Attachment8_417GUEA_Checklist.pdf

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This is a Qualification by Similarity waiver form (CAT II IAW AFMCI23-113) used by the U.S. Air Force 417 SCMS/GUEA to evaluate whether a manufacturer's part can be qualified based on similarity to previously qualified parts rather than requiring full prequalification testing. The form requires manufacturers to provide detailed comparisons between a qualification item (new part) and similar items (previously delivered parts), documenting that critical characteristics are identical or equivalent. Manufacturers must submit their name, FSCM code, and part numbers of similar items along with the original contract delivery dates, with multiple part numbers grouped by weapon system and supported by a critical characteristics comparison table.

The evaluation criteria encompass material specifications (including forging/casting specifications and heat treat conditions), manufacturing processes (machining operations with specific tolerances and surface finish requirements), and specialized processes including fluorescent magnetic particle inspection (FMPI), fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI), grinding, temper-etch, shot peening, and various plating/coating processes (cadmium, chrome, nickel, HVOF, zinc-nickel, and anodize) that must comply with specified military standards. The form also requires documentation of quality program compliance under MIL-I-45208 for critical and complex items, logistics capability for assembly and on-time delivery, in-house capabilities, vendor certifications, and quality history. The document explicitly states that qualification by similarity is not guaranteed even with complete form submission, and 417 SCMS/GUEA reserves the right to require prequalification articles from all offerors and may change critical characteristics lists due to failures or other circumstances.

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Qualification by Similarity (CAT II IAW AFMCI23-113) 2014-12-08; Page 1 of 2

Qualification Waiver Criteria of Part Number:

Qualification by similarity is not guaranteed, even if every block is completed. 417 SCMS/GUEA has reserved the right to require a prequalification article from every offeror and the right to have final determination of prequalification article approval. If the prequalification article is not found acceptable, the vendor will not be added to the 761 as an approved source. In addition, this critical characteristics list may change at any time, due to failures or other circumstances.

Manufacturer’s Name: __________________________ FSCM: ___________________

P/N(s) of Similar Item: ____________________________ Contract Delivered on: ________________________ *If multiple P/Ns, attach sheet with P/N list. All P/Ns must be grouped by weapon system and have similar technical requirements and features. A critical characteristic comparison table of all P/Ns is required.

Evaluation of the Critical Characteristics of the Qualification Item:

If Meets 1st Check Box ( Yes)

Item Material (Must be the same material):

Qualification Item Material: ________________________ Forging (HT _________ ksi)

Similar Item Material: _____________________________ Forging (HT _________ ksi)

Forging/Casting:

Access to original Forging Dies Original Forging Dies No:___________________________________

Access to original Casting Source Original Casting Source Name: ______________________________

Welding in accordance with Drawing (XYZ), Source: ______________________________

Machining: (Check Qual Item if operation used & Check Similar item if the same as Qual)

Threads _______________ UNF-3B, MIL-S-8879 Qual. Item Similar Item

Internal bores TIR/Tolerances ________________ Qual. Item Similar Item

Perpendicularity/parallels to specifications _____ Qual. Item Similar Item

Tightest Tolerances: _______ Qual. Item Similar Item

RMS of _________ Qual. Item Similar Item

Bushing Installation Qual. Item Similar Item

Processes: (Check if Certs are Provided/Verified & if Performed by In-House or Sub Vendor)

FMPI in accordance with ASTM E1444 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

FPI in accordance with ASTM E1417 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

Grinding in accordance with MIL-STD-866 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

Temper-etch in accordance with MIL-STD-867 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

Shot Peen in accordance with MIL-S-13165 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

Ti-Cadmium Plate in accordance with MIL-STD-1500 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

Qualification by Similarity (CAT II IAW AFMCI23-113) 2014-12-08; Page 2 of 2

Cadmium Plate in accordance with MIL-STD-870 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

Chrome Plate in accordance with MIL-STD-1501 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

HVOF Coat in accordance with USAF 200310641 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

HVOF Grind in accordance with USAF 200310642 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

Nickel Plate in accordance with MIL-STD-868 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

Anodize in accordance with MIL-A-8625 (Type ____ ) Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

Threads in accordance with MIL-S-8879 (Safety Critical) Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

LHE Zn-Ni Plate in accordance with USAF 201027456 Qual. Item Similar Item In-House Sub

Facilities:

Quality Program Mil-I-45208 (Critical & Complex Items)

Logistics Capability Qual. Item Similar Item (Provide information to ascertain ability to plan, assemble, test, and deliver on-time assembled items)

Notes of relevance: __________________________________________________________________________________

In-house Capabilities

Notes of relevance: __________________________________________________________________________________

Vendors and Certifications

Notes of relevance: __________________________________________________________________________________

Quality History

Notes of relevance: __________________________________________________________________________________

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