LPF-QAR-003.pdf

The document LPF-QAR-003 is a U.S. Air Force Quality Assurance Requirements specification for First Article Test Plans and Reports for F100 engine parts. It provides comprehensive guidelines for testing first article quantities, including specific testing requirements across multiple inspection domains: dimensional conformance, non-destructive inspections (NDI), material properties testing, and visual inspections.

Key testing requirements include 100% inspection of first articles, serialization of parts, detailed dimensional measurements, nondestructive inspections using methods like fluorescent penetrant and ultrasonic testing, and material properties testing involving mechanical, metallurgical, and chemical composition analyses. The document mandates that all testing be conducted by Pratt & Whitney approved sources, with Level III or Level II certified inspectors, and requires submission of a First Article Test Plan (FATP) and First Article Test Report (FATR) to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the contract schedule, with all laboratory test results to be provided in complete form.