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.

 


 
Align Precision 597 North 1500 West - NADCAP Approved
90174381
Independent Processor
597 North 1500 West
Cedar City, UT 84721 United States
Phone: 435-865-1773 X 1173
Fax:
Selected sector: AS

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

Adhesive Bonding for Global Hawk High Altitude Endurance Unmanned Vehicle
Composites
Limits:
Limited to Class B bonds

Process Specification for Etching Prior to Penetrant Inspection
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Aluminum & titanium etch only

Cleaning and surface preparation of titanium and titanium alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Type I only. Not approved for Appendix A

Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Passivation Treatments for Corrosion-Resistant Steel
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Method 1, Type 6 & 8 only

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

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

Cleaning After Forming Aluminum
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Cleaning Prior to Heat Treatment Aluminum
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Descaling Titanium
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Cleaning Prior to Heat Treatment Titanium
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Alkaline Clean per Method 2 only

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 Anodizing of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Procedure, Etching prior to Penetrant Inspection
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Aluminum & titanium etch only

Adhesive Bonding of Metallic and Non-Metallic, General Purpose
Composites
Limits:
Limited to Group A, B, & C. Types 1 through 7

Integral Fuel Tank Coating (MILC27725) Application of
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Application of Primer Coating, Epoxy Polyamide
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Forced curing per RCI# BR036276A

Coating, Polyurethane, Application of
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

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

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
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:
Approved to use dilute chromic seal (Ref. RCI #BR122307)

Cleaning of Aluminum Alloy Parts
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Method IIIB only Ref: RCI #BR422784