ASTM F2353-05(2008)

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Designation:F2353–04 Designation: F 2353 – 05 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Specification for
Manufacturer Quality Assurance Program for Lighter-Than-
Air Light Sport Aircraft
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2353; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for a quality assurance program for lighter-than-air light sport aircraft.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
requirements prior to use.
2. Significance and Use
2.1The purpose of this practice is to provide the minimum requirements necessary for the establishment of a written quality
assurance program for a light sport aircraft manufacturer, or component supplier.
2.1 Thepurposeofthisspecificationistoprovidetheminimumrequirementsnecessaryfortheestablishmentofawrittenquality
assurance program for a light sport aircraft manufacturer, or component supplier.
2.2 Off-Site Final Assembly—Off-site final assembly or divided production facilities, or both, are specifically allowed if the QA
procedures specify the applicable QA requirements for the activities being conducted at the final assembly or production facility
where the activity is being conducted, or both. These QA requirements shall be consistent with this specification.
3. Drawing Control Procedure
3.1 Awritten procedure shall be in effect so that appropriate manufacturing drawings, their manufacturing revisions, and related
documents are utilized for each project.
4. Material and Component Control Procedure
4.1 A written procedure shall be in effect so that materials, processes, and components, including raw materials, are in
accordance with the manufacturing specifications.
4.1.1 This procedure shall provide the purchasing agent with all the information required to order appropriate material.
4.1.2 A written receiving procedure shall be in effect so that incoming material and components are checked against the
purchasing specifications.
4.1.3 A written procedure shall be in effect so that material in stock can be properly identified for future use.
4.1.4 Documentation on any material, process, or components certified shall be filed for reference.
5. Inspection
5.1 A written procedure shall be in effect so that appropriate inspections are made on manufactured parts and subassemblies,
for conformance with engineering specifications.
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