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TCOM Quality Assurance Website for 2014
Explanation of Painting QA CodesTCOM Drawing notes occasionally say PAINTUSING COLOR SPECIFIED IN THE PURCHASE ORDER The purpose of this set of QA codes(immediately below) is to provide that paint color information Only painted items have a paint color to tell if an item is to be painted refer to the
drawing(s) for the part in question
TCOM will assign a specific code that prints once on each PO telling you what colors of paint are for what types of painted items or painted structures-an example code shown below is 3485 As you read through the PO you can also refer to the first four digits of a cost code printed with each and
every line of the PO that confirms the system TCOM is building Below is an example of the cost code that prints with a typical PO line
Exterior and Interior are relative terms reserved for larger enclosures and assemblies Exterior parts are those with surfaces routinely exposed to theuncontrolled environment and weather or to viewing from outside the assembly Interior parts are those inside an HVAC space or viewable only after
entering inside an assembly or enclosure Assemblies can if they are high-level enough include both interior and exterior colors PLUS different paintsaltogether for certain surfaces (walkways or roofs of Machinery enclosures)
Aerostat hardware is directly in contact with the surface of a balloon and may include racks nose cones lightning cable standoffs and various antennamounts Avionics hardware are electronics enclosures that mount on racks but dont touch the balloon hull An illustration is shown below
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Walkway paint (aka non-skid) where specified shall remain its natural color as supplied by the paint manufacturer whether exterior or interior
Commercial-off-the-shelf assemblies incorporated into TCOM designs by reference to the Original Equipment Manufacturers part number may remain theOEMs original color regardless of whether exterior or interior
For annotated example photographs showing the application of these principles click here
See insteadalso Codes 40 and TC40 if they are printing out on your Purchase Order from TCOM
Quality Assurance Codes on TCOMPurchase Orders
09 JAN 2013 Fixed typos and HTML coding errors and tested page in Win 81 with IE11 Updated paint color table below so this website now matches the printed
Purchase Order header text In Codes 08 and TC08 changed AWS D171 weldingreference to the 2010 version Clarified titles of Codes 09 and 10 with the prefix
SUBMISSION OF for various quality records (like TC09TC10) The title of Code 13was changed to better reflect the intent of the note (and de-emphasize the unusually
rare need for a certificate of analysis by testing which is a last resort) Removedspecific website addresses for NADCAP and all major defense contractor approved
special process supplier lists (because the websites change occasionally) innumerous Codes (not marked as a change) Fixed wrong link to TCOM specialprocess suppliers in several Codes (version AC is the latest) Added Alodine to
chromate conversion coatings in Code 38 Clarified title of Code 20 to emphasizewitnessing of shipment preparations (previously discussed only in the body of the
note)
TCOM LP Paint Color Codes
Contents
TCOMs QUALITY POLICY (INADOBE PDFreg)
DOWNLOADPRINT ALL CODESIN ADOBE PDFreg
TCOM-Approved Special ProcessSupplier List [Rev AD of 6262013](PDF)PS-10052 Electronic AssemblyInternal Wiring Guidelines [Rev - of29 OCT 10] (PDF)Raytheons Useful (Non-mandatory)Welding Inspection Appendix to HK
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Type-Certified Aircraft QualityCodes
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime ContractorFlowdown Codes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
TCOM LP Delivery LocationCodes
TCOM LP Quality Assurance
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PO Code -System Name SurfaceItem Paint Color
3485 -PGSS 12M22M24M28M
Aerostat SystemsMooring System Exterior Component FED-STD-33303 (DesertTan)[FlatSatin]Mooring System Interior Component FED-STD-33303 (DesertTan)[FlatSatin]Exterior Component FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Interior Component FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Aerostat Painted Hardware Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Avionic Equipment Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Support Equipment FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Exterior Walkways FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Interior Walkways Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Structure Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]
3482 -ASTR 55M Aerostat
SystemMooring System Exterior Component CARBOLINE 4353 [FlatSatin]Mooring System Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Exterior Component CARBOLINE 4353 [FlatSatin]Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Aerostat Painted Hardware FED-STD-17875 (WHITE) [Hi-Gloss]Avionic Equipment FED-STD-27875 (WHITE) [Semi-Gloss]Support Equipment Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Exterior Walkways CARBOLINE 4353 [FlatSatin]Interior Walkways CARBOLINE 5742 (GRAY)Structure Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]
3477 -HAAS 117M Aerostat
SystemMooring System Exterior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Mooring System Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Exterior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Aerostat Painted Hardware CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Avionic Equipment CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Support Equipment CARBOLINE 6666 (YELLOW)Exterior Walkways CARBOLINE 5742 (GRAY)Interior Walkways CARBOLINE 5742 (GRAY)Structure CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)
33463576 -74M Platform Mooring System Exterior Component FED-STD-34094 (383 Green)
[FlatSatin]Mooring System Interior Component FED-STD-27875 (Interior White)[Semi-Gloss]Exterior Component FED-STD-34094 (383 Green) [FlatSatin]Interior Component FED-STD-27875 (Interior White) [Semi-Gloss]Aerostat Painted Hardware FED-STD-37875 (Aircraft White) [Semi-Gloss]Avionic Equipment FED-STD-34094 (383 Green) [FlatSatin]Support Equipment As is original equipment manufacturer (OEM)Exterior Walkways FED-STD-34094 (383 Green) [FlatSatin]Interior Walkways FED-STD-36300 (Grey) [FlatSatin]Structure Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]
TCOM LP Delivery Location Codes
Code Address
HQ Ship to - TCOM Maryland Headquarters ReceivingTCOM LP7115 Thomas Edison DriveColumbia MD 21046-2116
LB Ship to - TCOM North Carolina ReceivingTCOM LP
Codes
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173 TCOM DriveElizabeth City NC 27909
XX Ship to - Contact BuyerContact TCOM Buyer for the appropriate ship to location
TCOM LP Quality Assurance Codes
Code Rev Requirements
01 CALIBRATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with specificationsare calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
02 30 Nov04
CHANGE AUTHORIZATION
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
03 30 Nov04
SOURCE INSPECTION
Source inspection required for this item before shipment Contact TCOMrsquos Buyer to schedule an inspection
04 30 Nov04
IN-PROCESS INSPECTION
In-process inspection required for this item prior to finishing and assemblyWelded assemblies require in-process inspection of welded joints and assemblydimensions prior to paint preparation and application Contact TCOMrsquos Buyer to schedule an inspection
05 30 Nov04
NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL LIMITATIONS
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalfrom TCOM Quality Assurance Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of non-conformity for formal Material Review Board action
06 30 Nov04
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCECONFORMANCE
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish material standard specification etc) Valid certifications shallclearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified characteristic shallcontain enough information to identify the C of C with the item or materialsupplied shall reference the specific characteristic(s) being certified and shall besigned by a Supplier quality assurance representative andor company executiveidentified by specific titles(s)
07 30 NOV11
SOLDERINGELECTRONIC WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS
Unless specified otherwise on the TCOM purchase order drawing orspecification the manufacture and handling of soldered assemblies shall complywith the requirements of ANSIJ-STD-001 [Latest Revision] Class 2Cleanliness Designator C-20 Quality acceptability requirements shall be inaccordance with the Class 2 acceptance criteria of ANSIIPC-A-610 [LatestRevision] for Electronic Assemblies and IPCWHMA-A-620 for Cable and WireHarness Assemblies
TCOM Suppliers doing A amp W (assembly and wiring) work on TCOM kitted partsor providing completed assemblies that include electricalelectronic componentsoldering or wiring on TCOM purchase orders shall comply with PS-10052 [latestrevision]
08 02 JAN14
WELDING REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm is
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ldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMrsquos dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification Welders and weld inspectors shall be certified in accordance with the weldingcode referenced in the drawing or specification The use of any welding codesor specifications not referenced by the applicable drawings must be approved byTCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codes are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Supplierrsquos facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (for some pre-qualified steel joints and for welders whoperform a first PQR) TCOM will expect to have access to or copies of allthe following documentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSLetter of appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractorrsquos format coveringall welds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code(Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assemblypractice welder technique and performance to make certain that Coderequirements are met during the fabricationerection process)
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
09 02 JAN14
SUBMISSION OF INSPECTION RECORDS
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item Each inspection document in Supplier format shallevidence compliance with the applicable drawing andor specificationrequirements and shall include the part number applicable drawing andorspecification with revision letter or number and the signature on title of theresponsible agent of the Supplier All actual measurements of specified drawingdimensions shall be recorded - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shallhave dispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions Inspectionrecords for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating When serialization is required by thedrawing or specification such serialization shall be a part of the inspectiontestreport data
10 02 JAN14
SUBMISSION OF TEST DATA SHEETS
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets are to be submitted withthis item If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall beused otherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test documentshall evidence compliance with the applicable drawing andor specificationrequirements and shall include the part number applicable drawing andorspecification with revision letter or number and the signature on title of the
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responsible agent of the Supplier All actual measurements of specified testperformance shall be recorded - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Managershall have dispositioned any indications of test failure conditions
11 17 Dec07
RETENTION OF INSPECTIONTEST RECORDS
Inspection (Code 09) and test (Code 10) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
12 13 Feb01
FAILURE ANALYSIS REPORT
Failure analysis report shall be delivered with the item returned for repair andoranalysis
13 02 JAN14
REQUIREMENTS FOR AND RETENTION OF MATERIAL CERTIFICATION
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys (or sometimes special non-metallic raw materials) whosephysical properties depend upon chemical composition or processing Suchproperties must be proven by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) usuallyobtained from the Sub-supplier that sold the raw material which records actualchemical composition data Supplier shall retain on file for a period of five yearsthe certifications for raw materials used to manufacture this item
Suppliers should demand a substantial certificate from their raw material Sub-suppliers a proper COA should include actual discrete data (physical andchemical analysis report) taken from the lot of material supplied and the actualquantity of each constituent measured should be listed and compared to therequirements of each constituent identified in the applicable specification
Unidentified and untraceable raw materials may not be used without TCOMsadvance approval and if the Suppliers chosen raw material pedigree isindeterminate and the chemical composition is uncertain TCOM may require theSupplier to have the material tested by a lab to determine its composition andproperties before proceeding with the work
The COA should be checked and annotated by the Supplier to trace the Sub-suppliers raw material lot to the Suppliers TCOMs job and signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying only the base alloy (and not the applicable specification)in the drawing parts list or bill of material Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular specification use the table below (for materials not listed contact yourTCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan to use to ensureconformance to requirements)
Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
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Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6511ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum Aluminum 7075-T73
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7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304 S30400 A Wire CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
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14 19 Dec07
MRB AUTHORITY DELEGATION
Supplier is authorized to disposition non-conforming material in accordance withestablished Material Review Board (MRB) procedures that have been approvedby TCOM
This authority is limited to aspects of the item inside the boundary controlled byTCOMs configuration description (aka Class II) that might otherwise betransparent to any customer or end-user
If this code appears on the purchase order the Supplier was usually the OriginalEquipment Manufacturer (OEM) of a commercial part whose design wascaptured in a TCOM Source Control Drawing or else the Supplier participatedsubstantially in the design of the product or its manufacturing process In suchcases the Supplier is usually in possession of the superior knowledgenecessary to determine dispositions the intent here is grant the supplier latitudein dealing with manufacturing defects or sub-supplier materialservice issueswithout unnecessary interference from TCOM
If a non-conforming material issue affects form fit function or any other TOPLEVEL (aka Class I) requirement (in TCOMs drawing specification orpurchase order and QA-codes) then the Supplier must promptly notify TCOM inwriting (prior to release of the part for shipment) and obtain
TCOM concurrence with any repairrework dispositionTCOM permission to use-as-is and ship (if deemed fit-for-use)TCOM permission to scrap and replace (for LLTM items which may affectTCOMs schedule)
15 13 Feb01
PACKAGING FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries shall be packaged and transported per current OSHADOTregulations
16 13 Feb01
SHELF LIFE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended Upon receiptat TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf life remaining
17 30 Nov04
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTSSYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
Hydraulic components andor systems shall be supplied with a cleanliness levelof NAS 1638 Class 8 or better Plumbingmanifold tubing hoses and similarassemblies shall have no residual interior corrosion by-products (looselyadhering rust or scale) or other foreign material shall have been flushed cleanwith hydraulic fluid and shall be capped before shipment If the part requirespickling (acid cleaning followed by passivation and hydraulic oil coating) ofpipingmanifolds or tanks to remove corrosion then this shall be done beforeflushing Items built to a TCOM drawing that require pressure testing shall betested hydrostatically (using potable water) before flushing or in conjunction withflushing (using the flushing hydraulic oil) - calibrated gauging (Code 01) shall beused Criteria unless otherwise specified shall be no leaks following 10minutes at the maximum test pressure - no leak means no discernablepressure drop or no formation of any droplet of oil within the tested boundaries(the supplied item)
18 13 Feb01
CONTINUITY CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All electrical circuits shall be continuity checked to the schematic
19 13 Feb01
ACCEPTANCE TEST REQUIREMENT
The unit shall pass a performance acceptance test prior to acceptance by TCOMReceiving Inspection
20 02 JAN14
WITNESSED PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Supplier is responsible for the protective wrapping boxing andor crating of allitems as required to prevent physical and surface finish damage (includingcontaminationintrusion by foreign material) during shipping and handling from
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place of origin to destination TCOM shall be notified prior to the loading phaseTCOM Representative shall be present and witness the loading packing andsecuring of equipment to the vehicle
21 30 Nov04
FIT CHECK
Supplier is required to Fit-CheckAssemble the items purchased followinginconjunction with Quality Assurance In-Process or Source Inspection
22 13 Feb01
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ONLY
For items requiring both mechanical and electrical assembly operations Supplieris to perform mechanical assembly only
23 13 Feb01
COMPRESSION SPRING TESTING
Supplier will test a random sample (per MIL-STD-105 or equivalent ISOstandard) for spring rate and for load at specific points per the drawing If thedrawing has no load points test at 20 and 80 compression A written reportwill be shipped with the parts
24 13 Feb01
DOMESTIC SOURCES ONLY
In order to provide complete traceability the parts supplied on this purchaseorder shall be procured only from domestic sources located in the United Statesof America The vendor may supply parts made in his factories located in NorthAmerican Free Trade Association (NAFTA) nations as long as completetraceable product data is established maintained and accurate for certification ofall materials and processes When a certificate of compliance is also requested(Code 06) records will be provided showing that the parts were manufactured bya domestic source
25 13 Feb01
SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED FOR OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source When a certificate ofcompliance is also requested (CODE 06) records will be provided showing thatthe proper OEM supplied the original parts delivered under this purchase order
26 30 Nov04
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENTS
Liquid raw materials or chemicals ordered on this Purchase Order are required tobe within specified viscosity limits The Supplier shall test that the viscosity ofthe liquid supplied meets the requirements of TCOMs Specification (the viscosityin thousands of cps is usually part of the TCOM part number following a dash)Material supplied under this item will be measured using a calibrated instrument(Code 01) and results of the viscosity test will be sent with the item purchased
27 19 Dec07
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work Supplier must submitthe credentials of this competent person showing qualification to a relevantstandard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 or equivalent)along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the results thereofIndividuals casually nominated by the Supplier based on perceived skill orexperience who are without documented formal training and Level II or IIIcertification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplier
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Use a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be reported on an appropriate form including thename of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and title of aresponsible agent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure report and item must be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
28 08 Nov06
VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection (including fit-up in-process and finalfabricationerection inspections) required for this work Supplier must submit thecredentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWS QC1Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) along with areport of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereofSpecifically
ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active valid AmericanWelding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credentialldquoor equivalentrdquo means a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Partyregulatory body or industrytrade association relevant to an alternatewelding code that is accepted by TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDT credentials (PT UT RT) may alsoinclude sufficient visual welding inspection training so that they will beaccepted too
It is NOT sufficient to appoint a Contractorrsquos inspector meeting only the minimumAWS Code standards for qualification (by asserting a Contractor-acceptedcombination of education training and experience)
TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections (conducted at In-process orSource Inspection) by TCOMrsquos own staff CWICAWI will not fulfill thisrequirement
29 13 Feb01
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order to be used by TCOM in a type-certifiedaviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populated areas) TheUS Federal Aviation Administration (or an equivalent international regulatoryagency) requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitable for aircraftSupplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the parts of
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Certificate of conformancecompliance (to TCOMs purchase
orderdrawingsspecifications)
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a batchlot number must be assigned
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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Walkway paint (aka non-skid) where specified shall remain its natural color as supplied by the paint manufacturer whether exterior or interior
Commercial-off-the-shelf assemblies incorporated into TCOM designs by reference to the Original Equipment Manufacturers part number may remain theOEMs original color regardless of whether exterior or interior
For annotated example photographs showing the application of these principles click here
See insteadalso Codes 40 and TC40 if they are printing out on your Purchase Order from TCOM
Quality Assurance Codes on TCOMPurchase Orders
09 JAN 2013 Fixed typos and HTML coding errors and tested page in Win 81 with IE11 Updated paint color table below so this website now matches the printed
Purchase Order header text In Codes 08 and TC08 changed AWS D171 weldingreference to the 2010 version Clarified titles of Codes 09 and 10 with the prefix
SUBMISSION OF for various quality records (like TC09TC10) The title of Code 13was changed to better reflect the intent of the note (and de-emphasize the unusually
rare need for a certificate of analysis by testing which is a last resort) Removedspecific website addresses for NADCAP and all major defense contractor approved
special process supplier lists (because the websites change occasionally) innumerous Codes (not marked as a change) Fixed wrong link to TCOM specialprocess suppliers in several Codes (version AC is the latest) Added Alodine to
chromate conversion coatings in Code 38 Clarified title of Code 20 to emphasizewitnessing of shipment preparations (previously discussed only in the body of the
note)
TCOM LP Paint Color Codes
Contents
TCOMs QUALITY POLICY (INADOBE PDFreg)
DOWNLOADPRINT ALL CODESIN ADOBE PDFreg
TCOM-Approved Special ProcessSupplier List [Rev AD of 6262013](PDF)PS-10052 Electronic AssemblyInternal Wiring Guidelines [Rev - of29 OCT 10] (PDF)Raytheons Useful (Non-mandatory)Welding Inspection Appendix to HK
Jump To
Type-Certified Aircraft QualityCodes
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime ContractorFlowdown Codes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
TCOM LP Delivery LocationCodes
TCOM LP Quality Assurance
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PO Code -System Name SurfaceItem Paint Color
3485 -PGSS 12M22M24M28M
Aerostat SystemsMooring System Exterior Component FED-STD-33303 (DesertTan)[FlatSatin]Mooring System Interior Component FED-STD-33303 (DesertTan)[FlatSatin]Exterior Component FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Interior Component FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Aerostat Painted Hardware Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Avionic Equipment Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Support Equipment FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Exterior Walkways FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Interior Walkways Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Structure Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]
3482 -ASTR 55M Aerostat
SystemMooring System Exterior Component CARBOLINE 4353 [FlatSatin]Mooring System Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Exterior Component CARBOLINE 4353 [FlatSatin]Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Aerostat Painted Hardware FED-STD-17875 (WHITE) [Hi-Gloss]Avionic Equipment FED-STD-27875 (WHITE) [Semi-Gloss]Support Equipment Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Exterior Walkways CARBOLINE 4353 [FlatSatin]Interior Walkways CARBOLINE 5742 (GRAY)Structure Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]
3477 -HAAS 117M Aerostat
SystemMooring System Exterior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Mooring System Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Exterior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Aerostat Painted Hardware CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Avionic Equipment CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Support Equipment CARBOLINE 6666 (YELLOW)Exterior Walkways CARBOLINE 5742 (GRAY)Interior Walkways CARBOLINE 5742 (GRAY)Structure CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)
33463576 -74M Platform Mooring System Exterior Component FED-STD-34094 (383 Green)
[FlatSatin]Mooring System Interior Component FED-STD-27875 (Interior White)[Semi-Gloss]Exterior Component FED-STD-34094 (383 Green) [FlatSatin]Interior Component FED-STD-27875 (Interior White) [Semi-Gloss]Aerostat Painted Hardware FED-STD-37875 (Aircraft White) [Semi-Gloss]Avionic Equipment FED-STD-34094 (383 Green) [FlatSatin]Support Equipment As is original equipment manufacturer (OEM)Exterior Walkways FED-STD-34094 (383 Green) [FlatSatin]Interior Walkways FED-STD-36300 (Grey) [FlatSatin]Structure Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]
TCOM LP Delivery Location Codes
Code Address
HQ Ship to - TCOM Maryland Headquarters ReceivingTCOM LP7115 Thomas Edison DriveColumbia MD 21046-2116
LB Ship to - TCOM North Carolina ReceivingTCOM LP
Codes
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173 TCOM DriveElizabeth City NC 27909
XX Ship to - Contact BuyerContact TCOM Buyer for the appropriate ship to location
TCOM LP Quality Assurance Codes
Code Rev Requirements
01 CALIBRATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with specificationsare calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
02 30 Nov04
CHANGE AUTHORIZATION
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
03 30 Nov04
SOURCE INSPECTION
Source inspection required for this item before shipment Contact TCOMrsquos Buyer to schedule an inspection
04 30 Nov04
IN-PROCESS INSPECTION
In-process inspection required for this item prior to finishing and assemblyWelded assemblies require in-process inspection of welded joints and assemblydimensions prior to paint preparation and application Contact TCOMrsquos Buyer to schedule an inspection
05 30 Nov04
NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL LIMITATIONS
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalfrom TCOM Quality Assurance Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of non-conformity for formal Material Review Board action
06 30 Nov04
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCECONFORMANCE
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish material standard specification etc) Valid certifications shallclearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified characteristic shallcontain enough information to identify the C of C with the item or materialsupplied shall reference the specific characteristic(s) being certified and shall besigned by a Supplier quality assurance representative andor company executiveidentified by specific titles(s)
07 30 NOV11
SOLDERINGELECTRONIC WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS
Unless specified otherwise on the TCOM purchase order drawing orspecification the manufacture and handling of soldered assemblies shall complywith the requirements of ANSIJ-STD-001 [Latest Revision] Class 2Cleanliness Designator C-20 Quality acceptability requirements shall be inaccordance with the Class 2 acceptance criteria of ANSIIPC-A-610 [LatestRevision] for Electronic Assemblies and IPCWHMA-A-620 for Cable and WireHarness Assemblies
TCOM Suppliers doing A amp W (assembly and wiring) work on TCOM kitted partsor providing completed assemblies that include electricalelectronic componentsoldering or wiring on TCOM purchase orders shall comply with PS-10052 [latestrevision]
08 02 JAN14
WELDING REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm is
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ldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMrsquos dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification Welders and weld inspectors shall be certified in accordance with the weldingcode referenced in the drawing or specification The use of any welding codesor specifications not referenced by the applicable drawings must be approved byTCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codes are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Supplierrsquos facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (for some pre-qualified steel joints and for welders whoperform a first PQR) TCOM will expect to have access to or copies of allthe following documentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSLetter of appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractorrsquos format coveringall welds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code(Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assemblypractice welder technique and performance to make certain that Coderequirements are met during the fabricationerection process)
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
09 02 JAN14
SUBMISSION OF INSPECTION RECORDS
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item Each inspection document in Supplier format shallevidence compliance with the applicable drawing andor specificationrequirements and shall include the part number applicable drawing andorspecification with revision letter or number and the signature on title of theresponsible agent of the Supplier All actual measurements of specified drawingdimensions shall be recorded - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shallhave dispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions Inspectionrecords for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating When serialization is required by thedrawing or specification such serialization shall be a part of the inspectiontestreport data
10 02 JAN14
SUBMISSION OF TEST DATA SHEETS
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets are to be submitted withthis item If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall beused otherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test documentshall evidence compliance with the applicable drawing andor specificationrequirements and shall include the part number applicable drawing andorspecification with revision letter or number and the signature on title of the
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responsible agent of the Supplier All actual measurements of specified testperformance shall be recorded - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Managershall have dispositioned any indications of test failure conditions
11 17 Dec07
RETENTION OF INSPECTIONTEST RECORDS
Inspection (Code 09) and test (Code 10) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
12 13 Feb01
FAILURE ANALYSIS REPORT
Failure analysis report shall be delivered with the item returned for repair andoranalysis
13 02 JAN14
REQUIREMENTS FOR AND RETENTION OF MATERIAL CERTIFICATION
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys (or sometimes special non-metallic raw materials) whosephysical properties depend upon chemical composition or processing Suchproperties must be proven by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) usuallyobtained from the Sub-supplier that sold the raw material which records actualchemical composition data Supplier shall retain on file for a period of five yearsthe certifications for raw materials used to manufacture this item
Suppliers should demand a substantial certificate from their raw material Sub-suppliers a proper COA should include actual discrete data (physical andchemical analysis report) taken from the lot of material supplied and the actualquantity of each constituent measured should be listed and compared to therequirements of each constituent identified in the applicable specification
Unidentified and untraceable raw materials may not be used without TCOMsadvance approval and if the Suppliers chosen raw material pedigree isindeterminate and the chemical composition is uncertain TCOM may require theSupplier to have the material tested by a lab to determine its composition andproperties before proceeding with the work
The COA should be checked and annotated by the Supplier to trace the Sub-suppliers raw material lot to the Suppliers TCOMs job and signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying only the base alloy (and not the applicable specification)in the drawing parts list or bill of material Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular specification use the table below (for materials not listed contact yourTCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan to use to ensureconformance to requirements)
Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
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Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6511ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum Aluminum 7075-T73
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7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304 S30400 A Wire CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
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14 19 Dec07
MRB AUTHORITY DELEGATION
Supplier is authorized to disposition non-conforming material in accordance withestablished Material Review Board (MRB) procedures that have been approvedby TCOM
This authority is limited to aspects of the item inside the boundary controlled byTCOMs configuration description (aka Class II) that might otherwise betransparent to any customer or end-user
If this code appears on the purchase order the Supplier was usually the OriginalEquipment Manufacturer (OEM) of a commercial part whose design wascaptured in a TCOM Source Control Drawing or else the Supplier participatedsubstantially in the design of the product or its manufacturing process In suchcases the Supplier is usually in possession of the superior knowledgenecessary to determine dispositions the intent here is grant the supplier latitudein dealing with manufacturing defects or sub-supplier materialservice issueswithout unnecessary interference from TCOM
If a non-conforming material issue affects form fit function or any other TOPLEVEL (aka Class I) requirement (in TCOMs drawing specification orpurchase order and QA-codes) then the Supplier must promptly notify TCOM inwriting (prior to release of the part for shipment) and obtain
TCOM concurrence with any repairrework dispositionTCOM permission to use-as-is and ship (if deemed fit-for-use)TCOM permission to scrap and replace (for LLTM items which may affectTCOMs schedule)
15 13 Feb01
PACKAGING FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries shall be packaged and transported per current OSHADOTregulations
16 13 Feb01
SHELF LIFE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended Upon receiptat TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf life remaining
17 30 Nov04
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTSSYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
Hydraulic components andor systems shall be supplied with a cleanliness levelof NAS 1638 Class 8 or better Plumbingmanifold tubing hoses and similarassemblies shall have no residual interior corrosion by-products (looselyadhering rust or scale) or other foreign material shall have been flushed cleanwith hydraulic fluid and shall be capped before shipment If the part requirespickling (acid cleaning followed by passivation and hydraulic oil coating) ofpipingmanifolds or tanks to remove corrosion then this shall be done beforeflushing Items built to a TCOM drawing that require pressure testing shall betested hydrostatically (using potable water) before flushing or in conjunction withflushing (using the flushing hydraulic oil) - calibrated gauging (Code 01) shall beused Criteria unless otherwise specified shall be no leaks following 10minutes at the maximum test pressure - no leak means no discernablepressure drop or no formation of any droplet of oil within the tested boundaries(the supplied item)
18 13 Feb01
CONTINUITY CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All electrical circuits shall be continuity checked to the schematic
19 13 Feb01
ACCEPTANCE TEST REQUIREMENT
The unit shall pass a performance acceptance test prior to acceptance by TCOMReceiving Inspection
20 02 JAN14
WITNESSED PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Supplier is responsible for the protective wrapping boxing andor crating of allitems as required to prevent physical and surface finish damage (includingcontaminationintrusion by foreign material) during shipping and handling from
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place of origin to destination TCOM shall be notified prior to the loading phaseTCOM Representative shall be present and witness the loading packing andsecuring of equipment to the vehicle
21 30 Nov04
FIT CHECK
Supplier is required to Fit-CheckAssemble the items purchased followinginconjunction with Quality Assurance In-Process or Source Inspection
22 13 Feb01
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ONLY
For items requiring both mechanical and electrical assembly operations Supplieris to perform mechanical assembly only
23 13 Feb01
COMPRESSION SPRING TESTING
Supplier will test a random sample (per MIL-STD-105 or equivalent ISOstandard) for spring rate and for load at specific points per the drawing If thedrawing has no load points test at 20 and 80 compression A written reportwill be shipped with the parts
24 13 Feb01
DOMESTIC SOURCES ONLY
In order to provide complete traceability the parts supplied on this purchaseorder shall be procured only from domestic sources located in the United Statesof America The vendor may supply parts made in his factories located in NorthAmerican Free Trade Association (NAFTA) nations as long as completetraceable product data is established maintained and accurate for certification ofall materials and processes When a certificate of compliance is also requested(Code 06) records will be provided showing that the parts were manufactured bya domestic source
25 13 Feb01
SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED FOR OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source When a certificate ofcompliance is also requested (CODE 06) records will be provided showing thatthe proper OEM supplied the original parts delivered under this purchase order
26 30 Nov04
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENTS
Liquid raw materials or chemicals ordered on this Purchase Order are required tobe within specified viscosity limits The Supplier shall test that the viscosity ofthe liquid supplied meets the requirements of TCOMs Specification (the viscosityin thousands of cps is usually part of the TCOM part number following a dash)Material supplied under this item will be measured using a calibrated instrument(Code 01) and results of the viscosity test will be sent with the item purchased
27 19 Dec07
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work Supplier must submitthe credentials of this competent person showing qualification to a relevantstandard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 or equivalent)along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the results thereofIndividuals casually nominated by the Supplier based on perceived skill orexperience who are without documented formal training and Level II or IIIcertification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplier
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Use a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be reported on an appropriate form including thename of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and title of aresponsible agent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure report and item must be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
28 08 Nov06
VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection (including fit-up in-process and finalfabricationerection inspections) required for this work Supplier must submit thecredentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWS QC1Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) along with areport of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereofSpecifically
ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active valid AmericanWelding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credentialldquoor equivalentrdquo means a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Partyregulatory body or industrytrade association relevant to an alternatewelding code that is accepted by TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDT credentials (PT UT RT) may alsoinclude sufficient visual welding inspection training so that they will beaccepted too
It is NOT sufficient to appoint a Contractorrsquos inspector meeting only the minimumAWS Code standards for qualification (by asserting a Contractor-acceptedcombination of education training and experience)
TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections (conducted at In-process orSource Inspection) by TCOMrsquos own staff CWICAWI will not fulfill thisrequirement
29 13 Feb01
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order to be used by TCOM in a type-certifiedaviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populated areas) TheUS Federal Aviation Administration (or an equivalent international regulatoryagency) requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitable for aircraftSupplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the parts of
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Certificate of conformancecompliance (to TCOMs purchase
orderdrawingsspecifications)
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a batchlot number must be assigned
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
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HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
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PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
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EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
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SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
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EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
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IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
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Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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PO Code -System Name SurfaceItem Paint Color
3485 -PGSS 12M22M24M28M
Aerostat SystemsMooring System Exterior Component FED-STD-33303 (DesertTan)[FlatSatin]Mooring System Interior Component FED-STD-33303 (DesertTan)[FlatSatin]Exterior Component FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Interior Component FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Aerostat Painted Hardware Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Avionic Equipment Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Support Equipment FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Exterior Walkways FED-STD-33303 (Desert Tan)[FlatSatin]Interior Walkways Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Structure Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]
3482 -ASTR 55M Aerostat
SystemMooring System Exterior Component CARBOLINE 4353 [FlatSatin]Mooring System Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Exterior Component CARBOLINE 4353 [FlatSatin]Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Aerostat Painted Hardware FED-STD-17875 (WHITE) [Hi-Gloss]Avionic Equipment FED-STD-27875 (WHITE) [Semi-Gloss]Support Equipment Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]Exterior Walkways CARBOLINE 4353 [FlatSatin]Interior Walkways CARBOLINE 5742 (GRAY)Structure Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]
3477 -HAAS 117M Aerostat
SystemMooring System Exterior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Mooring System Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Exterior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Interior Component CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Aerostat Painted Hardware CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Avionic Equipment CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)Support Equipment CARBOLINE 6666 (YELLOW)Exterior Walkways CARBOLINE 5742 (GRAY)Interior Walkways CARBOLINE 5742 (GRAY)Structure CARBOLINE 1864 (WHITE)
33463576 -74M Platform Mooring System Exterior Component FED-STD-34094 (383 Green)
[FlatSatin]Mooring System Interior Component FED-STD-27875 (Interior White)[Semi-Gloss]Exterior Component FED-STD-34094 (383 Green) [FlatSatin]Interior Component FED-STD-27875 (Interior White) [Semi-Gloss]Aerostat Painted Hardware FED-STD-37875 (Aircraft White) [Semi-Gloss]Avionic Equipment FED-STD-34094 (383 Green) [FlatSatin]Support Equipment As is original equipment manufacturer (OEM)Exterior Walkways FED-STD-34094 (383 Green) [FlatSatin]Interior Walkways FED-STD-36300 (Grey) [FlatSatin]Structure Not Applicable [Contact TCOM Buyer]
TCOM LP Delivery Location Codes
Code Address
HQ Ship to - TCOM Maryland Headquarters ReceivingTCOM LP7115 Thomas Edison DriveColumbia MD 21046-2116
LB Ship to - TCOM North Carolina ReceivingTCOM LP
Codes
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173 TCOM DriveElizabeth City NC 27909
XX Ship to - Contact BuyerContact TCOM Buyer for the appropriate ship to location
TCOM LP Quality Assurance Codes
Code Rev Requirements
01 CALIBRATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with specificationsare calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
02 30 Nov04
CHANGE AUTHORIZATION
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
03 30 Nov04
SOURCE INSPECTION
Source inspection required for this item before shipment Contact TCOMrsquos Buyer to schedule an inspection
04 30 Nov04
IN-PROCESS INSPECTION
In-process inspection required for this item prior to finishing and assemblyWelded assemblies require in-process inspection of welded joints and assemblydimensions prior to paint preparation and application Contact TCOMrsquos Buyer to schedule an inspection
05 30 Nov04
NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL LIMITATIONS
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalfrom TCOM Quality Assurance Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of non-conformity for formal Material Review Board action
06 30 Nov04
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCECONFORMANCE
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish material standard specification etc) Valid certifications shallclearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified characteristic shallcontain enough information to identify the C of C with the item or materialsupplied shall reference the specific characteristic(s) being certified and shall besigned by a Supplier quality assurance representative andor company executiveidentified by specific titles(s)
07 30 NOV11
SOLDERINGELECTRONIC WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS
Unless specified otherwise on the TCOM purchase order drawing orspecification the manufacture and handling of soldered assemblies shall complywith the requirements of ANSIJ-STD-001 [Latest Revision] Class 2Cleanliness Designator C-20 Quality acceptability requirements shall be inaccordance with the Class 2 acceptance criteria of ANSIIPC-A-610 [LatestRevision] for Electronic Assemblies and IPCWHMA-A-620 for Cable and WireHarness Assemblies
TCOM Suppliers doing A amp W (assembly and wiring) work on TCOM kitted partsor providing completed assemblies that include electricalelectronic componentsoldering or wiring on TCOM purchase orders shall comply with PS-10052 [latestrevision]
08 02 JAN14
WELDING REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm is
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ldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMrsquos dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification Welders and weld inspectors shall be certified in accordance with the weldingcode referenced in the drawing or specification The use of any welding codesor specifications not referenced by the applicable drawings must be approved byTCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codes are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Supplierrsquos facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (for some pre-qualified steel joints and for welders whoperform a first PQR) TCOM will expect to have access to or copies of allthe following documentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSLetter of appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractorrsquos format coveringall welds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code(Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assemblypractice welder technique and performance to make certain that Coderequirements are met during the fabricationerection process)
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
09 02 JAN14
SUBMISSION OF INSPECTION RECORDS
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item Each inspection document in Supplier format shallevidence compliance with the applicable drawing andor specificationrequirements and shall include the part number applicable drawing andorspecification with revision letter or number and the signature on title of theresponsible agent of the Supplier All actual measurements of specified drawingdimensions shall be recorded - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shallhave dispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions Inspectionrecords for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating When serialization is required by thedrawing or specification such serialization shall be a part of the inspectiontestreport data
10 02 JAN14
SUBMISSION OF TEST DATA SHEETS
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets are to be submitted withthis item If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall beused otherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test documentshall evidence compliance with the applicable drawing andor specificationrequirements and shall include the part number applicable drawing andorspecification with revision letter or number and the signature on title of the
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responsible agent of the Supplier All actual measurements of specified testperformance shall be recorded - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Managershall have dispositioned any indications of test failure conditions
11 17 Dec07
RETENTION OF INSPECTIONTEST RECORDS
Inspection (Code 09) and test (Code 10) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
12 13 Feb01
FAILURE ANALYSIS REPORT
Failure analysis report shall be delivered with the item returned for repair andoranalysis
13 02 JAN14
REQUIREMENTS FOR AND RETENTION OF MATERIAL CERTIFICATION
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys (or sometimes special non-metallic raw materials) whosephysical properties depend upon chemical composition or processing Suchproperties must be proven by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) usuallyobtained from the Sub-supplier that sold the raw material which records actualchemical composition data Supplier shall retain on file for a period of five yearsthe certifications for raw materials used to manufacture this item
Suppliers should demand a substantial certificate from their raw material Sub-suppliers a proper COA should include actual discrete data (physical andchemical analysis report) taken from the lot of material supplied and the actualquantity of each constituent measured should be listed and compared to therequirements of each constituent identified in the applicable specification
Unidentified and untraceable raw materials may not be used without TCOMsadvance approval and if the Suppliers chosen raw material pedigree isindeterminate and the chemical composition is uncertain TCOM may require theSupplier to have the material tested by a lab to determine its composition andproperties before proceeding with the work
The COA should be checked and annotated by the Supplier to trace the Sub-suppliers raw material lot to the Suppliers TCOMs job and signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying only the base alloy (and not the applicable specification)in the drawing parts list or bill of material Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular specification use the table below (for materials not listed contact yourTCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan to use to ensureconformance to requirements)
Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
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Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6511ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum Aluminum 7075-T73
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7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304 S30400 A Wire CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
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14 19 Dec07
MRB AUTHORITY DELEGATION
Supplier is authorized to disposition non-conforming material in accordance withestablished Material Review Board (MRB) procedures that have been approvedby TCOM
This authority is limited to aspects of the item inside the boundary controlled byTCOMs configuration description (aka Class II) that might otherwise betransparent to any customer or end-user
If this code appears on the purchase order the Supplier was usually the OriginalEquipment Manufacturer (OEM) of a commercial part whose design wascaptured in a TCOM Source Control Drawing or else the Supplier participatedsubstantially in the design of the product or its manufacturing process In suchcases the Supplier is usually in possession of the superior knowledgenecessary to determine dispositions the intent here is grant the supplier latitudein dealing with manufacturing defects or sub-supplier materialservice issueswithout unnecessary interference from TCOM
If a non-conforming material issue affects form fit function or any other TOPLEVEL (aka Class I) requirement (in TCOMs drawing specification orpurchase order and QA-codes) then the Supplier must promptly notify TCOM inwriting (prior to release of the part for shipment) and obtain
TCOM concurrence with any repairrework dispositionTCOM permission to use-as-is and ship (if deemed fit-for-use)TCOM permission to scrap and replace (for LLTM items which may affectTCOMs schedule)
15 13 Feb01
PACKAGING FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries shall be packaged and transported per current OSHADOTregulations
16 13 Feb01
SHELF LIFE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended Upon receiptat TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf life remaining
17 30 Nov04
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTSSYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
Hydraulic components andor systems shall be supplied with a cleanliness levelof NAS 1638 Class 8 or better Plumbingmanifold tubing hoses and similarassemblies shall have no residual interior corrosion by-products (looselyadhering rust or scale) or other foreign material shall have been flushed cleanwith hydraulic fluid and shall be capped before shipment If the part requirespickling (acid cleaning followed by passivation and hydraulic oil coating) ofpipingmanifolds or tanks to remove corrosion then this shall be done beforeflushing Items built to a TCOM drawing that require pressure testing shall betested hydrostatically (using potable water) before flushing or in conjunction withflushing (using the flushing hydraulic oil) - calibrated gauging (Code 01) shall beused Criteria unless otherwise specified shall be no leaks following 10minutes at the maximum test pressure - no leak means no discernablepressure drop or no formation of any droplet of oil within the tested boundaries(the supplied item)
18 13 Feb01
CONTINUITY CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All electrical circuits shall be continuity checked to the schematic
19 13 Feb01
ACCEPTANCE TEST REQUIREMENT
The unit shall pass a performance acceptance test prior to acceptance by TCOMReceiving Inspection
20 02 JAN14
WITNESSED PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Supplier is responsible for the protective wrapping boxing andor crating of allitems as required to prevent physical and surface finish damage (includingcontaminationintrusion by foreign material) during shipping and handling from
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place of origin to destination TCOM shall be notified prior to the loading phaseTCOM Representative shall be present and witness the loading packing andsecuring of equipment to the vehicle
21 30 Nov04
FIT CHECK
Supplier is required to Fit-CheckAssemble the items purchased followinginconjunction with Quality Assurance In-Process or Source Inspection
22 13 Feb01
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ONLY
For items requiring both mechanical and electrical assembly operations Supplieris to perform mechanical assembly only
23 13 Feb01
COMPRESSION SPRING TESTING
Supplier will test a random sample (per MIL-STD-105 or equivalent ISOstandard) for spring rate and for load at specific points per the drawing If thedrawing has no load points test at 20 and 80 compression A written reportwill be shipped with the parts
24 13 Feb01
DOMESTIC SOURCES ONLY
In order to provide complete traceability the parts supplied on this purchaseorder shall be procured only from domestic sources located in the United Statesof America The vendor may supply parts made in his factories located in NorthAmerican Free Trade Association (NAFTA) nations as long as completetraceable product data is established maintained and accurate for certification ofall materials and processes When a certificate of compliance is also requested(Code 06) records will be provided showing that the parts were manufactured bya domestic source
25 13 Feb01
SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED FOR OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source When a certificate ofcompliance is also requested (CODE 06) records will be provided showing thatthe proper OEM supplied the original parts delivered under this purchase order
26 30 Nov04
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENTS
Liquid raw materials or chemicals ordered on this Purchase Order are required tobe within specified viscosity limits The Supplier shall test that the viscosity ofthe liquid supplied meets the requirements of TCOMs Specification (the viscosityin thousands of cps is usually part of the TCOM part number following a dash)Material supplied under this item will be measured using a calibrated instrument(Code 01) and results of the viscosity test will be sent with the item purchased
27 19 Dec07
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work Supplier must submitthe credentials of this competent person showing qualification to a relevantstandard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 or equivalent)along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the results thereofIndividuals casually nominated by the Supplier based on perceived skill orexperience who are without documented formal training and Level II or IIIcertification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplier
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Use a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be reported on an appropriate form including thename of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and title of aresponsible agent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure report and item must be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
28 08 Nov06
VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection (including fit-up in-process and finalfabricationerection inspections) required for this work Supplier must submit thecredentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWS QC1Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) along with areport of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereofSpecifically
ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active valid AmericanWelding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credentialldquoor equivalentrdquo means a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Partyregulatory body or industrytrade association relevant to an alternatewelding code that is accepted by TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDT credentials (PT UT RT) may alsoinclude sufficient visual welding inspection training so that they will beaccepted too
It is NOT sufficient to appoint a Contractorrsquos inspector meeting only the minimumAWS Code standards for qualification (by asserting a Contractor-acceptedcombination of education training and experience)
TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections (conducted at In-process orSource Inspection) by TCOMrsquos own staff CWICAWI will not fulfill thisrequirement
29 13 Feb01
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order to be used by TCOM in a type-certifiedaviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populated areas) TheUS Federal Aviation Administration (or an equivalent international regulatoryagency) requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitable for aircraftSupplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the parts of
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Certificate of conformancecompliance (to TCOMs purchase
orderdrawingsspecifications)
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a batchlot number must be assigned
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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173 TCOM DriveElizabeth City NC 27909
XX Ship to - Contact BuyerContact TCOM Buyer for the appropriate ship to location
TCOM LP Quality Assurance Codes
Code Rev Requirements
01 CALIBRATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with specificationsare calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
02 30 Nov04
CHANGE AUTHORIZATION
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
03 30 Nov04
SOURCE INSPECTION
Source inspection required for this item before shipment Contact TCOMrsquos Buyer to schedule an inspection
04 30 Nov04
IN-PROCESS INSPECTION
In-process inspection required for this item prior to finishing and assemblyWelded assemblies require in-process inspection of welded joints and assemblydimensions prior to paint preparation and application Contact TCOMrsquos Buyer to schedule an inspection
05 30 Nov04
NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL LIMITATIONS
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalfrom TCOM Quality Assurance Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of non-conformity for formal Material Review Board action
06 30 Nov04
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCECONFORMANCE
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish material standard specification etc) Valid certifications shallclearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified characteristic shallcontain enough information to identify the C of C with the item or materialsupplied shall reference the specific characteristic(s) being certified and shall besigned by a Supplier quality assurance representative andor company executiveidentified by specific titles(s)
07 30 NOV11
SOLDERINGELECTRONIC WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS
Unless specified otherwise on the TCOM purchase order drawing orspecification the manufacture and handling of soldered assemblies shall complywith the requirements of ANSIJ-STD-001 [Latest Revision] Class 2Cleanliness Designator C-20 Quality acceptability requirements shall be inaccordance with the Class 2 acceptance criteria of ANSIIPC-A-610 [LatestRevision] for Electronic Assemblies and IPCWHMA-A-620 for Cable and WireHarness Assemblies
TCOM Suppliers doing A amp W (assembly and wiring) work on TCOM kitted partsor providing completed assemblies that include electricalelectronic componentsoldering or wiring on TCOM purchase orders shall comply with PS-10052 [latestrevision]
08 02 JAN14
WELDING REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm is
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ldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMrsquos dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification Welders and weld inspectors shall be certified in accordance with the weldingcode referenced in the drawing or specification The use of any welding codesor specifications not referenced by the applicable drawings must be approved byTCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codes are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Supplierrsquos facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (for some pre-qualified steel joints and for welders whoperform a first PQR) TCOM will expect to have access to or copies of allthe following documentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSLetter of appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractorrsquos format coveringall welds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code(Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assemblypractice welder technique and performance to make certain that Coderequirements are met during the fabricationerection process)
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
09 02 JAN14
SUBMISSION OF INSPECTION RECORDS
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item Each inspection document in Supplier format shallevidence compliance with the applicable drawing andor specificationrequirements and shall include the part number applicable drawing andorspecification with revision letter or number and the signature on title of theresponsible agent of the Supplier All actual measurements of specified drawingdimensions shall be recorded - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shallhave dispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions Inspectionrecords for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating When serialization is required by thedrawing or specification such serialization shall be a part of the inspectiontestreport data
10 02 JAN14
SUBMISSION OF TEST DATA SHEETS
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets are to be submitted withthis item If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall beused otherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test documentshall evidence compliance with the applicable drawing andor specificationrequirements and shall include the part number applicable drawing andorspecification with revision letter or number and the signature on title of the
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responsible agent of the Supplier All actual measurements of specified testperformance shall be recorded - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Managershall have dispositioned any indications of test failure conditions
11 17 Dec07
RETENTION OF INSPECTIONTEST RECORDS
Inspection (Code 09) and test (Code 10) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
12 13 Feb01
FAILURE ANALYSIS REPORT
Failure analysis report shall be delivered with the item returned for repair andoranalysis
13 02 JAN14
REQUIREMENTS FOR AND RETENTION OF MATERIAL CERTIFICATION
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys (or sometimes special non-metallic raw materials) whosephysical properties depend upon chemical composition or processing Suchproperties must be proven by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) usuallyobtained from the Sub-supplier that sold the raw material which records actualchemical composition data Supplier shall retain on file for a period of five yearsthe certifications for raw materials used to manufacture this item
Suppliers should demand a substantial certificate from their raw material Sub-suppliers a proper COA should include actual discrete data (physical andchemical analysis report) taken from the lot of material supplied and the actualquantity of each constituent measured should be listed and compared to therequirements of each constituent identified in the applicable specification
Unidentified and untraceable raw materials may not be used without TCOMsadvance approval and if the Suppliers chosen raw material pedigree isindeterminate and the chemical composition is uncertain TCOM may require theSupplier to have the material tested by a lab to determine its composition andproperties before proceeding with the work
The COA should be checked and annotated by the Supplier to trace the Sub-suppliers raw material lot to the Suppliers TCOMs job and signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying only the base alloy (and not the applicable specification)in the drawing parts list or bill of material Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular specification use the table below (for materials not listed contact yourTCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan to use to ensureconformance to requirements)
Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
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Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6511ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum Aluminum 7075-T73
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7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304 S30400 A Wire CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
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14 19 Dec07
MRB AUTHORITY DELEGATION
Supplier is authorized to disposition non-conforming material in accordance withestablished Material Review Board (MRB) procedures that have been approvedby TCOM
This authority is limited to aspects of the item inside the boundary controlled byTCOMs configuration description (aka Class II) that might otherwise betransparent to any customer or end-user
If this code appears on the purchase order the Supplier was usually the OriginalEquipment Manufacturer (OEM) of a commercial part whose design wascaptured in a TCOM Source Control Drawing or else the Supplier participatedsubstantially in the design of the product or its manufacturing process In suchcases the Supplier is usually in possession of the superior knowledgenecessary to determine dispositions the intent here is grant the supplier latitudein dealing with manufacturing defects or sub-supplier materialservice issueswithout unnecessary interference from TCOM
If a non-conforming material issue affects form fit function or any other TOPLEVEL (aka Class I) requirement (in TCOMs drawing specification orpurchase order and QA-codes) then the Supplier must promptly notify TCOM inwriting (prior to release of the part for shipment) and obtain
TCOM concurrence with any repairrework dispositionTCOM permission to use-as-is and ship (if deemed fit-for-use)TCOM permission to scrap and replace (for LLTM items which may affectTCOMs schedule)
15 13 Feb01
PACKAGING FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries shall be packaged and transported per current OSHADOTregulations
16 13 Feb01
SHELF LIFE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended Upon receiptat TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf life remaining
17 30 Nov04
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTSSYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
Hydraulic components andor systems shall be supplied with a cleanliness levelof NAS 1638 Class 8 or better Plumbingmanifold tubing hoses and similarassemblies shall have no residual interior corrosion by-products (looselyadhering rust or scale) or other foreign material shall have been flushed cleanwith hydraulic fluid and shall be capped before shipment If the part requirespickling (acid cleaning followed by passivation and hydraulic oil coating) ofpipingmanifolds or tanks to remove corrosion then this shall be done beforeflushing Items built to a TCOM drawing that require pressure testing shall betested hydrostatically (using potable water) before flushing or in conjunction withflushing (using the flushing hydraulic oil) - calibrated gauging (Code 01) shall beused Criteria unless otherwise specified shall be no leaks following 10minutes at the maximum test pressure - no leak means no discernablepressure drop or no formation of any droplet of oil within the tested boundaries(the supplied item)
18 13 Feb01
CONTINUITY CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All electrical circuits shall be continuity checked to the schematic
19 13 Feb01
ACCEPTANCE TEST REQUIREMENT
The unit shall pass a performance acceptance test prior to acceptance by TCOMReceiving Inspection
20 02 JAN14
WITNESSED PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Supplier is responsible for the protective wrapping boxing andor crating of allitems as required to prevent physical and surface finish damage (includingcontaminationintrusion by foreign material) during shipping and handling from
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place of origin to destination TCOM shall be notified prior to the loading phaseTCOM Representative shall be present and witness the loading packing andsecuring of equipment to the vehicle
21 30 Nov04
FIT CHECK
Supplier is required to Fit-CheckAssemble the items purchased followinginconjunction with Quality Assurance In-Process or Source Inspection
22 13 Feb01
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ONLY
For items requiring both mechanical and electrical assembly operations Supplieris to perform mechanical assembly only
23 13 Feb01
COMPRESSION SPRING TESTING
Supplier will test a random sample (per MIL-STD-105 or equivalent ISOstandard) for spring rate and for load at specific points per the drawing If thedrawing has no load points test at 20 and 80 compression A written reportwill be shipped with the parts
24 13 Feb01
DOMESTIC SOURCES ONLY
In order to provide complete traceability the parts supplied on this purchaseorder shall be procured only from domestic sources located in the United Statesof America The vendor may supply parts made in his factories located in NorthAmerican Free Trade Association (NAFTA) nations as long as completetraceable product data is established maintained and accurate for certification ofall materials and processes When a certificate of compliance is also requested(Code 06) records will be provided showing that the parts were manufactured bya domestic source
25 13 Feb01
SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED FOR OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source When a certificate ofcompliance is also requested (CODE 06) records will be provided showing thatthe proper OEM supplied the original parts delivered under this purchase order
26 30 Nov04
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENTS
Liquid raw materials or chemicals ordered on this Purchase Order are required tobe within specified viscosity limits The Supplier shall test that the viscosity ofthe liquid supplied meets the requirements of TCOMs Specification (the viscosityin thousands of cps is usually part of the TCOM part number following a dash)Material supplied under this item will be measured using a calibrated instrument(Code 01) and results of the viscosity test will be sent with the item purchased
27 19 Dec07
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work Supplier must submitthe credentials of this competent person showing qualification to a relevantstandard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 or equivalent)along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the results thereofIndividuals casually nominated by the Supplier based on perceived skill orexperience who are without documented formal training and Level II or IIIcertification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplier
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Use a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be reported on an appropriate form including thename of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and title of aresponsible agent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure report and item must be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
28 08 Nov06
VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection (including fit-up in-process and finalfabricationerection inspections) required for this work Supplier must submit thecredentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWS QC1Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) along with areport of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereofSpecifically
ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active valid AmericanWelding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credentialldquoor equivalentrdquo means a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Partyregulatory body or industrytrade association relevant to an alternatewelding code that is accepted by TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDT credentials (PT UT RT) may alsoinclude sufficient visual welding inspection training so that they will beaccepted too
It is NOT sufficient to appoint a Contractorrsquos inspector meeting only the minimumAWS Code standards for qualification (by asserting a Contractor-acceptedcombination of education training and experience)
TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections (conducted at In-process orSource Inspection) by TCOMrsquos own staff CWICAWI will not fulfill thisrequirement
29 13 Feb01
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order to be used by TCOM in a type-certifiedaviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populated areas) TheUS Federal Aviation Administration (or an equivalent international regulatoryagency) requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitable for aircraftSupplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the parts of
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Certificate of conformancecompliance (to TCOMs purchase
orderdrawingsspecifications)
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a batchlot number must be assigned
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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ldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMrsquos dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification Welders and weld inspectors shall be certified in accordance with the weldingcode referenced in the drawing or specification The use of any welding codesor specifications not referenced by the applicable drawings must be approved byTCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codes are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Supplierrsquos facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (for some pre-qualified steel joints and for welders whoperform a first PQR) TCOM will expect to have access to or copies of allthe following documentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSLetter of appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractorrsquos format coveringall welds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code(Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assemblypractice welder technique and performance to make certain that Coderequirements are met during the fabricationerection process)
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
09 02 JAN14
SUBMISSION OF INSPECTION RECORDS
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item Each inspection document in Supplier format shallevidence compliance with the applicable drawing andor specificationrequirements and shall include the part number applicable drawing andorspecification with revision letter or number and the signature on title of theresponsible agent of the Supplier All actual measurements of specified drawingdimensions shall be recorded - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shallhave dispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions Inspectionrecords for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating When serialization is required by thedrawing or specification such serialization shall be a part of the inspectiontestreport data
10 02 JAN14
SUBMISSION OF TEST DATA SHEETS
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets are to be submitted withthis item If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall beused otherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test documentshall evidence compliance with the applicable drawing andor specificationrequirements and shall include the part number applicable drawing andorspecification with revision letter or number and the signature on title of the
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responsible agent of the Supplier All actual measurements of specified testperformance shall be recorded - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Managershall have dispositioned any indications of test failure conditions
11 17 Dec07
RETENTION OF INSPECTIONTEST RECORDS
Inspection (Code 09) and test (Code 10) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
12 13 Feb01
FAILURE ANALYSIS REPORT
Failure analysis report shall be delivered with the item returned for repair andoranalysis
13 02 JAN14
REQUIREMENTS FOR AND RETENTION OF MATERIAL CERTIFICATION
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys (or sometimes special non-metallic raw materials) whosephysical properties depend upon chemical composition or processing Suchproperties must be proven by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) usuallyobtained from the Sub-supplier that sold the raw material which records actualchemical composition data Supplier shall retain on file for a period of five yearsthe certifications for raw materials used to manufacture this item
Suppliers should demand a substantial certificate from their raw material Sub-suppliers a proper COA should include actual discrete data (physical andchemical analysis report) taken from the lot of material supplied and the actualquantity of each constituent measured should be listed and compared to therequirements of each constituent identified in the applicable specification
Unidentified and untraceable raw materials may not be used without TCOMsadvance approval and if the Suppliers chosen raw material pedigree isindeterminate and the chemical composition is uncertain TCOM may require theSupplier to have the material tested by a lab to determine its composition andproperties before proceeding with the work
The COA should be checked and annotated by the Supplier to trace the Sub-suppliers raw material lot to the Suppliers TCOMs job and signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying only the base alloy (and not the applicable specification)in the drawing parts list or bill of material Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular specification use the table below (for materials not listed contact yourTCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan to use to ensureconformance to requirements)
Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
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Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6511ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum Aluminum 7075-T73
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7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304 S30400 A Wire CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
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14 19 Dec07
MRB AUTHORITY DELEGATION
Supplier is authorized to disposition non-conforming material in accordance withestablished Material Review Board (MRB) procedures that have been approvedby TCOM
This authority is limited to aspects of the item inside the boundary controlled byTCOMs configuration description (aka Class II) that might otherwise betransparent to any customer or end-user
If this code appears on the purchase order the Supplier was usually the OriginalEquipment Manufacturer (OEM) of a commercial part whose design wascaptured in a TCOM Source Control Drawing or else the Supplier participatedsubstantially in the design of the product or its manufacturing process In suchcases the Supplier is usually in possession of the superior knowledgenecessary to determine dispositions the intent here is grant the supplier latitudein dealing with manufacturing defects or sub-supplier materialservice issueswithout unnecessary interference from TCOM
If a non-conforming material issue affects form fit function or any other TOPLEVEL (aka Class I) requirement (in TCOMs drawing specification orpurchase order and QA-codes) then the Supplier must promptly notify TCOM inwriting (prior to release of the part for shipment) and obtain
TCOM concurrence with any repairrework dispositionTCOM permission to use-as-is and ship (if deemed fit-for-use)TCOM permission to scrap and replace (for LLTM items which may affectTCOMs schedule)
15 13 Feb01
PACKAGING FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries shall be packaged and transported per current OSHADOTregulations
16 13 Feb01
SHELF LIFE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended Upon receiptat TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf life remaining
17 30 Nov04
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTSSYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
Hydraulic components andor systems shall be supplied with a cleanliness levelof NAS 1638 Class 8 or better Plumbingmanifold tubing hoses and similarassemblies shall have no residual interior corrosion by-products (looselyadhering rust or scale) or other foreign material shall have been flushed cleanwith hydraulic fluid and shall be capped before shipment If the part requirespickling (acid cleaning followed by passivation and hydraulic oil coating) ofpipingmanifolds or tanks to remove corrosion then this shall be done beforeflushing Items built to a TCOM drawing that require pressure testing shall betested hydrostatically (using potable water) before flushing or in conjunction withflushing (using the flushing hydraulic oil) - calibrated gauging (Code 01) shall beused Criteria unless otherwise specified shall be no leaks following 10minutes at the maximum test pressure - no leak means no discernablepressure drop or no formation of any droplet of oil within the tested boundaries(the supplied item)
18 13 Feb01
CONTINUITY CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All electrical circuits shall be continuity checked to the schematic
19 13 Feb01
ACCEPTANCE TEST REQUIREMENT
The unit shall pass a performance acceptance test prior to acceptance by TCOMReceiving Inspection
20 02 JAN14
WITNESSED PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Supplier is responsible for the protective wrapping boxing andor crating of allitems as required to prevent physical and surface finish damage (includingcontaminationintrusion by foreign material) during shipping and handling from
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place of origin to destination TCOM shall be notified prior to the loading phaseTCOM Representative shall be present and witness the loading packing andsecuring of equipment to the vehicle
21 30 Nov04
FIT CHECK
Supplier is required to Fit-CheckAssemble the items purchased followinginconjunction with Quality Assurance In-Process or Source Inspection
22 13 Feb01
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ONLY
For items requiring both mechanical and electrical assembly operations Supplieris to perform mechanical assembly only
23 13 Feb01
COMPRESSION SPRING TESTING
Supplier will test a random sample (per MIL-STD-105 or equivalent ISOstandard) for spring rate and for load at specific points per the drawing If thedrawing has no load points test at 20 and 80 compression A written reportwill be shipped with the parts
24 13 Feb01
DOMESTIC SOURCES ONLY
In order to provide complete traceability the parts supplied on this purchaseorder shall be procured only from domestic sources located in the United Statesof America The vendor may supply parts made in his factories located in NorthAmerican Free Trade Association (NAFTA) nations as long as completetraceable product data is established maintained and accurate for certification ofall materials and processes When a certificate of compliance is also requested(Code 06) records will be provided showing that the parts were manufactured bya domestic source
25 13 Feb01
SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED FOR OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source When a certificate ofcompliance is also requested (CODE 06) records will be provided showing thatthe proper OEM supplied the original parts delivered under this purchase order
26 30 Nov04
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENTS
Liquid raw materials or chemicals ordered on this Purchase Order are required tobe within specified viscosity limits The Supplier shall test that the viscosity ofthe liquid supplied meets the requirements of TCOMs Specification (the viscosityin thousands of cps is usually part of the TCOM part number following a dash)Material supplied under this item will be measured using a calibrated instrument(Code 01) and results of the viscosity test will be sent with the item purchased
27 19 Dec07
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work Supplier must submitthe credentials of this competent person showing qualification to a relevantstandard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 or equivalent)along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the results thereofIndividuals casually nominated by the Supplier based on perceived skill orexperience who are without documented formal training and Level II or IIIcertification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplier
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Use a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be reported on an appropriate form including thename of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and title of aresponsible agent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure report and item must be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
28 08 Nov06
VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection (including fit-up in-process and finalfabricationerection inspections) required for this work Supplier must submit thecredentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWS QC1Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) along with areport of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereofSpecifically
ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active valid AmericanWelding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credentialldquoor equivalentrdquo means a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Partyregulatory body or industrytrade association relevant to an alternatewelding code that is accepted by TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDT credentials (PT UT RT) may alsoinclude sufficient visual welding inspection training so that they will beaccepted too
It is NOT sufficient to appoint a Contractorrsquos inspector meeting only the minimumAWS Code standards for qualification (by asserting a Contractor-acceptedcombination of education training and experience)
TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections (conducted at In-process orSource Inspection) by TCOMrsquos own staff CWICAWI will not fulfill thisrequirement
29 13 Feb01
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order to be used by TCOM in a type-certifiedaviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populated areas) TheUS Federal Aviation Administration (or an equivalent international regulatoryagency) requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitable for aircraftSupplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the parts of
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Certificate of conformancecompliance (to TCOMs purchase
orderdrawingsspecifications)
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a batchlot number must be assigned
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
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ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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responsible agent of the Supplier All actual measurements of specified testperformance shall be recorded - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Managershall have dispositioned any indications of test failure conditions
11 17 Dec07
RETENTION OF INSPECTIONTEST RECORDS
Inspection (Code 09) and test (Code 10) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
12 13 Feb01
FAILURE ANALYSIS REPORT
Failure analysis report shall be delivered with the item returned for repair andoranalysis
13 02 JAN14
REQUIREMENTS FOR AND RETENTION OF MATERIAL CERTIFICATION
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys (or sometimes special non-metallic raw materials) whosephysical properties depend upon chemical composition or processing Suchproperties must be proven by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) usuallyobtained from the Sub-supplier that sold the raw material which records actualchemical composition data Supplier shall retain on file for a period of five yearsthe certifications for raw materials used to manufacture this item
Suppliers should demand a substantial certificate from their raw material Sub-suppliers a proper COA should include actual discrete data (physical andchemical analysis report) taken from the lot of material supplied and the actualquantity of each constituent measured should be listed and compared to therequirements of each constituent identified in the applicable specification
Unidentified and untraceable raw materials may not be used without TCOMsadvance approval and if the Suppliers chosen raw material pedigree isindeterminate and the chemical composition is uncertain TCOM may require theSupplier to have the material tested by a lab to determine its composition andproperties before proceeding with the work
The COA should be checked and annotated by the Supplier to trace the Sub-suppliers raw material lot to the Suppliers TCOMs job and signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying only the base alloy (and not the applicable specification)in the drawing parts list or bill of material Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular specification use the table below (for materials not listed contact yourTCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan to use to ensureconformance to requirements)
Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
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Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6511ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum Aluminum 7075-T73
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7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304 S30400 A Wire CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
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MRB AUTHORITY DELEGATION
Supplier is authorized to disposition non-conforming material in accordance withestablished Material Review Board (MRB) procedures that have been approvedby TCOM
This authority is limited to aspects of the item inside the boundary controlled byTCOMs configuration description (aka Class II) that might otherwise betransparent to any customer or end-user
If this code appears on the purchase order the Supplier was usually the OriginalEquipment Manufacturer (OEM) of a commercial part whose design wascaptured in a TCOM Source Control Drawing or else the Supplier participatedsubstantially in the design of the product or its manufacturing process In suchcases the Supplier is usually in possession of the superior knowledgenecessary to determine dispositions the intent here is grant the supplier latitudein dealing with manufacturing defects or sub-supplier materialservice issueswithout unnecessary interference from TCOM
If a non-conforming material issue affects form fit function or any other TOPLEVEL (aka Class I) requirement (in TCOMs drawing specification orpurchase order and QA-codes) then the Supplier must promptly notify TCOM inwriting (prior to release of the part for shipment) and obtain
TCOM concurrence with any repairrework dispositionTCOM permission to use-as-is and ship (if deemed fit-for-use)TCOM permission to scrap and replace (for LLTM items which may affectTCOMs schedule)
15 13 Feb01
PACKAGING FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries shall be packaged and transported per current OSHADOTregulations
16 13 Feb01
SHELF LIFE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended Upon receiptat TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf life remaining
17 30 Nov04
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTSSYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
Hydraulic components andor systems shall be supplied with a cleanliness levelof NAS 1638 Class 8 or better Plumbingmanifold tubing hoses and similarassemblies shall have no residual interior corrosion by-products (looselyadhering rust or scale) or other foreign material shall have been flushed cleanwith hydraulic fluid and shall be capped before shipment If the part requirespickling (acid cleaning followed by passivation and hydraulic oil coating) ofpipingmanifolds or tanks to remove corrosion then this shall be done beforeflushing Items built to a TCOM drawing that require pressure testing shall betested hydrostatically (using potable water) before flushing or in conjunction withflushing (using the flushing hydraulic oil) - calibrated gauging (Code 01) shall beused Criteria unless otherwise specified shall be no leaks following 10minutes at the maximum test pressure - no leak means no discernablepressure drop or no formation of any droplet of oil within the tested boundaries(the supplied item)
18 13 Feb01
CONTINUITY CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All electrical circuits shall be continuity checked to the schematic
19 13 Feb01
ACCEPTANCE TEST REQUIREMENT
The unit shall pass a performance acceptance test prior to acceptance by TCOMReceiving Inspection
20 02 JAN14
WITNESSED PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Supplier is responsible for the protective wrapping boxing andor crating of allitems as required to prevent physical and surface finish damage (includingcontaminationintrusion by foreign material) during shipping and handling from
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place of origin to destination TCOM shall be notified prior to the loading phaseTCOM Representative shall be present and witness the loading packing andsecuring of equipment to the vehicle
21 30 Nov04
FIT CHECK
Supplier is required to Fit-CheckAssemble the items purchased followinginconjunction with Quality Assurance In-Process or Source Inspection
22 13 Feb01
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ONLY
For items requiring both mechanical and electrical assembly operations Supplieris to perform mechanical assembly only
23 13 Feb01
COMPRESSION SPRING TESTING
Supplier will test a random sample (per MIL-STD-105 or equivalent ISOstandard) for spring rate and for load at specific points per the drawing If thedrawing has no load points test at 20 and 80 compression A written reportwill be shipped with the parts
24 13 Feb01
DOMESTIC SOURCES ONLY
In order to provide complete traceability the parts supplied on this purchaseorder shall be procured only from domestic sources located in the United Statesof America The vendor may supply parts made in his factories located in NorthAmerican Free Trade Association (NAFTA) nations as long as completetraceable product data is established maintained and accurate for certification ofall materials and processes When a certificate of compliance is also requested(Code 06) records will be provided showing that the parts were manufactured bya domestic source
25 13 Feb01
SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED FOR OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source When a certificate ofcompliance is also requested (CODE 06) records will be provided showing thatthe proper OEM supplied the original parts delivered under this purchase order
26 30 Nov04
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENTS
Liquid raw materials or chemicals ordered on this Purchase Order are required tobe within specified viscosity limits The Supplier shall test that the viscosity ofthe liquid supplied meets the requirements of TCOMs Specification (the viscosityin thousands of cps is usually part of the TCOM part number following a dash)Material supplied under this item will be measured using a calibrated instrument(Code 01) and results of the viscosity test will be sent with the item purchased
27 19 Dec07
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work Supplier must submitthe credentials of this competent person showing qualification to a relevantstandard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 or equivalent)along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the results thereofIndividuals casually nominated by the Supplier based on perceived skill orexperience who are without documented formal training and Level II or IIIcertification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplier
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Use a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be reported on an appropriate form including thename of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and title of aresponsible agent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure report and item must be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
28 08 Nov06
VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection (including fit-up in-process and finalfabricationerection inspections) required for this work Supplier must submit thecredentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWS QC1Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) along with areport of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereofSpecifically
ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active valid AmericanWelding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credentialldquoor equivalentrdquo means a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Partyregulatory body or industrytrade association relevant to an alternatewelding code that is accepted by TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDT credentials (PT UT RT) may alsoinclude sufficient visual welding inspection training so that they will beaccepted too
It is NOT sufficient to appoint a Contractorrsquos inspector meeting only the minimumAWS Code standards for qualification (by asserting a Contractor-acceptedcombination of education training and experience)
TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections (conducted at In-process orSource Inspection) by TCOMrsquos own staff CWICAWI will not fulfill thisrequirement
29 13 Feb01
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order to be used by TCOM in a type-certifiedaviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populated areas) TheUS Federal Aviation Administration (or an equivalent international regulatoryagency) requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitable for aircraftSupplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the parts of
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Certificate of conformancecompliance (to TCOMs purchase
orderdrawingsspecifications)
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a batchlot number must be assigned
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
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TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
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TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
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TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6511ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum Aluminum 7075-T73
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7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304 S30400 A Wire CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
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14 19 Dec07
MRB AUTHORITY DELEGATION
Supplier is authorized to disposition non-conforming material in accordance withestablished Material Review Board (MRB) procedures that have been approvedby TCOM
This authority is limited to aspects of the item inside the boundary controlled byTCOMs configuration description (aka Class II) that might otherwise betransparent to any customer or end-user
If this code appears on the purchase order the Supplier was usually the OriginalEquipment Manufacturer (OEM) of a commercial part whose design wascaptured in a TCOM Source Control Drawing or else the Supplier participatedsubstantially in the design of the product or its manufacturing process In suchcases the Supplier is usually in possession of the superior knowledgenecessary to determine dispositions the intent here is grant the supplier latitudein dealing with manufacturing defects or sub-supplier materialservice issueswithout unnecessary interference from TCOM
If a non-conforming material issue affects form fit function or any other TOPLEVEL (aka Class I) requirement (in TCOMs drawing specification orpurchase order and QA-codes) then the Supplier must promptly notify TCOM inwriting (prior to release of the part for shipment) and obtain
TCOM concurrence with any repairrework dispositionTCOM permission to use-as-is and ship (if deemed fit-for-use)TCOM permission to scrap and replace (for LLTM items which may affectTCOMs schedule)
15 13 Feb01
PACKAGING FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries shall be packaged and transported per current OSHADOTregulations
16 13 Feb01
SHELF LIFE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended Upon receiptat TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf life remaining
17 30 Nov04
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTSSYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
Hydraulic components andor systems shall be supplied with a cleanliness levelof NAS 1638 Class 8 or better Plumbingmanifold tubing hoses and similarassemblies shall have no residual interior corrosion by-products (looselyadhering rust or scale) or other foreign material shall have been flushed cleanwith hydraulic fluid and shall be capped before shipment If the part requirespickling (acid cleaning followed by passivation and hydraulic oil coating) ofpipingmanifolds or tanks to remove corrosion then this shall be done beforeflushing Items built to a TCOM drawing that require pressure testing shall betested hydrostatically (using potable water) before flushing or in conjunction withflushing (using the flushing hydraulic oil) - calibrated gauging (Code 01) shall beused Criteria unless otherwise specified shall be no leaks following 10minutes at the maximum test pressure - no leak means no discernablepressure drop or no formation of any droplet of oil within the tested boundaries(the supplied item)
18 13 Feb01
CONTINUITY CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All electrical circuits shall be continuity checked to the schematic
19 13 Feb01
ACCEPTANCE TEST REQUIREMENT
The unit shall pass a performance acceptance test prior to acceptance by TCOMReceiving Inspection
20 02 JAN14
WITNESSED PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Supplier is responsible for the protective wrapping boxing andor crating of allitems as required to prevent physical and surface finish damage (includingcontaminationintrusion by foreign material) during shipping and handling from
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place of origin to destination TCOM shall be notified prior to the loading phaseTCOM Representative shall be present and witness the loading packing andsecuring of equipment to the vehicle
21 30 Nov04
FIT CHECK
Supplier is required to Fit-CheckAssemble the items purchased followinginconjunction with Quality Assurance In-Process or Source Inspection
22 13 Feb01
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ONLY
For items requiring both mechanical and electrical assembly operations Supplieris to perform mechanical assembly only
23 13 Feb01
COMPRESSION SPRING TESTING
Supplier will test a random sample (per MIL-STD-105 or equivalent ISOstandard) for spring rate and for load at specific points per the drawing If thedrawing has no load points test at 20 and 80 compression A written reportwill be shipped with the parts
24 13 Feb01
DOMESTIC SOURCES ONLY
In order to provide complete traceability the parts supplied on this purchaseorder shall be procured only from domestic sources located in the United Statesof America The vendor may supply parts made in his factories located in NorthAmerican Free Trade Association (NAFTA) nations as long as completetraceable product data is established maintained and accurate for certification ofall materials and processes When a certificate of compliance is also requested(Code 06) records will be provided showing that the parts were manufactured bya domestic source
25 13 Feb01
SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED FOR OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source When a certificate ofcompliance is also requested (CODE 06) records will be provided showing thatthe proper OEM supplied the original parts delivered under this purchase order
26 30 Nov04
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENTS
Liquid raw materials or chemicals ordered on this Purchase Order are required tobe within specified viscosity limits The Supplier shall test that the viscosity ofthe liquid supplied meets the requirements of TCOMs Specification (the viscosityin thousands of cps is usually part of the TCOM part number following a dash)Material supplied under this item will be measured using a calibrated instrument(Code 01) and results of the viscosity test will be sent with the item purchased
27 19 Dec07
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work Supplier must submitthe credentials of this competent person showing qualification to a relevantstandard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 or equivalent)along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the results thereofIndividuals casually nominated by the Supplier based on perceived skill orexperience who are without documented formal training and Level II or IIIcertification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplier
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Use a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be reported on an appropriate form including thename of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and title of aresponsible agent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure report and item must be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
28 08 Nov06
VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection (including fit-up in-process and finalfabricationerection inspections) required for this work Supplier must submit thecredentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWS QC1Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) along with areport of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereofSpecifically
ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active valid AmericanWelding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credentialldquoor equivalentrdquo means a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Partyregulatory body or industrytrade association relevant to an alternatewelding code that is accepted by TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDT credentials (PT UT RT) may alsoinclude sufficient visual welding inspection training so that they will beaccepted too
It is NOT sufficient to appoint a Contractorrsquos inspector meeting only the minimumAWS Code standards for qualification (by asserting a Contractor-acceptedcombination of education training and experience)
TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections (conducted at In-process orSource Inspection) by TCOMrsquos own staff CWICAWI will not fulfill thisrequirement
29 13 Feb01
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order to be used by TCOM in a type-certifiedaviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populated areas) TheUS Federal Aviation Administration (or an equivalent international regulatoryagency) requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitable for aircraftSupplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the parts of
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Certificate of conformancecompliance (to TCOMs purchase
orderdrawingsspecifications)
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a batchlot number must be assigned
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304 S30400 A Wire CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
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14 19 Dec07
MRB AUTHORITY DELEGATION
Supplier is authorized to disposition non-conforming material in accordance withestablished Material Review Board (MRB) procedures that have been approvedby TCOM
This authority is limited to aspects of the item inside the boundary controlled byTCOMs configuration description (aka Class II) that might otherwise betransparent to any customer or end-user
If this code appears on the purchase order the Supplier was usually the OriginalEquipment Manufacturer (OEM) of a commercial part whose design wascaptured in a TCOM Source Control Drawing or else the Supplier participatedsubstantially in the design of the product or its manufacturing process In suchcases the Supplier is usually in possession of the superior knowledgenecessary to determine dispositions the intent here is grant the supplier latitudein dealing with manufacturing defects or sub-supplier materialservice issueswithout unnecessary interference from TCOM
If a non-conforming material issue affects form fit function or any other TOPLEVEL (aka Class I) requirement (in TCOMs drawing specification orpurchase order and QA-codes) then the Supplier must promptly notify TCOM inwriting (prior to release of the part for shipment) and obtain
TCOM concurrence with any repairrework dispositionTCOM permission to use-as-is and ship (if deemed fit-for-use)TCOM permission to scrap and replace (for LLTM items which may affectTCOMs schedule)
15 13 Feb01
PACKAGING FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries shall be packaged and transported per current OSHADOTregulations
16 13 Feb01
SHELF LIFE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended Upon receiptat TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf life remaining
17 30 Nov04
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTSSYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
Hydraulic components andor systems shall be supplied with a cleanliness levelof NAS 1638 Class 8 or better Plumbingmanifold tubing hoses and similarassemblies shall have no residual interior corrosion by-products (looselyadhering rust or scale) or other foreign material shall have been flushed cleanwith hydraulic fluid and shall be capped before shipment If the part requirespickling (acid cleaning followed by passivation and hydraulic oil coating) ofpipingmanifolds or tanks to remove corrosion then this shall be done beforeflushing Items built to a TCOM drawing that require pressure testing shall betested hydrostatically (using potable water) before flushing or in conjunction withflushing (using the flushing hydraulic oil) - calibrated gauging (Code 01) shall beused Criteria unless otherwise specified shall be no leaks following 10minutes at the maximum test pressure - no leak means no discernablepressure drop or no formation of any droplet of oil within the tested boundaries(the supplied item)
18 13 Feb01
CONTINUITY CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All electrical circuits shall be continuity checked to the schematic
19 13 Feb01
ACCEPTANCE TEST REQUIREMENT
The unit shall pass a performance acceptance test prior to acceptance by TCOMReceiving Inspection
20 02 JAN14
WITNESSED PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Supplier is responsible for the protective wrapping boxing andor crating of allitems as required to prevent physical and surface finish damage (includingcontaminationintrusion by foreign material) during shipping and handling from
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place of origin to destination TCOM shall be notified prior to the loading phaseTCOM Representative shall be present and witness the loading packing andsecuring of equipment to the vehicle
21 30 Nov04
FIT CHECK
Supplier is required to Fit-CheckAssemble the items purchased followinginconjunction with Quality Assurance In-Process or Source Inspection
22 13 Feb01
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ONLY
For items requiring both mechanical and electrical assembly operations Supplieris to perform mechanical assembly only
23 13 Feb01
COMPRESSION SPRING TESTING
Supplier will test a random sample (per MIL-STD-105 or equivalent ISOstandard) for spring rate and for load at specific points per the drawing If thedrawing has no load points test at 20 and 80 compression A written reportwill be shipped with the parts
24 13 Feb01
DOMESTIC SOURCES ONLY
In order to provide complete traceability the parts supplied on this purchaseorder shall be procured only from domestic sources located in the United Statesof America The vendor may supply parts made in his factories located in NorthAmerican Free Trade Association (NAFTA) nations as long as completetraceable product data is established maintained and accurate for certification ofall materials and processes When a certificate of compliance is also requested(Code 06) records will be provided showing that the parts were manufactured bya domestic source
25 13 Feb01
SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED FOR OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source When a certificate ofcompliance is also requested (CODE 06) records will be provided showing thatthe proper OEM supplied the original parts delivered under this purchase order
26 30 Nov04
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENTS
Liquid raw materials or chemicals ordered on this Purchase Order are required tobe within specified viscosity limits The Supplier shall test that the viscosity ofthe liquid supplied meets the requirements of TCOMs Specification (the viscosityin thousands of cps is usually part of the TCOM part number following a dash)Material supplied under this item will be measured using a calibrated instrument(Code 01) and results of the viscosity test will be sent with the item purchased
27 19 Dec07
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work Supplier must submitthe credentials of this competent person showing qualification to a relevantstandard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 or equivalent)along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the results thereofIndividuals casually nominated by the Supplier based on perceived skill orexperience who are without documented formal training and Level II or IIIcertification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplier
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Use a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be reported on an appropriate form including thename of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and title of aresponsible agent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure report and item must be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
28 08 Nov06
VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection (including fit-up in-process and finalfabricationerection inspections) required for this work Supplier must submit thecredentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWS QC1Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) along with areport of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereofSpecifically
ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active valid AmericanWelding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credentialldquoor equivalentrdquo means a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Partyregulatory body or industrytrade association relevant to an alternatewelding code that is accepted by TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDT credentials (PT UT RT) may alsoinclude sufficient visual welding inspection training so that they will beaccepted too
It is NOT sufficient to appoint a Contractorrsquos inspector meeting only the minimumAWS Code standards for qualification (by asserting a Contractor-acceptedcombination of education training and experience)
TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections (conducted at In-process orSource Inspection) by TCOMrsquos own staff CWICAWI will not fulfill thisrequirement
29 13 Feb01
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order to be used by TCOM in a type-certifiedaviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populated areas) TheUS Federal Aviation Administration (or an equivalent international regulatoryagency) requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitable for aircraftSupplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the parts of
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Certificate of conformancecompliance (to TCOMs purchase
orderdrawingsspecifications)
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a batchlot number must be assigned
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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14 19 Dec07
MRB AUTHORITY DELEGATION
Supplier is authorized to disposition non-conforming material in accordance withestablished Material Review Board (MRB) procedures that have been approvedby TCOM
This authority is limited to aspects of the item inside the boundary controlled byTCOMs configuration description (aka Class II) that might otherwise betransparent to any customer or end-user
If this code appears on the purchase order the Supplier was usually the OriginalEquipment Manufacturer (OEM) of a commercial part whose design wascaptured in a TCOM Source Control Drawing or else the Supplier participatedsubstantially in the design of the product or its manufacturing process In suchcases the Supplier is usually in possession of the superior knowledgenecessary to determine dispositions the intent here is grant the supplier latitudein dealing with manufacturing defects or sub-supplier materialservice issueswithout unnecessary interference from TCOM
If a non-conforming material issue affects form fit function or any other TOPLEVEL (aka Class I) requirement (in TCOMs drawing specification orpurchase order and QA-codes) then the Supplier must promptly notify TCOM inwriting (prior to release of the part for shipment) and obtain
TCOM concurrence with any repairrework dispositionTCOM permission to use-as-is and ship (if deemed fit-for-use)TCOM permission to scrap and replace (for LLTM items which may affectTCOMs schedule)
15 13 Feb01
PACKAGING FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries shall be packaged and transported per current OSHADOTregulations
16 13 Feb01
SHELF LIFE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended Upon receiptat TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf life remaining
17 30 Nov04
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTSSYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
Hydraulic components andor systems shall be supplied with a cleanliness levelof NAS 1638 Class 8 or better Plumbingmanifold tubing hoses and similarassemblies shall have no residual interior corrosion by-products (looselyadhering rust or scale) or other foreign material shall have been flushed cleanwith hydraulic fluid and shall be capped before shipment If the part requirespickling (acid cleaning followed by passivation and hydraulic oil coating) ofpipingmanifolds or tanks to remove corrosion then this shall be done beforeflushing Items built to a TCOM drawing that require pressure testing shall betested hydrostatically (using potable water) before flushing or in conjunction withflushing (using the flushing hydraulic oil) - calibrated gauging (Code 01) shall beused Criteria unless otherwise specified shall be no leaks following 10minutes at the maximum test pressure - no leak means no discernablepressure drop or no formation of any droplet of oil within the tested boundaries(the supplied item)
18 13 Feb01
CONTINUITY CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All electrical circuits shall be continuity checked to the schematic
19 13 Feb01
ACCEPTANCE TEST REQUIREMENT
The unit shall pass a performance acceptance test prior to acceptance by TCOMReceiving Inspection
20 02 JAN14
WITNESSED PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Supplier is responsible for the protective wrapping boxing andor crating of allitems as required to prevent physical and surface finish damage (includingcontaminationintrusion by foreign material) during shipping and handling from
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place of origin to destination TCOM shall be notified prior to the loading phaseTCOM Representative shall be present and witness the loading packing andsecuring of equipment to the vehicle
21 30 Nov04
FIT CHECK
Supplier is required to Fit-CheckAssemble the items purchased followinginconjunction with Quality Assurance In-Process or Source Inspection
22 13 Feb01
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ONLY
For items requiring both mechanical and electrical assembly operations Supplieris to perform mechanical assembly only
23 13 Feb01
COMPRESSION SPRING TESTING
Supplier will test a random sample (per MIL-STD-105 or equivalent ISOstandard) for spring rate and for load at specific points per the drawing If thedrawing has no load points test at 20 and 80 compression A written reportwill be shipped with the parts
24 13 Feb01
DOMESTIC SOURCES ONLY
In order to provide complete traceability the parts supplied on this purchaseorder shall be procured only from domestic sources located in the United Statesof America The vendor may supply parts made in his factories located in NorthAmerican Free Trade Association (NAFTA) nations as long as completetraceable product data is established maintained and accurate for certification ofall materials and processes When a certificate of compliance is also requested(Code 06) records will be provided showing that the parts were manufactured bya domestic source
25 13 Feb01
SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED FOR OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source When a certificate ofcompliance is also requested (CODE 06) records will be provided showing thatthe proper OEM supplied the original parts delivered under this purchase order
26 30 Nov04
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENTS
Liquid raw materials or chemicals ordered on this Purchase Order are required tobe within specified viscosity limits The Supplier shall test that the viscosity ofthe liquid supplied meets the requirements of TCOMs Specification (the viscosityin thousands of cps is usually part of the TCOM part number following a dash)Material supplied under this item will be measured using a calibrated instrument(Code 01) and results of the viscosity test will be sent with the item purchased
27 19 Dec07
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work Supplier must submitthe credentials of this competent person showing qualification to a relevantstandard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 or equivalent)along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the results thereofIndividuals casually nominated by the Supplier based on perceived skill orexperience who are without documented formal training and Level II or IIIcertification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplier
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Use a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be reported on an appropriate form including thename of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and title of aresponsible agent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure report and item must be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
28 08 Nov06
VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection (including fit-up in-process and finalfabricationerection inspections) required for this work Supplier must submit thecredentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWS QC1Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) along with areport of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereofSpecifically
ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active valid AmericanWelding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credentialldquoor equivalentrdquo means a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Partyregulatory body or industrytrade association relevant to an alternatewelding code that is accepted by TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDT credentials (PT UT RT) may alsoinclude sufficient visual welding inspection training so that they will beaccepted too
It is NOT sufficient to appoint a Contractorrsquos inspector meeting only the minimumAWS Code standards for qualification (by asserting a Contractor-acceptedcombination of education training and experience)
TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections (conducted at In-process orSource Inspection) by TCOMrsquos own staff CWICAWI will not fulfill thisrequirement
29 13 Feb01
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order to be used by TCOM in a type-certifiedaviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populated areas) TheUS Federal Aviation Administration (or an equivalent international regulatoryagency) requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitable for aircraftSupplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the parts of
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Certificate of conformancecompliance (to TCOMs purchase
orderdrawingsspecifications)
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a batchlot number must be assigned
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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place of origin to destination TCOM shall be notified prior to the loading phaseTCOM Representative shall be present and witness the loading packing andsecuring of equipment to the vehicle
21 30 Nov04
FIT CHECK
Supplier is required to Fit-CheckAssemble the items purchased followinginconjunction with Quality Assurance In-Process or Source Inspection
22 13 Feb01
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ONLY
For items requiring both mechanical and electrical assembly operations Supplieris to perform mechanical assembly only
23 13 Feb01
COMPRESSION SPRING TESTING
Supplier will test a random sample (per MIL-STD-105 or equivalent ISOstandard) for spring rate and for load at specific points per the drawing If thedrawing has no load points test at 20 and 80 compression A written reportwill be shipped with the parts
24 13 Feb01
DOMESTIC SOURCES ONLY
In order to provide complete traceability the parts supplied on this purchaseorder shall be procured only from domestic sources located in the United Statesof America The vendor may supply parts made in his factories located in NorthAmerican Free Trade Association (NAFTA) nations as long as completetraceable product data is established maintained and accurate for certification ofall materials and processes When a certificate of compliance is also requested(Code 06) records will be provided showing that the parts were manufactured bya domestic source
25 13 Feb01
SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED FOR OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source When a certificate ofcompliance is also requested (CODE 06) records will be provided showing thatthe proper OEM supplied the original parts delivered under this purchase order
26 30 Nov04
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENTS
Liquid raw materials or chemicals ordered on this Purchase Order are required tobe within specified viscosity limits The Supplier shall test that the viscosity ofthe liquid supplied meets the requirements of TCOMs Specification (the viscosityin thousands of cps is usually part of the TCOM part number following a dash)Material supplied under this item will be measured using a calibrated instrument(Code 01) and results of the viscosity test will be sent with the item purchased
27 19 Dec07
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work Supplier must submitthe credentials of this competent person showing qualification to a relevantstandard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 or equivalent)along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the results thereofIndividuals casually nominated by the Supplier based on perceived skill orexperience who are without documented formal training and Level II or IIIcertification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplier
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Use a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be reported on an appropriate form including thename of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and title of aresponsible agent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure report and item must be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
28 08 Nov06
VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection (including fit-up in-process and finalfabricationerection inspections) required for this work Supplier must submit thecredentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWS QC1Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) along with areport of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereofSpecifically
ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active valid AmericanWelding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credentialldquoor equivalentrdquo means a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Partyregulatory body or industrytrade association relevant to an alternatewelding code that is accepted by TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDT credentials (PT UT RT) may alsoinclude sufficient visual welding inspection training so that they will beaccepted too
It is NOT sufficient to appoint a Contractorrsquos inspector meeting only the minimumAWS Code standards for qualification (by asserting a Contractor-acceptedcombination of education training and experience)
TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections (conducted at In-process orSource Inspection) by TCOMrsquos own staff CWICAWI will not fulfill thisrequirement
29 13 Feb01
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order to be used by TCOM in a type-certifiedaviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populated areas) TheUS Federal Aviation Administration (or an equivalent international regulatoryagency) requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitable for aircraftSupplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the parts of
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Certificate of conformancecompliance (to TCOMs purchase
orderdrawingsspecifications)
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a batchlot number must be assigned
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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Use a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be reported on an appropriate form including thename of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and title of aresponsible agent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure report and item must be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
28 08 Nov06
VISUAL WELDING INSPECTION
Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection (including fit-up in-process and finalfabricationerection inspections) required for this work Supplier must submit thecredentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWS QC1Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) along with areport of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereofSpecifically
ldquoCompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active valid AmericanWelding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credentialldquoor equivalentrdquo means a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Partyregulatory body or industrytrade association relevant to an alternatewelding code that is accepted by TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDT credentials (PT UT RT) may alsoinclude sufficient visual welding inspection training so that they will beaccepted too
It is NOT sufficient to appoint a Contractorrsquos inspector meeting only the minimumAWS Code standards for qualification (by asserting a Contractor-acceptedcombination of education training and experience)
TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections (conducted at In-process orSource Inspection) by TCOMrsquos own staff CWICAWI will not fulfill thisrequirement
29 13 Feb01
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order to be used by TCOM in a type-certifiedaviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populated areas) TheUS Federal Aviation Administration (or an equivalent international regulatoryagency) requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitable for aircraftSupplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the parts of
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Certificate of conformancecompliance (to TCOMs purchase
orderdrawingsspecifications)
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a batchlot number must be assigned
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations that turned theraw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
30 24 Mar04
SMOOTH EDGEDEBURRING REQUIREMENTS
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edgesdefined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
31 19 Sep07
QAQC SYSTEM APPROVAL OR CONTROL PLAN
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable from the SAE
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
After the control plan is drafted TCOM may need to obtain Prime Contractor orCustomer approval of the supplier and any control plan if other authoritiesdisapprove of any part of TCOMs planned arrangements or if the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order
32 30 Nov04
GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative at the Sellers facility or at the facility of asubcontractor to the Seller prior to shipment Detailed parts of assemblies aresubject to Government inspection or Government witness of Seller inspectionprior to assembly and of any tests after assembly Intermediate Governmentinspection does not however negate requirements for the Sellersinspectiontest of the finished item prior to shipment The Seller shall makeavailable his inspection records to the Government Quality Representative at thetime of presentation of the produced items The seller shall notify TCOM
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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Purchasing no less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the time itemsare ready for inspection or test (if Government inspector resides at your facility)or no less than eight (8) days in advance (if Government not in residence)TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (Code 01) and labor required to moveitems and operate inspectiontest equipment
33 08 Nov07
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTIONVERIFICATION (FAIFAV)
The particular revision of the item ordered has never been manufactured byanyone or has never been manufactured by your company
TCOM will use SAE AS9102 Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement asa guide in developing the FAVFAI requirements The supplier should NOT needthis standard but AS9102 is available from the SAE
TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier proving that allconstituent raw materials features attributes processes key characteristicsinterfaces and functions meet drawing and specification requirements
Such data may also require recording
1 the evidence that any TCOM-directed sources of hardwareservices wasused as required
2 the identification of special tooling used to make the item3 the SN of all inspection measuring and test equipment used to measure
conformance4 the credentials of personnel carrying out critical operations
TCOM will create and provide in advance (with the RFQ and Purchase Order)the specific details of what data must be provided If the supplier has sufficientquantity or dollar-value of TCOM work and adequate computer resources theforms may be provided by granting the supplier access to a hosted internet web-site in such cases TCOM will provide training and software (DISCUS andorNet-Inspect) For smaller orders or less sophisticated supplier computingsituations the forms may be provided as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Ifnecessary manual paper forms may be used (legibly completed in black or blue-black ink by the supplier)
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP
34 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF PAINTING REQUIREMENT
Parts supplied need not be painted per any drawing notes that refer to TCOMSpecification 950672 However parts must be delivered in solvent-cleanedcondition ready for painting with a primer Parts must be clean and free ofcorrosion (except for minor flash rust on the surface of steel) and without slagsplatter or any other surface contamination
35 24 Mar04
WAIVER OF HOLE DRILLING
Supplier need not drill holes shown on drawings for this part (TCOM must eithermatch-drill with a mating assembly or requires a different hole patternlocationand we will complete all drilling) However all other portions of these parts mustmatch their drawing configuration with materials and orientationlocationtolerances as shown on those drawings
36 24 Mar04
FIBER-OPTIC SERVICES
This line item or purchase order involves work to splicemechanically connectfiber-optic cables and components OR to measure fiber-optic continuity andattenuation OR to perform all of these services Services shall be conductedusing instruments that are either within their OEMs original standard warranty fornew equipment OR are currently calibrated using standards traceable to NIST orto the accepted industry reference (Code 01) This calibration will be proven bytraceable records presented with the instrument or by valid calibration stickers
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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affixed thereto
Technicians or engineers who are trained and certified shall perform servicesCertification may be made by the Supplier based on a combination of educationtraining and experience of the individual OR by applicable 3rd-Part certificationby some relevant authority of the fiber-optic industry The personnelqualifications will be provided in writing on company letterhead by the Supplier orby recognized credentials carried by the Suppliers technician The Suppliershould provide records of inspection of his own work and retain copies on file for36 months This should normally include as released traces showingattenuation of areas impacted disturbed or bounded by thesplicingconnectorization work Traces must be identified to the fiber directioncondition frequency and wavelength Traces must be legible Traces should beprovided (if possible) in a file format that is viewable by free viewing software[one example EXFO OTDR Viewer 67 free at wwwexfocom] Traces can alsobe supplied in other file formats if approved by TCOM [These may includeAdobe Acrobat PDF files and various JPG TIFF and BMP files that can be readin the Microsoft Windows operating system environment with common softwareSuch files should be able to be viewed in a zoom mode where discontinuitiescan be seen] Text reports of tests printed from instruments may be provided (inlieu of traces) if losses can be measured between cursors and cursor locationsare clearly identified
Where there is no drawing or statement of work attached to the purchase orderor where the drawing or SOW is silent the Supplier shall
A Come prepared to do both multi-mode and single mode workB Have at least one power meterC Have at least one Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)D Have sufficient length of clean temporary leader available so that the
OTDR can see the leadinginbound end of the connectionE Have all necessary splicing tools and supplies (raw materials) for at least
one connector and two fusion splicesF Plan to prove continuity and measure dB loss in each optical circuit in the
UP and DOWN (eg both) directionsG Make measurements at wavelengths of 850nm 1310 nm and 1550 nmH Make measurements with a pulse width of 5 meters or lessI Make connector attachments with a loss (attenuation) less than 050 dBJ Make fusion splices with a loss (attenuation) less than 025 dBK Be able to provide dBlength traces of attenuation read with the OTDR (so
that TCOM can determine if the finished optical circuit meets TCOMsoptical loss budget) Traces must be provided within 24 hours of thecompletion of work
37 08 Nov06
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PACKAGING
The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that static susceptibledevices are adequately protected from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damageduring packaging and shipping Items received without proper ESD packagingincluding ESD labeling shall be cause for rejection at the Supplierrsquos expense
IPC-A-610D (sections 314 and 313) summarizes minimum requirements ESDsensitive parts and assemblies shall
Have an outer layer of ldquostatic shielding or static barrierrdquo packagingmaterialHave any inner packaging layers and all cushioning of ldquoanti-static (lowcharging)rdquo or ldquostatic dissipativerdquo materials care should be exercised inusing packing materials that will not contaminate corrode or affect thesolderability of packed componentshave a warning label applied
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged in accordance withthe latest revisions of MIL-STD-1686 (Electrostatic Discharge Control Programfor Protection of Electronic Devices) and MIL-HDBK-263 (ESD ControlHandbook for Protection of Parts Assemblies and Equipment) or if the Supplierchooses the following equivalent industry standards
JEDEC JESD 625 [formerly ANSIEIA-625]EIA-541 [Packaging]CEA-556[Labeling]
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
38 02 JAN14
IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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BS EN 61340-5-1 [General] 61340-5-2 [User Guide]
Packaging shall be marked with an ESD cautionary note and symbol Themarking criteria used is changed frequently although the current symbology ofANSIESD S81 is preferred previous standardrsquos (EIA-471 or other commercial)stickerssymbols may be used until stock is expired A legible high-contrast orbold color note shall be affixed on exterior and interior packaging sayingsomething like
ldquo CAUTION CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TODAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) USE ESDPRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN TOUCHING REMOVING ORINSERTINGrdquo
Polymer barrier film expanded or molded products commonly referred to aspink polyrdquo does not provide acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectionand are NOT to be used as primary outer packaging If used at all anti-staticstatic dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations) must comply withContact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005(formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005) and may not be used in directcontact with Optics and Polycarbonates
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IRIDITINGALODINING (CHROMATE CONVERSION COATING)REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers gtchromate conversion to be a special process that requiresthe use of approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house yourfirm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontractthis work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM Allsuch approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both anadequate Quality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by acompany who specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs itregularly in support of their own manufacturing effort) If the iriditing companyyou choose has no dedicated quality function andor plans to use brushapplication of retail commercial (auto-parts store) products then TCOM will NOTaward you the work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved chromate conversion coating suppliers canbe found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coating
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
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EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
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First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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absence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernable visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection(tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
39 19 Aug09
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) to MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This usually the final finish for thepart buy may also be a prerequisite required before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard if your process complies (or you take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions TCOM may require) then the facility willbe added to this Code (below) as an approved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved anodizing suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-A-8625Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
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HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
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Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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40 19 Aug09
CARC PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more parts that require Chemical Agent ResistantCoating protection to TCOM 443A12 Section 1
The drawing notes may say that the CARC paint color is specified on thepurchase order if so refer to the table below (if any questions contact TCOMsBuyer)
TCOM CARC Painting Colors
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
ExteriorSurface Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
AerostatPainted
HardwareType VI Aircraft White
(Exterior) 37875 MIL-DTL-64159 Type II
InteriorSurface Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
AvionicEquipment Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
ExteriorWalkway Type I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
InteriorWalkways Type IV Gray (Interior) 36300 MIL-PRF-
22750
ExteriorCOTS
ComponentsType I 383 Green 34094 MIL-DTL-
64159 Type II
Interior COTSComponents Type V White
(Interior) 27875 MIL-PRF-22750
TCOM considers CARC Painting to be a special process that requires the useof approved suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm mustbe approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this workto a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and use of a company who specializes in this work as aservice for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturingeffort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theSpecification and referenced Military Standards if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for CT athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (for Dry Film processes MIL-DTL-53022MIL-PRF-22750MIL-PRF-23377)
The current list of TCOM-approved CARC painting suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-DTL-53072C including (but not limited to) planned arrangementsfor
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
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EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
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First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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[32] Cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces by chemicalelectrochemical or mechanical means per TT-C-490[33] Pre-treating of metallic substrates with DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514wash primer [but not Anodizing to MIL-A-8625 or Iriditing to MIL-DTL-5541 which are covered by other audits][34] Priming by spray (plus brush touchup) with two-part anticorrosiveepoxy primer (MIL-PRF-23377 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53084 or MIL-PRF-85582) from purchase off the Qualified Products Listthrough mixing reduction filtration set time pot life control applicationdrying and dry film thickness measurement[35] Top Coating by spray (plus brush touchup) with polyurethane orepoxy (MIL-C-46168 MIL-C-53039 MIL-DTL-64159 MIL-PRF-22750)from purchase off the Qualified Products List through mixingreductionadmixing filtration standing time pot life control mistcoatingapplication multi-coats for humidity control drying and dry filmthickness measurement[36] Touch-up and rework[37] Process control[38] Miscellaneous requirements (surfaces NOT to be painted enginemanifoldshot surfaces sealing of reservoirscases electrical componentssteel wool prohibition plastic media blasting for weld repairs painthandling storage and shelf life control)[4] Verification of quality (examination for common defects test panelswater-break test solvent wipe test magnetic or eddy current dry filmthickness measurements avoidance of marring lotbatch traceability andsource dry and wet adhesion tests salt spray corrosion testsworkmanship inspection)
41 19 Aug09
HEAT TREATMENT
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
The competent persons performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique (inductionflame oven etc) - examples of approved Suppliers include
Use a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standingUse a NADCAP-approved supplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Heat Treatment suppliers can be found here
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the heat treated part being ordered
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems
The Suppliers shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing
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each treatment report and item must be provided
42 19 Aug09
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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each treatment report and item must be provided
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PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (eitheridentified on TCOMs drawing or provided by the supplier who did the weldingfrom the WPS) When parts are welded they may have scale or heat tint or bothTCOM requires removal of any scale to allow good passivation but TCOM doesNOT require removal of heat tint
TCOM prefers processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but will accept QQ-P-35C(or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processes shall follow therecommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table II as appropriateto the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior to use
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron IF a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+Annex A2) beforepassivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the supplier shall use atminimum at least Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 1411331 and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment suppliers shall certify process conditions and performance oftests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to this Code (below) as anapproved supplierUse a Raytheon-approved supplier in good standing such suppliers maybe found by searching the Q-note area for JY athttpqnotesraytheoncomindexcfmshow=allUse a NADCAP-approved supplier (AC7108 for SurfaceTreatmentPassivation - AD 1033 or ASTM A380 or QQ-P-35 or Other)Use a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL supplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 supplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 supplier
The current list of TCOM-approved Passivation suppliers can be found here
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus water
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
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FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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rinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
43 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Component select andapply the paint color designated for EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Exterior Components Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
44 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for INTERIORCOMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Interior Components Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
45 02 JAN2014
AEROSTAT PAINTED HW
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Aerostat Painted Hardware selectand apply the paint color designated for AEROSTAT PAINTED HARDWARE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Aerostat Painted Hardware Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
46 02 JAN2014
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Avionic Equipment select and applythe paint color designated for AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Avionic Equipment Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
47 02 JAN2014
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Support Equipment item select andapply the paint color designated for SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one or
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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more parts that are Support Equipment items Submit any questions you haveabout painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution beforeyou start to paint
48 02 JAN2014
EXTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Exterior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for EXTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Exterior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
49 02 JAN2014
INTERIOR WALKWAY
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be an Interior Walkway select and applythe paint color designated for INTERIOR WALKWAYs
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are an Interior Walkway Submit any questions you have aboutpainting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before youstart to paint
50 02 JAN2014
STRUCTURE
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Structure select and apply the paintcolor designated for STRUCTURE
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are a Structure Submit any questions you have about paintingof complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyer for resolution before you start topaint
51 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System ExteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM EXTERIOR COMPONENT (S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Exterior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
52 02 JAN2014
MOORING SYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
For the purpose of determining paint color where the TCOM drawing is silentconsider the PART on this PO line to be a Mooring System InteriorComponent select and apply the paint color designated for MOORINGSYSTEM INTERIOR COMPONENT(S)
If this PO line is for an assembly consider that the assembly contains one ormore parts that are Mooring System Interior Components Submit anyquestions you have about painting of complex assemblies to your TCOM Buyerfor resolution before you start to paint
53 02 JAN2014
IUID MARKING REQUIRED
This item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance withthe latest revision of MIL-STD-130 The two dimensional Construct 2 IUID datamatrix shall be machine-readable with common optical scanning devices and be
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
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FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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accompanied by the corresponding human readable markings when practicalThe data matrix shall be readily visible Information contained in the machine-readable code shall be Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeManufacturer part number and unique serial number This information will beused for asset tracking during the life cycle of the item
The Supplier shall submit documentation with this item that identifies at aminimum the Nomenclature Part Number Serial Number National StockNumber (NSN) (if applicable) and CAGE code
Spiral 2 (74m) Prime Contractor FlowdownCodes (For Raytheon-Approved Suppliers Only)
Code Rev Requirements
BA 14 Jan 02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
A SOW applies to this purchase order The material supplied on thisorder shall comply with the requirements of the attached SOW Contactthe cognizant TCOM buyer if you do not have a copy of the SOW [Rev0]
BF-12 12 Apr 07 AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 11-12 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below11 It is the intent of Raytheon to require that all suppliers are certifiedto AS9100 by January 200912 Suppliers quality management system shall be in compliance withthe current revision of AS9100 ISO 9001 or have a Raytheon approvedQuality Management System121 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 shall be evidenced bya third party certification122 Suppliers certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 must provide evidenceof certification and are required to provide evidence of recertificationprior to their current certification expiring123 New Suppliers that are not certified to AS9100 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit124 Suppliers approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9100 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier [Rev 14]
BF-13 12 Apr 07 AS9120 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraphs 13-14 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-NoteBF Revision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below13 Distributors (non-value added) quality management system shall be
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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in compliance with the current revision of AS9120 ISO 9001 or have aRaytheon approved Quality Management System131 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 shall be evidencedby a third party certification132 Distributors certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 must provideevidence of certification and are required to provide evidence ofrecertification prior to their current certification expiring133 Distributors that are not certified to AS9120 or ISO 9001 mustpass a Raytheon Quality Management System audit134 Distributors approved based on successful completion of aRaytheon Quality Management System audit must provide evidence ofcompliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 by a third party auditor or be re-audited by Raytheon within three (3) years to remain an approvedsupplier14 It is the intent of Raytheon to have all distributors certified toAS9120 by January 2009 [Rev 14]
BF-2 12 Apr 07 QUALITY FLOWDOWN TO SUB-TIER SUPPLIERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 2 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
21 The supplierrsquos Quality System shall assure all relevant PurchaseOrder requirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers Thesupplierrsquos sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications and requirements specified on this Purchase Order [Rev14]
BF-3 12 Apr 07 PRODUCTPROCESS CONTROL QUALITY RECORDS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 3 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
31 Supplierrsquos Product and Process Control and Quality Records shallbe retained at the supplierrsquos location a minimum of five years unless alonger retention period is specified on this Purchase Order The recordsshall be adequate to ascertain the quality level of production processesThis includes chemical and physical test results of Raw Material used inthe manufacture of the item on this Purchase Order Quality recordsshall be provided upon request from Raytheon [Rev 14]
BF-4 12 Apr 07 DOCUMENTATION - REVISIONCONFIGURATION CONTROL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 4 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
41 The supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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matching the revision noted on this Purchase Order If an item on thisPurchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists or references aParts List (PL) or a Generation Breakdown (GB) the supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the date of this PurchaseOrder The supplier should contact the Buyer whose name is on thePurchase Order for the current drawing revision level listing of thesubsidiary drawings on the PL or GB
42 The supplier shall only accept changes in the revision status of anyof these drawings by means of a duly executed Purchase ChangeOrder The supplier shall not accept changes via verbal or emaildirection from anyone other then the buyer
43 If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecification military standards or other revision controlled requirementdocuments the revisions in effect are as of the date of this PurchaseOrder [Rev 14]
BF-5 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 5 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
51 The government has the right to inspect any or all work included inthis order at the supplierrsquos plant
52 If formal Government Source Surveillance (GSS) is not imposedper Quality Note DL notification to the government Representative whonormally services your plant is not required
53 In the event Government Inspection is required the RaytheonProcurement agent will provide notification [Rev 14]Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
BF-6 12 Apr 07 MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 6 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
61 If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing thatreferences a Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturer PartNumber this shall not to be construed as a guarantee that thesuggested supplier andor manufactures part number meets therequirements of the drawing It is the Sellers responsibility to assure thatthe Suggested Source of Supply andor Manufacture Part Numbermeets all drawings required on this Purchase Order [Rev 14]
BF-7 12 Apr 07 NO CHANGES WITHOUT APPROVAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 7 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
71 Except for first time purchases items furnished under this PurchaseOrder shall be identical in form fit and function to a product previouslyaccepted by Raytheon
72 The supplier shall notify the responsible Raytheon Buyer of anyproposed changes including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or processes major plant rearrangement or plantrelocation and changes Raytheon must approve anyall changes prior tothe change incorporation with notification provided to the supplier by theresponsible Buyer [Rev 14]
BF-8 12 Apr 07 PROHIBITION OF PURE TIN
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 8 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
81 The uses of Pure Tin Plated finishes are strictly PROHIBITED AnyTin Plating or Solder processes shall contain NO LESS than 3 percentLEAD composition unless specifically authorized in writing by theRaytheon These restrictions apply for all types and levels ofprocurements with the supplier responsible for communicating theserestrictions to subcontractors or sub-tier suppliers as required
82 EXCEPTION If the Raytheon Technical Data Package (RaytheonDrawing or Military Specification) referenced on this order specifies theuse of pure tin finishes this prohibition is NOT applicable [Rev 14]
BF-11 12 Apr 07 NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 11 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here and is quoted below
111 The supplier shall not ship nonconforming material without writtenapproval from the Raytheon Procurement agent and the appropriateSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer
112 Requests for authorization to ship nonconforming material shall bemade at the time of occurrence and addressed in writing to theRaytheon Procurement agent and the Supplier PerformanceExcellenceQuality Engineer within 5 days
113 The Preliminary Disposition Request (PDR) Form is theRaytheon document used to obtain Raytheons concurrence andapproval Raytheon site specific form(s) (if applicable) are located on theRaytheon Quality Notes website adjacent to the applicable quality noteContact your Raytheon representative with any questions
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
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Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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114 Nonconforming material rejected by Raytheon and determined tobe supplier responsibility requires the supplier to respond to Raytheonsrequest for root cause and corrective action Failure to respond withinthe time frame requested could affect future procurement andor statusas an approved supplier
115 Nonconforming material subsequently resubmitted by the suppliershall be identified with a copy or reference to the Raytheon PDR andrejection document
116 If it is determined that nonconforming material has been deliveredto Raytheon the supplier shall notify the Raytheon Buyer and theSupplier Performance ExcellenceQuality Engineer [Rev 14]
BF-135 12 Apr 07 HEAT TREATING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with all of sub-paragraph 135 (ONLY) of Raytheon Q-Note BFRevision 14 which can be found here as paraphrased below
For each item on this Purchase Order requiring Heat Treating thesupplier shall use a NADCAP approved supplier [Rev 14]
CC 20 Oct 05 SOLDERABILITY REQUIREMENTS (ANSIJ-STD-002)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CC Revision 4 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 4]
CT 24 Aug 06 RAYTHEON HARDWARE PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note CT Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of CT that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
CX 13 Feb 01MOD
Soldering Requirements (IPC J-STD-001D)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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IPC J-STD-001D Class 2 (Requirements For Soldering Electrical andElectronic Assemblies) with the modifications listed below is arequirement of this purchase order
a Solder alloys other than J-STD-006 Sn60A Pb36B and Sn63A shallnot be used for electrical and electronic assembly soldering unlessotherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order (Reference J-STD-001D Para 32)
b Process Validation and control can not be substituted for 100 X-Ray inspection of Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) unless it is part of adocumented process control program agreed to by the Raytheonprocuring agency (Reference J-STD-001D Para 7614)
c Supplier will comply with J-STD-001D Paragraph 9110 Measlesunless the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is procured to a specification inwhich a greater level of measling is acceptable such as IPC-6012 andIPC-6013 then the assemblies will use the criteria called out thereinMeasling should be identified as a Process Indicator as defined in J-STD-001D paragraph 151
Compliance to the requirements of this standard is subject to Raytheonreview at any time during the performance of this order [Rev 0]
DD 19 Jan 06 FIRST ARTICLE VERIFICATION (FAV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DD Revision 3 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DD that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 3]
DE 14 Sep 06 RAYTHEON SOURCE VERIFICATION (RSV)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DE Revision 1 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DE that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 1]
DL 12 Apr 07 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION (GSI)
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note DL Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of DL that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 2]
HK 24 Aug 06 WELDING AND BRAZING REQUIREMENTS
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note HK Revision 8 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of HK that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 8]
JY (History) 19 Aug 09 PLATING SURFACE FINISHES AND CONDITIONING REQUIREMENT
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note JY Revision 10 which can be foundhere Alternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply witha more recent version of JY that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom [Rev 10]
Where chromate conversion coatings to MIL-DTL-5541 are requiredsuppliers are cautioned that only Type I coatings are acceptable Type IIis prohibited and may not be substituted for Type I See MIL-DTL-5541for default requirements
MABF-12
15 Feb 07 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) CONTROL PROGRAM
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note MA Revision 4 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-12)
For electrical and electronic parts assemblies and equipmentsusceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) the supplieris responsible to establish and implement an ESD Control Program perthe latest revision MIL-STD-1686
The devices supplied under this contract shall be packaged inaccordance with the latest revisions of JESD625 andor MIL-STD-1686The supplier shall take necessary precautions to ensure that staticsusceptible devices are adequately protected from electrostaticdischarge (ESD) damage during manufacturing test inspectionpackaging and shipping Packaging shall be marked with an ESDcautionary note or symbol
Anti-Static static dissipative packing material (pink poly formulations)must comply with Contact Corrosivity Testing in accordance with MIL-STD-3010 Method 3005 (formerly Federal Standard 101 Method 3005)
This anti-static static dissipative packing material may not be used indirect contact with Optics and Polycarbonates [Rev 414]
SA 11 Nov 05 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRISDAMAGE ELIMINATION
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects of
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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this requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note SA Revision 1 which can be found hereand is paraphrased below (with included language from BF-9)
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured inan environment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall befree of foreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign ObjectDamage (FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as aguideline
The Sellerrsquos program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practicesThe program shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of theproduct(s) to FOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of themanufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall besubject to review and audit by the Buyer andor governmentrepresentative and disapproval when the Sellerrsquos procedures or policiesdo not accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily changemanufacturing processes but maintain continual awareness of the needto eliminate foreign objects for all material supplied [Rev 1]
TC 25 May 06 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS
This is a flowdown of a Raytheon (prime contractor) requirementthrough TCOM (sub-contractor) to your company (supplier) and perhapsto your supply chain (sub-suppliers) as appropriate For all aspects ofthis requirement even though it arises from Raytheon you willcorrespond with and take contractual direction only from TCOMs buyer(ie do NOT contact Raytheon directly instead contact TCOMs buyerfor all questions or problems)
Comply with Raytheon Q-Note TC Revision 2 which can be found hereAlternatively at no cost to TCOM you may choose to comply with amore recent version of TC that may be available athttpqnotesraytheoncom
This Q-note refers to three Raytheon procedures that NDT supplierscan use in lieu of creating their own documents these are availablehere (click the process) for dye penetrant magnetic particle andradiography [Rev 2]
Type-Certified Aircraft Quality Codes
Code Rev Requirements
TC01 28 Feb11
Calibration Requirements
The Supplier shall maintain a calibration system to assure that all inspectionmeasuring and test equipment used to determine compliance with drawings andspecifications are calibrated to standards traceable to national or industry-accepted standards
Minimum requirements are that tools are uniquely identified have due dateswhen they must be recalled for calibration checksre-calibrationconditioninspection are recalled when dueoverdue are calibrated to a masterinstrumentgauge traceable to a standard and that records give evidence thatthis is done
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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No variable data (ie no measurements or other numerical data) offered toTCOM as objective evidence of conformance to inspection or test requirementsmay come from a non-calibrated instrument
TC02 28 Feb11
Changes and Change Authorization
The drawings and specifications for this partassembly may not be deviated fromwithout approval
The Supplier shall notify the TCOM Buyer of any proposed changesdeparturesfrom drawings and specifications including changes in design materials partsfabrication methods or production processes that the supplier considersnecessary to perform the work
TCOM must approve anyall changes prior to the change incorporation
If an unexpected non-conformance to a drawing or specification is discoveredimmediately stop work and notify the TCOM Buyer
A Purchase Order Change Notice and a drawingspecification revision noticeshall constitute change authorization
Verbal changes are not permitted and all changes shall be written
Changes may not be authorized by anyone other than TCOMs Buyer or TCOMsManager of Purchasing
TC03 28 Feb11
Final Inspection at Source
Source inspection (final inspection at your facility of this item) is required beforeshipment
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about one week in advance to schedule theinspection
Parts should be as complete as possible unpacked and available forcomprehensive inspection - any necessary support shall be provided for TCOMsinspector
Any certificatestraceability reports inspection data test data configurationaccounting and fit or operational checks relevant to the ordered partsassemblieswill be examined - the condition and completeness of the work will be reviewed
TCOM will provide a written document that either holds or permits shipmentalong with a summary of actions required before or after delivery to TCOM
TC04 28 Feb11
In-Process Inspection at Source
Source inspection (in-process inspection at your facility of this item) is requiredbefore continuingcompleting work
You must contact TCOMs Buyer about three workdays in advance of therelevant hold-point to schedule the inspection where operations follow in closesequence TCOM will arrange the series of in-process visits at one time
Any of the following hold points which are relevant to the items ordered will giverise to an in-process inspection
For woven cloth After yarn twistwarp beam at loom setup before start ofweavingFor coatedlaminated fabric At line setup before the firstcoatinglaminating operation on the process ticketFor weldments at fit-up before the first pass of production weldingFor post-weld NDT after visual weld inspection (VT) following productionweldingFor heat treatment before placing items in the ovenchamber for heatingFor paintingcoating post-machining when parts are cleaned to a water-break-free surface before surface finish is applied
TCOM will provide a written document as evidence of the inspection and
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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directing any actions arising wherefrom
If TCOM chooses to decline any opportunity for an in-process inspection we willdo so in writing and the Supplier will be directed to proceed independently to thenext hold point
TC05 28 Feb11
Non-Conforming Material and Repairs Prohibited
The partsassemblies built on this purchase order must conform fully to alldrawingspecification requirements as approved by the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA)
Non-conforming material shall not be used or shipped without written approvalobtained by the Supplier from TCOM Quality Assurance via TCOMs Buyer
The Supplier shall notify TCOM in writing of any detected non-conformity forpossible formal Material Review Board (MRB) action
The Supplier is advised that neither TCOM nor the Supplier have MaterialReview Board (MRB) authority for the parts on this purchase order - TCOM hasonly Preliminary Review (PR) authority Final decisions to useaccept or pay forthe scrapping of non-conforming items may require Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)approval per MIL-HDBK-350 guidelines The Supplier may replace sub-parts andmay perform processes used in the original construction of this assembly so thatremediation actions are REWORK and not REPAIR
Stop work and notify TCOMs Buyer if a potential repair situation develops
TC06 28 Feb11
Certificate of ComplianceConformance (CofC)
A certificate of complianceconformance is required to provide objective qualityevidence of specific characteristics of the material supplied as indicated on thedrawing specification or purchase order (eg test results heat treatmentsurface finish raw material fidelity to process or standard specification etc)
CofCs may be in the Suppliers customary format so long as all requiredinformation below is present and legible
CofCs for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS)parts may be simple and need only certify
that the part supplied is the part TCOM orderedthat the part was obtained from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM) identified by Cage Code on TCOMs Bill of Material or that OEMsauthorized distributorany manufacturers assigned lot or batch or serial numberany shelf life expiration data
CofCs for TCOM partsassemblies shall
clearly identify the manufacturer or supplier of the certified processmaterial or other attributecontain enough information to tracerelate the CofC to the particular groupof items or material suppliedreference the specific attribute(s) being certified or the top leveldrawingspecification part numberbe signed by a Supplier quality assurance representative or anothercompany executive identified by specific title
If the part or assembly is a complex one with a multi-level bill of material or ifthe Supplier subcontracts part of the work a CofC shall be the cover documentfor a data pack enclosing any other data required by this purchase order(including data from sub-suppliers) See in particular TCOM QA Code 29(provided separately)
If the Supplier takes any exceptions to TCOMs requirements terms andconditions or if the Supplier was granted a concession to permit shipment withdeviations then the CofC should briefly state the circumstances and referenceTCOMs approval document
Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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TC07 28 Feb11
Reserved
TC08 30 NOV11
Welding Requirements
For the purposes of interpreting the welding codes on this contract your firm isldquothe Contractorrdquo and TCOM is the ldquoOwnerrdquo and the ldquoEngineerrdquo is TCOMs dulyappointed employee
Welding procedures welders and weld inspectors shall be qualified inaccordance with the welding code referenced in the drawing or specification
The use of any welding codes or specifications not referenced by the applicabledrawings must be approved by TCOM prior to production ldquoEquivalentrdquo codesaccepted by TCOM are usually limited to
The ASME Pressure Vessel CodeA Military (MIL-) Standard as modified by some particular branch of theDepartment of Defense (example NAVSEA)
The Supplier shall be prepared to show by records that successful welds canbe made for the material type joint types material thicknesses and weldingpositions required while using the Suppliers facility equipment and personnelWith rare exceptions (Example No PQR for some pre-qualified steel joints)TCOM will expect to have access to or to have copies of all of the followingdocumentation
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ndash this describes the weldingprocess and joints in detailA Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ndash this proves that the Supplierrsquosequipment can make the jointsA Welderrsquos Qualification ndash based upon a separate test for any welder whodid not perform the PQRData on filler metal certification ndash the alloy used should conform to theWPSData on shielding gas certification ndash the gas used should conform to theWPSIf a CWI is not required (TCOM QA Code TC28) Suppliers shall have aLetter of Appointment and a JaegerSnellin Vision Test less than 1 yearsold for those Inspectors-on-staff NOT holding a valid AWS credential forSCWICWICAWIA written report of visual inspection in the contractors format covering allwelds and meeting the requirements of the applicable Code
Inspectors are expected to regularly observe joint preparation assembly practicewelder technique and performance to make certain that Code requirements aremet during the fabricationerection process
Minimum qualifications and visual inspections are as follows
AWS D11 2010 [Steel] ndash Section 614 661 amp C6AWS D12 2008 [Aluminum] ndash Section 513 561 amp C5AWS D13 2008 [Sheet Steel] ndash None Section 6 and 611AWS D171 2010 [Aerospace] ndash Section 612 613 63 amp C521
TC09 28 Feb11
Submission of Inspection RecordsSampling Plan Use for Inspection
A legible and reproducible copy of the Suppliers inspection report is to besubmitted with this item If the Supplier subcontracts some portion of the workthe Supplier shall obtain and include the sub-suppliers report(s) of inspectionalong with the inspection records of the Suppliers own work
Each inspection document in Supplier format shall give evidence of compliancewith the applicable drawing andor specification requirement - all actualmeasurements of specified drawing dimensions shall be recorded If the Supplierprefers a copy of the TCOM drawing(s)specification(s) may be used to recordthe inspection data (by annotating on the drawing copy in the same area aseach attribute is specified)
Records shall include the part number governing drawing andor specification
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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with revision letter or number and the signature and title of the responsibleagent of the Supplier
Since the Supplier has no authority to deviate from the drawing (See TCOM QACode TC05) - the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of out-of-tolerance conditions by referring to theTCOM waiver or concession
Inspection records for welded assemblies shall reflect assembly dimensions aftercompletion of welding Unless otherwise noted all drawing dimensions shall berecorded before painting andor plating
When serialization is required by the drawing or specification such serializationshall be a part of the inspectiontest report data
If the purchase order calls for more than 13 identical items the supplier may usethe C=0 Acceptance Sampling plan Single Sampling for Normal InspectionGeneral Level II of ANSIASQ Z14 at a 1 AQL - in such plans if 1 item in therandomly chosen lot is rejected then 100 inspection is required of the whole lotand no defective part is ever returned to the lot (defectives must be reworked orscrapped) Such acceptance sampling plans may not be used for fabrics tapesraw materials and bulk items but only for manufacturedfabricated structureshardware parts and assemblies thereof
Where a part has been coded with both TCOM QA Code TC09 and TC33 FirstArticle Inspection (FAI) Code TC09 applies only to the 2nd and all subsequentpartsassembliesitems provided by the Supplier The requirements herein areslightly less burdensome and extensive than those of TCOM QA Code TC33
TC10 28 Feb11
Submission of Test Data Sheets
A legible and reproducible copy of the test data sheets is to be submitted withthis item
If TCOM has supplied a test document then that document shall be usedotherwise the test report shall be in Suppliers format Each test document shallinclude the part number governing drawing andor specification with revisionletter or number and the signature and title of the responsible agent of theSupplier
When an item under test is an identifiable item (eg by serial number or lotnumber) the identification shall be a part of the test report data
All actual measurements of specified test performance shall be recorded - sincethe Supplier has no authority to deviate from the test requirements (See TCOMQA Code TC05) the Suppliers Engineer or Quality Manager shall havedispositioned any indications of test failure conditions by referring to the TCOMwaiver or concession
Items requiring test must all be tested (100) even if the number of inspecteditems was limited by a sampling plan (as allowed in TCOM QA Code TC09)
TC11 28 Feb11
Retention of InspectionTestRaw Material Certification Records
Inspection (TCOM QA Code TC09) Test (TCOM QA Code TC10) and RawMaterial Certification (TCOM QA Code TC13) records shall be maintained at theSuppliers facility for a period of five years
These retained records shall be adequate to ascertain the quality level ofproduction processes and of the raw material used in the manufacture of theitem on this Purchase Order
TC12 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC13 28 Feb11
Raw Materials Certification
The bill of material or parts list for the items ordered include a requirement forparticular metal alloys or other non-metallic raw materials whose physicalproperties depend upon chemical composition Such properties must be proven
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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by providing a certificate of analysis (COA) that records actual chemicalcomposition data
The COA shall include actual discrete data (physical and chemical analysisreport) taken from the material supplied The actual quantity of each constituentmeasured must be listed and compared to the requirements of each constituentidentified in the applicable specification The COA shall be signed by a qualityassurance or other assigned representative of the Supplier identified by nameand job title
In some cases TCOM has attempted to provide some latitude in material shapeselection by specifying in the drawing parts list or bill of material only the basealloy (and not the applicable specification) Where TCOM has not provided anyparticular material specification use the table below - for materials not listedcontact your TCOM buyer and provide the specification reference you plan touse to ensure conformance to requirements
Aircraft Raw Material SpecificationsAlloy UNS TC FormShape StandardSpecification
Alloy SteelA514 Unknown Grades
A to T Plate ASTM A514A514M-05
Aluminum3003 A93003 -O Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-O ASTM
B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H12 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H12
ASTM B 209
Aluminum3003 A93003 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 3003-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5052 A95052 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5052-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5083 A95083 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5083-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5086 A95086 -H32 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5086-H32
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H112 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H112
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H116 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H116
ASTM B 209
Aluminum5456 A95456 -H321 Plate and
SheetAluminum 5456-H321
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Sheet Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTM
B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T651 Plate Aluminum 6061-T651
ASTM B 209
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6510ASTM B 221
Aluminum Extruded Aluminum 6061-T6511
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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6061 A96061 -T6511 Rod Bar andShapes ASTM B 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Tubing Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4082
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6 Forging Aluminum 6061-T6 SAE-
AMS-4127
Aluminum6061 A96061 -T6
ExtrudedStandardStructuralShapes
Aluminum 6061-T6 ASTMB 308
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T5
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T5 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T6
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T6 ASTMB 221
Aluminum6063 A96063 -T52
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 6063-T52ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73510
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73510ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -
T73511
ExtrudedRod Bar and
Shapes
Aluminum 7075-T73511ASTM B 221
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Sheet Aluminum 7075-T73
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T7351 Plate Aluminum 7075-T7351
ASTM B 209
Aluminum7075 A97075 -T73 Forgings Aluminum 7075-T73
SAE-AMS-4141
CarbonSteel 1018 G10180 Any Bar Carbon Steel UNS
G10180 ASTM A 108
CarbonSteel 1045 G10450 Any Plate ASTM A827A827M-
02(2007)
CRESSST17-4 PH S17400 H1150
Bar ForgingsTubing and
Rings
17-4 PH CRES UNSS17400 SAE-AMS-5643
CRESSST17-4 PH J92200 H1000 Castings
17-4 PH CRES UNSJ92200 Condition H1000
SAE-AMS-5343
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 TH1050 Sheet Strip
and PlateCRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5528
CRESSST17-4 PH S17700 CH900 Wire CRES UNS S17700 SAE-
AMS-5678
CRESSST304 S30400 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST CRES UNS S30400
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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304 S30400 A Wire Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304 S30400 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30400Condition A ASTM A666
CRESSST304L S30403 Spring
Temper Spring WireCRES UNS S30400
Condition Spring TemperASTM A 313
CRESSST304L S30403 A Tubing CRES UNS S30400
Condition A ASTM A 269
CRESSST304L S30403 A Bar and
ShapesCRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A276
CRESSST304L S30403 A Wire CRES UNS S30403
Condition A ASTM A580
CRESSST304L S30403 A
Sheet StripPlate and Flat
Bar
CRES UNS S30403Condition A ASTM A666
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0002
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 1
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
INAll
Laminations
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type I
Class 2
StainlessSteel Shim
StockUnknown 0003
IN12 Solid
Stock
Shim Stock LaminatedCRES SAE-AMS-DTL-224993-XXX 1Type II
Class 2
TC14 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC15 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC16 28 Feb11
Shelf Life Material Requirements
Material susceptible to quality degradation due to aging shall be marked with thedate of manufacture or when the useful shelf life will be expended
Upon receipt at TCOM material shall have a minimum of 80 shelf liferemaining
TC17 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC18 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC19 28 Feb11
Acceptance Test Requirement
Regardless of any previous inspections or tests at the Suppliers facility whetherwitnessed by the Buyer or not the item(s) in this Purchase Order must pass anacceptance test by the Buyer at the Buyers facility - this must occur prior toacceptance for payment by TCOM Receiving Inspection
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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Failure to pass the acceptance test shall be cause for rejection by the Buyer ofthe items ordered which may be returned at the Suppliers expense
TC20 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC21 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC22 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC23 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC24 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC25 28 Feb11
ole Source Required for OEM
The part numbers for items supplied on this purchase order contain identifyinginformation for a particular Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Suppliersmay obtain the parts from any authorized distributor of that OEM but nosubstitution of source is allowed Identical part numbers are necessary but arenot sufficient evidence to prove the OEM source
When a certificate of compliance is also requested (TCOM QA Code TC06)records will be provided showing that the proper OEM supplied the original partsdelivered under this purchase order
TC26 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC27 28 Feb11
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTEVALUATION (NDTE) REPORTS
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all nondestructive testing required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification to arelevant standard (ASNTS NT-TC-1A Recommended Practice or NAS 410 orequivalent) along with a report on nondestructive tests conducted and the resultsthereof Individuals who are without documented formal training and Level II orIII certification will NOT be accepted
The competent person performing this work must do it on a regular basis insupport of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed by asub-contracted firm that specializes in providing NDTE Preferred NDTESuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by a major company orthe Government that supports competency in the relevant technique(PTUTMTRTEddy-Current) - examples of preferred Suppliers include
Raytheon-approved NDT suppliersNADCAP-approved NDT suppliersNorthrop-Grumman-approved ASPL NDT suppliersLockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 NDT suppliersBoeing-approved D1-4426 NDT suppliers
If no existing approvals are in place TCOM may choose to audit theSuppliersub-supplier prior to awarding the work if shortfalls are foundcorrectivepreventive actions must be taken (under a control plan) to become aTCOM supplier of the part requiring NDT
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the Suppliers plant) upon request
The Suppliers findings shall be submitted on an appropriate report form
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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including the name of the NDTE technician and the approval signature and titleof a responsible agent of the Supplier The report shall be cross referenced tothe serial or lot number of the part else some other adequate method ofidentifying and cross-referencing each film exposure andor report to the partmust be provided
When dye penetrant (PT) is specified pre-cleaning shall be per ASTM-E-1417
When radiographic inspection is specified certified personnel shall perform theSuppliers reading and interpreting of the X-ray film The X-ray film shallaccompany the shipment of the items and report
TC28 28 Feb11
Visual Weld Inspection by CWI
We expect that every inch of weld will have been inspected by a competent weldinspector using a bright flashlight and that all defects will have been found andcorrected as rework before finishing and delivery
The Supplier must have (on staff or under subcontract) a competent person toprovide all visual welding inspection required for this work The Supplier mustsubmit the credentials of this competent person showing qualification (to AWSQC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors or equivalent) alongwith a report of visual weld inspections conducted and the results thereof
Specifically ldquocompetent personrdquo means a person holding an active validAmerican Welding Society CWI (or SCWICAWI) credential ldquoor equivalentrdquomeans a valid credential-in-force from a 3rd Party regulatory body orindustrytrade association relevant to an alternate welding code that is acceptedby TCOM (ASME Pressure Vessels MIL-STD DoD Welding etc) Some NDTcredentials (PT UT RT) may also include sufficient visual welding inspectiontraining so that they will be accepted too It is NOT sufficient to appoint aContractors inspector meeting only the minimum AWS Code standards forqualification (by asserting a Contractor-accepted combination of educationtraining and experience) - TCOMlsquos customary OwnerEngineer inspections(conducted at In-process or Source Inspection) by TCOMs own staff CWICAWIwill not fulfill this requirement
The extent of the Suppliers CWI work shall be the Welding Inspection Programper AWS B111 ldquoGuide for the Visual Inspection of Weldsrdquo - this includes initialreview pre-welding checks in-process inspections and post-weld activities
For Initial Review the CWI should
Review TCOM drawings and AWS codesDevelop all necessary inspection plans or joint mapsCheck welding procedures and welder qualification statusEstablish inspection documentation systemConfirm that a non-conforming product ID method is availableConfirm that a corrective action process is available
For Pre-Welding Checks the CWI should
Check suitability and condition of welding equipmentCheck conformity of base and filler materialsCheck the positioning of members and of jointsCheck joint preparation fit-up cleanlinessCheck adequacy of alignment maintenancedistortion control methodsCheck preheat (or initial) temperature and welding environment
For In-Process Checks the CWI should
Check compliance with WPS provisionscritical variablesCheck quality and placement of keyroot weld passesCheck weld bead sequencing and placementCheck for spatter and undercut and correctCheck inter-pass temperature and cleaningCheck adequacy of back-gougingMonitor any specified in-process NDT
For Post-Welding Activities the CWI should
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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Check finished weld appearance (Overlap) and soundnessfusionCheck weld sizes and dimensionsCheck dimensional accuracy of weldmentMonitorevaluate specified NDEMonitor any post-weld heat treatment or other post weld workFinalize and certify inspection documentation
TC29 28 Feb11
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE-CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT
Parts supplied under this purchase order will be used by TCOM in a type-certified aviation vehicle (one which is manned or operates over populatedareas) The US Federal Aviation Administration or Military Service or anotherAviation Authority requires TCOM to have part traceability information suitablefor aircraft
This code provides overarching requirements for determining the extent offlowdown of requirements to the Suppliers sub-suppliers (aka supply chain)and the extent of material and process certifications and other quality record setsto be assembled for delivery with the materials supplied on this purchase orderIndividual TCOM Quality Codes on this Purchase Order may detail certainquality recorddocumentprocess requirements but this code (TC29) emphasizesthe criticality of assembling and never breaking a continuous and easily auditablechain of identity for parts and their associated documents
The Supplier must submit objective evidence (records) to TCOM with the partsof
1 Complete raw material traceability (before processing operations)2 Complete production traceability (following processing operations)3 Accurate and complete configuration control for documents processes
and material
For raw materials this means that the Supplier must pass onto TCOM thesource and pedigree (batchheatlot number) of piece parts or raw materialsprovided to the Supplier by vendors If not available Supplier must perform andsubmit any physical or chemical test reports that prove the raw materials
For production traceability this means that a serialbatchlot number must beassigned by the Supplier for his own processingmanufacturing operations thatturned the raw materials into the finished partsassemblies
The reason for these requirements is that the FAA must be able to trace back(through TCOM LP and the Supplier) to the raw material and have anunbroken chain of inspection and test records that prove that all parts suppliedon this purchase order are properly made from the correct materials and conformto approved drawings and specifications The Supplier must certify that this isthe case and submit the necessary records
Materials offered to TCOM which are of uncertain configuration have gaps intheir processing history or have an otherwise obscure pedigree will be unusablefor type-certified aircraft and will be rejected by TCOM
TC30 28 Feb11
Smooth EdgeDeburring Requirements
When notes on the drawing refer to deburring and removal of sharp edgesSuppliers make this voluntary advance agreement per ANSI B461 regardingedge flaws Parts without a specific radius or chamfer but requiring deburringand removal of sharp edges will meet the standard in this paragraph [looselybased on Class 1 criteria (depending on the part thickness) per un-adoptedMass Finishing Job Shops Association standard MFJSA Standard 1 1992]
Class 1 applies to parts of thickness (t) of 0100 or less and these shall have aradius of t10 or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class 1edges must also be burr-free at 5x magnification
Class 2 edges applies to parts of thickness (t) over 0100in and these shall havea radius of 0010in or greater while still meeting all other drawing criteria Class2 edges must be burr-free at no magnification (naked eye) Visual inspectionsshall not permit projections beyond the plane of adjacent surfaces Edges
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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defined to Class 2 level of finishing will be smoothed to the extent that hands willnot be cut nor would electric wires or mating parts
TC31 28 Feb11
QAQC System Approval or Control Plan
Prior to award of a contract for the work described in this purchase order thesuppliers Quality System must be surveyed by and approved by TCOM Thesurvey will require an actual visit to the suppliers facilities where the work is tobe done examples of non-proprietary documents and records relevant to thesuppliers management of quality must be made available for review supplierpersonnel responsible for quality must be made available for discussions withTCOM QA
TCOM will use SAE AS9003 Inspection and Test Quality System as the basisof comparison when evaluating the suppliers quality system AS9003 isavailable for approximately $65 from httpstandardssaeorgas9003
When there are areas of the suppliers Quality System that do not generally meetAS9003 TCOM will require that contract-specific processes are implemented forthis individual purchase order TCOM will decide upon a Control Plan that mayrequire additional effort from the supplier (expenditures for labor ormaterialsservices) to provide documented proof that quality requirements aremet
Control plans will normally be limited to TCOM-chosen specific goals for PartsManufacturing Approval (PMA) found is selected applicable areas of FAA Order71007 the Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program This order isavailable free of charge athttpwwwfaagovdocumentLibrarymediaOrder81007Dpdf
Any Control Plan will as a pre-condition for award become a binding part of thecontract for the supplies and services on this purchase order If the supplierdeclines the additional controls TCOM may choose not to award the purchaseorder and TCOM will find others to perform the work
All actions above are PRIOR to the award of a Purchase Order if the supplier isawarded a PO by TCOM then the Supplier may assume that their QAQCSystem is adequate for the work awarded without need for any Control Plan Insuch cases TCOMs existing approved supplier list and the Suppliers pastperformance on similar work will have been accepted as adequate proof ofcompetency
TC32 28 Feb11
Government Final Inspection at Source
This requirement applies in conjunction with TCOM Quality Code TC03 for FinalInspection at Source (provided separately)
All items supplied under this Purchase Order are subject to inspection by aGovernment Quality Representative (FAA or DCMA) at the Suppliers facility orat the facility of a subcontractor to the Supplier prior to shipment
Detailed parts of assemblies are subject to Government inspection orGovernment witness of Supplier inspection prior to assembly and of any testsafter assembly Intermediate Government inspection does not however negaterequirements for the Suppliers inspectiontest of the finished item prior toshipment
The Supplier shall make available his inspection records to the GovernmentQuality Representative at the time of presentation of the produced items
TCOM Quality Assurance will make notifications and arrange for the GovernmentQuality Representative to attend with TCOMs source inspector The Supplier willprovide calibrated gauginginstrumentation (TCOM Quality Code TC01 - providedseparately) and labor required to move items and operate inspectiontestequipment for the Government
If the Government declines to schedule or fails to attend a Final SourceInspection TCOM and the Supplier will proceed together
TC33 28 Feb11
First Article Inspection Requirement
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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The first time the Supplier manufactures any revision of the partassembly on thispurchase order not withstanding any other TCOM QA Codes applied to this partthe Supplier shall submit a First Article InspectionVerification (FAIFAVFAIR) asdefined in SAE AS 9102 (latest version)
If the Supplier has made an earlier revision of the partassembly before then theSupplier may submit a simpler DELTA FAIFAVFAIR which addresses only thechanges from the earlier revision to the current revision
It is customary to provide one FAIFAVFAIR for each drawing with the drawingballooned so that characteristics notes and dimensions can be identified withentries on the forms This may require one or more detail FAIFAVFAIR formsand a single assembly FAIFAVFAIR form where more than one drawing isneeded to manufacture a particular item
AS9102 identifies fields on the FAIFAVFAIR form as required (R) conditionallyrequired (CR) or optional (O) - TCOM only requires data designated (R) and(CR) but not (O) Forms other than those contained in AS9102 may be usedhowever they must contain all ldquoRequiredrdquo information and have the same fieldreference numbers All forms shall be completed either electronically or inpermanent ink Continuation sheets using the same form are acceptable or insertadditional rows if completing electronically
Reference characteristics on the drawing may be omitted Results frominspection shall be expressed in quantitative terms (variables data) when acharacteristic is expressed by numerical limits Attribute data (eg gono-go)may be used if no inspection technique resulting in variables data is feasibleAttribute data is permitted when the characteristic does not specify numericallimits - it is also permitted where qualified tooling is consistently used as a checkfeature and a gono-go feature has been established for the specificcharacteristic
By the use of FAIFAVFAIR constituent forms known as Form 1(PartAccountability) Form 2 (Product Accountability) and Form 3 (CharacteristicAccountability) TCOM will require that data is provided by the supplier provingthat all constituent raw materials features attributes processes keycharacteristics interfaces and functions meet drawing and specificationrequirements
Any First Article data that is outside expected limits reflects a failure or fault oris un-available must be treated as a Non-conformance and must be adjudicatedby TCOM LP before the data is approved
No item may be shipped until the Suppliers First Article Data Package isprovided to and approved (electronically or in writing) by TCOM LP If the partordered includes source inspection at the Suppliers plant (TCOM QA CodeTC03) then the FAIFAVFAIR should be completed and presented at FinalSource Inspection
Suppliers are encouraged to contact TCOM Quality Assurance via the TCOMBuyer to explore options for use of TCOM-provided tools and data systems forefficiently creating and capturingsubmitting FAIFAVFAIR data - these tools andsoftware may be available at no charge to the Supplier This should be doneduring planning (before work starts) to enjoy the full benefit of this support
TC34 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC35 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC36 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC37 28 Feb11
Reserved
Reserved
TC38 28 Feb Chromate Conversion (IriditeAlodine) Coating Requirements
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
Copyright copy 2014 All Rights Reserved
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11The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection to MIL-DTL-5541F This may be the final finish for thepart or it may be a prerequisite required before painting
Check the TCOM drawing notes or part specification for the Class and Type ofchromate conversion If Class is not specified use Class 1A If Type is notspecified then the Type is optional but Type I is preferred
TCOM considers chromate conversion to be a special process that requires theuse of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firmmust be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract thiswork to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All suchapprovals must be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequateQuality Control system and a non-batch continuous line process by a companywho specializes in this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly insupport of their own manufacturing effort) If the processor you choose has nodedicated quality function andor plans to use brush application of commercial(auto-parts storeboat marina) Iridite or Alodine then TCOM will NOT award youthe work on this purchase order
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved chromating Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedchromating suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved chromating SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved chromating SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL chromating SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 chromating SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 chromating Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow MIL-DTL-4451Fincluding (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[31] qualified materials MIL-DTL-81706 (purchased off QPL-81706 andAmendments 1 and 2) proper use of replenishing chemicals (such asfluorides)[32] proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives controls and procedures for re-cleaningtouch up and rejection[33] application methods including pre-treatment masking[34] (maximum) 5 touch-up[35] requiring continuity in appearance requiring discernible visibility indaylight minimizing and touching up contact marks[361441] 168 hour 5 salt spray testing[362442] wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or other paintsystem is called for)[37] electrical contact resistance testing (ONLY for Class 3 coatings)[38] chemical analysis of the conversion coating (concentration pH andtemperature) and comparison to manufacturers requirements[41a42] process control inspection (tests and solution analysis)frequency of tests test specimens actions after failure[3941b43] workmanshipconformance inspection sampling visualexamination actions after failure
TC39 28 Feb11
ANODIZING REQUIREMENTS
The item ordered has one or more aluminum or aluminum alloy parts that requireanti-corrosion protection (perhaps with cosmetic color for appearanceenhancement) per MIL-A-8625F Amendment 1 This is usually the final finish forthe part but may also be a prerequisite before painting
TCOM considers anodizing to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to apply this coating in-house your firm must be
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
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DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
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HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
TC44 28 Feb Documentation RevisionConfiguration Control
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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approved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theMilitary Standard specification and its references if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved anodizing Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedanodizing suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved anodizing SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved anodizing SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL anodizing SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 anodizing SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 anodizing Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of MIL-A-8625F including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[332] Proper cleaning to a water-break free surface prior to coatingabsence of prohibited abrasives[334] 5 touch-up (maximum)[371137211452] Weight of Types I (unsealed) II (unsealed) amp IIIcoating[3721451] Thickness of Type III coating[361453] 336 hour 5 salt spray testing[3714456] Wet tape adhesion testing (ONLY if CARC or some otherpaint system is called for)[38] Sealing[39] Final dimensions[312] Required wetnessrinse time limits for dyeing[3131] Contact marks[42a43] Document requirements process control inspection (tests andsolution analysis)[42b44] Quality conformance inspection sampling visual examinationdimensional measurements actions after failure
TC40 28 Feb11
Commercial (Non-CARC) Painting Requirement
TCOM will subject the topcoat paint applied on parts in this purchase order towater exposure by 24 hour application of distilled water patches placed on thepaint surface followed by a tape adhesion test using 3M Brand 250 maskingtape - if any paint is lifted by this wet tape test the part will be rejected andrequire repainting Other acceptreject criteria is contained in paragraphs 15 and16 of TCOM 443A12 Section 2
Most aluminum parts will have undergone chromate conversion (TCOM QACode TC38) before painting - surface preparation by the paint Supplier shall notdamagecompromise the chromated surface The paint supplier is advised thatchromate surfaces older than 24 hours may not have adequate paint adhesionunless a wash primer (DOD-P-15328) is applied directly on the chromate beforeprimers in 443A12 The paint supplier is responsible for ensuring that the paintadheres to any chromated part Similar rules apply to passivated stainless steelsurfaces
TCOM considers painting to TCOM 443A12 Section II to be a special processthat requires the use of approved Suppliers If you plan to apply paint in-houseyour firm must be approved by TCOM to perform this process if you willsubcontract this work to a sub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved byTCOM All such approvals must be in advance Approvals will generally requireboth an adequate Quality Control system and use of a company who specializesin this work as a service for sale (or performs it regularly in support of their ownmanufacturing effort)
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to thecommercial best practices in TCOM 443A12 Section II and theManufacturers requirements of the chosen paint if your process complies(or you take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved painting Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved paintingsuppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved painting SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved painting SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL painting SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 painting SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 painting Supplier
In order to pass the audit a painting Supplier must have adequate paintingfacilities where temperature humidity foreign object exclusion and lighting areall suitable A prerequisite to the audit is submission of stepped paint test panelsshowing an original substrate surface the preparedcleaned substrate primer(s)and topcoat in such a way that thickness of each layer can be measured anddestructive tests (ASTM D6677 or ASTM D3359) performed on the paint filmsPainting must be controlled by use of a traveler or other integrated processcontrol and inspection document that is used both for the test panel above andsubsequently for production painting The traveler shall cover the same areasthat an audit will cover including
Paint Ordering and Storage MethodologyFacilities for BlastingPower Tool CleaningFacilities for Pressure Washing and Solvent CleaningCheck of Paint Booth for Foreign Object DebrisCleanliness ActionsTissue Test for Dry Compressed Air SupplyTemperature MeasurementControlHumidity MeasurementControlAbility to Mix Paint per Instructions and Measure ViscosityPaint Part Numbers Lot Numbers RecordingShelf Life and Pot Life ControlWater-Break-Free Pre-Painting Cleanliness TestingProduction Stepped Panel UseWet Film Thickness MeasurementInter-Coat and Between Coat Drying Time ControlDryingForce-Drying FacilitiesDry-Film Thickness MeasurementsTests of the Production Stepped PanelColor and Specular Gloss MeasurementsDry Tape and Wet Tape Adhesion Testing of parts PaintedFinal Inspection and Defect RecordingCorrective Action and REWORK Management
The supplier shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (TCOM QA Code TC06)to certify that painting followed TCOM 443A12 Section 2 and the Manufacturerspaint application guidelines Paint raw material traceability shall be the same asany other raw material (TCOM QA Code TC13)
Airship Commercial Paint Color for Purchase Order
DrawingNote Type Description
Color NoFED-STD-
595
FinishCOATSpec
Paint per443A12
Carbothane133
HB or LH
Aircraft White(Exterior) 37875
TCOM443A12
Section 2
TC41 28 Feb11
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Supplier (or Sub-contractor) must work to a relevant recognized standard for allheat treatment required for this work if a particular standard or specification islisted on TCOMs drawing the Supplier shall either work to TCOMs choice orrequest a waiver in writing
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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The competent persons performing heat treatment must do it on a regular basisin support of the Suppliers own ongoing production or else shall be employed bya sub-contracted firm that specializes in providing heat treatment Heat treatmentSuppliers shall have at least one audit-based approval by TCOM or a majordefenseaerospace company or the Government that supports competency in therelevant technique (induction flame oven etc) - examples of approvedSuppliers include
TCOM has audited your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance tothe appropriate SAE AMS or other specification and its references if yourprocess complies (or you take appropriate corrective and preventiveactions TCOM may require) then the facility will be added to TCOMs listsas a TCOM-approved heat treatment Supplier The current list of TCOM-approved heat treatment suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved heat treatment SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL heat treatment SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 heat treatment SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 heat treatment Supplier
The Supplier (or sub-supplier) must have written procedures and any supportingtechnique sheets under document and revision control these procedures mustbe on-site and available for review at each in-process or final inspection eventand at other times (at the suppliers plant) upon request
Productionprocess equipment must have proven capability to measure andcontrol the applied heat and methods must be in place to detect and mitigateproblems Controls during heat treatment shall hold temperature variations to +-20 DEGF of requiredspecified set points and temperaturestransfer times ofparts moving from heating to quench shall monitored and managed effectively
The Supplier shall prepare a heat treatment report on an appropriate formincluding the relevant process parameters and any post-treatment check(hardness) the report shall have the approval signature and title of a responsibleagent of the Supplier An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencingeach treatment report and item must be provided
TC42 28 Feb11
PASSIVATIONDE-PASSIVATION REQUIREMENTS
On this purchase order TCOM requires that stainless steel parts of a specifiedalloy be passivated
TCOM prefers passivation processes compliant with ASTM-A-967 but willaccept QQ-P-35C (or SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35) as equivalent Chosen processesshall follow the recommended guidelines in the alloy tables (FIG X11 or Table IIas appropriate to the specification) or else shall be cleared with TCOM prior touse
If constructed using welding parts will also have a known filler metal (filler mayeither be identified on TCOMs drawing or chosen by the Supplier who did thewelding from the Welding Procedure Specifications Code) When parts arewelded they may have scale or heat tint or both TCOM requires removal of anyscale to allow good passivation but TCOM does NOT require removal of heattint
For scale removal per ASTM-A-967 Paragraph 531 Suppliers must havestainless steel wire brushes or grindingblasting media that is totally free ofironzinc to perform the mechanical cleaning per ASTM A-380-1999e1Alternatively Suppliers may use a bead-blasting media that is assumed tocontain iron provided that a brief acid dip is performed per A380534(+AnnexA2) before passivation
If TCOMs drawing is silent regarding the test Practice the Supplier shall use atminimum Practice A (Water Immersion Test) discussed in sections 141 1331and 14 of ASTM-A-967 (or 371 and 441 of QQ-P-35C)
For each shipment the Supplier shall certify process conditions and performance
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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of tests to the required practice as permitted by section 221 of ASTM-A-967
TCOM considers Passivation to be a special process that requires the use ofapproved Suppliers If you plan to perform this work in-house your firm must beapproved by TCOM to perform this process if you will subcontract this work to asub-supplier that sub-supplier must be approved by TCOM All such approvalsmust be in advance Approvals will generally require both an adequate QualityControl system and use of a company who specializes in this work as a servicefor sale (or performs it regularly in support of their own manufacturing effort)
TCOM approval is satisfied by one of the following
TCOM will audit your (or your sub-suppliers) facility for compliance to theASTM-A-967 specification and its references if your process complies (oryou take appropriate corrective and preventive actions TCOM mayrequire) then the facility will be added to TCOMs lists as a TCOM-approved passivation Supplier The current list of TCOM-approvedPassivation suppliers can be found on TCOMs website athttpwwwtcomlpcomqualityUse a Raytheon-approved passivation SupplierUse a NADCAP-approved passivation SupplierUse a Northrop-Grumman-approved ASPL passivation SupplierUse a Lockheed-Martin-approved QCS-001 passivation SupplierUse a Boeing-approved D1-4426 passivation Supplier
Any TCOM audit will require that you or your sub-supplier follow applicableportions of ASTM-A-967 including (but not limited to) planned arrangements for
[521] Materials (chemicals) use including maintenance of adequatevolume concentration purity and temperature control[522] Record keeping and availability (coded if necessary for proprietaryprocesses)[53] Preparation including mechanical and chemical methods plus results(and avoidance of passivation after more aggressive treatments)[6] Conduct of passivation treatments Nitric 1 through Nitric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[7] Conduct of passivation treatments Citric 1 through Citric 5 plus waterrinse (including water cleanliness)[8] Conduct of passivation with other chemical solutions (with or withoutelectricity)[9] Arrangements for neutralization (rinsing with or without separatetreatment)[10] Post-Cleaning Treatments to accelerate passivation film formation(including sodium dichromate for ferritic and martensitic steel parts)[11] Finish including visual inspection for cleanliness etching pitting orfrosting[12-19] Planned arrangements for testing using Practices A through F[20] Rejection and re-test procedures (including lot traceability)
TC43 28 Feb11
Quality Flowdown to Sub-Suppliers
The Suppliers Quality System shall assure all relevant Purchase Orderrequirements are flowed down to their sub-tier suppliers
The Suppliers sub-tier suppliers are responsible to comply with the samespecifications drawings and technical requirements specified on this PurchaseOrder
The extent of flowdown to sub-suppliers shall be determined by extent of type-certified aircraft traceability defined in TCOM Quality Code TC29 (providedseparately)
In general flowdown stops at the ordering of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)or military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) part commodity or raw material - such commonparts only need flowdown of a Certificate of Conformance to authentic theidentity (correct part) the source (manufacturersupplier) the lotbatchheatnumber traceability and any shelf life dates
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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11The Supplier shall assure he has the revision of the drawing matching therevision noted on this Purchase Order
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that lists orreferences a Parts List (PL) or a Bill of Materials (BOM) the Supplier mustassure that he has the revisions in effect for the entire drawing tree below theordered part as of the date of this Purchase Order
The supplier should contact the TCOM Buyer for the current drawing-treerevision level listing of the subsidiary drawings and specifications on the PL orBOM
If an item on this Purchase Order invokes by reference a militaryspecificationstandardhandbook or other revision-controlled commercialrequirement documents the revisions in effect are as of the date of thisPurchase Order
Revisions of non-commercial military documents are generally available free ofcharge from httpsassistdapsdlamilquicksearch along with any associatedQualified Products Lists (QPL) Non-military commercial standards mustgenerally be purchased by the Supplier however TCOMs Buyer will entertainwritten requests to provide access to a TCOM copy if TCOM holds a copy of thereference
TC45 28 Feb11
Foreign Object DebrisDamage Elimination
The material supplied on this purchase order shall be manufactured in anenvironment that is free of foreign objects Material supplied shall be free offoreign objects
The Seller shall establish and maintain an effective Foreign Object Damage(FOD) Prevention Program to reduce FOD using NAS412 as a guideline
A free presentation and study guide that gives an adequate explanation of thebasics of FOD awareness can be obtained from httpncattorgfoe-resourcesphpand selecting NCATT FOE - Elements of Basic Awareness Certification andorits associated Instructional Guide
The Sellers program shall utilize effective FOD prevention practices Theprogram shall be proportional to the sensitivity of the design of the product(s) toFOD as well as to the FOD generating potential of the manufacturing methods
The written procedures or policies developed by the Seller shall be subject toreview and audit by the TCOM Buyer andor Government (FAADCMA)representative and to disapproval when the Sellers procedures or policies donot accomplish their objectives
The intent of this Quality Note is not to necessarily change manufacturingprocesses but maintain continual awareness of the need to eliminate foreignobjects for all material supplied
TC46 28 Feb11
Manufacturers Part Numbers Recommended
If an item on this Purchase Order is controlled by a drawing that references aSuggested Source of Supply andor Manufacturers Part Number this shallnot be construed as a guarantee that the suggested supplier andormanufactures part number meets the requirements of the drawing
It is the Sellers responsibility to assure that the Suggested Source of Supplyandor Manufacturers Part Number meets applicable drawingspecificationrequirements identified on this Purchase Order
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