Supplier Quality (SQ) from Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) and the Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) and the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) of the Space Sector (SP) maintain an "Approved Special Processor List" (ASPL) for all NGAS, SSSD and SDS programs. This list can be sorted by Supplier Name, Supplier Number, Country, or Process Specifications and Process Categories.

How to use the ASPL and the enclosed information is bulleted below:

  • Users must initially select the specific ASPL they are searching within (i.e. Aeronautics Systems, Strategic Space Systems, or Strategic Deterrent Systems). If you are unsure which ASPL to search please verify with your NG Buyer.
  • All specifications can be selected by selecting Specification (1st button), Category (2nd button), which includes 8 categories and Space Systems Division specifications, or F35 specifications under Program (3rd button).
  • At the Top RH side of the site is a “Helpful Links” button that has 8 links. See Below for 5 specific ones.
    • First two links are to Boeing’s ‘D1-4426’ ASPL and Lockheed’s ‘QCS-001’ ASPL.
    • Third is a “Change Log” that shows when processors are added or removed, or when specifications are added or removed from the processors or the ASPL.
    • The 4th and 5th are listings of NDT technique approvals; by “Processor and by Part Number”.
For any questions, contact:

Warning:    Northrop Grumman process specifications contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751 et seq.) or the Export Administration Act (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 24001-240). Violation of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.

 


 
AAA PLATING & INSPECTION INC - NADCAP Approved
90024568
Independent Processor
424 E DIXON ST
COMPTON , CA 90222-1420 United States
Phone: 310-637-1066
Fax: 310-637-5283
Selected sector: AS

Specification
Process Description
Category
Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Magnetic Particle Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Process Specification for Etching Prior to Penetrant Inspection
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Cleaning and surface preparation of titanium and titanium alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limited to type 1 only Not approved for Appendix A and B

Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Magnetic Particle Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Passivation Treatments for Corrosion-Resistant Steel
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limits: Limited to Method 1, Types 1, 2, 3, 6

Cadmium Plating (Vacuum Deposited)
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limits: Limited to Type II

Plating, Cadmium (Electrodeposited).
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
Miscellaneous
Limits:
Limits: Limited to In-house testing only

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

Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Cleaning Prior to Inspection
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limits: Limited to Methods 1,2,4,5,7,9,10

Phosphoric Acid Anodic Coatings for Aluminum
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Deviation of Chemicals approved per RCI M R 916810

Primer MIL-P-85582, Epoxy, Voc Compliant, Application of
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Chemical Conversion Coatings, Colored, for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Sulfuric Acid Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Passivation of Corrosion and Heat Resistant Steel and Nickel Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Sulfuric Acid Anodizing of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Cadmium Plating Parts by Electrodeposition (Less Than 220,000 psi), Control
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Procedure, Etching prior to Penetrant Inspection
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limited to aluminum alloy parts

Procedure Ion Vapor Deposited Aluminum Coating
Finishes/Coatings
Limits:
Using approved RC/I BR190022

Application of Primer Coating, Epoxy Polyamide
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Force cure per approved RC/I BR140383, BR631876

Application of Lacquers: Acrylic
Chemical Processing
Limits:
GP 110 H, acrylic lacquer was authorized to be substituted by GP 20 A polyurethane per GS 30 BF, sheet 45

Coating, Polyurethane, Application of
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Heat Treatment of Low Alloy Steel
Heat Treat
Limits:
Limited to stress relief only

Cleaning and Descaling of Titanium and Titanium Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Acid Cleaning of Ferrous Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Cadmium Plating - Vacuum Deposited
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Deviation approved per RCI BR108952

Brush Plating of Ferrous and Nonferrous Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Magnetic Particle Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection of Metallic Parts & Materials
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
Fracture Critical Parts approval per LMA QCS-001. Expires 02/28/2025.Inspectors Qualified for Fracture Critical Components F-35 Program are:1.Pedro Mora Level 3 Stamp # P72. Jose Tristan Level 2 Stamp #P11

Conversion Coating of Titanium Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limits to chemical conversion method MIL-C-5541 only

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

Coating, Aluminum, High Purity (IVD)
Finishes/Coatings
Limits:
None

Finishes Organic, Weapons System, Application and Control of
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Dry Film Lube Superseded by AS5272 for Ty I & II only
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Anodic Coatings For Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
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.

Selective (Brush Plating) Electrodeposition
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Cleaning of Aluminum Alloy Parts
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Deviation approved per RCI R108952

Pickling of Precipitation-Hardening Steel
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Magnetic Particle Method of Inspection for Non-Destructive Test
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Applying Structural Adhesive Primer
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None