Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com ADS-43A-HDBK must be approved by USAATCOM engineering before testing commences. The alternate source must submit a test plan detailing the proposed test procedure(s), pass/fail criteria, testing and measuring equipment to be used, test location and dates, test article inspection plans, and test quality assurance provisions to USAATCOM engineering. Qualification testing can commence only after this test plan is approved. Required testing includes endurance, operational, interchangeability, and fatigue testing and is described in Section 2 .
Other tests, at the discretion of the USAATCOM engineering, may be added as part of the qualification requirements. Approval of the alternate source should be contingent upon successful completion of the applicable test(s) conducted in accordance with the approved test plan, examination of the component by USAATCOM engineering, and upon receipt and approval by USAATCOM engineering of a test report and inspection report which documents all testing and results. Test plans must be in accordance with contract requirements, and test reports in accordance with NISO 239.18.199X, or per contract.
1.4.2 Environmental Testing Components may require environmental tests as specified in the Engine Model Specification, AV-E-8593, or as determined by USAATCOM engineering. A new source for such components may also be required to demonstrate that the component does not alter engine operations. Such tests may include high and low air temperatures or high altitudes. 1.5 APPROVAL OF TEST RESULTS 1.5.1 Test Component Evaluation Immediately upon completion of each qualification test USAATCOM engineering will examine the test components (i.e., “dirty” inspection).
Test components will be evaluated on the basis of a comparison between the condition (e.g., wear, cracks, fretting) exhibited by the test article and that found on previously qualified components. Results of pre-test and post-test component calibration (if required) will be evaluated. The USAATCOM Engineering Directorate will provide written descriptions of all test article deficiencies through the contracting officer to the alternate source after this inspection. These inspection findings should be addressed by the alternate source and submitted as part of the formal test report.
The test components should then be subjected to a “clean” inspection in accordance with drawing requirements, except removal of protective finishes is not required. The test report must include documentation of all testing and inspection results. 1.5.2 Rejection and Retest 8