SQAR Supplement for the F-35 Lightning II Program …

1 SQARSUP-0130 Revision Date 24-AUGUST-2017 Authorized documents are published online only. Verify any copy against the online system before use. Aerospace Systems SQAR Supplement for the F-35 Lightning II Program SQARSUP-0130 Revision Date: 24-AUGUST-2017 Approved (Signature on File) _____ Tamara N. Lewis Director, Supplier Quality 1 SQARSUP-0130 Revision Date 24-AUGUST-2017 Authorized documents are published online only. Verify any copy against the online system before use. REVISION RECORD The latest issue of this document may be confirmed by viewing the OASIS web site: at . Revision Record Revision Date Revision Date New 13-JANUARY-2014 Updated Section 19 Packaging Requirements and 20 Tooling Requirements 24-AUGUST-2017 NOTE: Changes are identified by lines in left border. 2 SQARSUP-0130 Revision Date 24-AUGUST-2017 Authorized documents are published online only. Verify any copy against the online system before use.

2 Changes incorporated are: OVERVIEW This Supplier Quality Assurance Requirement (SQAR) Supplement details specific Program requirements, which are in addition to the SQAR requirements unless otherwise noted. The requirements in the engineering specifications, purchase order and/or documents referenced in this Supplement , shall take precedence over the requirements in SQAR. These Program requirements are referenced to the applicable SQAR paragraph. As an example, a specific Program requirement against SQAR paragraph will be listed as paragraph in SQAR Supplement . Additional requirements, not documented in SQAR are listed separately. INTRODUCTION This document provides direction to the supplier in support of the flowed down quality requirements and other Program requirements for the F35 Lightning II Program . (Hereafter referred to F-35). The Quality Flow down requirements are contained within the Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (NGAS) Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements (SQAR) located on OASIS website: Supplier shall meet the quality criteria and standards set forth in Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements (SQAR) document in addition to those defined by this Supplement .

3 In the event that a conflict exists between the SQAR and this Supplement , the Supplement will take precedence. This document forms a part of Northrop Grumman purchase order, unless otherwise specified. SCOPE This document applies to all suppliers to the F-35 Program . The direction contained within this document applies to items procured by Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems for the F-35 with both, NGAS Design Entity and Performance Base Specification type hardware. In addition, a list of F-35 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is available on OASIS. 3 SQARSUP-0130 Revision Date 24-AUGUST-2017 Authorized documents are published online only. Verify any copy against the online system before use. TABLE OF CONTENTS PARA Ref SQAR Para TITLE PAGE Overview 3 Introduction 3 Scope 3 1 Nonconforming Material Control 5 2 Product Release 6 3 Records 6 4 Shipping Documentation Requirements 6 5 Key Characteristics Variation Management 6 6 Foreign Object Debris/ Damage/ Detection (FOD) 7 7 Supplier First Article Inspection (FAI) 8 8 Part Marking Requirements 8 9 Northrop Grumman First Article Inspection Review (EFAE) 9 10 Manufacturing Plan Submittals For Critical And Designated Parts 9 SPECIFIC Program REQUIREMENTS 11 JSF DATA Library (JDL) 9 12 Engineering Materials & Approved Products 9 13 Product Data Management (PDM) System 10 14 Approved Manufacturer List for Standard Parts (ASPECT)

4 10 15 Measurement Plans 10 16 Drawing Reviews 11 17 Material Substitution 11 18 Part Criticality 11 19 Packaging Requirements 11 20 Tooling Requirements 12 Definitions 13 Reference Documents 13 List Of Acronyms and Abbreviations 14 4 SQARSUP-0130 Revision Date 24-AUGUST-2017 Authorized documents are published online only. Verify any copy against the online system before use. 1 NONCONFORMING MATERIAL CONTROL/PREVENTIVE CORRECTIVE ACTION BOARD (PCAB) (ref: SQAR Para ) Supplier shall provide status of Internal Corrective Actions associated with defects/ nonconformances, quality trends, major/top issues, etc. to be presented in Northrop Grumman, upon request. Ensure effective corrective and preventive action is taken (including repetitive non-conformances dispositioned Use-As-Is or Repair by Buyer s or Seller s Material Review Board [ MRB ] actions) to prevent, minimize, or eliminate non-conformances For product where Lockheed Martin Aero (LMA) owns the design Designed Items, Supplier s Material review process is limited to scrapping of items, eliminating the nonconformance by rework to engineering, or returning to vendor.

5 Suppliers shall request repair or Use-as-Is disposition from LMA MRB upon written authorization from NGAS Buyer. Suppliers continued processing shall be limited to subsequent operations that do not hide, alter, or limit the ability to inspect, disposition or repair Item unless Seller has received written approval from Buyer. When Buyer has delegated MRB to Supplier for NGAS-designed Items, Supplier s process shall be limited to the scope provided in the MRB delegation. Supplier s request for Buyer MRB Disposition of Seller or Buyer-designed Items shall be submitted in accordance with Buyer instructions located at: For Supplier s with Design Authority, and a feature that affects Fit, Form, Function, Performance, etc., submit a Request for Variance in accordance with SDRL J0230. For NGAS Furnished Material that is scrapped during the manufacturing of an end item deliverable the supplier must inform NGAS. The notification can be accomplished by: Documented in accordance with SQAR Nonconforming Material Control (through an MES-NC) Coordinated with buyer for notification purposes For deviations to Raw Material that is used prior to being fabricated, initiate a Request for Variance.

6 NGAS Western Region MRB does NOT process known Raw Material anomalies. Under no circumstances shall the supplier deliver any non-conforming parts to NGAS without formal written authority. Additional information is detailed in NGAS Supplier Material Review Board Authority Guidelines SG-0100. 5 SQARSUP-0130 Revision Date 24-AUGUST-2017 Authorized documents are published online only. Verify any copy against the online system before use. 2 PRODUCT RELEASE (ref: SQAR Para ) When Buyer s customer has delegated oversight/surveillance of Buyer s work to a cognizant Government representative at Seller s facility, Seller shall submit all material review dispositions for Buyer-related work to the cognizant Government representative, regardless of ownership of design and regardless of tier level for concurrence unless directed otherwise by your cognizant Government representative. 3 RECORDS (ref: SQAR Para ) Buyer reserves the right to request the submittal of Records outlined in SQAR which shall be submitted within 48 hours.

7 Supplier shall maintain and retain records in accordance with the SQAR. However, for Critical Parts the retention guidance document is 2 ZZP00006 "Control of JSF Air Vehicle Critical Parts General Specification Document. Note: For Traceable Parts Record Retention see Traceability - 30 year requirement Applicable test reports shall accompany the final release documentation, if required by Engineering. Test reports can originate from tier 1 and lower tier suppliers. 4 SHIPPING DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS (ref: SQAR Para ) When traceability is invoked for Critical Parts, supplier shall complete the latest revision of form 27-835, Traceable Parts Data Input which can be accessed on OASIS. The form is required to accompany the product shipment. Certificate of Compliance (COC) shall be In accordance with 2 ZZP00006, the COC shall include the Approved Manufacturing Plan revision letter or number, as applicable. For NGAS Source inspected items, Shipper and/or Certificate of Compliance shall have evidence of acceptance.

8 Where component criticality is identified on the engineering this shall be clearly identified on the Certificate of Compliance ( , Fracture Critical Traceable ) 5 KEY CHARACTERISTICS (VARIATION MANAGEMENT) (ref: SQAR Para ) The Supplier shall comply with the requirements of AS/EN 9103, Variation Management of Key Characteristics (KCs). Supplier shall manage the implementation, control, and monitoring accordingly. Supplier shall provide analysis Results and/or Records in Buyer s requested format monthly. In addition, the supplier shall provide inspection results in the Buyer s format/ portal monthly, unless otherwise authorized by Buyer. Contact your Buyer for applicable format and method of transmittal. 6 SQARSUP-0130 Revision Date 24-AUGUST-2017 Authorized documents are published online only. Verify any copy against the online system before use. 6 FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS/ DAMAGE/ DETECTION (FOD) (ref: SQAR Para ) The supplier shall develop, implement and maintain a Foreign Object Debris/ Damage process that meets the requirements of NAS 412, Foreign Object Damage/ Foreign Object Debris (FOD Prevention).

9 The FOD prevention Program shall include the review of design and manufacturing processes to identify and eliminate foreign object entrapment areas and paths through which foreign objects can migrate. Supplier shall ensure work is accomplished in a manner preventing foreign objects or material in deliverable items. Supplier shall maintain work areas and control tools, parts and materials in a manner sufficient to preclude the risk of FOD incidents. Supplier shall document and investigate each FOD incident and ensure elimination of the root cause of each such incident. NGAS shall have the right to perform inspections, verification and FOD Prevention Program audits at Supplier s facility to ensure Program documentation and effectiveness. Supplier shall identify a FOD control person responsible for implementing FOD prevention, awareness and training. Supplier s FOD prevention Program shall include Supplier s periodic self assessment of its internal FOD prevention practices, including suppliers FOD Prevention Program at every tier, to measure effectiveness of Program compliance to requirements.

10 Supplier s FOD prevention Program shall provide annual FOD training to Supplier s employees. At NGAS request, Supplier shall provide records of such self assessment and training to Buyer, upon request at no cost. Supplier s FOD prevention Program shall, at a minimum, contain the following elements: Design & Manufacturing Process Review Performance Measurement Training Material Handling and Parts Protection Housekeeping, Tool Accountability Hardware Accountability Lost Items Physical Entry Control into FOD Critical Areas, and FOD Focal Point(s) Prior to closing inaccessible or obscured areas and compartments during assembly, Supplier shall inspect for foreign objects/materials. Supplier shall ensure that tooling, jigs, fixtures, and test or handling equipment are maintained in a state of cleanliness and repair sufficient to prevent FOD. By delivering Items to NGAS, Supplier shall be deemed to have certified to NGAS that such Items are free from any foreign materials that could result in FOD.