Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com ADS-43A-HDBK “manufacturing critical characteristics.” Critical characteristics which are not introduced during the manufacture of a part but are critical in terms of assembly/installation, for example proper fastener torque, are termed “installation critical characteristics.” - Tests conducted to assure that parts, components, or assemblies installed in engines will perform satisfactorily (i.e. endurance tests, interchangeability tests, environmental tests, etc.). Engineering Tests - Test and evaluation of initial production samples for conformance with specified contract requirements before or, in the initial stage of production.
First Article Test Flight Safety Part - Any part, assembly, or installation containing a critical characteristic whose failure, malfunction, or absence could cause an uncommanded engine shutdown, and/or catastrophic engine failure resulting in loss or serious damage to an aircraft and/or serious injury or death to the occupants. NOTE: Refer to MIL-STD-882B for further explanation or aircraft and personal safety hazard severity categories. Part - An essential portion or integral element which cannot be easily further subdivided.
Prime Design Contractor and/or manufacturer who, under Government auspices, selected various subcontractors to furnish parts and components for the total engine assembly. - The original end item (i.e. engine) designer Qualification Requirements - A requirement for testing or other quality assurance demonstration that must be completed by an offeror. Qualification testing performed either as a “Prequalification Test” prior to contract award, or as an “Engineering Test” at the time of First Article Testing (FAT), should be performed as directed by USAATCOM engineering at the time of solicitation.
- Drawings which list such data as physical envelope, materials, operating environment, and design parameters. Each part number is normally a different configuration or design, which will perform the functions specified on the drawing. The drawings also list the manufacturing source that is qualified to produce each design. Source Controlled Drawings 1.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. In the event of a conflict between the documents referenced below and the contents of this specification, the contents of this specification must prevail.
In other paragraphs of this specification only the basic document number is stated. The revisions and changes for the applicable documents are identified only in this paragraph. 4