PPAP Checklist

Use the PPAP Checklist to review the part production process in line with AIAG guidelines, to gain full approval for production and shipment of parts.

PPAP Checklist



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Section 1 of 18 · 7 questions

Part Submission Warrant

  1. Is the part name and part number correct?

  2. Are the drawing change level and revision dates correct?

  3. Is the weight of the part in kilograms to three (3) decimal places?

  4. Is the additional EC and/or SMCR number noted (If required)?

  5. Are the production process and production rate provided?

  6. Is the remainder of the form filled in correctly?

  7. Does the action plan to address discrepancies include Interim Approval?

Section 2 of 18 · 4 questions

Drawing / Change Documents

  1. Is the released drawing at the latest change level and does it match the warrant?

  2. Is the drawing ballooned?

  3. Are all characteristics ballooned and numbered, including notes?

  4. Is the Supplier Engineering Change Request approved?

Section 3 of 18 · 4 questions

Process Flow Diagram (PFD)

  1. Does the diagram accurately reflect the process, including rework and inspection stations?

  2. Is the header information accurate?

  3. Are the relevant process and product characteristics (DC/SC/CC) listed, and do they match with the Control Plan and Drawing?

  4. Are the PFD, CP, and PFMEA linked with the same step numbers, names, processes, etc.?

Section 4 of 18 · 7 questions

Control Plan (CP)

  1. Does it comply with the AIAG format or an equivalent standard?

  2. Is the plan type clearly identified as Prototype, Safe Launch/Pre-Production, or Production?

  3. Are DC/SC/CC and other pertinent characteristics identified?

  4. Are the type and frequency of the control deemed adequate?

  5. Does the plan include annual revalidation activities?

  6. Are off-line and/or off-site processes included, such as Rework, Warehouse Activity, Receiving, Shipping, etc.?

  7. Are defect/poke-yoke masters identified where applicable?

Section 5 of 18 · 5 questions

Process Failure Mode Effects And Analysis (PFMEA)

  1. Does it comply with the AIAG FMEA Manual, with appropriate rankings?

  2. Do the print date and level match?

  3. Are DC/SC/CCs addressed?

  4. Are the highest RPNs/severity addressed, with a target RPN < 100?

  5. Are typical/historical failure modes addressed?

Section 6 of 18 · 5 questions

Dimensional Results

  1. Does the report comply with the AIAG format or an equivalent standard?

  2. Is the correct part number and change level specified?

  3. Are the marked dimensions matched with the ballooned print, and are they within specifications?

  4. Is the OK/NOT OK column checked?

  5. Is the supporting documentation dated within six (6) months, and is the dimensional data within three (3) months?

Section 7 of 18 · 4 questions

Material Tests

  1. Does the report comply with the AIAG format or an equivalent standard?

  2. Are the test results reported per specification and/or print?

  3. Do the test results conform with specifications and are performed within six (6) months?

  4. Are the tests performed at an accredited facility, and is there proof of accreditation and scope, such as ISO/TS 16949 Internal Labs - ISO/IEC 17025?

Section 8 of 18 · 4 questions

Material Tests

  1. Does the report comply with the AIAG format or an equivalent standard?

  2. Are the test results reported per specification and/or print?

  3. Do the test results conform with specifications and are performed within six (6) months?

  4. Were the tests performed at an accredited facility, and is there proof of accreditation and scope, such as ISO/TS 16949 Internal Labs - ISO/IEC 17025?

Section 9 of 18 · 5 questions

Material Tests

  1. Are the studies performed per AIAG standards or an equivalent standard?

  2. Is the part number and change level correct?

  3. Do the Special Characteristics have Cpk studies per SQM requirements?

  4. Is the data normally distributed, and does it meet the SQM Ppk (Short Term) / Cpk (Long Term) requirements?

  5. Were the studies performed within six (6) months of the submission date?

Section 10 of 18 · 6 questions

Material Tests

  1. Does the report comply with the AIAG format or an equivalent standard?

  2. Are the gage names and characteristics identified?

  3. Are the studies performed per an acceptable AIAG method?

  4. Are the studies conducted on all gages used on DC/SC/CC features, at a minimum (including On-Line Gages and Testers)?

  5. Are the studies done within six (6) months?

  6. Do the results meet AIAG guidelines (GR&R 30% Need Improvement Plan)?

Section 11 of 18 · 1 question

Bulk Material

  1. Is the PPAP accompanied by a Bulk Materials Checklist that meets SQM requirements?

Section 12 of 18 · 1 question

Sample Parts

  1. Are samples included?

Section 13 of 18 · 1 question

Checking Aids

  1. Are checking aids included?

Section 14 of 18 · 1 question

Customer Specific Requirements

  1. Are additional customer-required documents included?

Section 15 of 18 · 2 questions

Packaging Information

  1. Does the submission include a packaging plan and sample label that meets ABC Group SQM requirements?

  2. Is the packaging acceptable to ABC Group Purchasing/Logistics?

Section 16 of 18 · 2 questions

IMDS

  1. Is IMDS submitted?

  2. Is IMDS approved (Verified At WWW.MDSYSTEM.COM)?

Section 17 of 18 · 2 questions

Run At Rate

  1. Has the supplier passed run@rate?

  2. Is the corrective action attached?

Section 18 of 18 · 3 questions

Sub-Supplier Information

  1. Are the Process Sheets (PSWs) from sub-suppliers included in the submission, and approved?

  2. Is there a Corrective Action plan included with the submission for the interim approved sub-supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)?

  3. Are the sub-suppliers either ISO 9000 certified or compliant with ISO/TS 16949?

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