[1. Quality System and Manual]
A. Is there an established quality system and a quality manual?
[1. Quality System and Manual]
B. Is the quality manual available to appropriate personnel?
[1. Quality System and Manual]
C. Is the quality system documentation kept current and readily available to employees, customers, auditors or designee(s)?
[1. Quality System and Manual]
D. [1] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of the organization and relationship of the QC department of the rest of the organization?
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D. [2] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of the assignment of personnel by title, for specific functions within the quality system?
[1. Quality System and Manual]
D. [3] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of the revision control system for the quality system documentation?
[1. Quality System and Manual]
D. [4] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of record keeping system?
[1. Quality System and Manual]
D. [5] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of training requirements and records?
[1. Quality System and Manual]
D. [6] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of shelf life control system?
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D. [7] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of control of incoming discrepant parts and supplies?
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D. [8] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of receiving inspection procedures?
[1. Quality System and Manual]
D. [9] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of test and inspection equipment calibration program?
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D. [10] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of storage facilities and specifications?
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D. [11] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of part identification system?
[1. Quality System and Manual]
D. [12] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of environmental controls?
[1. Quality System and Manual]
D. [13] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of inspection stamp control?
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D. [14] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of self-audit / evaluation program?
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D. [15] Does the quality control manual include a detailed description of corrective action process?
1 out of 15
[2. Self-Audit/Evaluation Program]
A. Is there an established documented self-audit/evaluation program, which identifies who within the company is responsible for conducting self-audits, the frequency of audits, audit documentation and corrective action?
2 out of 15
[3. Facilities]
A. [1] Does the storage areas provide adequate space and appropriate racks to prevent damage or mishandling?
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A. [2] Does the storage areas provide adequate security from unauthorized access?
[3. Facilities]
A. [3] Does the storage areas provide segregation of aircraft from non-aircraft parts?
[3. Facilities]
A. [4] Does the storage areas provide segregation of serviceable from non-serviceable parts?
3 out of 15
[4. Training and Authorized Personnel]
A. Are personnel who perform inspection, shipping and receiving functions properly trained?
[4. Training and Authorized Personnel]
B. Are inspection personnel properly authorized?
[4. Training and Authorized Personnel]
C. Are both formal classroom and on-the-job training documented and maintained?
[4. Training and Authorized Personnel]
D. Is a roster of personnel authorized to perform inspection functions maintained?
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E. Does training program address unapproved and counterfeit parts?
4 out of 15
[5. Procurement]
A. Does the system assure that parts procured conform to the customer's documentation requirements?
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B. Does the quality system assure that parts conform to the customer's purchase request and that deviations are disclosed and approved by the customer?
[5. Procurement]
C. Does the system require the distributor/dealer to maintain a list of approved suppliers and a quality history for each?
[5. Procurement]
D. [1] Does the quality system assure that parts procured for sale which are known to have been subjected to conditions of extreme stress, heat or environment are identified?
[5. Procurement]
D. [2] Does the quality system assure that parts procured for sale that all represented Airworthiness Directives (AD's) which have been accomplished are documented?
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D. [3] Does the quality system assure that parts procured for sale that are identified as overhauled, repaired or modified have all appropriate signed and dated documentation?
5 out of 15
[6. Receiving Inspection]
A. Does the quality system provide for a visual inspection of all items received and accompanying documentation?
[6. Receiving Inspection]
B. Is there a procedure for reporting unapproved parts in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 21-29?
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C. Is there an accountability system in place to control stamp issuance, usage and replacement?
6 out of 15
[7. Measuring and Test Equipment]
A. Is there an effective calibration program for test equipment?
7 out of 15
[8. Material Control]
A. Is material handled in an appropriate manner and is the material protected from damage & deterioration?
[8. Material Control]
B. Is batch/lot control maintained for parts so identified by the manufacturer?
[8. Material Control]
C. Is there a system in place for recall control which ensures that parts shipped can be traced and recalled?
[8. Material Control]
D. Whenever practical, is material stored & delivered in the manufacturer's original packaging?
[8. Material Control]
E. Does the system specify material control requirements for material subject to damage by electrostatic discharge?
[8. Material Control]
F. Does the system assure that serviceable parts/components are adequately protected against the environment?
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G. Does the system assure that no part number ambiguity exists?
[8. Material Control]
H. Does a closed loop system exist to implement corrective action following detection of substandard or non conforming parts?
[8. Material Control]
I. Is there a documented procedure in place to mutilate scrapped parts to prevent the possibility of their being restored and returned to service?
[8. Material Control]
J. Are suspected unapproved parts reported to the FAA according to AC 21-29 or to the appropriate CAA?
8 out of 15
[9. Shelf Life Control]
A. Does the distributor have a system for identifying and controlling shelf life-limited parts?
9 out of 15
[10. Certification and Release of Materials]
A. Does the system call for providing the customer with appropriate documentation?
[10. Certification and Release of Materials]
B. [1] Does the system provide for the issuance of a certified statement disclosing that the material or parts were or were not subjected to conditions of extreme stress, heat or environment?
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B. [2] Does the system provide for the issuance of a certified statement disclosing that the material or parts were or were not parts previously installed in a public arcraft, such as a government use aircraft or a military aircraft?
10 out of 15
[11. Shipping]
A. Does the quality system require shipments in ATA-300 containers or equivalent as appropriate for the unit being shipped, or as specified by the customer?
[11. Shipping]
B. Does the quality system provide for a visual inspection of all items and accompanying documentation prior to shipping?
11 out of 15
[12. Records]
A. Does the record system require record retention for at least 7 years from the date of sale to the customer?
[12. Records]
B. Does the system require all life-limited parts have records confirming current life limited status?
[12. Records]
C. Are records protected against damage, alteration, deterioration and loss?
12 out of 15
[13. Technical Data Control]
A. Does the quality system provide for maintaining technical data in a manner which ensures such data is up-to-date and accessible?
13 out of 15
[14. Corrective Action Process]
A. Does the quality system include a process for addressing corrective actions?
14 out of 15
[15. Hazmat Control and Transport]
A. Is there a system in place governing the control of hazardous material and transport of hazardous material that meets Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR)?
15 out of 15