PR24-00163_LPF_QAR.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 comprehensive guidelines for testing first article components, covering multiple inspection dimensions including:

Detailed testing requirements encompass 100% inspection of dimensional conformance, non-destructive inspections (NDI), material property testing, and visual inspections. The document mandates specific protocols for testing, including serialization of first articles, use of calibrated measurement tools traceable to NIST, and requirements for inspection masters and level III/II inspectors. Key submission requirements include delivering a First Article Test Plan (FATP) to the Contracting Officer using Form DD1423, and a First Article Test Report (FATR) that includes complete laboratory test results from the contractor's facility and sub-vendors. The specification emphasizes that all first articles must be new, manufactured under the current contract, and fabricated from materials compliant with drawing and specification requirements.