Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com ADS-65A-HDBK c. Category III. Category III is defined as those components, which have been used in similar design applications by other contractors/companies and which are proposed to be qualified by similarity. Reports for items in this category should list the component name, part number, and specific identification numbers for the system and aircraft where the component was used, and the report substantiating initial qualification. Note:
For Categories II and III components, the similarity rationale and its supporting documentation should include at least two separate drawings, analyses, reports, and substantiation data that compare the two components, part to part, clearly depicting the similarities and differences between the two components. 4.3 Qualification by Analysis. Qualification by analysis involves proving an item meets specified requirements by a technical evaluation of equations, charts, graphs, circuit diagrams, or representative data. Government review and approval is required. 4.4 Qualification by Formal Testing.
Formal qualification testing should be used for component, subassembly and systems that do not meet qualification by similarity or analysis standards. Formal testing should include test plans, test procedures, test reports, Government witnessing (as required) and Government approval. 4.5 Qualification by Demonstration. Qualification by demonstration should be conducted to show the capability of the system or subsystem, to comply with the requirements of the System Performance Specification. A survey should be conducted to show the maximum capability of the system or subsystem. 4.6 Qualification by Inspection.
Inspections are performed to determine if the system or subsystem complies with the requirements of the System Performance Specification. 4.7 Qualification through Simulation . The objective of Qualification through Simulation is to show that the simulation adequately represents the system being modeled with respect to critical characteristics under consideration by the simulation. Simulation includes verification through the use of mathematical models which replicates the operation or performance of the equipment being evaluated, the threat and environment in which the equipment should operate; and various combinations of the equipment, threat, and environmental conditions.
4.8 Data Submittal Electro-optical drawings, optical schematics, and systems performance data should be provided according to the following: 4.8.1 Sensor Package Description and Installation Verify Design, location, and installation of Sensor System Standard : Drawings, schematics, and performance data should describe all items of the entire sensor systems/subsystems. 10