Engineering Inst_965027_EI.pdf

This document is an Engineering Instruction (EI) issued by the Air Force Propulsion Sustainment Division, specifically addressing the manufacture of Critical Application Items (CAI) and Critical Safety Items (CSI) for aircraft engine parts. The instruction provides comprehensive guidelines for contractors manufacturing engine parts, with a focus on quality assurance, sub-vendor approval, and specific requirements for parts identification, drawing compliance, and manufacturing processes.

Key requirements include mandatory quality assurance compliance with ISO 9001:2008 or equivalent standards, detailed sub-vendor approval processes, and specific quality documentation for engine part manufacturing. The document outlines critical definitions such as Critical Application Items, which are essential to weapon system performance or personnel safety, and establishes stringent requirements for parts that could potentially cause catastrophic failures or pose unacceptable safety risks. Appendix A provides alternate specifications and standards for various engineering processes, serving as a reference for contractors supplying parts to the Air Force Propulsion Sustainment Division.