L-3 AVISYS maintains an open shop policy allowing access to the facility whenever the customer wants a hands-on update of his or her project or wants to discuss program changes, or the operations team discovers configuration anomalies or inconsistencies in drawings, procedures, materials or specifications. At the customer’s request project status can be provided via e-mail or through access to a secure web site. Specific examples of L-3 AVISYS' shop personnel recent experience in fabrication, installation support and repair programs include:
- DKW-3 Avionics Control Box
- LCPK Telemetry Module Section
- Patriot Missile Alternate Telemetry Systems
- F-14 Wiring Harness
- F-14 Relay Panel Wiring and Assembly, Flight Data Chassis
- Commercial and Military Hydraulic Pump Assembly
- F-14 Wiring and Assembly
- UPT-2A Radar Transmitter
- UPQ-8 Threat Emitter Systems
- ULQ-21 Countermeasures Set
- ALE-50 Cockpit Control Units
- AST/QRC EW Supersonic Pod Tray assemblies
- ULQ-24 and ULQ-26 Countermeasures Sets
- Numerous multi-layer high density printed circuit card assemblies
- Electronic Warfare Trainer
- Mini-Pod System
- BQM-34/BQM-74/AQM-37 Target Kits
L-3 AVISYS Quality Assurance and Control Program
L-3 AVISYS has established a quality system that satisfies all the requirements of ANSI/Q9001, MIL-Q-9858, and MIL-I-45208.
We have developed, documented and implemented in-house procedures that cover all operational processes. These processes include in-house audits, vendor control surveys, a material control board, corrective action reports, a quality control stamp system, an in-house training schedule. The target augmentation kits will be tested and qualified to the specific unit drawings and in accordance with internal AVISYS QA standards.
L-3 AVISYS has tailored our quality assurance program toward full ISO 9001-2000 certification. Through the continual ISO 9001 training to AVISYS employees and adherence to the strict certification milestone schedule and biweekly quality status reviews will ensure that full certification is received by 4th quarter of 2004.
The Quality System in place at L-3 AVISYS is applicable to all programs to the extent specified by the purchaser.
The L-3 AVISYS quality manual assigns responsibilities, delegate’s authority, and defines methods by which Quality Inspection function fulfills its responsibilities within the L-3 AVISYS Quality System.
Our Quality Assurance Manager has over 10 years experience in aerospace material quality positions. He is supported by line-level inspectors. These individuals have extensive training and are given the responsibility and authority to perform specific quality inspection tasks. The cellular quality inspection function is controlled and guided by this and other inspection instructions such as the following, to the extent that they affect product:
- Manufacturing instruction sheets contain inspection instructions within the manufacturing/repair process.
- Process inspection instructions are contained in the process document.
- Item specific inspection instructions are used when it has been determined that a particular inspection method cannot be compromised.
- Acceptance test procedures.
L-3 AVISYS has established the following Quality processes for the purchase of parts:
Purchase Document. This document is issued by L-3 AVISYS and authorizes a supplier or vendor to commence work on or delivery of supplies or services. It conveys the specific quality requirements to the seller. The requirements may be conveyed in a variety of purchase documents including subcontracts; purchase orders, or work orders issued within the company. In order to expedite vendor performance, L-3 AVISYS may issue letter requests to initiate immediate action by the supplier. Examples of these letter requests are facsimile purchase orders, authorizations to proceed, and long lead authorizations. These documents must contain overt reference to the enabling quality clauses.
Source Inspection. Performance of the targets support program will utilize self-certification by the L-3 AVISYS technicians, who will be trained for this specific function as part of their normal duties. Random inspections to ensure ongoing product quality will be undertaken by L-3 AVISYS quality personnel or government appointed agent. Repairs will be documented and repair records will be available for government inspection as required.
Supplier Corrective Action. Deficiencies detected during the receiving inspection or post installation test of items shall be immediately reported to the supplier to initiate corrective action or to provide information for use in preventing future discrepancies. Supplier Corrective Action Requests shall be used when documented corrective action is required from the responsible supplier. Quality Assurance shall prepare and issue Supplier Corrective Action Responses in association with L-3 AVISYS Program management.
Evaluation of Vendors and Subcontractors. Subcontractors and vendors are evaluated and selected based on their ability to meet L-3 AVISYS requirements in accordance with our Quality System and any specific Quality Assurance requirements. Vendors are approved or disapproved based on an exemplary previous supply record, a Quality Assurance Survey at the vendor’s site or via a Vendor Self Survey Report. L-3 AVISYS determines the amount of control to place on subcontractors by considering the type of product supplied and the maturity of the subcontractors’ Quality System.
The Purchasing Office has the responsibility to review Purchase Requests (PR) including the applicable quality clauses. Purchase documents receive the following review process and sign-off, either in hardcopy or electronic format. The Quality Representative (QR) shall consider the following requirements during Purchase Request review:
- The QR and Purchasing shall verify that proposed suppliers are well qualified, competent, and experienced in the materials to be procured. If applicable, they will review the “Suggested Sources” for the past performance.
- Review prime contract documents and ascertain specific contractual quality requirements.
- Select and/or combine quality clauses and specifications that provide the necessary coverage of all aspects of a quality program/inspection system for the types of procured systems, equipment, or components. If it is determined that special clauses to meet Customer or special contractually imposed requirements are necessary, define them in an attachment to the purchase request.
- The QR shall determine the point of inspection for procured material.
- The Quality Representative shall assure that all documentation including specifications for special processes, manufacturing, inspecting, and testing requirements are requested from the selected vendor.
The Purchasing Office has the responsibility to review Purchase Requests (PR) including the applicable quality clauses. Purchase documents receive the following review process and sign-off, either in hardcopy or electronic format. The Quality Representative (QR) shall consider the following requirements during Purchase Request review:
- The QR and Purchasing shall verify that proposed suppliers are well qualified, competent, and experienced in the materials to be procured. If applicable, they will review the “Suggested Sources” for the past performance.
- Review prime contract documents and ascertain specific contractual quality requirements.
- Select and/or combine quality clauses and specifications that provide the necessary coverage of all aspects of a quality program/inspection system for the types of procured systems, equipment, or components. If it is determined that special clauses to meet Customer or special contractually imposed requirements are necessary, define them in an attachment to the purchase request.
- The QR shall determine the point of inspection for procured material.
The Quality Representative shall assure that all documentation including specifications for special processes, manufacturing, inspecting, and testing requirements are requested from the selected vendor.
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