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.

 


 
3P Processing - NADCAP Approved
90051954
Independent Processor
1702 S Knight
Wichita, KS 67213 United States
Phone: 316-529-0826
Fax: (316) 943-2451
Selected sector: AS

Specification
Process Description
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:
Limits: Approval based on QCS-001 listing. 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:
None

Cleaning and surface preparation of titanium and titanium alloys
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Type I only. Excludes Fluoride-Phosphate chemical conversion coatings and Appendix "A"

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

Shot Peening, Automatic
Miscellaneous
Limits:
None

Passivation Treatments for Corrosion-Resistant Steel
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Shot Peening of Metal Parts
Miscellaneous
Limits:
None

Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
Miscellaneous
Limits:
None

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

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

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

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

Procedure, Etching prior to Penetrant Inspection
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Dry Film Lubricant-Resin Bonded Tetrafluoro-Ethylene-Emralon#310- Applic'n
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Application of Primer Coating, Epoxy Polyamide
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Coating, Polyurethane, Application of
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Peening of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Alloys
Miscellaneous
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. The following personnel successfully completed requalification demonstration: Derek Rey (#4), Shane Velasquez (#3) Next Requalification: 08/2027

Etch/Cleaning Prior to Penetrant Inspection
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limited to Aluminum and Cres only.

Touch-up Requirements for Chemical and Organic Finishes
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:
5% sodium or potassium dichromate seal is required when MIL-PRF-8625, Type II anodize is called out on AEW programs: C-2, E-2C/D, EA-6B, EA-18G or E-8 (JSTARS) engineering drawings.

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