Trans-Pacific Aerospace Company Inc. (fka TPAC)

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Sat, Dec 15th.
What we know now.

) Why is NAVAIR performing all critical testing for some Specifications and not others?

SAE, as the Preparing Activity, has directed the Qualifying Activity (NAVAIR) to perform third party testing for specified tests independent of the supplier for numerous Specifications as voted on and approved by SAE. As these specifications are approved, SAE publishes these changes and the Qualifying Activity then begins the critical testing process.

) What is required when NAVAIR conducts all critical testing for retention qualification?

The manufacturer is required to submit samples, the Qualification Test Record Form and fee submittal. NAVAIR will submit a Test Summary, Notification of Retention letter and Data Sheets (to be included in their Test Report and retained for a period of 6 years).

) How do the manufacturers know if SAE has approved and published the amendment to a specific Specification?

The authorization letter will specify that SAE has published the amendment and the critical tests will be listed that are to be performed by NAVAIR.

Our bearings have passed all of the dynamic testing and the Navy has given our bearings VERBAL approval contingent upon a facility inspection and approval of packaging," said Bill McKay, Trans-Pacific Aerospace CEO. "Once that's completed, our factory in Guangzhou will become the first and only manufacturer in China qualified to produce SAE-AS81820 aerospace quality bearings.

) Facility Inspection: Need to know. Jan. 2013

) Who is responsible for the Plant Inspection and how long does it take?

A plant inspection request letter is issued from NAVAIR to your local DCMA requesting a plant inspection. This inspection is coordinated between the DCMA and manufacturer. The time depends on the schedules of the DCMA and the manufacturer’s facility.

) Does a DSCC inspection/audit replace the NAVAIR plant inspection?

No, NAVAIR does not accept the DSCC inspection/audit as an official inspection. The manufacturer must have the inspection completed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). A DSCC audit is more of a global audit; the DCMA specifically looks for how the product was assembled and a quality assurance program conforming to the requirements of MIL-I-45208 is operational and effective.

) Can mixing of MS and Military Specification parts occur for shipment from a distributor?

NAVAIR does not distinguish between manufacturers when building qualified components for our platforms. The Navy established the QPL program to discourage that from happening. NAVAIR did not want to be tied to one manufacturer for any given part. The Navy makes the parts available to the fleet by specification part number and our supply system buys from the most competitive source.

) Adding NEW LINE OF BEARINGS:

)What are the requirements for qualification by similarity?

Qualification by similarity to qualified products or products submitted for qualification is permissible when materials, designs and manufacturing processes are identical. When materials, designs or manufacturing processes differ, sufficient testing to prove the adequacy of the affected characteris¬tics will be required to obtain qualification by similarity. Full details of the similarity and differences, along with proposed tests, shall be submitted to NAVAIR for approval prior to the commencing of testing.

)What are the current fees charged for a qualification?

The fees for the NAVAIR critical testing are determined individually and listed in the authorization letter. A formula is provided for calculating Class II testing. The standard QPL fees are:

Administrative Fee - $4,830.00
Test Procedure Review - $175 per procedure
Test Report Review - $87 per 10 page increments
These fees may change and are reflected in the Fee Submittal Form on this website.

Taken from FAQ's

Price of Bearings are $66 ea. USD 2007

Was kinda wondering why they wanted to make these bearings. The PRICE what else.

http://webstore.ansi.org/RecordDetail.aspx?sku=SAE+AS+81820/1B-2007+(SAE+AS81820/1B-2007)

Have a good weekend.

IMO we will see
VENDOR LISTINGs
CONTRACTs
THIRD have of 2013