PREN 4700-006 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS - WROUGHT PRODUCTS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 006: PRE-PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION FORGINGS |
| PREN 3718 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TEST METHOD FOR METALLIC MATERIALS - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF TUBES |
| PREN 4500-004 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - METALLIC MATERIALS - RULES FOR DRAFTING AND PRESENTATION OF MATERIAL STANDARDS - PART 004: SPECIFIC RULES FOR TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS |
| PREN 4685 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM TI10V2FE3AL - BARS - D < 110 MM - R[M] >= 1240 MPA |
| I.S. EN 3718:2012 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TEST METHOD FOR METALLIC MATERIALS - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF TUBES |
| 93/711184 DC : 0 | PREN 2003-15 - AEROSPACE SERIES - ULTRASONIC TESTING REFERENCE BLOCKS |
| BS EN 4700-006:2010 | Aerospace series. Steel and heat resisting alloys. Wrought products. Technical specification Pre-production and production forgings |
| BS EN 13981-4:2006 | Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Products for structural railway applications. Technical conditions for inspection and delivery Forgings |
| 01/716044 DC : 0 | EN 4800-6 - AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 6: PRE-PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION FORGINGS |
| BS EN 3490:2007 | Aerospace series. Steel FE-PM3901 (X15CrNi17-3). Air melted. Hardened and tempered. Bar for machining. De ≤ 200 mm. 900 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 1100 MPa |
| I.S. EN 4800-006:2010 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 006: PRE-PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION FORGINGS |
| I.S. EN 4800-005:2010 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 005: FORGING STOCK |
| PREN 3357 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM1503 (X3CRNIMOAL 13-8-2) - VACUUM INDUCTION MELTED AND CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED - SOLUTION TREATED AND PRECIPITATION TREATED - BAR FOR MACHINING - A OR D <= 150 MM - 1 200 MPA <= R[M] <= 1 400 MPA |
| PREN 3358 : 200P3 | |
| PREN 3508 : 200P2 | |
| PREN 4800-001 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 1: PLATE, SHEET AND STRIP |
| PREN 4347 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM1506 (X3CRNIMOAL13-8-2) - VACUUM INDUCTION MELTED AND CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED - SOFTENED - FORGING STOCK - A OR D <= 300 MM |
| I.S. EN 4800-002:2010 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 002: BAR AND SECTION |
| I.S. EN 4700-006:2010 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS - WROUGHT PRODUCTS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 006: PRE-PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION FORGINGS |
| NF EN 4700-002 : 2012 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS - WROUGHT PRODUCTS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 002: BAR AND SECTION |
| BS EN 4700-001:2010 | Aerospace series. Steel and heat resisting alloys. Wrought products. Technical specification Plate, sheet and strip |
| BS EN 4346:2007 | Aerospace series. Steel FE-PM1505 (X1CrNiMoAlTi12-9-2). Vacuum induction melted and consumable electrode remelted, softened, forging stock a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| I.S. EN 3311:2009 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM ALLOY TIP64001 (TI-6AL-4V) - ANNEALED - BAR FOR MACHINING - D < 110 MM |
| I.S. EN 4500-004:2012 | AEROSPACE SERIES - METALLIC MATERIALS - RULES FOR DRAFTING AND PRESENTATION OF MATERIAL STANDARDS - PART 004: SPECIFIC RULES FOR TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS |
| XP PREN 4346 : 1996 XP | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM1505 (X1CRNIMOALTI12-9-2) - VACUUM INDUCTION MELTED AND CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED - SOFTENED - FORGING STOCK - A OR D =< 300 MM |
| PREN 2763 : 200P3 | |
| PREN 4346 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM1505 (X1CRNIMOALTI12-9-2) - VACUUM INDUCTION MELTED AND CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED - SOFTENED - FORGING STOCK - A OR D <= 300 MM |
| PREN 3509 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PL1501 (30CRMO12) - AIR MELTED - HARDENED AND TEMPERED - BAR - D[E] <= 40 MM = 1050 MPA <= R[M] <= 1250 MPA |
| PREN 3516 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PL8201 (41NICRMO2) - AIR MELTED - SOFTENED - FORGING STOCK - A OR D <= 300 MM |
| PREN 3359 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM1503 (X3CRNIMOAL 13-8-2) - VACUUM INDUCTION MELTED AND CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED - SOFTENED - FORGING STOCK - A OR D <= 300 MM |
| I.S. EN 4700-001:2010 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS - WROUGHT PRODUCTS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 001: PLATE, SHEET AND STRIP |
| I.S. EN 4346:2007 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM1505 (X1CRNIMOALTI12-9-2) - VACUUM INDUCTION MELTED AND CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED, SOFTENDED, FORGING STOCK A OR D <= 300 MM |
| DIN EN 13981-4:2007-02 | Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Products for structural railway applications - Technical conditions for inspection and delivery - Part 4: Forgings |
| EN 4347:2007 | Aerospace series Steel FE-PM1506 (X3CrNiMoAl13-8-2) - Vacuum induction melted and consumable electrode remelted, softened, forging stock a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| UNI EN 4800-006 : 2011 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 006: PRE-PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION FORGINGS |
| UNI EN 4700-006 : 2011 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS - WROUGHT PRODUCTS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 006: PRE-PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION FORGINGS |
| UNI EN 4800-001 : 2011 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 001: PLATE, SHEET AND STRIP |
| UNI EN 3459 : 2011 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM ALLOY TI-P63001 (TI-4AL-4MO-2SN) - SOLUTION TREATED AND AGED - PLATE - 6 MM < A <= 50 MM |
| UNI EN 4700-005 : 2011 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS - WROUGHT PRODUCTS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 005: FORGING STOCK |
| UNI EN 4685 : 2011 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM TI10V2FE3AL - BARS - D < 110 MM - R[M] >= 1240 MPA |
| UNI EN 4800-005 : 2011 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 005: FORGING STOCK |
| UNI EN 4800-002 : 2011 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 002: BAR AND SECTION |
| UNI EN 4700-001 : 2011 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS - WROUGHT PRODUCTS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 001: PLATE, SHEET AND STRIP |
| PREN 4050-4 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TEST METHOD FOR METALLIC MATERIALS - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF BARS, PLATES, FORGING STOCK AND FORGINGS - ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA |
| PREN 2915 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM3801 (X5CRNICU17-4) - CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED - SOLUTION TREATED AND PRECIPITATION TREATED - BAR - A OR D <= 200 MM - R[M] >= 965 MPA |
| PREN 3476 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PL1501 (30CRMO12) - AIR MELTED - SOFTENED - FORGING STOCK - A OR D <= TO 300 MM |
| PREN 3521 : 200P2 | |
| PREN 4800-002 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 2: BAR AND SECTION |
| I.S. EN 4700-005:2010 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS - WROUGHT PRODUCTS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 005: FORGING STOCK |
| BS EN 4800-005:2010 | Aerospace series. Titanium and titanium alloys. Technical specification Forging stock |
| BS EN 3459:2010 | Aerospace series. Titanium alloy TI-P63001 (Ti-4Al-4Mo-2Sn). Solution treated and aged. Plate. 6 mm < a ≤ 50 mm |
| 09/30201382 DC : 0 | BS EN 4685 - AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM TI10V2FE3AL - BARS - D < 110 MM - R[M] >= 1240 MPA |
| 01/716043 DC : 0 | PREN 4800-5 - AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 5: FORGING STOCK |
| BS EN 3365:2007 | Aerospace series. Steel FE-PM3901 (X15CrNi17-3). Air melted, softened, forging stock a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| BS EN 3359:2007 | Aerospace series. Steel FE-PM1503 (X3CrNiMoAl13-8-2). Vacuum induction melted and consumable electrode remelted, softened, forging stock a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| BS EN 4347:2007 | Aerospace series. Steel FE-PM1506 (X3CrNiMoAl13-8-2). Vacuum induction melted and consumable electrode remelted, softened, forging stock a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| 09/30204515 DC : DRAFT MAY 2009 | BS EN 3528 - AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM2701 (X2NICOMO18-8-5) - CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED - SOLUTION TREATED AND PRECIPITATION TREATED - BAR - D[E] <= 150 MM - 1750 MPA <= R[M] <= 2000 MPA |
| BS EN 4800-001:2010 | Aerospace series. Titanium and titanium alloys. Technical specification Plate, sheet and strip |
| BS EN 4800-002:2010 | Aerospace series. Titanium and titanium alloys. Technical specification Bar and section |
| BS EN 4500-004:2012 | Aerospace series. Metallic materials. Rules for drafting and presentation of material standards Specific rules for titanium and titanium alloys |
| EN 4800-002:2010 | Aerospace series - Titanium and titanium alloys - Technical specification - Part 002: Bar and section |
| EN 4800-001:2010 | Aerospace series - Titanium and titanium alloys - Technical specification - Part 001: Plate, sheet and strip |
| EN 13981-4:2006 | Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Products for structural railway applications - Technical conditions for inspection and delivery - Part 4: Forgings |
| EN 4700-005:2010 | Aerospace series - Steel and heat resisting alloys - Wrought products - Technical specification - Part 005: Forging stock |
| EN 3359:2007 | Aerospace series - Steel FE-PM1503 (X3CrNiMoAl13-8-2) - Vacuum induction melted and consumable electrode remelted, softened, forging stock a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| EN 3476:2006 | Aerospace series - Steel FE-PL1501 (30CrMo12) - Air melted - Softened - Forging stock - a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| EN 4500-004:2012 | Aerospace series - Metallic materials - Rules for drafting and presentation of material standards - Part 004: Specific rules for titanium and titanium alloys |
| EN 3718:2012 | Aerospace series - Test method for metallic materials - Ultrasonic inspection of tubes |
| EN 3490:2007 | Aerospace series - Steel FE-PM3901 (X15CrNi17-3) - Air melted - Hardened and tempered - Bar for machining - De ≤ 200 mm - 900 MPa ≤ Rm ≤ 1 100 MPa |
| EN 3365:2007 | Aerospace series - Steel FE-PM3901 (X15CrNi17-3) - Air melted, softened, forging stock a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| EN 3527:2007 | Aerospace series - Steel FE-PL1504 (33CrMoV12) - Air melted - Softened - Forging stock - a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| EN 3311:2009 | Aerospace series - Titanium alloy TI-P64001 (Ti-6Al-4V) - Annealed - Bar for machining - D < 110 mm |
| EN 4800-005:2010 | Aerospace series - Titanium and titanium alloys - Technical specification - Part 005: Forging stock |
| EN 3459:2010 | Aerospace series - Titanium alloy TI-P63001 (Ti-4Al-4Mo-2Sn) - Solution treated and aged - Plate - 6 mm < a ≤ 50 mm |
| EN 4700-001:2010 | Aerospace series - Steel and heat resisting alloys - Wrought products - Technical specification - Part 001: Plate, sheet and strip |
| EN 4800-006:2010 | Aerospace series - Titanium and titanium alloys - Technical specification - Part 006: Pre-production and production forgings |
| EN 4700-006:2010 | Aerospace series - Steel and heat resisting alloys - Wrought products - Technical specification - Part 006: Pre-production and production forgings |
| EN 4346:2007 | Aerospace series - Steel FE-PM1505 (X1CrNiMoAlTi12-9-2) - Vacuum induction melted and consumable electrode remelted, softended, forging stock a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| XP PREN 4347 : 1996 XP | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM1506 (X3CRNIMOAL13-8-2) - VACUUM INDUCTION MELTED AND CONSUMABLE ELECTRODE REMELTED - SOFTENED - FORGING STOCK - A OR D =< 300 MM |
| I.S. EN 3365:2007 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM3901 (X15CRNI17-3) - AIR MELTED - SOFTENED - FORGING STOCK - A OR D <= 300 MM |
| PREN 3527 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PL1504 (33CRMOV12) - AIR MELTED - SOFTENED - FORGING STOCK - A OR D <= 300 MM |
| PREN 4700-001 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS - WROUGHT PRODUCTS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 001: PLATE, SHEET AND STRIP |
| PREN 3491 : 200P2 | AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL FE-PM3901 (X15CRNI17-3) - AIR MELTED - HARDENED AND TEMPERED - FORGINGS - D[E] <= 100 MM - 900 MPA <= R[M] <= 1100 MPA |
| I.S. EN 4800-001:2010 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 001: PLATE, SHEET AND STRIP |
| I.S. EN 3459:2010 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TITANIUM ALLOY TI-P63001 (TI-4AL-4MO-2SN) - SOLUTION TREATED AND AGED - PLATE - 6 MM < A <= 50 MM |
| 13/30290101 DC : 0 | BS EN 4700-2 - AEROSPACE SERIES - STEEL AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS - WROUGHT PRODUCTS - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - PART 002: BAR AND SECTION |
| BS EN 4800-006:2010 | Aerospace series. Titanium and titanium alloys. Technical specification Pre-production and production forgings |
| BS EN 3527:2007 | Aerospace series. Steel FE-PL1504 (33CrMoV12). Air melted. Softened. Forging stock. a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| BS EN 4700-005:2010 | Aerospace series. Steel and heat resisting alloys. Wrought products. Technical specification Forging stock |
| BS EN 3476:2006 | Aerospace series. Steel FE-PL1501 (30CrMo12). Air melted. Softened. Forging stock. a or D ≤ 300 mm |
| 93/711199 DC : 0 | PREN 2003-8 - AEROSPACE SERIES - TEST METHODS FOR STEEL PRODUCTS - PART 8: ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR ULTRASONIC INSPECTIONS OF BILLETS, BARS, PLATES AND FORGINGS IN STEEL, TITANIUM, TITANIUM ALLOYS, ALUMINIUM ALLOYS AND HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS |
| BS EN 3718:2012 | Aerospace series. Test method for metallic materials. Ultrasonic inspection of tubes |
| PREN 4050-3 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TEST METHOD FOR METALLIC MATERIALS - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF BARS, PLATES, FORGING STOCK AND FORGINGS - REFERENCE BLOCKS |
| PREN 4050-2 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TEST METHOD FOR METALLIC MATERIALS - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF BARS, PLATES, FORGING STOCK AND FORGINGS - PERFORMANCE OF TEST |
| PREN 4179 : 200P5 | AEROSPACE SERIES - QUALIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING |
| EN 2000:1991 | Aerospace series - Quality assurance - EN aerospace products - Approval of the quality system of manufacturers |
| PREN 4050-4 : 200P1 | AEROSPACE SERIES - TEST METHOD FOR METALLIC MATERIALS - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF BARS, PLATES, FORGING STOCK AND FORGINGS - ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA |
| EN 2078:2001 | Aerospace series - Metallic materials - Manufacturing schedule, inspection schedule, inspection and test report - Definition, general principles, preparation and approval |
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