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”.
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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.

 


 
Bowman Plating Company Inc - NADCAP Approved
90049168
Independent Processor
2631 E 126th St
Compton, CA 90222 United States
Phone: (310) 639-4343 EXTN 152
Fax: (310) 639-3577
Selected sector: AS

Specification
Process Description
Category
Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
Limited to Sensitivity Level III Penetrant, Durability Critical and non-critical only

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 I only. Ref. RCI R 201611 for alternate solutions

Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
Limited to Sensitivity Level III Penetrant, Durability Critical and non-critical only

Magnetic Particle Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Conversion Coating of Titanium Alloys Fluoride-Phosphate Type
Finishes/Coatings
Limits:
None

Passivation Treatments for Corrosion-Resistant Steel
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limited to Method 1, Type; 2, 6, 7, & 8

Plating, Cadmium (Electrodeposited).
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Limited Type I and II without supplementary phosphate treatment.

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

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:
Limited to Method 1& 2

Cadmium Plating (Less Than 220,000psi) by Electrodeposition
Chemical Processing
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

Sulfuric Acid Anodic Coatings 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:
Limited to Aluminum Alloy Parts

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

Application of Primer Coating, Epoxy Polyamide
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Force Cure approved per RCI 643362

Application of Lacquers: Acrylic
Chemical Processing
Limits:
GP110 H, acrylic lacquer was authorized to be substituted by GP 20A polyurethane per GS30BF, sheet 45.

Coating, Polyurethane, Application of
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Penetrant Inspection
Non-Destructive Testing
Limits:
None

Phosphate Coating, Heavy, Manganese or Zinc Base
Chemical Processing
Limits:
None

Finishes Organic, Weapons System, Application and Control of
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 C-2, E-2C/D, EA-6B, EA-18G or E-8 (Jstars) engineering drawings.

Cleaning of Aluminum Alloy Parts
Chemical Processing
Limits:
Approved for Mil-etch per RCI R106902

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