Suppliers shall implement a Quality System conforming to ISO-9000 or other recognized standard to control product and process quality. The system shall include a company wide process that fosters continuous quality improvement and, a calibration system based on ANSI/NCSL-Z540-1 or MIL-STD-45662. Supplier Quality Systems are subject to audit by Stellex Precision Machining, Inc.

When required by contract a Quality Plan must be submitted to Stellex Precision Machining for approval prior to the completion of the FAI.

During the performance of this purchase order, Stellex Precision Machining, its customer, and/or regulatory agencies have the right of entry to determine and verify product quality, records and material at any place, including the plant of the supplier. Stellex Precision Machining’s acceptance of such product does not absolve the supplier of the responsibility to provide acceptable product, nor does it preclude subsequent rejection by Stellex Precision Machining’s customer. The supplier shall include the right of entry provision in any of their subcontracts.

All suppliers must purchase raw materials from prime customer approved sources when applicable, i.e. D1-4426 or other approval listings. Material produced/procured outside of the U.S.A. always requires the use of customer approved sources.

The supplier agrees to insure that materials utilized in the performance of this order, whether furnished by Stellex Precision Machining or the supplier, will be segregated and controlled to insure traceability and prevent being intermingled with any other materials.

If applicable, assigned serial numbers shall be maintained throughout all manufacturing cycles and shall be identified on both the parts and all documentation at time of shipment.

All parts and age control products must be protected against damage and corrosion during delivery utilizing sound standard packaging practices. Special packaging instructions, when required, will be specified on the operation sheet.

Copies of all material, processing, and test certifications must accompany each shipment of parts as required by the applicable specification.

Copies of chemical and physical analysis certifications must accompany each shipment of parts for all supplier purchased materials.

All special processes required by the Purchase Order must be performed by sources which are approved by the prime customer, and to the latest revision of the applicable process specification.

Applicable on initial production part by supplier, a First Article Inspection (FAI) report is required for each dash number. The inspection report shall indicate the actual measurement obtained for each characteristic listed on the blueprint, parts list, and Stellex Precision Machining operations Sheet (if applicable). At Stellex Precision Machining’s discretion, a Stellex Precision Machining source inspector will be present during the FAI. The supplier shall provide at least two weeks notice to Stellex Precision Machining of the date of performance of this FAI. When repetitive dimensions are inspected, (i.e. holes of the same size, web thickness of the same size, etc.) record actual measurement individually, and specify locations. An Amended FAI report is required on any future configuration changes, including changes in processes. At Stellex Precision Machining’s discretion, a Stellex Precision Machining source inspector may also be present during this Amended FAI. All FAI’s shall comply with the requirements and shall be formatted per AS9102 unless otherwise noted on the purchase order.

Source Inspection required. Source Inspection shall be coordinated with the buyer prior to delivery.

If a key characteristic is required by engineering documents or the Stellex Precision Machining Vendor Operation sheet, the supplier shall place all key characteristics under statistical process control. If the supplier does not have the ability to perform this requirement, contact the Stellex Precision Machining buyer immediately, prior to continuing with purchase order requirements. At any time, the supplier may request assistance from Stellex Precision Machining when conducting S.P.C and A.Q.S. (Advanced Quality System) activities. Contact the Stellex Precision Machining buyer for assistance. Documentation requirements per key characteristic are as follow:

This documentation will be in addition to all other documentation required by the purchase order and engineering requirements.

Quality documentation records and certifications must be maintained on file for a period of seven years after final payment of this purchase order. After this time period, Supplier shall not destroy such records without giving Stellex Precision Machining ninety days advance written notice.

For all close tolerance holes (.0015" or less) GO/NO-GO gauging techniques are not acceptable. Inspection equipment utilized must have capability to attain a measurement of ten percent of tolerance being inspected. (Referenced ANSI/NCSL – Z540-1-1994 and ISO-10012-1).

Purchase Order for Standard Hardware of assemblies that include Standard Hardware (i.e. BAC, AN, NAS, STM, MIL, etc.) are to be satisfied with material of the latest specification revision level in effect and must comply with all obsolescence / replacement criteria, when applicable.

Items on this order are for Boeing aircraft use and must comply with all Boeing engineering requirements, including the D-590 and D1-4426 specifications for the particular item(s) ordered.

Material ordered by this purchase order is for Boeing aircraft end use. All manufacturing and/or procurement must comply with the requirements of the D1-4426 document current at the time of manufacture/procurement.