Documentation for Contractors to Include for First Article Testing (FAT)
- Material certification sheets (chemical analysis/mechanical/physical properties with traceability to mill)
- All other certifications: including finish requirements (i.e. plating, heat treatment, welding, inspecting, anodize, painting, NDI, etc.) utilized in the manufacture of the FAT item(s)
- Traceability certifications of all purchased hardware and components used in an assembly
- Copy of the purchase order certifying the process accomplished at other than contractor facility
- Process operation documentation
- Traveler documents with quality stamps
- In-process inspections performed with inspection data included
- Sub-vendor certifications (welding, heat treat, NDT, Plating) *Proof of ISO or equivalent certification
- Quality manual (ISO 9000 or equivalent)
- Equipment calibration dates
- If not specified on the drawing, the datum point selected for all measurements
- Notes regarding drawing draft allowances against nominal dimensions
- Actual measurement data and drawing tolerances
- Any special processing notes to be considered (bar code label versus laser etching due to part geometry)
- Basic contract copy (very important that it be included in the documentation package)
- Any contract modifications (if applicable)
- WAWF receiving report with “Inspected” endorsement by DCMA (origin inspection)
- Proof of DCMA QAR inspection of FAT exhibit (DCMA Wide Area Work Flow electronic approval or signed DD-250)
- Documentation of domestic materials, particularly for inserts and fasteners
- Documentation of approved bearing and required stake tools
- UID requirements