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.

 


 
SPS Technologies LLC dba PB Fasteners - NADCAP Approved
90024577
Independent Processor
1700 W 132nd Street
Gardena, CA 90249-2008 United States
Phone: 310-819-4737
Fax: 310-329-6249

Specification
Process Description
Category
Passivation Treatments for Corrosion-Resistant Steel
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limited to Method 1, Type 2 only

Heat Treatment of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Parts Min Ten. Str.< 220ksi
Heat Treat
Limits:
None

Heat Treatment Precipitation-Hardening CRES and Maraging Steel Parts
Heat Treat
Limits:
None

Heat Treatment of Titanium Alloy Parts
Heat Treat
Limits:
Limited to stress relief only

Heat Treatment of Steel Raw Materials
Heat Treat
Limits:
None

Heat Treatment of Titanium and Titanium Alloys
Heat Treat
Limits:
None

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

Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
In-house testing support only

Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
Limited to Type I, Method B only

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

Heat Treatment of Low Alloy Steel
Heat Treat
Limits:
None

Heat Treatment of Wrought Precipitation Hardenable Stainless Steel. See Supplier for Custom 465
Heat Treat
Limits:
Not Approved for Custom 465

Acid Cleaning of Ferrous Alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Thread Rolling
Miscellaneous
Limits:
Limited to: Alloy Steel H-11, D6AC, 4330, 4340, 8740 at 260KSI and up to a thread size of .750" Alloy Steel H-11, D6AC, 4330, 4340, 8740 at 220KSI and up to a thread size of 1.0" Inconel 718, 13-8, 15-5, 410 at 220KSI and up to a thread size of 1.125, Multi phase MP35N, Inconel 718, 13-8, 15-5, 410 at 220KSI up to a thread size of .500"

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
Limited to "less etching", as all parts are threaded and exempt from etch