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TITLE: SpaceX Quality Clause Attachment for Purchase OrdersCreate Date: 7/31/18 Department: QUALITY Doc No: SPX-00000874 Approved Version: 37.0Procedure Owner: Vibhor Jain

Reference:SPX-00000874

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VP/Final Approved By: Eric Romano

Approved Date: 7/31/2018

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REVISION/CHANGE RECORD

Version Description1.0 Initial release2.0 Significant changes made throughout document. See previous version for was

condition.3.0 Moved First Article Inspection Report from SPXQC-03 to SPXQC-11 and renumbered

affected clauses.4.0 Changed wording from "*Required by all Suppliers" to "*Default requirement for all

Suppliers unless otherwise stated or excluded" in applicable clauses.5.0 Changed AMS - 438 to AMS-478-35D in clause SPXQC-03 (Identification/Marking).6.0 Significant changes made, including: removal of numbered clauses SPXQC-01 through

SPXQC-09; addition of Purpose, Definitions, and General Requirements sections; additional information added to clauses SPXQC-10, SPXQC-12, and SPXQC-17; addition of new clauses SPXQC-18 through SPXQC-20.

7.0 Changed "buyer's Sourcing Representative's" to "buyer's" in General Requirements, Prohibited Practices, Unauthorized Repairs paragraph. Corrected paragraph labeling in General Requirements section.

8.0 Changes made throughout document. See previous version for was condition.9.0 No change to technical content.10.0 Added COTS to Definitions section. Added ref to for SPX-00002691 to Prohibited

Practices section, Control of Nonconforming Product paragraph, and SPXQC-18 clause. Changed Order of Precedence for Technical Documents list. Revised Certificate of Conformance paragraph. Changed version of ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 ref in Lot Sampling paragraph. Added "For SpaceX unique part numbers" to Subcontracting paragraph. Added Qualified Personnel paragraph. Additions to SPXQC-23 General Requirements and Fabrication Requirements. Additions to SPXQC-24 General Requirements. Added "Handling and/or" to SPXQC-25. Added SPXQC-28 (Inspection Delegation).

11.0 Added SPXQC-29 (NDT Certification) and SPXQC-30 (Castings - NDT Requirements) clauses.

12.0 Changes made to: SPXQC-10 (Material Certification), SPXQC-23 (Printed Circuit Board), and SPXQC-24 (PCB Assembly). Added SPXQC-31 (Use of BR-127 Primer), SPXQC-32 (Use of Aeroglaze), and SPXQC-33 (Use of Super Koropon).

13.0 Revised Access to Facilities requirement. Clarified Photo Requirements in SPXQC-24 (PCB Assembly). Addition of SPXQC-34 (Explosives Handling/Packaging). Grammar and punctuation changes throughout document.

Procedure Type: Level III Work InstructionSpaceX Quality Clause Attachment for Purchase Orders

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Version Description14.0 Revised Documentation (3.D), Lot Sampling (3.G), Quality System (3.L),

Packaging/Handling/Preservation/Shipment (3.N), Control of Nonconforming Product (3.O), and Subcontracting (3.Q) general requirements. Added First Article Inspection Report (3.U), Configuration Management (3.V), and COTS (3.W) general requirements. Revised SPXQC-10 (Material Certification), SPXQC-14 (NDT Test Report), SPXQC-15 (Heat Treating), SPXQC-26 (Drop Shipments), SPXQC-30 (Casting), and SPXQC-31 (Use of BR-127 Primer). Deleted SPXQC-11 (FAIR), SPXQC-12 (Certification for Special Processes), SPXQC-18 (Notification of Process Changes), SPXQC-19 (Configuration Management), SPXQC-20 (Sample Inspections), SPXQC-22 (COTS), SPXQC-25 (Special Handling), SPXQC-27 (Sub Tier Suppliers), and SPXQC-28 (Inspection Delegation). Added Table of Contents and paragraph numbering.

15.0 Revised SPXQC-30 (Casting). Added SPXQC-35 (Subcontracted Design) and SPXQC-36 (Serialization) clauses.

16.0 Removed ref to SPX-00002367. Revised SPXQC-30 (Casting).17.0 Terminology changes throughout: "buyer" to "SpaceX" and "Supplier" to "Seller".

Updated Purpose and Definitions sections. Changes made throughout General Requirements (Section 3). Changes made to the following clauses: SPXQC-10 (Material Certification), SPXQC-23 (PCB), SPXQC-24 (PCB Assembly), SPXQC-30 (Casting), SPXQC-31 (BR-127 Primer), and SPXQC-32 (Aeroglaze). Deleted clauses SPXQC-16 (Temperature/Perishable/Shelf Life) and SPXQC-36 (Serialization). Added clause SPXQC-37 (COTS).

18.0 Added "is managed by the Supplier Quality and Quality Assurance groups" to Purpose (Section 1).

19.0 Changed "Supplier Code" to "Supplier ID" in Identification/Marking (3.M). Revised SPXQC-30 (Casting) and SPXQC-37 (COTS).

20.0 Revised: Section 1. Purpose to include Supplier Manual reference, Certificate of Conformance (3.E ) serial number and COTS documentation checklist requirements, Inspection Requirements (3.G) title change and added content for 100% features and Inspection Certification reference, Corrective Action Requests (3.H) removed reference to SPX 8D form number, Packaging (3.N) Referenced SPX-00008836, Subcontracting (3.Q) clarified that Special Processes is included in title, Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Items (3.W) added “… shall be able to …”, SPXQC-23 and SPXQC-24 changed content to reference AV document, SPXQC-37 clarified component level change notification. Added: Revisions changed table, SPXQC-38 Shipping of Frozen Material, SPXQC-39 Patch Antenna Requirements, SPXQC-40 Avionics Harnessing Requirements.

21.0 Added SPXQC-41 (MRR), SPXQC-42 (Hazardous Material).22.0 Added SPXQC-43 (Supplier-Controlled Drawing). Revised SPXQC-41 (MRR). Changed

“Except for COTS parts” to “For SpaceX-designed parts” in Identification/Marking (3.M), Title of SPXQC-37 from “Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Parts” to “Supplier Revision Critical Part.”




Version Description23.0 Added EEE section to Responsibility for Conformance and Counterfeit Part Avoidance

(3.C) and ESD Control Program (3.J). Revised Maintenance of Records (3.Y) to include all of FAR 4.703. Added SPXQC-44 and changed title of SPXQC-40 from Avionics to Electrical.

24.0 Added Clause AB for acceptability of painted surfaces. Added requirement for “purchase order line number” to be included on certificates of conformance in section E.

25.0 Clarified COTS definition. Removed requirement for Documentation Checklist in Section E. Clarified serialization in section M. Clarified certificate of conformance requirements in section E. Clarified the purpose of the Quality Clause document is just for flight and R&D hardware. Clarified SPXQC-17 does not require source inspection to be conducted for inspection delegated suppliers (not on delegation probation). Added QC 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50 for FPI chem etch requirements, general composite parts documentation requirements, special composite parts documentation requirements, conformal coating, and serialized dimensional inspection reports respectively. Section G changed surface finish requirement from 16 to 32. Moved Section Z to SPXQC-38 and changed title to Temperature and Shelf-Life Sensitive Material Requirements. Split SPXQC-10 material requirements into 'a' and 'b' sections for traceability and test results respectively.

26.0 Removed General Clauses. All General Clause information (A through AA) is now located in the Supplier Manual (SPX-00007672 version 4). Updated wording on 10a to suggest a copy of original mill certifications be included as applicable. Updated 10b to clarify test reports requirement, also updated 10b to include requirement changes for proprietary compounds. Updated 38 to add premixed material requirements. Added clauses 51, 52, 53, 54, 55. Clarified requirements for trace in clause 13. Updated and clarified definitions. Redefined scope to clarify applicability of this document to specific purchase order lines. Updated document approvers and owner.

27.0 Split clause 38 in to 38a and 38b for improved control of frozen and shelf life material. Added clause 60 for custom hardware requirements.

28.0 Added SPXQC-61: IN-PROCESS SOURCE INSPECTION ON SUBASSEMBLIES and did minor formatting. Approvers changed.

29.0 Title changes for clarification to SPXQC- 10a, 10b, 13, 14, 17, 21, 26, 29, 50, 54, 56, & 57. Description changes to SPXQC- 13, 17, 48, & 57.Removed individual quality clause callouts. List of deleted quality clauses can be found in revision history for referenceSPXQC-31: Added Identification / Marking RequirementsSPXQC-17: Updated RequirementsSPXQC-54: Updated RequirementsSPXQC-61: Updated RequirementsDeleted SPXQC-55: SpaceX Part Approval Process.Changed Procedure Owner to Vibhor Jain.Added “Documentation Required” field with example to SPXQC- 10a, 10b, 13, 14, 15,




Version Description23, 24, 34, 35, 37, 38a, 38b, 39, 40, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61.

30 Updated table of contentsAdded Documentation requirements to QC 47 & 48Updated documentation requirements to for QC-61

31 Added SPXQC-62 and updated table of contents as applicable32 Updated QC-61: Updated requirements to remove source inspection before

passivation. Updated QC-62: Updated documentation requirements

33 Updated QC -54:- QC 54 title updated to ‘NDT TECHNIQUE APPROVAL’- Added Applicable Exception for better clarity on the requirement

34 Updated:- QC-13: DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION ACCEPTANCE REPORT- QC-46: NDT PRE-PENETRANT ETCHThese changes were made to add more clarity to the requirements.

35 Updated:- QC-54: NDT TECHNIQUE APPROVAL

Updated Exceptions to better communicate the requirements and exemptionsUpdated SRI as a standard means to submit technique approval requests

36 Added:

- SPXQC-65: X-RAY FILM SUBMITTAL

37 Updated:- SPXQC-17:SOURCE INSPECTION (SPACEX APPROVED)

- SPXQC-61: IN-PROCESS SOURCE INSPECTION




Table of Contents

1. PURPOSE..........................................................................................................................................62. DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................................63. CLAUSES ..........................................................................................................................................8

SPXQC-10a: RAW MATERIAL TRACEABILITY ...............................................................................8SPXQC-10b: RAW MATERIAL TEST RESULTS..............................................................................8SPXQC-13: DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION ACCEPTANCE REPORT:.............................................8SPXQC-14: NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST ACCEPTANCE REPORT: .................................................8SPXQC-15:THERMAL PROCESSING RECORDS:..........................................................................9SPXQC-17:SOURCE INSPECTION (SPACEX APPROVED)...........................................................9SPXQC-21: SOFTWARE RECORDS................................................................................................9SPXQC-23: PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) REQUIREMENTS .................................................9SPXQC-24: PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY (PCBA) REQUIREMENTS ..........................9SPXQC-26: DROP SHIPMENT AUTHORITY .................................................................................10SPXQC-29a: NDT CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL FOR FLIGHT PARTS ..............................10SPXQC-29b: NDT CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL FOR TOOLING & NON-FLIGHT PARTS.10SPXQC-30: CASTING REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................10SPXQC-31: USE OF BR-127 PRIMER ...........................................................................................12SPXQC-32: USE OF AEROGLAZE® (LORD MFG.).......................................................................12SPXQC-33: USE OF SUPER KOROPON® (PPG AEROSPACE, PRC-DESOTO)........................12SPXQC-34: EXPLOSIVES HANDLING AND/OR PACKAGING .....................................................12SPXQC-35: SUBCONTRACTED DESIGN......................................................................................13SPXQC-37: SUPPLIER REVISION CRITICAL PART .....................................................................13SPXQC-38a: TEMPERATURE AND SHELF-LIFE SENSITIVE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS .....13SPXQC-38b: SHIPPING OF FROZEN MATERIALS.......................................................................14SPXQC-39: PATCH ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................14SPXQC-40: ELECTRICAL HARNESSING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................14SPXQC-41: MANUFACTURING READINESS REVIEW (MRR).....................................................15SPXQC-42: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ...........................................................................................15SPXQC-43: SELLER-CONTROLLED DRAWING ...........................................................................15SPXQC-44: RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) HARNESSING REQUIREMENTS ...................................16SPXQC-45: MACHINED PART GRAIN DIRECTION ......................................................................16SPXQC-46: NDT PRE-PENETRANT ETCH (Applicable to Penetrant Testing Only)......................16SPXQC-47: GENERAL COMPOSITE PARTS DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS .................16SPXQC-48: SPECIAL COMPOSITE PARTS DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ...................17




SPXQC-49: CONFORMAL COATING REQUIREMENTS...............................................................17SPXQC-50: 100% DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION REPORT (SERIALIZED PARTS ONLY)...........17SPXQC-51: MATERIAL TRACEABILITY FOR PROPRIETARY COMPOUNDS ............................18SPXQC-52: MATERIAL TEST RESULTS FOR PROPRIETARY COMPOUNDS ...........................18SPXQC-53: ACCEPTANCE TEST PROCEDURE (ATP) RESULTS ..............................................18SPXQC-54: NDT TECHNIQUE APPROVAL ...................................................................................18SPXQC-56: FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION REPORT ...................................................................19SPXQC-57: INSPECTION PLAN RESULTS ...................................................................................19SPXQC-58: AS-BUILT CONFIGURATION REPORT......................................................................19SPXQC-59: CALIBRATION DATA SUBMISSION...........................................................................19SPXQC-60: CUSTOM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................20SPXQC-61: IN-PROCESS SOURCE INSPECTION .......................................................................20SPXQC-62: METALLIC RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS PER SPX-00037000: ......................20SPXQC-65: X-RAY FILM SUBMITTAL:...........................................................................................21




1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to specify purchase order or purchase order line specific requirements that assure the production of quality product.

Additional supplier requirements are specified in the Supplier Manual (SPX-00007672). All documents referenced in this document can be found on www.spacex.com/legal or are otherwise publically available.

The clauses in this document may be applied to any SpaceX Flight or Non-Flight purchase order line providing production parts, materials, and services to SpaceX. SpaceX may also elect to apply one or more of these quality clauses to other categories of purchase order line. All documents referenced in this document can be found on www.spacex.com/legal or are otherwise publically available.

2. DEFINITIONS

Alpha Revision - An alpha revision is a sequential capital letter, starting with the letter "A", appearing in the revision block of a SpaceX drawing indicating a change to a previously issued drawing. It can also be indicated by a sequential capital letter separated by a slash at the end of a part number.

Audit - An official inspection of a Supplier’s capability, capacity, special processes, quality management system, or other critical performance factors. Audits records are completed forms stored in the Supplier Maintenance system and used to justify changes in supplier approval status. Note that Audits are surveys, and that variation between audits, auditors, and suppliers within reason is normal and expected.

Certificate of Compliance (CoC) - A document provided by the Seller and certified by a competent authority that provided goods or services meet all required specifications. Alternatively referred to as a certificate of conformance.

Country of Origin - the country of manufacture, production, or processing where a product originates. Note that specific Country of Origin requirements may be governed by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR clauses) and other contractual requirements.

Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) - Any item or supply that is;(i) A commercial item, that is, of a type customarily used by the general public or by non-governmental

entities for purposes other than governmental purposes, and (i) Has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public; or (ii) Has been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public;

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and(iii) Offered to SpaceX under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same

form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) - A substance, debris or article alien to a system, subsystem, assembly, component, or process which would potentially cause damage or otherwise interfere with performance or reliability.

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Non-destructive Testing (NDT) – An evaluation technique that assesses material, part, or system properties without causing damage or changes to performance. May also be referred to as non-destructive evaluation (NDE) or non-destructive inspection (NDI).

Numeric Revision A numeric revision is a sequential numeric digit, starting with the number "1", appearing in the revision block of a SpaceX drawing indicating a change to a previously issued drawing. It can also be indicated by a sequential numeric digit separated by a slash at the end of a part number.

Repair - The subjection of nonconforming material to an approved process designed to reduce but not completely eliminate a nonconformance. The purpose of repair is to bring nonconforming material into an acceptable condition. Repair is distinguished from rework in that the item after repair still does not completely conform to the applicable drawings, specification, or contract requirements, but does meet intended function(s).

Rework - The reprocessing of nonconforming material to make it conform completely to the drawings specifications or contract requirements.

Seller - The party identified on the face of this contract (the purchase order) with whom SPACEX is contracting. Used interchangeably with “Supplier.”

Supplier Request for Information (SRI) – SPX-00002691 is a form used to establish effective communication between SpaceX and Suppliers to assure compliance with required specifications. The SRI form should be used as a means to 1) request information, 2) request approval for changes to product or processes, 3) request documentation and direction related to non-conformances, and 4) submit an NDT technique for approval.

SpaceX - SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP., acting through its companies or business units as identified on the face of this Contract. If a subsidiary or affiliate of SPACEX is identified on the face of this Contract, then "SPACEX" means that subsidiary or affiliate.

Special Processes - Those processes which cannot be verified by SpaceX prior to installation or delivery. Typically, these processes can only be tested or inspected by destructive testing. Examples include: Welding, brazing, plating, heat treating, non-destructive testing, etc. Note that SpaceX may elect to control certain processes as though they were Special Processes even if they do not meet the definition listed here.




3. CLAUSES

SPXQC-10a: RAW MATERIAL TRACEABILITY

The Seller shall furnish a complete set of material certifications traceable to lot, batch, block, or heat number of the mill or original material manufacturer. Certifications generated by the supplier shall be signed by the material supplier’s authorized quality representative, and indicate the representative’s title.

Certification to conflicting forms of material is forbidden.

Seller shall provide material to specification with no exceptions or addendums. Material shall not be provided as “chemistry only,” “capable,” “heat-treatable,” or with other specified exceptions unless explicitly requested on the controlling purchase order, drawing, or specification as appropriate.

When specified on the purchase order, raw material such as titanium, aluminum, etc. must have the appropriate heat lot identified on each piece for heat lot traceability. All remnant material returns must clearly retain all traceability.

Documentation Required Material Certificate

SPXQC-10b: RAW MATERIAL TEST RESULTS

For non-proprietary materials, the Seller shall furnish all chemical and physical test reports & results applicable to the material specification. Such reports shall be traceable to the lot, batch, block, or heat lot number of the original material manufacturer or mill. All test results traceable to the materials supplied must be kept on file for a minimum of seven (7) years unless otherwise specified by the SpaceX purchase order.

Documentation Required Material Test Report

SPXQC-13: DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION ACCEPTANCE REPORT:

The Seller shall furnish an inspection report for each lot of part(s) submitted. The report shall include drawing characteristics and recorded values for the range of measurement(s), as required by the seller’s inspection sampling requirement. The Seller shall follow at minimum the inspection requirements specified in the Supplier Manual, unless otherwise specified in other technical documents including the purchase order/contract, drawing, specifications cited on the drawing, and/or SpaceX-provided inspection plan. Such inspection reports shall be traceable to the provided certificates of conformance. Dimensions reported should be identified with feature identifier numbers traceable to characteristic numbering on the drawing

Documentation Required Dimensional Report

SPXQC-14: NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST ACCEPTANCE REPORT:

A nondestructive test report & Certificate of Conformance shall be provided by the Seller for each shipment of material. The Report/Certificate of Conformance shall include, at a minimum; the Purchase Order #, SpaceX




Work Order #, SpaceX Part Number, inspection method, quality requirement used for evaluation, rejection or acceptance of article, flaw indication sheet, and identification of inspecting personnel. A report shall be submitted for each NDT method performed.

Documentation Required Certificate of Conformance Test Report

SPXQC-15:THERMAL PROCESSING RECORDS:

The Seller shall provide a record, commonly referred to as a chart or log, associated with any thermal processing. Such processing may be in an oven, furnace, autoclave, or other controlled environment.

Documentation Required Thermal Processing Records (Cycle charts, logs etc..)

SPXQC-17:SOURCE INSPECTION (SPACEX APPROVED)

Refer to SPX-00042457 for Source Inspection requirements and process details. A SpaceX Source Inspection does not preclude subsequent inspection nor does it relieve the Seller of the responsibility of providing acceptable product.

Documentation Required SPX-00002162 SpaceX Source Inspection Form

SPXQC-21: SOFTWARE RECORDS

Any software used for qualification or acceptance of hardware or software deliverables, including firmware, shall have a system for control including procedures and records available for review any time upon request from SpaceX.

SPXQC-23: PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) REQUIREMENTS

Manufacture and deliver per AV2143.

Documentation Required Certificate of Compliance

SPXQC-24: PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY (PCBA) REQUIREMENTS






SPXQC-26: DROP SHIPMENT AUTHORITY

This purchase order may require drop shipment of SpaceX owned material. The Seller shall check quantity and condition of furnished material and perform receiving inspection and/or test to verify compliance to requirements. Upon delivery of material, the Seller shall contact the purchasing specialist to inform SpaceX of receipt and condition of the material. The Seller shall identify and segregate all furnished material until required for further processing. Should any furnished material be found unsuitable for use, the Seller shall notify the SpaceX buyer immediately and appropriately mark and segregate the material until disposition is made by SpaceX. All customer furnished material shall be identified, handled, stored, and protected from damage, deterioration and loss. Seller shall maintain all traceability and ensure all required documentation (e.g. Certificate of Compliance, material certs, etc.) is provided with the material.

SPXQC-29a: NDT CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL FOR FLIGHT PARTS

For flight, all nondestructive test personnel performing inspections on parts per this Purchase Order shall be certified in accordance with NAS410, current revision, NAS Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel.

SPXQC-29b: NDT CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL FOR TOOLING & NON-FLIGHT PARTS

For support tooling and parts not related to flight, which includes NDT work at all sites for launch structures, pressure vessels, piping inspections, etc. – all nondestructive test personnel performing inspections on parts per this purchase order shall be certified in accordance with NAS410, current revision, NAS Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel or ASNT SNT-TC-1A, Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing.

SPXQC-30: CASTING REQUIREMENTS

NDT Requirements

1. For each part number requiring penetrant and/or X-Ray NDT, the Seller shall have radiographic and penetrant techniques approved by SpaceX prior to shipment. To submit a technique for approval, the Seller shall: Complete a Supplier Request Form (SPX-00002691) using the “NDT Technique Submission” type and

email it to the noted address along with an electronic copy of the radiographic and penetrant techniques signed by the vendor NDT Level III.

Send a package containing film shot using the submitted technique and the accompanying reader sheets to SpaceX, attn. X-Ray Dept.

2. The SpaceX NDT Level III and SQE (Supplier Quality Engineer) will work with the Seller NDT Level III to resolve any technique issues, and once approved, will return a copy of the technique with a SpaceX NDT Level III signature.

3. The Seller shall use only SpaceX approved techniques for all radiographic and penetrant testing for the applicable part number and shall not modify these techniques without approval from the SpaceX NDT Level III. Approval must be given in the form of a signature on the new technique.

4. Parts shall be cleaned of all background penetrant following NDT analysis and prior to shipment to SpaceX.




5. All parts, unless otherwise formally stated, require pre-penetrant chemical etch (local etch may be acceptable in reworked/blended areas)

6. The Seller shall provide all X-Ray film upon hardware delivery. Film must be packaged with the representative parts and packaged in such a way as to prevent damage during shipping and handling.

7. Any indication viewed during double wall radiography shall be read to the single wall thickness and, if accessible, shall be shot with a single wall view to confirm location and size of discontinuity.

First Article Requirements1. Upon first delivery of each part and/or part revision, and after subsequent process changes, the Seller

shall submit both a first article (dimensional and destructive analysis) and fixed foundry process to SpaceX for approval per the SpaceX Casting Quality Requirements (SPX-00006926).

2. Unless otherwise specified by drawing or PO, this applies to hard tooled castings and stereolithography (SLA) castings.

3. Once approved, the Seller shall not change the process parameters on the fixed foundry process control sheet without approval from SpaceX.

Weld Repair1. Weld repairs may only be performed on castings when specified on the drawing.2. If an allowed weld repair is performed on a casting, the Seller shall produce a weld map that details the

location size and depth of the welds as required by the drawing.3. Unless otherwise authorized, the Seller shall provide a copy of weld maps with delivery of the castings.

When authorized to not submit weld maps, the Seller shall maintain these records and submit them to SpaceX upon request

4. If no weld repairs were performed, the Seller must indicate this on the Certificate of Compliance.

Mechanical Testing1. Material testing (e.g. room temperature and elevated temperature tensile, creep or stress rupture

testing, fracture toughness, or fatigue) and the fabrication of test material (e.g. tensile coupons, prolongations, fracture toughness coupons, etc.), shall be performed per drawing requirements and must be provided at time of part delivery unless otherwise authorized by SpaceX. Such cases shall be handled through SRI.

2. The quantity of coupons, test method, coupon condition (e.g. as cast, machined, etc.), acceptance criteria, etc. shall be per drawing requirements.

3. When required on the part drawing, untested test samples shall be submitted to SpaceX for analysis. 4. Unless specified on the drawing, the Seller shall pour 4 integrally cast test coupons with each casting or

tree of castings (if multiple castings are being poured on one tree)5. All test data shall be included in the documentation package.6. Unless otherwise stated by SpaceX (and documented through Supplier Request Form (SPX-00002691),

periodic destructive analysis shall be performed per specification requirements, where applicable. In instances where the specification does not specify frequency, SpaceX Materials Engineering, in conjunction with the responsible engineering function, shall determine the frequency of testing.

Documentation Required1. Each part submitted to SpaceX shall be packaged to include the X-Ray and certification package specific

to that part. However, if cert packages and/or x-rays cover multiple parts, a separate form may be placed with the representative parts identifying the location of the certification package of that part (i.e. cert covers SN 80 and 81. Cert package is with SN 80. A separate form with SN 81 states that its cert package is with SN 80).




2. Certification packages and x-rays shall be clearly identified with the serial numbers of the parts that they represent.

SPXQC-31: USE OF BR-127 PRIMER

The application of BR-127 primer is a controlled process. Refer to the Approved Supplier Listing for approved sources.

Final acceptance of BR-127 primer application shall consist of a test using a lint free wipe with IPA (isopropyl alcohol). There shall be no residue appearing on wipe after test. Primed details shall be individually packaged and sealed in plastic.

The Supplier shall identify all items, parts, components, subassemblies and/or assemblies with the appropriate part number and revision level as noted on the part drawing or as otherwise specified by the SpaceX Purchase Order. Parts and/or materials that are not suitable for marking due to size and/or configuration may be identified using the bag and tag methods outlined in SAE AS478 or equivalent.

Product should never be handled with bare hands. Always use lint free and powder free gloves.

SPXQC-32: USE OF AEROGLAZE® (LORD MFG.)

Aeroglaze® 9741 consists of 9741 Part A and 9700 Part B. Apply epoxy primer/tie-coat only when the surface and ambient temperatures are above 10°C (50°F), with the surface temperature 2.7°C (5°F) above the dew point. Relative humidity shall be no less than 30% and no greater than 65%. Ensure the solvent has completely evaporated prior to applying topcoats.

SPXQC-33: USE OF SUPER KOROPON® (PPG AEROSPACE, PRC-DESOTO)

This material is to be stored at temperatures between 40°F to 100°F (4.4°C to 37.8°C) to ensure shelf life. Shelf life is 24 months from date of manufacture. Container shall comply with FED-STD-141, Method 301.1.

SPXQC-34: EXPLOSIVES HANDLING AND/OR PACKAGING

All explosives shall be packaged, marked, labeled and shipped in accordance with Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations. All explosives shipments shall include the Material Safety Data Sheet and Letter of Competent Authority or EX-Approval. Prior to shipping explosives to any SpaceX facility, the Seller shall send a written notice to [email protected] with the shipment's tracking information (as applicable) and expected delivery date. Shipments sent without notice may be subject to return at the cost of the Seller.

Documentation Required Material Safety Data Sheet Letter of Competent Authority or EX-Approval Email from Ordinance




SPXQC-35: SUBCONTRACTED DESIGN

All subcontracted design shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-1528A, paragraph 5.2.


SPXQC-37: SUPPLIER REVISION CRITICAL PART

The Seller shall provide a revision controlled drawing with all relevant specifications and maintain revision control. Any changes to fit, form or function of the SpaceX ordered part or any change to functional testing must be submitted for approval using Supplier Request Form (SPX-00002691). Changes to fit, form or function of a component part do not need to be submitted for approval at the component part level; however, such changes shall be considered a revision of the SpaceX ordered part if they affect its fit, form or function. Such changes must be submitted for approval (at the ordered part level) using SPX-00002691. Approved changes will require a revision increase. Fit, form and function are defined as follows:

Fit - The ability of the part to integrate with or become an integral part of another component. SpaceX must be informed if any change is proposed that affects the parts ability to integrate.

Form - The physical characteristics of the part including shape, size and mass. SpaceX must be informed if any change is proposed that alters any aspect of the part’s form, including changes to dimensional tolerances.

Function - The actions that the part is designed to perform in fulfilling its function. SpaceX must be informed if any change is proposed that could alter any aspect of the part’s functionality, including material changes.


SPXQC-38a: TEMPERATURE AND SHELF-LIFE SENSITIVE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

All the shelf life sensitive shall have minimum of 80% remaining shelf like upon receipt. Seller shall provide Certification for Temperature, Perishable and Age Sensitive material (e.g. epoxies, paints, bonding agents, prepregs, adhesives, etc), which shall include at minimum following information for each Lot/batch:

Date of Manufacture Date of Test Shelf Life Expiration Date Storage Temperatures

In addition to afore mentioned certificate, seller shall provide a CoC that reflects: Lot/batch number(s) Storage Temperature Expiration Date Date of shipment

Product labels must have lot/batch and part number clearly identified. Product delivered to SpaceX shall have a minimum of 80% remaining of shelf life upon receipt.




Products on a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program where shelf life is regularly monitored by the supplier as part of their contractual obligation are exempt from the requirement for 80% shelf life at delivery.

Documentation Required Material Certificate Certificate of Compliance

SPXQC-38b: SHIPPING OF FROZEN MATERIALS

When delivering frozen material, shipping shall be accomplished in a manner that will ensure retention of all the material’s required properties. Shipping shall conform to the following requirements:

Premixed materials (defined as any material requiring storage at or below -40⁰F) shall be shipped in a manner that a temperature of -40⁰F or lower is maintained throughout the transportation and until delivery (dry ice as suggested method).

Frozen Material (defined as material requiring storage between 10⁰F and -40⁰F) shall be shipped in a manner that a temperature of 10⁰F or lower is maintained throughout transportation and until delivery (dry ice, refrigerated truck, cold pack air or other).

Two (2) USB compatible temperature recording devices, such as Temptale4-USB, that will clearly indicate the temperature exposure during shipment shall be included and shipped with each pallet of material. The date and time of shipment shall be recorded and attached to the interior of the container just prior to shipment. All relevant information must also be included on the temperature recorder itself (Purchase Order, Line Item, Batch #, and Roll #). Clearly Identify which box the temperature recorders are placed in.

Documentation Required Certificate of Compliance/Temperature recording device

SPXQC-39: PATCH ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS



SPXQC-40: ELECTRICAL HARNESSING REQUIREMENTS



SPXQC-41: MANUFACTURING READINESS REVIEW (MRR)

The Seller shall request that SpaceX conduct a Manufacturing Readiness Review for an alpha revision of this unit prior to commencing manufacturing if the part has not been manufactured within the previous 12 months. Please notify SpaceX Supplier Quality Management five (5) working days in advance of the Manufacturing Readiness Review at your facility. Representatives from manufacturing, inspection/test, design, and quality shall




participate as appropriate. Government representatives shall be allowed to participate in the MRR as appropriate. If a Manufacturing Readiness Review is required on a part for which a similar Manufacturing Readiness Review or Process Audit has already been conducted the Seller shall provide the relevant revision and manufacturing changes to the Supplier Quality Engineer to assess the need to conduct the Manufacturing Readiness Review.

SPXQC-42: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

The Seller shall ship hazardous materials with packaging in accordance with the general requirements in 49 CFR Part 173. The contents shall be compliant with the selected mode of transport’s federal guideline. Each packaged item shall be individually labeled with the appropriate hazardous material placard.

SPXQC-43: SELLER-CONTROLLED DRAWING

In addition to the configuration management requirements outlined in the Supplier Manual (SPX-00007672), the Seller shall:Configuration IdentificationSelect configuration items and establish the relevant documents, critical interfaces, and identification schema for component parts.

1. Have a process to identify problems/changes in developmental configurations and prioritize the incorporation of corrective actions.

2. Create functional, allocated, and product baselines which are traceable to their predecessors.3. Document the physical and functional characteristics as well as verifications required to

demonstrate performance.4. Use an engineering release system to issue configuration documents to functional activities,

maintain current and historical engineering release information, and assure that engineering changes are incorporated in production items.

5. Relate and identify software to its associated design documentation, revision, and release date.6. Assign a new part number when a non-interchangeable condition is created.

Configuration Control1. Limit changes that result in performance outside the specified limits/tolerance, reduction of

reliability or maintainability, differences in weight, balance, interface, Electromagnetic characteristics, or other technical specification requirements.

2. Prioritize changes, when necessary, by categorizing them as emergency, urgent, and routine changes.

3. Request deviations in a clear manner for limited quantities or time periods.4. Notify SpaceX of specification changes associated with the approval of an engineering change.

Configuration Status Accounting1. Retain historical data of the identification of each configuration item in a format that is accessible.

2. Notify SpaceX of configuration status accounting problems which may impact SpaceX and provide corrective actions in a timely manner.

Configuration Audit




1. Provide resources and support for SpaceX and its customers in conducting configuration audits at the Seller’s facility.

SPXQC-44: RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) HARNESSING REQUIREMENTS



SPXQC-45: MACHINED PART GRAIN DIRECTION

a. Material grain direction post-machining is a Key Characteristic per design documentation. Seller shall retain a witness coupon of the material and a photograph of the pre-machining stock depicting the specified grain direction and coupon’s orientation relative to the part.

b. Material grain direction post-machining is specified in the design documentation. A photograph of the pre-machining stock shall be submitted with each part, or lot if machined from the same stock, depicting the specified grain direction of the part.

Documentation Required Photograph

SPXQC-46: NDT PRE-PENETRANT ETCH (Applicable to Penetrant Testing Only)

Engineering drawing is the governing document for etch requirements. If etch requirements are not clearly defined in the drawing, etch procedural requirements are defined below.

Etching, unless otherwise specified by SpaceX Drawing or Quality Clause, shall be performed per latest revision of NASA PRC – 5010. The etching shall only be conducted by personnel who have been trained to conduct the etching so as not to damage the part by improper methods. Localized spot etch is allowable in reworked areas, so long as the etching rate and chemical usage is controlled in accordance with NASA PRC-5010.


SPXQC-47: GENERAL COMPOSITE PARTS DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Sellers manufacturing and/or conducting curing operations on a composite part(s)/assembly(-ies) will provide the following documentation with each part upon shipment of the part(s) to SpaceX:

Certificate of Compliance (shall meet requirements of SPX-00007672) Numeric cure report for all cures done during assembly with a minimum of two thermocouples and one

vacuum probe for each part (with indications on which thermocouples and vacuum probes are assigned to which parts) and formatted to display data in one minute intervals.

Material certificate(s) for any composite material used in the manufacturing/assembly of the part by the Seller, if the material was not provided by SpaceX

Roll and lot codes for the material(s) used in the part(s) and out-life of material upon cure (based on out-life consumption at the Seller’s facility)




Documentation Required Certificate of Compliance Numeric Cure Report Material Certificate

SPXQC-48: SPECIAL COMPOSITE PARTS DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

This clause supersedes SPXQC-47 when both are concurrently applied to a Purchase Order. The Seller shall provide the following documentation for each part:

Material certificate for any composite material used in the manufacture/assembly of the part by the Seller, if the material was not provided by SpaceX.

Record of roll, lot code and material out-life at the time of cure; for material supplied by SpaceX, out-life must include consumption at SpaceX in addition to consumption at the Seller’s facility.

Ply layup sheet that complies with section 6.3 of SPD-00027968. Numeric cure report for all cures done during assembly with a minimum of two thermocouples and one

vacuum probe. Parts cured in batches may not share thermocouples/vacuum probes and must have clear indications on which thermocouples/vacuum probes are assigned to which parts. Data must be recorded in one minute intervals and provided in a file format that is supported in Excel.

In-process source inspection report for any parts that have cork or paint applied

Documentation Required Certificate of Compliance Numeric Cure Report Material Certificate SpaceX In-Process Source Inspection Report

SPXQC-49: CONFORMAL COATING REQUIREMENTS

Process and deliver per AV2194.


SPXQC-50: 100% DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION REPORT (SERIALIZED PARTS ONLY)

The Seller shall furnish an inspection report for each serialized part submitted, including 100% inspection of all dimensions on drawing callouts.

Documentation Required Inspection Report




SPXQC-51: MATERIAL TRACEABILITY FOR PROPRIETARY COMPOUNDS

The Seller shall furnish a material certificate traceable to lot, batch, block, or heat number of the mill or original material manufacturer. All certifications shall contain all information required by the Supplier Manual (SPX-00007672), and their records shall be maintained per SPX-00007672. Certifications generated by the supplier shall be provided on the Seller’s letterhead and signed by the material supplier’s authorized quality representative, and indicate the representative’s title.

Documentation Required Material Certificate

SPXQC-52: MATERIAL TEST RESULTS FOR PROPRIETARY COMPOUNDS

The Seller shall maintain all chemical and physical test reports & results traceable to the lot, batch, block, or heat lot number of the original material manufacturer or mill at their facility. The Seller shall provide this information for review and audit purposes when a Space X Representative is on site at the Seller’s facility at which the chemical & physical test reports are stored. Records of these reports shall be maintained per SPX-00007672.

SPXQC-53: ACCEPTANCE TEST PROCEDURE (ATP) RESULTS

A complete set of acceptance testing results shall be supplied to SpaceX for individually serialized parts per drawing requirements. If lot traced parts are tested on a sampling or subset basis, all test results associated with that lot shall be supplied to SpaceX unless otherwise specified by the SpaceX purchase order. The Seller is responsible to verify test results are within acceptable bounds.

Documentation Required Test Report

SPXQC-54: NDT TECHNIQUE APPROVAL

This quality clause requires the seller to have NDT technique(s) approved by SpaceX prior to inspection acceptance. Supplier shall submit an electronic copy of techniques signed by the vendor NDT Level III to SpaceX through SRI form (SPX-00002691: Supplier Request Form) available on www.spacex.com/legal.

The SpaceX NDT Level III and SQE (Supplier Quality Engineer) will work with the Seller NDT Level III to resolve any technique issues, and once approved, will return a copy of the technique with a SpaceX NDT Level III signature.

The Seller shall use only SpaceX approved techniques for all NDT for the applicable part number-rev level and shall not modify these techniques without approval from the SpaceX NDT Level III. Approval must be given in the form of a signature on the new technique.

Documentation Required Certificate of Compliance stating that the NDT was performed per SpaceX approved Technique(s)

Exception:

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Distributors and mills may not have the ability to provide NDE techniques for review. In these instances, certification stating compliance to Standard ultrasonic inspection in accordance with the applicable drawing or purchase order requirement (e.g. ASTM E2375 Class A, ASTM B594 Class A, AMS-STD-2154 Class A or AMS2631 Class A or Class A1 on bar and plate) will satisfy QC-54.

Technique approval is always required when:

Ultrasonic inspections performed to tighter classes, e.g., Class AA or Class AAA, are defined as Special NDE in accordance with NASA-STD-5009 and technique approval is always required in these cases.

Technique approval is always required when the product form is a Tubing, Casting and Forgings; when UT is a requirement.

SPXQC-56: FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION REPORT

This purchase order line is flagged as the first for the noted part number and revision with this Seller. The Seller shall complete and include a First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) or delta First Article Inspection Report (dFAIR) for the part/assembly submitted to SpaceX that complies with the requirements in SPX-00007672.

Documentation Required Inspection Report

SPXQC-57: INSPECTION PLAN RESULTS

The Seller shall populate and submit Inspection Plan data in the provided SPX-00035542 format to [email protected] prior to shipment. The Seller shall furnish the successful data submission receipt with the corresponding shipment. Please see “SPXQC-57 Inspection Plan Submission Process.pdf” (SPX-00035595) on www.spacex.com/legal for instructions on how to properly submit the Inspection Plan.

Documentation Required Data Submission Receipt

SPXQC-58: AS-BUILT CONFIGURATION REPORT

The Seller shall furnish Certificate of Compliance information for the as-built configuration of the parts included in this assembly.


SPXQC-59: CALIBRATION DATA SUBMISSION

The Seller shall record and submit calibration data to [email protected] prior to shipment. The Seller shall furnish the successful data submission receipt with the corresponding shipment.

Documentation Required Data Submission Receipt

mailto:[email protected]




SPXQC-60: CUSTOM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

The Seller shall ensure that provided hardware meets the requirements of SPX-00025120 Hardware Procurement.


SPXQC-61: IN-PROCESS SOURCE INSPECTION (BEING OBSOLETED)

If QC-61 is indicated on a PO line and you have not performed in-process Source Inspection, please follow SPX-00042457 for your in-process and final Source Inspection requirements. If you have already performed in-process Source Inspection, follow the legacy Source Inspection process per the procedure below. QC-61 is being obsoleted. Please refer to QC-61 Elimination Training PowerPoint on SpaceX.com/legal for details on this change.

In-Process Source Inspection shall be conducted per the following requirements:

When the drawing specifies that dimensions apply before Coating/Plating:o Request source inspection immediately before coating/plating operation.

Cleaning:o Request source inspection immediately before Class 1-4 cleaning operation (Per SPX-

00006876). If the Purchase Order contains an assembly composed of multiple piece parts:

o Request Source Inspection on all piece parts listed in the BOM before final assembly. This inspection shall be performed within a single source inspection event.

o The final Certificate of Compliance, submitted to SpaceX for the assembly, shall list and include the revision level of all piece parts that makes up that specific assembly.

A SpaceX In-Process Source Inspection does not preclude subsequent inspection nor does it relieve the Seller of the responsibility of providing acceptable product. In-Process Source inspections may include personnel from SpaceX in addition to SpaceX customer representatives and/or regulatory authorities, and shall include access to all records applicable to SpaceX product or orders.

Note: If part(s) procured on a Purchased Order Line meeting more than one of above mentioned criteria, supplier shall contact SpaceX to determine when the source inspection event shall occur.

Documentation Required SPX-00002162 SpaceX Source Inspection Form (As Applicable)

SPXQC-62: METALLIC RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS PER SPX-00037000: Seller shall follow all the requirements stated in SPX-00037000 for all metallic raw materials used in the fabrication of flight hardware procured by or for SpaceX where SpaceX is the design authority .

Documentation Required:

Certification of Compliance Ultrasonic test report (As applicable)




SPXQC-65: X-RAY FILM SUBMITTAL:

This quality clause requires the Seller to submit actual X-Ray film(s) (electronic copy of images are not acceptable) with the certificate of compliance at part delivery. This is applicable for all parts with radiographic inspection requirements that do not fall under the scope of SPXQC-30. Refer to SpaceX Supplier Manual 4.3.3.

Documentation Required:

X-Ray film(s) for all parts with radiographic inspection requirements delivered to SpaceX Copies of the corresponding X-Ray reader sheets Traceability log of all components that received X-Ray inspection to the final assembly serial

number(s)