LPF-QAR-003.pdf

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

The document outlines detailed submission procedures for a First Article Test Plan (FATP) and First Article Test Report (FATR), which must be delivered according to the contract schedule. All testing must comply with specific technical requirements, including verifying material composition, heat treatment conditions, and ensuring parts are sound, clean, and free of performance-detrimental imperfections. The guidelines emphasize that all first articles and production articles must be newly manufactured under the current contract, with strict protocols for subcontractor selection and testing processes.