Valence Seattle - NADCAP Approved
90051536
Independent Processor
8135 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98108 United States
Phone: (206) 762-5855
Fax: (206) 763-1641
Selected sector: AS

Specification
ProcessDescription
Category
Finish Specification for F-35 Weapon System. Note* Approval for this specification is required in conjunction with MIL-PRF-8625 for appropriate anodize seal requirements
Limits:
This spec shall be used in conjunction with MIL-PRF-8625 for appropriate anodize and sealing types

Process Specification for Etching Prior to Penetrant Inspection
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limited to Aluminum and Titanium processing only

Cleaning and surface preparation of titanium and titanium alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limited to Type I; Grit Blasting and Acid Etching only

Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
Limitation: Not Approved for Appendix B

Shot Peening, Automatic
Miscellaneous
Limits:
None

Passivation Treatments for Corrosion-Resistant Steel
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Method 1, Type 2 & 6 only

Descaling & Cleaning Titanium and Titanium Alloy Surfaces
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Procedure, Etching prior to Penetrant Inspection
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limited to Aluminum Only

Integral Fuel Tank Coating (MILC27725) Application of
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Air-cure only

Application of Primer Coating, Epoxy Polyamide
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Air-cure only

Acid Cleaning of Ferrous Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection of Metallic Parts & Materials
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
Includes fracture critical hardware. Facility qualification was conducted 11/19-20/2024. Based on the requirements called out in LMA-PC201, Appendix A. The following personnel successfully completed qualification demonstration: Kirk Davis..stamp # 4 Steven Penne…stamp # P28, Vany Nann..stamp # P24 This task was accomplished using procedure PI-26, Revision 12/30/2021, and PI-26M Lockheed Addendum, Revision 1/27/2022. .Expires 11/2027.Next Requalification: 11/19/2027

Etch/Cleaning Prior to Penetrant Inspection
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Titanium only per RCI #916938

Conversion Coating of Titanium Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Application and Control of Organic Finishes
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Chemical Conversion Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limited to Type 1 only

Anodic Coatings For Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Not approved for Type I; 5% sodium or potassium dichromate seal is required when Mil-PRF-8625, Type II anodize is called out on C-2, E-2C/D, EA-6B, EA-18G or E-8 (Jstars) engineering drawings