FA Test Plan.pdf

This document is a U.S. Air Force Quality Assurance Requirements (LPF-QAR-003) specification for First Article Test Plans and Reports for F100 engine parts. The document provides detailed guidelines for testing first article components, including requirements for dimensional conformance, non-destructive inspections, material properties testing, and visual inspections. Key testing requirements include 100% inspection of all first articles, serialization of parts, use of Pratt & Whitney approved sources, and comprehensive testing procedures covering mechanical, metallurgical, and chemical properties.

The document outlines specific submission requirements for a First Article Test Plan (FATP) and First Article Test Report (FATR), which must be delivered to the Contracting Officer according to contract schedules. All first articles must be new, manufactured under the current contract, and fabricated from materials complying with drawing requirements. Subcontractors must be pre-identified or approved, and all testing must be thoroughly documented, including laboratory test results, photomicrographs, and inspector certifications. Engineering instructions take precedence over other technical instructions.