Space Product Assurance

ECSS-Q-ST-70C
6 March 2009
Space product
assurance
Materials, mechanical parts and
processes
ECSS Secretariat
ESA-ESTEC
Requirements & Standards Division
Noordwijk, The Netherlands
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Foreword
This Standard is one of the series of ECSS Standards intended to be applied together for the
management, engineering and product assurance in space projects and applications. ECSS is a
cooperative effort of the European Space Agency, national space agencies and European industry
associationsforthepurposeofdevelopingandmaintainingcommonstandards.Requirementsinthis
Standardaredefinedintermsofwhatshallbeaccomplished,ratherthanintermsofhowtoorganize
and perform the necessary work. This allows existing organizational structures and methods to be
appliedwheretheyareeffective,andforthestructuresandmethodstoevolveasnecessarywithout
rewritingthestandards.
This Standard has been prepared by the ECSS Executive Secretariat endorsed by the document and
disciplinefocalpointandapprovedbytheECSSTechnicalAuthority.
Disclaimer
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2009 by the European Space Agency for the members of ECSS
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Change log
ECSSQ70A
19April1996
Firstissue
ECSSQ70B
14December2004
Secondissue
ECSSQST70C
Thirdissue
6March2009
ThemainchangesbetweenECSSQ70Bandthecurrentversionarethe
following:
RevisingECSSQST70accordingtoECSSdraftingrulesandnew
template.
Reorganizationofthecontenttoseparatedescriptivetextand
requirements,andcreationofDRD.
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Table of contents
Change log .................................................................................................................3

1 Scope.......................................................................................................................9
2 Normative references ...........................................................................................10
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms..........................................................12
3.1
Terms from other standards .....................................................................................12
3.2
Terms specific to the present standard ....................................................................12
3.3
Abbreviated terms .................................................................................................... 13
4 General requirements...........................................................................................15
4.1
4.2
MMPP management requirements........................................................................... 15

4.1.1
Overview.....................................................................................................15
4.1.2
MMPP plan .................................................................................................15
4.1.3
Customer reviews....................................................................................... 18
Management and consolidation of the activities....................................................... 19

4.2.1
Overview.....................................................................................................19
4.2.2
Establishing and processing of lists............................................................ 19
4.2.3
Management of the lists .............................................................................20
4.2.4
Supplier role and responsibilities................................................................ 20
4.3
Technical constraints................................................................................................21
4.4
Cleanliness and contamination control..................................................................... 21
4.5
Safety hazardous parts and materials ...................................................................... 22
4.6
Optical, mechanical or electrical GSE hardware ...................................................... 22
5 Materials control...................................................................................................23
5.1
Technical criteria for selection of materials .............................................................. 23

5.1.1
Overview.....................................................................................................23
5.1.2
Temperature ...............................................................................................23
5.1.3
Thermal cycling ..........................................................................................23
5.1.4
Vacuum ......................................................................................................23
5.1.5
Offgassing and toxicity ............................................................................... 24

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5.2
5.1.6
Flammability ...............................................................................................24
5.1.7
Radiation ....................................................................................................24
5.1.8
Electrical charge and discharge ................................................................. 24
5.1.9
Corrosion ....................................................................................................24
5.1.10
Stress-corrosion ......................................................................................... 24
5.1.11
Fluid compatibility .......................................................................................24
5.1.12
Galvanic compatibility................................................................................. 25
5.1.13
Atomic oxygen ............................................................................................25
5.1.14
Micrometeoroids and debris ....................................................................... 25
5.1.15
Moisture absorption and desorption ........................................................... 25
5.1.16
Mechanical contact surface effects (cold welding, fretting, wear) .............. 27
5.1.17
Life..............................................................................................................27
Selection...................................................................................................................27
5.2.1
General.......................................................................................................27
5.2.2
Constraints .................................................................................................27
5.3
Declared materials list (DML) ...................................................................................28
5.4
Criticality analysis .....................................................................................................28
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.4.1
Overview.....................................................................................................28
5.4.2
Requirements .............................................................................................28
Evaluation and validation phases ............................................................................. 28

5.5.1
General.......................................................................................................28
5.5.2
Evaluation phase ........................................................................................ 29
5.5.3
Validation phase .........................................................................................29
5.5.4
Approval phase...........................................................................................29
5.5.5
Deviation request........................................................................................29
Procurement of materials .........................................................................................30

5.6.1
Procurement specifications ........................................................................ 30
5.6.2
Incoming inspection procedure................................................................... 30
Use of materials .......................................................................................................30

5.7.1
Validation status of materials......................................................................30
5.7.2
Traceability of materials.............................................................................. 30
5.7.3
Packaging, storage, removal from storage................................................. 31
5.7.4
Limited-life materials before implementation .............................................. 31
5.7.5
Limited-life materials after implementation ................................................. 31
5.7.6
Materials nonconformances and alerts....................................................... 31
5.7.7
Health and safety........................................................................................ 31
6 Mechanical parts control .....................................................................................32
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6.1
Selection of mechanical parts ..................................................................................32
6.2
Selection...................................................................................................................32
6.3
Declared mechanical parts list (DMPL) ....................................................................32
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.4.1
Overview.....................................................................................................32
6.4.2
Requirements .............................................................................................33
Evaluation and qualification phases ......................................................................... 33

6.5.1
General.......................................................................................................33
6.5.2
6.5.3
Qualification phase .....................................................................................34
6.5.4
Approval phase...........................................................................................34
6.5.5
Procurement of mechanical parts............................................................................. 34

6.6.1
General.......................................................................................................34
6.6.2
Procurement specification .......................................................................... 34
6.6.3
Source inspection .......................................................................................35
6.6.4
Incoming inspection procedure................................................................... 35
Use of mechanical parts ...........................................................................................35

6.7.1
Qualification status of parts ........................................................................35
6.7.2
Traceability of parts .................................................................................... 35
6.7.3
6.7.4
Limited-life parts or parts subject to wearout................................................. 36
6.7.5
Parts nonconformance and alerts...............................................................36
7 Process control ....................................................................................................37

7.1
Specifications or procedures .................................................................................... 37
7.2
Associated materials and mechanical parts ............................................................. 37
7.3
Selection...................................................................................................................37
7.4
Declared processes list (DPL) .................................................................................. 38
7.5
7.6
7.5.1
Overview.....................................................................................................38
7.5.2
Requirements .............................................................................................38
Evaluation and verification phase............................................................................. 38

7.6.1
General.......................................................................................................38
7.6.2
7.6.3
Verification phase .......................................................................................39
7.6.4
Approval phase...........................................................................................39
7.6.5
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Use of a process ......................................................................................................40

7.7.1
Verification status of a process................................................................... 40
7.7.2
Re-verification of a process ........................................................................ 40
7.7.3
Implementation of a process ......................................................................40
7.7.4
Traceability of processes............................................................................40
7.7.5
Process nonconformances and alerts ........................................................ 41
7.7.6
Mandatory inspection points (MIP) ............................................................. 41
7.7.7
Annex A (normative) Declared materials list (DML) - DRD...................................42

Annex B (normative) Declared mechanical parts list (DMPL) - DRD...................49
Annex C (normative) Declared process list (DPL) - DRD .....................................55
Annex D (normative) Request for approval (RFA) - DRD .....................................60
Annex E (informative) Relationship between materials, mechanical parts,
processes activities and programme phases ...................................................64
E.1
Feasibility phase (phase A) ...................................................................................... 64
E.2
Preliminary definition phase (phase B)..................................................................... 64
E.3
Detailed definition and production phase (phase C or D) .............................................. 64
E.4
Utilization phase (phase E) ......................................................................................65
Annex F (informative) MMPP documents delivery with respect to

milestones............................................................................................................66
Bibliography.............................................................................................................68
Figures
Figure 4-1: Materials, mechanical parts and processes flow chart ........................................ 16
Figure A-1 : Example of a realized DML ................................................................................ 48
Figure B-1 : Example of a realized DMPL .............................................................................. 54
Figure C-1 : Example of realized DPL....................................................................................59
Figure D-1 : Example of RFA (Page 1 of 2) ...........................................................................62
Figure D-1 : Example of RFA (Page 2 of 2) ...........................................................................63
Tables
Table 4-1: Steps to be taken to get approval for materials, mechanical parts and
processes (MMPP) .............................................................................................. 18
Table 5-1 Compatible couples for bimetallic contacts ............................................................ 26
Table A-1 : Material group numbers.......................................................................................43
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Table A-2 : Environmental code .............................................................................................45
Table A-3 : Size code ............................................................................................................. 46
Table A-4 : Approval status ....................................................................................................47
Table B-1 : Mechanical part group numbers .......................................................................... 50
Table B-2 : Environmental code .............................................................................................51
Table B-3 : Approval status ....................................................................................................53
Table C-1 : Process group numbers ...................................................................................... 56
Table C-2 : Approval status....................................................................................................58
Table F-1 : MMPP documents delivery w.r.t. milestones ....................................................... 67
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Scope
The purpose of this Standard is to define the requirements and statements
applicable to materials, mechanical parts and processes to satisfy the mission
performancerequirements.
ThisStandardalsodefinesthedocumentationrequirementsandtheprocedures
relevant to obtaining approval for the use of materials, mechanical parts and
processesinthefabricationofspacesystemsandassociatedequipment.
ThisStandardcoversthefollowing:
management, including organization, reviews, acceptance status and

documentationcontrol;
selectioncriteriaandrules;
evaluation,validationandqualification,orverificationtesting;
procurementandreceivinginspection;
utilizationcriteriaandrules.
TherelationshipbetweenactivitiesandprogrammephasesisdefinedinAnnexE.
TheprovisionsofthisStandardapplytoallactorsinvolvedatalllevelsinthe
production of space systems. These can include manned and unmanned
spacecraft, launchers, satellites, payloads, experiments, electrical ground
support equipment, mechanical ground support equipment, and their
correspondingorganizations.
Thisstandardmaybetailoredforthespecificcharacteristicsandconstraintsofa
spaceprojectinconformancewithECSSSST00.
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Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through
reference in this text, constitute provisions of this ECSS Standard. For dated
references,subsequentamendmentsto,orrevisionsofanyofthesepublications
donotapply.However,partiestoagreementsbasedonthisECSSStandardare
encouragedtoinvestigatethepossibilityofapplyingthemostrecenteditionsof
the normative documents indicated below. For undated references the latest
editionofthepublicationreferredtoapplies.
ECSSSST0001
ECSSsystemGlossaryofterms
ECSSEST2006
SpaceengineeringSpacecraftcharging
ECSSQST10
SpaceproductassuranceProductassurance
management
ECSSQST1004
SpaceproductassuranceCriticalitemcontrol
ECSSQST1009
SpaceproductassuranceNonconformancecontrol
system
ECSSQST20
SpaceproductassuranceQualityassurance
ECSSQST40
SpaceproductassuranceSafety
ECSSQST7001
SpaceproductassuranceCleanlinessand
contaminationandcontrol
ECSSQST7002
SpaceproductassuranceThermalvacuum
outgassingtestforthescreeningofspacematerials
ECSSQST7004
SpaceproductassuranceThermaltestingforthe
evaluationofspacematerials,processes,mechanical
partsandassemblies
ECSSQST7006
SpaceproductassuranceParticleandUVradiation
testingofspacematerials
ECSSQST7021
SpaceproductassuranceFlammabilitytestingfor
thescreeningofspacematerials
ECSSQST7022
SpaceproductassuranceControloflimited
shelflifematerials
ECSSQST7029
SpaceproductassuranceDeterminationof
offgassingproductsfrommaterialsandassembled
articlestobeusedinamannedspacevehiclecrew
compartment
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ECSSQST7036
SpaceproductassuranceMaterialselectionfor
controllingstresscorrosioncracking
ECSSQST7037
SpaceproductassuranceDeterminationofthe
susceptibilityofmetalstostresscorrosioncracking
ECSSQST7071
SpaceproductassuranceDataforselectionofspace
materialsandprocesses
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Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1
Terms from other standards

ForthepurposeofthisStandard,thetermsanddefinitionsfromECSSSST0001
apply,inparticularforthefollowingterms:
material
mechanicalpart
3.2
Terms specific to the present standard

3.2.1
critical mechanical part
mechanical part that requires specific attention or control due to fracture

mechanics aspects and limitedlife aspects, or with which the supplier has no
previousexperienceofusingthemechanicalpartinthespecificapplicationand
environment or that are new or nonqualified, or that has caused problems
duringprevioususethatremainunresolved
3.2.2
critical process
process new to an individual company or nonverified for the application in

questionorhascausedproblemsduringprevioususethatremainunresolved
3.2.3
critical material
material that is new to an individual company or nonvalidated for the

particular application and environment, or that has caused problems during
previoususethatremainunresolved
3.2.4
part
mechanicalpart(see3.1)
3.2.5
process
set of interrelated resources and activities which transforms a material or

semifinishedproductintoasemifinishedproductorfinalproduct
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3.2.6
request for approval (RFA)
document with which the supplier or user asks the competent body for
permissiontouseacriticalmaterial,partorprocess
3.2.7
special process
process where quality cannot be completely ensured by inspection of the end

articleonly
3.3
Abbreviated terms
ForthepurposeofthisStandard,theabbreviatedtermsfromECSSSST0001
andthefollowingapply:
Abbreviation
Meaning
AA
AluminiumAssociation
AOCS
attitudeandorbitcontrolsystem
ATOX
atomicoxygen
AISI
AmericanIronandSteelInstitute
CDA
CopperDevelopmentAssociation
CDR
criticaldesignreview
CFRP
carbonfibrereinforcedpolymer
CI
configurationitemnumber(asperprojectdefinition)
DML
declaredmateriallist
DMPL
declaredmechanicalpartlist
DPL
declaredprocesslist
DRD
documentrequirementsdefinition
EEE
electrical,electronicandelectromechanical
ESA
EuropeanSpaceAgency
GOX
gaseousoxygen
GSE
groundsupportequipment
LEO
lowEarthorbit
LOX
liquidoxygen
MAPTIS
MaterialsandProcessesTechnicalInformationSystem
MIP
mandatoryinspectionpoint
MMPP
Materials,mechanicalpartsandprocesses
NASA
NationalAeronauticsandSpaceAdministration
NCR
nonconformancereport
NRB
nonconformancereviewboard
PA
productassurance
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PDR
preliminarydesignreview
PID
processidentificationdocument
PMP
parts,materials,processes
QR
qualificationreview
QRR
qualificationreviewreport
RFA
requestforapproval
SCC
stresscorrosioncracking
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General requirements
4.1
MMPP management requirements

4.1.1
Overview
ThegeneralMMPPactivitywithintheframeworkofaprojectissummarizedin
Figure41.
4.1.2
MMPP plan
a.
The supplier shall prepare, maintain and implement a MMPP plan, as

part of the overall PA plan in conformance to ECSSQST10 and this
Standardorasaseparatedocument.
b.
TheMMPPplanshallbesubmittedtothecustomerforapproval.
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Functional and technical specifications
Project list and incident databank
Start
Risk and contamination analysis

Results of previous uses
Identification of needs
Selection
Criticality analysis
Preliminary lists
No
Yes
Critical?
Yes
Evaluation
necessary?
No
Conform to
requirements?
Yes
No
Evaluation and validation or
qualification or verification
programme
Validation or qualification
or verification programme
Test
Programme
Test
Programme
RFA first Issue
Deviation
RFA first Issue
PDR
Accept?
Accept?
No
Yes
No
New test?
Evaluation tests
Yes
No
Test results
No
Accept?
Validation or qualification
or verification programme
Yes
Yes
New
selection?
Test results
Yes
No
No
Accept?
Deviation
Yes
New
test?
RFA final issue
Yes
No
No
Accept?
Yes
Validation or qualification or
verification programme
No
New
selection?
Accept?
Yes
Test results
Yes
No
New test?
Deviation
Yes
RFA final issue

No
New
selection?
Yes
No
Accept?
Yes
Accept?
No
No
Yes
Deviation
No
Accept?
Yes
CDR
as-designed lists
To P a rt 2
F ro m P a rt 2 (N RB d e c i s io n )
Figure41:Materials,mechanicalpartsandprocessesflowchart
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To P a rt 1
F ro m P a rt 1
Procurement of materials
Procurement of mechanical parts
Packing, storage
Removal from storage, conformity

check with requirements
No
Accept?
Yes
Implementation of processes
No
Accept?
Yes
Yes
NCR
NRB
No
Use
Inspection
No
Accept?
Yes
Utilization
No
Accept?
Yes
-
as-built lists
QR
end
Figure41:Materials,mechanicalpartsandprocessesflowchart(Continued)
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Table41:Stepstobetakentogetapprovalformaterials,mechanicalpartsand
processes(MMPP)
Materials
Phase
Step Comments
Mechanicalparts
Processes
Step Comments
Step Comments
1
CriticalAnalysis 1
2
Evaluation
(usuallybytest
methodsdefined
byECSS
standards)
Criticalmaterials
aretested,e.g.
outgassing,SCC,
flammability.
Mechanicalpartsare 2
testedby,for
example,vibration,
thermalanalysis,
offgassingandlife
test.
Criticalprocessesare
evaluatedbytesting
technology
samplesincluding
all,forexample,
electrical
interconnection
processesand
painting,adhesive
bonding.
Verification
Notapplicable
Notapplicable
Validation
Notapplicable
Notapplicable
Qualification
Notapplicable
Notapplicable
Approval
ByRFA(AnnexD)
orDML
ByRFA(AnnexD)or
DMPL/DPL
Verificationtests
usuallydefinedin
ECSSstandards
ByRFA(AnnexD)or
DPL
Note
NOTE 1 Project approval is always by means of the request for approval (RFA) form and the projects declared
materials list (DML), declared mechanical parts list (DMPL) and declared processes list (DPL).
Note
NOTE 2 The details for approvals of MMPP lists are contained in this Standard.
Note
NOTE 3 To summarize:
Materials are validated.

Mechanical parts are qualified.
Processes are verified.
Skills training schools are ESA-certified.
Outside test or evaluation laboratories are certified by agency or company audits.
Operators and inspectors for special and critical processes are trained, certified and
monitored.
In addition:
4.1.3
Customer reviews
a.
To obtain the validation status for materials and qualification status for
parts and verification status for processes, the MMPP manager shall
presenttothecustomerthoseactivitieswhichwereperformedinorderto
complywiththisStandardtogetherwithresultsobtained.
b.
The MMPP manager shall organize technical review meetings with his
suppliersatalllevels.
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4.2
Management and consolidation of the activities

4.2.1
Overview
The relationship between materials and processes activities and programme

phasesisshowninAnnexE.
4.2.2
Establishing and processing of lists
a.
Eachsupplierandsubsuppliershallestablish,collect,reviewanddeliver
thedeclaredmaterials,mechanicalpartsandprocesseslistsincludingall
theitemsintendedforuseintheflightequipment.
b.
Thelistsshallreflectthecurrentdesignatthetimeofissue.
c.
These lists shall contain the materials, mechanical parts and processes
usedinthecurrentdesigninorderto:
1.
demonstratecompliancewithallrequirementsoftheprogramme;
2.
verifytheresultsofequipmentsupplieractivities;
3.
control and monitor the status of materials, mechanical parts and

processesinaccordancewithprogrammemilestones.
NOTE
d.
Thefollowingconstraintsshouldapply:
1.
maximum use of the materials and processes described in

approved data sources and items already approved on similar
projects;
NOTE
2.
e.
f.
g.
SeeAnnexF.
For approved data sources see for example

ECSSQST7071.
useofprojectrelatedpreferredlists,ifavailable.
Thefollowingconstraintsshallbetakenintoaccount:
1.
requirementsoriginatingfromtheinitialtechnicalspecification;
2.
programmaticprojectrequirementsandconditions;
Ananalysisofthecriticalityofthesepreliminarylistsshall,afterchecking
theconformityofthematerials,mechanicalpartsandprocesses,against
all the project requirements, allow them to be classified into three
categories:
1.
Critical items, subject to evaluation, validation, qualification, or

verificationprogrammes.
2.
Itemsthatarenotcriticalbutwhichdonotconformtooneormore
project requirements (a justified deviation request should be
draftedforthiscategory).
3.
Noncriticalitems.
For critical items a request for approval shall be submitted in

conformancewithAnnexD.
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4.2.3
Management of the lists
a.
ThesuppliershalldocumentallmaterialsintheDeclaredmaterialslistin
conformancewithAnnexA.
b.
The supplier shall document all mechanical parts in the Declared

mechanicalpartslistinconformancewithAnnexB.
c.
ThesuppliershalldocumentallprocessesintheDeclaredprocesslistin
conformancewithAnnexC.
d.
The supplier shall process the lists of lower level suppliers to ensure
exchangeabililty, searchability, sortability, storability and retrievability
forthatsetoflists,beforesubmittingittothecustomer.
e.
Theselistsshallbeupdatedduringthecourseoftheproject.
f.
Thepreliminarylistsshallincludetheitemsfromsupplierspreliminary
needs.
NOTE
They are used to identify critical items

(availableforthePDR).
g.
The asdesigned lists shall include the items from the baselines various
designfiles(availablefortheCDR).
h.
AnychangeafterCDRorQRshallbereflectedinthelistandshallbein
accordancewithFigure41(Part2).
NOTE1 The MMPP manager is responsible within the
programme to ensure that all the information
neededisgivenandthattheapprovalstatusis
consistent with technical and scheduling
objectivesanddataisexchangeable.
NOTE2 Where no project requirements exist for a
separate DMPL, the mechanical parts can be
enteredintoaseparatesectionoftheDML.
NOTE3 The materials of, for example,screws and nuts
that are made up of a few materials can be
listed in the DMPL. The materials (metals and
plastics) of complex parts can be listed in the
DML with, for example, outgassing, toxicity,
flammability, corrosion and stress corrosion
valuesandreferencetotheDMPLitem.
4.2.4
a.
b.
Supplier role and responsibilities
Thesuppliershallperformthefollowingtasks:
1.
obtainingthecorrectandcompletelistsfromlowerlevelsuppliers;
2.
providingprovisionaland,later,definitiveapprovalforeachlist;
3.
submittingtheprojectdeclaredlistsforapprovalpriortoinitiation
ofthehardwarephase(beforecriticaldesignreview).
The lists established by the suppliers shall include all the information
describedinthisStandard.
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c.
Amendmentstothelistsshallbeimplementedonlythroughestablished
changeprocedures.
d.
The following documentation shall be delivered to the customer upon

request:
e.
1.
RFA(referenceandissue);
2.
evaluationreports;
3.
deviationrequests.
Thematerial,mechanicalpartsorprocessjustificationfilesshallbemade
availabletothecustomeruponrequesteitheronthesuppliersite,orby
anyotherprocessagreedbybothparties.
NOTE
4.3
Forexample,bynondisclosureagreement.
Technical constraints
a.
Partsandmaterialsshallsatisfythemissionsfunctionalconstraints.
b.
Parts and materials shall satisfy both ground environment constraints

andflightconstraints.
NOTE
Examplesare:
Ground
environment
constraints:
manufacture, tests, storage, maintenance,
transportandintegration
Flightconstraints:launchandorbit.
4.4
c.
The technical criteria from clause 5.1 shall be taken into account,
accordingtothemission.
d.
The estimated availability of the parts and products obtained from

materialsandprocessesusedshallbecompatiblewiththefinalsystems
lifecycle(tests,storageandmission).
Cleanliness and contamination control

a.
Thesuppliershallestablishandmaintainacontaminationandcleanliness
controlprogrammeincluding,asaminimum:
1.
cleaningprocedures,and
2.
cleanlinessmonitoringproceduresormethods.
b.
The risks of chemical or particle pollution generated by parts, materials

or processes used shall be identified and reduced in accordance with
missionrequirements(cleanlinessorcontaminationanalysis).
c.
For cleanliness or contaminationcritical applications, a requirement

specification (chemical and particle) and a specific cleanliness control
planandshallbeestablishedinconformancewithAnnexA(CRSDRD)
andAnnexB(C&CCPDRD)ofECSSQST7001.
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4.5
Safety hazardous parts and materials

a.
4.6
Parts and materials with hazardous characteristics shall be identified,

managedandprocessedinconformancewithECSSQST40.
Optical, mechanical or electrical GSE hardware

a.
Whenoptical,mechanicalorelectricalGSEmaterialsareusedinthermal
vacuum or interfacing with flight hardware, possible degradation shall
betakenintoaccount.
NOTE
For
example,
contamination,
surface
degradation, electromechanical and chemical
effects.
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Materials control
5.1
Technical criteria for selection of materials

5.1.1
Overview
The following requirements apply when the environmental conditions of the

mission require their application. The specific requirements, test methods and
acceptorrejectcriteriaarepresentedintheECSSQST70seriesofdocuments.
5.1.2
a.
Temperature
Materialpropertiesshallbecompatiblewiththethermalenvironmentto
whichtheyareexposed.
5.1.3
Thermal cycling
a.
Materials subject to thermal cycling shall be assessed for their ability to

withstandinducedthermalstress.
b.
ThefollowingmaterialsshallbetestedinconformancewithECSSQST
7004:
1.
Materialssusceptibletothermalvacuumeffect.
NOTE
2.
c.
For a nonexhaustive listof such materials, see

ECSSQST7004Clause1.
Materials of unknown characteristics in respect to thermal

vacuum.
Materials subject to thermal cycling other than those covered by 5.1.3b,

shallbetestedinaccordancewithaprocedureapprovedbythecustomer.
5.1.4
Vacuum
a.
MaterialsselectionshallbemadeinconformancewithECSSQST7071.
b.
OutgassingtestsshallbecarriedoutinconformancewithECSSQST7002.
NOTE
The need for retest of materials used for an

extended period of time at a temperature
higher than 50 C should be mutually agreed
withthecustomer.
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5.1.5
Offgassing and toxicity
a.
Spacecraft and associated equipment shall be manufactured from

materials and by processes that do not cause a hazard to personnel or
hardware,whetheronthegroundorinspace.
b.
ECSSQST7029 shall apply for the characterization of offgassing

products.
NOTE
5.1.6
a.
Flammability
Thematerialsflammabilityresistanceshallbeevaluatedinconformance
with ECSSQST7021 for the most hazardous environment envisaged
fortheiruse.
NOTE
5.1.7
a.
Radiation
Electrical charge and discharge
External surfaces of the spacecraft shall be sufficiently conductive,

interconnected and grounded to the spacecraft structure to avoid the
buildupofdifferentialchargesinconformancewithECSSEST2006.
5.1.9
a.
ForNASASTSpayloadsseeNASASTD6001.
Materials used on the spacecraft external surfaces shall be assessed in

conformancewithECSSQST7006inordertodeterminetheirresistance
totheradiationdosageexpectedduringthemission.
5.1.8
a.
MAPTISandMILHDBK454testmethodisnot
spacerelevant.
Corrosion
Forallmaterialsthatcomeintocontactwithatmosphericgases,cleaning
fluidsorotherchemicals,itshallbedemonstratedthatthedegradationof
properties during their anticipated servicelife is acceptable in terms of
theperformanceandintegrityrequirements.
5.1.10
Stress-corrosion
a.
Materials used for structural and loadbearing applications (subject to

tensilestress)shallbechoseninconformancewithECSSQST7036.
b.
AnymaterialnotcoveredbystandardECSSQST7036shallbetestedin
conformancewithECSSQST7037.
5.1.11
a.
Fluid compatibility
Materials within the system exposed to liquid oxygen (LOX), gaseous

oxygen (GOX) or other reactive fluids, both directly and as a result of
single point failures when failure propagation effects cause hazardous
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operation of interfacing hardware shall be compatible with that fluid in
theirapplication.
b.
The possibility of hydrogen embrittlement occurring during component

manufacture or use shall be assessed, and an material evaluation be
undertaken,includingtheassessmentofadequateprotectionandcontrol.
5.1.12
a.
Galvanic compatibility
When bimetallic contacts are used, the choice of the pair of metallic
materialsusedshallbeagreedwiththecustomer.
NOTE
Thisalsoincludesmetaltoconductive
fibrereinforcedmaterialscontacts.
b.
GalvaniccompatibilitiesshallbeselectedinconformancewithTable51.
c.
Materials not listed in Table 51 shall be evaluated in a flightsimulated

configuration using an accelerated environment to be agreed by the
customer.
5.1.13
Atomic oxygen
a.
All materials considered for use on the external surfaces of spacecraft

intendedforuseinLowEarthOrbit(LEO)altitudes(between200kmand
700km)shallbeevaluatedfortheirresistancetoatomicoxygen(ATOX).
b.
Testproceduresshallbesubjecttotheapprovalofthecustomer.
5.1.14
a.
Theeffectofimpactsbymicrometeoroidsanddebrisonmaterialsshall
1.
bereviewedandassessedonacasebycasebasis,and
2.
their use comply with safety evaluation and assessment results

concerningdesignandapplicationcriteriaordetails.
5.1.15
a.
Micrometeoroids and debris
Moisture absorption and desorption
Precautions shall be taken to avoid moisture absorption during

manufacture and storage of CFRPtype materials in conformance with
ECSSQST7001andECSSQST7022.
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Steel(carbon,lowalloy),Castiron
Stainlesssteel13Cr(400series)
Stainlesssteel18/8(300series)
SnPballoys(all),Tin,Lead
Nickel,Monel,Inconel,
Nickel/Molybdenumalloys
Gunmetal(CuZn10alloy),Pbronzes,
Snbronzes
Gold,Platinum,Carbon,Rhodium
Cadmium
Castiron(austenic)
Chromium
Copper,Brasses
CuproNickel
Albronzes
Sibronzes
Gold
Platinum,
Carbon
Rhodium
Gunmetal(CuZn10alloy)
Pbronzes
Snbronzes
Magnesium
Nickel
Monel
Inconel
Nickel/Molybdenumalloys
Silver
Zinc,Beryllium
TitaniumandTialloys
Silver
Magnesium
Copper,Brasses
Chromium
Al(pure)
AlZincalloys
Castiron(austenic)
Al(pure),AlZincalloys
AluminiumCopperalloys
Cadmium
AluminiumCopperalloys
CuproNickel,Albronzes,Sibronzes
Table51Compatiblecouplesforbimetalliccontacts
Puremetalsandalloysin
alphabeticalorder
(includingcarbon)
SnPballoys(all)
Tin,Lead
Stainlesssteel18/8
(300series)
Stainlesssteel13Cr
(400series)
Steel(carbon,lowalloy)
Castiron
TitaniumandTialloys
Zinc
Beryllium
Key:
0 Canbeusedwithoutrestriction.
1 Canbeusedinanoncontrolledenvironment(e.g.assemblyareaandgeneralnoncleanroomenvironment).
2 Canbeusedinacleanroomenvironment.
3 Needsspecificmeasurestoavoidgalvaniccorrosionwhenthesecombinationsareselected.
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5.1.16
a.
Forallsolidsurfacesinmovingcontactwithothersolidsurfaces,itshall
be demonstrated that the degradation of surface properties over the
completemissionisacceptablefromaperformancepointofview.
5.1.17
a.
5.2
Mechanical contact surface effects (cold

welding, fretting, wear)
Life
Materials shall be selected to ensure sufficient life with respect to the

intendedapplication.
Selection
5.2.1
a.
General
Materialsshallbechosengivingpreferencetothefollowing:
1.
those successfullyused for anidentical applicationin other space

programmes similar with respect to environment constraints and
lifetimetotheproposedapplication;
2.
those for which satisfactory evaluation results are obtained on

samplesrepresentativeoftheapplicationwithasufficientmargin
asregardsconditionsofuse;
3.
thoseincludedinapproveddatasources.
NOTE
b.
Whether the materials are already validated or remain to be validated,

theirselectionshalltakeintoaccountthefollowingcriteria:
1.
continuityofsupply;
2.
reproducibilityofcharacteristics.
5.2.2
a.
Constraints
Puretinfinishwithmorethan97%purityshallnotbeused.
NOTE
b.
Forexample:ECSSQST7071,ESAandNASA
databanks.
Thisisduetothepossibilityofwhiskergrowth
and transformation to grey tin powder at low
temperatures.
The incoming inspection of each component batch shall include the

verificationoftheterminationcomposition(toavoidassemblyofpuretin
finish).
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5.3
Declared materials list (DML)

a.
5.4
The supplier shall establish and maintain a declared materials list in

conformancewithAnnexA.
5.4.1
Overview
Toconformtomissionrequirements,theobjectiveoftheanalysisistoidentify
whetherfurtherdataarerequired.
5.4.2
Requirements
a.
Thesuppliershallanalyseallthematerialscontainedinhispreliminary
lists with respect to criticality and in correlation with the risk analysis
performed.
b.
Any material not meeting the project requirements shall be subject to a

RFDtobesubmittedtothenextcustomer.
c.
Any critical material shall be subject to a RFA to be submitted to the

customer.
d.
Foranymaterialnotmeetingtheprojectrequirementsthesuppliershall
submitaRFAinconformancewithAnnexD.
NOTE
5.5
Any material when specifically required,

markinginkscanbeexcluded.
Evaluation and validation phases

5.5.1
General
a.
Depending on the results of the criticality analysis, the supplier shall

perform an evaluation phase before the validation phase for all critical
materials with unknown characteristics (new materials) or with major
changesintheuseorintheconfiguration
b.
Incaseofanextensionofanexistingapplication,theevaluationindicated
in5.5.1aneednotbeperformedifsoagreedwiththecustomer.
c.
Guarantied characteristics of materials and material supplier inspection

methods, together with associated documents, shall be available for
review at the suppliers premises before the start of evaluation or
qualificationphases.
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5.5.2
a.
b.
Evaluation phase
Theevaluationshallconsiderthefollowingasaminimum:
1.
thelimitsofuse;
2.
thematerialsphysical,chemicalorfunctionalcharacteristicsalong
withtheirvaluesandtolerances;
3.
behavioural tendencies and degradation processes depending on

environmentalparameters(includingsensitivitytopollution);
4.
acceptancecriteria.
When evaluation is performed, an evaluation programme (available at

PDR, according to Figure 41) shall be drawn up, implemented and an
evaluation report (available before CDR, according to Figure 41 and
Table41)shallbedrawnup.
5.5.3
Validation phase
a.
Forallcriticalmaterials,avalidationprogramme(availableatPDR)shall
bedrawnupbythesupplierandthenimplementedtocheckorconfirm
that the materials satisfy the mission requirements with appropriate
marginsasnecessarytoobtainvalidationstatus.
b.
Validationstatusshalldependontheresultsobtained(validationreport)
andthereviewofcorrespondingdocumentation(availableatCDR).
5.5.4
Approval phase
a.
The materialshall not receive anapprovalidentification in the declared

materiallistfortheprojectunlesstherequirementsin5.5.2and5.5.3are
satisfied.
b.
Ifapprovalisnotgranted,thesupplierinchargeoftheitemshalleither:
1.
selectanothermaterial,or
2.
propose a modified evaluation programme and resubmit for

approval,or
3.
if actions 5.5.4b.1 and 5.5.4b.2 fail to achieve positive results,

initiateadeviationprocedure.
5.5.5
a.
Deviation request
Formaterialsnotconformingtoprojectrequirements,whetherattheend
of criticality analysis or of evaluation and validation tests, the supplier
shallsubmitarequestfordeviationinconformancewithECSSQST1009.
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5.6
Procurement of materials
5.6.1
a.
All materials shall be procured to an internationally or nationally

recognized specification or an inhouse fully configured procurement
specification which defines the materials properties, the materials
requirements, the test methods, the acceptance criteria for the specific
applications,sourceinspection(ifany)andmaterialsupplierinspection.
b.
Wherematerialsuppliersdonotacceptspecificationsandprocurementis
by means of a datasheet the supplier shall introduce internal, inhouse
receipt inspection to ensure that the validation status of the material is
maintainedduringthesubsequentprocurements.
c.
Materials with long lead times or long procurement delays (versus the
projectschedule)shallbeidentifiedbeforetheformalsubsystemPDR.
d.
Procurement shall be thoroughly planned, documented and

implemented in a timely manner to obtain reliable product assurance
provisionatCDR.
e.
Backupplansshallbepreparedandinitiatedwheneverthereisevidence
ofdelaysortechnicalproblems.
f.
The material requirements shall be explicitly accepted by the material

supplierormanufacturer.
5.6.2
5.7
Procurement specifications
Incoming inspection procedure
a.
Allmaterialsshallbesubmittedtoanincominginspection.
b.
Anincominginspectionprocedureshalldefinetheinspectionsandtests
tobecarriedout,particularlyformaterialsthatareknowntobevariable
intheirfinalproperties.
Use of materials
5.7.1
Validation status of materials
a.
The supplier shall verify that all critical materials are validated before
beingusedinthemanufactureofqualificationorflightproducts.
b.
Any modification, change of condition or configuration of application

shall lead to a reevaluation in conformance with the process shown in
Figure41.
5.7.2
a.
Traceability of materials
ThesuppliershallapplythetraceabilityrulesdefinedinECSSQST20to
allmaterials.
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b.
Materials should be identified by a unique reference number, code or a

lot number to provide traceability should there be an incident or
nonconformance,oraneedforatechnicalinvestigationfollowingfailure
or damage, to reconstruct the materials history, either individually
(individual traceability) or by the manufacturing lot of which it was a
part(lottraceability).
5.7.3
Packaging, storage, removal from storage
a.
Thesuppliershalldefineprovisionsforpackaging,storageandremoval
fromstorageformaterials.
b.
Measurements and inspections used to guarantee the material integrity

and monitoring during storage and removal from storage shall be
identified.
5.7.4
Limited-life materials before implementation
a.
The supplier shall ensure that all materials which have limitedlife
characteristicshavetheirdateofmanufacture(whenavailable,otherwise
date of delivery) and shelflife expiry date accurately identified and
clearlymarkedoneachlotorbatch.
b.
Materials which have exceeded their shelflife expiry date may be

recertified only after the physical and chemical characteristics are
inspectedandtheparameters,subjecttodeterioration,areevaluatedfor
continued acceptability according to the accept and reject criteria in
conformancewithECSSQST7022.
5.7.5
a.
Limited-life materials after implementation
Materialswithlimitedlifeafterimplementation(suchaspropellant)shall
beidentifiedandcontrolledinconformancewithECSSQST1004.
NOTE
5.7.6
a.
Materials nonconformances and alerts
Nonconformances and alerts shall be managed in conformance with

ECSSQST10.
5.7.7
a.
Storage and mission life are criteria for the

assessmentandcontrolofthosematerials.
Health and safety
Material safety data sheet or equivalent shall be available for all

materials.
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6
Mechanical parts control
6.1
Selection of mechanical parts

a.
6.2
6.3
Selection
a.
Parts shall be chosen from those successfully used for an identical

application in other space programmes similar with respect to
environmentconstraintsandlifetimewheneverthosepartsexist.
b.
Type reduction actions shall be implemented at all levels of the

programme.
c.
Whether the parts are already qualified or remain to be qualified, their

selectionshalltakeintoaccountthefollowingcriteria:
1.
durabilityofsupply;
2.
reproducibilityofcharacteristics.
Declared mechanical parts list (DMPL)

a.
6.4
The supplier shall verify that all materials and processes used in the
manufactureofpartssatisfythemissiontechnicalrequirements.
Thesuppliershallestablishandmaintainadeclaredmechanicalpartslist
inconformancewithAnnexB.
6.4.1
Overview
whetherfurtherdataarerequired.
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6.4.2
6.5
Requirements
a.
Thesuppliershallanalyseallthepartscontainedintheirpreliminarylists
with respect to criticality and in correlation with the risk analyses
performedinconformancewithECSSQST1004.
b.
CriticalpartsshallbeidentifiedintheDMPLandincludedinthecritical
itemslist.
c.
AnycriticalpartshallbethesubjectofaRFA.
Evaluation and qualification phases

6.5.1
General
a.

partswithunknowncharacteristicsorwithmajorchangesintheuseorin
theconfiguration.
b.
c.
Guarantied characteristics of materials and material supplier inspection

methods, together with associated documents, shall be available for
review at the suppliers premises before the start of evaluation or
qualificationphases.
NOTE
6.5.2
a.
Refer to Table 41 for an explanation of the

stepsinvolved.
Evaluation phase
The evaluation shall consider the following, as a minimum, for each

criticalpart:
1.
thelimitsofuse,
2.
the parts physical or functional characteristics, along with its

valuesandtolerances,
3.
behavioural tendencies and degradation processes depending on

environmentparameters(includingsensitivitytopollution),and
4.
acceptancecriteria.
b.
Whenanevaluationisperformedanevaluationprogramme(availableat
PDR) shall be drawn up, implemented, and an evaluation report
(availablebeforeCDR)shallbedrawnup.
c.
The behaviour of the parameters to be monitored which were also

recorded during the evaluation programme tests, shall serve as a
referencefortheanalysisofqualificationtestresults.
NOTE
Example of such behaviour is variation and

changeovertime.
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6.5.3
a.
Foreachcriticalpartaqualificationprogrammeshallbedrawnupbythe
supplier(oftheequipmentusingthecriticalpart)andthenimplemented
tocheckorconfirmwhetherthepartssatisfymissionrequirementswith
appropriatemargins.
b.
Qualification status shall depend on the results obtained (qualification

report) and the reviews of corresponding documentation (available at
CDR).
6.5.4
Approval phase
a.
The mechanical parts shall not receive an approval identification in the

declared mechanical parts list for the project unlessthe requirements in
6.5.2and6.5.3aresatisfied.
b.
Ifapprovalisnotgranted,thesupplierinchargeoftheitemshalleither:
1.
selectanothermechanicalpart,or
2.

approval,or
3.
if actions 6.5.4b.1 and 6.5.4b.2 fail to achieve positive results,

6.5.5
a.
6.6
Qualification phase
Deviation request
For parts not conforming to project requirements, whether at the end of

criticalityanalysisorofevaluationandqualificationtests,thesuppliershall
submitarequestfordeviationinconformancewithECSSQST1009.
Procurement of mechanical parts

6.6.1
General
a.
Mechanicalpartswithlongleadtimesorprocurementdelays(versusthe
projectschedule)shallbeidentifiedbeforethesubsystemPDR.
b.
Procurementshallbeplanned,documentedandimplementedinatimely
mannertoobtainreliableproductassuranceprovisionatCDR.
c.
Backupplansshallbepreparedandinitiatedwheneverthereisevidence
ofpossibledelaysortechnicalproblems.
6.6.2
Procurement specification
a.
Eachpartshallbecoveredbyaprocurementspecificationorastandard.
b.
The procurement specifications shall define the part characteristics,

requirements, tests methods, acceptance criteria, lot acceptance testing,
sourceinspection(ifany)andmaterialsupplierinspection.
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c.
The procurement specifications shall be explicitly accepted by the part

supplierormanufacturer.
6.6.3
a.
Forcomplexpartsrelatedtoaspecificprojectdevelopment,eachsupplier
shall define the nature and frequency of their own source inspection
points.
b.
Sourceinspectionshallbecarriedoutbythecustomeronthepremisesof
thesupplier(partmanufacturer)inconformancewithECSSQST20.
6.6.4
6.7
Source inspection
Incoming inspection procedure
a.
Eachpartorbatchofpartsshallbesubmittedtoanincominginspection.
b.
An incoming inspection procedure shall be established defining the

inspectionsandteststobecarriedout.
Use of mechanical parts

6.7.1
Qualification status of parts
a.
Thesuppliershallensurethatallcriticalpartsarequalifiedbeforebeing
usedinthemanufactureofqualificationorflightproducts.
b.
Any modification, change in condition or configuration of application

Figure41.
6.7.2
Traceability of parts
a.
ThesuppliershallapplythetraceabilityrulesdefinedinECSSQST20to
hisparts.
b.
Partsshouldbeidentifiedbyauniquereferencenumberorcodeandalot
number to provide traceability where there is an incident or
nonconformance, or for the purposes of technical investigations
following failure or damage to reconstruct the parts history, either
individually (individual traceability) or by the manufacturing lot it was
partof(lottraceability).
6.7.3
a.
Thesuppliershalldefineprovisionsforpackaging,storageandremoval
fromstorageforparts.
b.
Measurements and inspections used to guarantee the part integrity and

monitoringduringstorageandremovalfromstorageshallbeidentified.
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6.7.4
a.
Limited-life parts or parts subject to wearout
Limitedlife parts after implementation or subject to wear out shall be

identifiedandcontrolled,takingintoaccountstorageandmissionlife.
NOTE
b.
Limitedlifepartsshallbeassessedascandidatestothecriticalitemslist
inconformancewithECSSQST1004.
6.7.5
a.
Examples of such parts are mechanisms, pyro

initiatorsandOrings.
Parts nonconformance and alerts
Management of nonconformances and alerts shall be in conformance

withECSSQST10.
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Process control
7.1
7.2
Specifications or procedures
a.
Each process to be used in the manufacturing or assembly of a product

shallbeidentifiedbyaspecificationorprocedure.
b.
Referenceshallbemadetoacceptandrejectcriteria.
Associated materials and mechanical parts

a.
7.3
Thesuppliershallverifythatthematerialsandthemechanicalpartsused
during the implementation of processes satisfy the requirements of this
Standard.
Selection
a.
b.
Processes shall be chosen from those already verified according to the

followingorderofpreferenceandpriority:
1.
those covered by space agencies or other governmental

organizationcertificationforidenticalconditionsofuse;
2.
thoseforwhichsatisfactoryevaluationandverificationresultsare
obtained on samples representative of the application with a
sufficientmarginasregardsconditionsofuse;
3.
those already successfully used by the same supplier for other

spaceprogrammesinthesameconditionsofuse.
Whethertheprocessesarealreadyverifiedorremaintobeverified,their
selectionshalltakeintoaccountthefollowingcriteria:
1.
reliability;
2.
inspectability;
3.
reworkabilityoftheprocessitem;
4.
reproducibility.
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7.4
Declared processes list (DPL)

a.
7.5
The supplier shall establish and maintain a declared processes list in

conformancewithAnnexC.
7.5.1
Overview
whetherfurtherdataisrequired.
7.5.2
7.6
Requirements
a.
Thesuppliershallanalysealltheprocessescontainedintheirpreliminary
lists with respect to criticality and in correlation with the risk analyses
performed.
b.
CriticalprocessesshallbeidentifiedintheDPLandincludedinthelistof
criticalitems.
c.
AnycriticalprocessshallbethesubjectofanRFA.
d.
Specialprocessesshallbeidentifiedandcontrolled.
e.
Process control shall be ensured by means of procedures or personnel

certificationorinlineprocesscontrol.
f.
Wheneverfeasibleastatisticalprocessmaybecarriedout.
Evaluation and verification phase

7.6.1
General
a.

processes which are new or with major changes in the use or in the
configuration.
b.
c.
For confidential processes, the supplier shall prove that the process has
beenverified.
NOTE1 For example, by presenting a verification
certificate from space agencies or other
governmentalorganizationresponsibletocheck
theapplicabilityofthisverification.
NOTE2 Refer to Table 41 for an explanation of the
stepsinvolved.
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7.6.2
a.
b.
Evaluation phase
The evaluation shall consider the following as a minimum for each

criticalprocess:
1.
thelimitsofuse,
2.
the values, determined by test samples or technology samples, of

relevantparametersandtheirtolerances,and
3.
acceptancecriteria.
Whenanevaluationisperformed,thesuppliershallprovide
1.
anevaluationplanatPDRand
2.
anevaluationreportbeforeCDR.
7.6.3
Verification phase
a.
For each critical process, the supplier shall implement a verification

programme.
b.
The verification programme shall be defined in conformance with

existingECSSornationalagencystandardsofverification.
c.
The supplier shall ensure that the processes satisfy the mission
requirementsandthattheparametersneededfortheproductdesignare
definedsoastoobtainverificationstatus.
d.
Verification status shall depend on the results obtained (verification

report) and the review of corresponding documentation (available at
CDR).
7.6.4
a.
Theprocessesshallnotreceiveanapprovalidentificationinthedeclared
processes list unless requirements in 7.6.2 and 7.6.3 are satisfied. If
approvalisnotgranted,thesupplierinchargeoftheitemshalleither
1.
selectotherprocesses,or
2.

approval,or
3.
if actions 7.6.4a.1 and 7.6.4a.2 fail to achieve positive results,

7.6.5
a.
Approval phase
Deviation request
Forprocessesnotconformingtoprojectrequirements,whetherattheend
of criticality analysis or of evaluation and verification tests, the supplier
shallsubmitarequestfordeviationinconformancewithECSSQST1009.
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7.7
Use of a process
7.7.1
Verification status of a process
a.
The supplier shall confirm that all critical processes have been verified
beforebeingusedinthemanufactureofqualificationorflightproducts.
b.
Any modification, change of condition or configuration of application

Figure41.
7.7.2
a.
Re-verification of a process
When a process needs to be reverified, a request for approval (RFA)

shall be established and a reverification programme shall be
implemented.
NOTE
7.7.3
Anyprolongedstoppageinmanufacturing,any
major change of the facilities or procedures or
anytransferofproductiontoanotherentitycan
invalidate partially or completely the initial
verificationofaprocess.
Implementation of a process
a.
Before implementation of a process, the supplier shall ensure that

personnel are trained and that environment, means and documentation
areadequate.
b.
Thisverificationshallensurethat:
1.
manufacturing and quality control tools associated with the

processareadequate,calibratedandproperlymaintainedareused
under appropriate environmental and cleanliness conditions, see
clause4.4,
2.
personnelareproperlytrainedandcertified,and
3.
the processes specifications, manufacturing and inspection

proceduresandworkmanshipstandardsincludingcleardefinition
ofmanufacturingoperationsandclearacceptancecriteriaexist.
NOTE1 Photographically documented if possible for
visual acceptance criteria at the appropriate
workandinspectionstations.
NOTE2 For planning of manufacturing, assembly and
integration operationandinspection see ECSS
QST20.
7.7.4
a.
Traceability of processes
TraceabilityofprocessesshallbeensuredinconformancewithECSSQ
ST20.
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7.7.5
a.
Nonconformances and alerts shall be processed in conformance with

ECSSQST10.
7.7.6
a.
Mandatory inspection points (MIP)
MIPsshallbedefinedinconformancewithECSSQST20.
7.7.7
a.
Process nonconformances and alerts
Thesuppliershalldefineprovisionsforpackaging,storage,andremoval
from storage for products or semifinished products before and after
implementationofprocesses.
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Annex A (normative)
Declared materials list (DML) - DRD
A.1
DRD identification
A.1.1
Requirement identification and source document
ThisDRDiscalledfromECSSQST70,requirement4.2.3a.
A.1.2
Purpose and objective
ThepurposeoftheDMListohaveadetailedrecordofallthematerialsusedto
producetheproductsofaprojectorprogramme.
ThedataintheDMLmakepossibletoassesswhetherthematerialsaresuitable
for a specific application, at the supplier and the customer levels (in the
approvalstatuscolumn).
TheDMLispreparedforeachConfigurationitemattherelevantstages(e.g.
atthestart,PDR,CDRandQR)asdefinedintheflowchartgiveninFigure41.
ThefollowingdocumentsarelinkedtotheDML:
A.2
thedeclaredprocesslist(DPL);
requestforapproval(RFA)materials.
Expected response
A.2.1
<1>
a.
Scope and content

Materialsgroups
TheDMLshallcontainthefollowingstatements:
1.
Materialsareclassifiedinto20groupsdependingontheirtypeor
theirmainuse,seeTableA1.
2.
Primers are classified in the group of their associated

component.
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3.
b.
Where no project requirement exists for a separate DMPL,

mechanicalpartsareenteredontheDMLasaseparategroupwith
thecorrespondingnumbers.
Ifnewgroupsarecreated,foragivenproject,theseshallhavenumbers
over21.
TableA1:Materialgroupnumbers
Group
number
Description
Aluminiumandaluminiumalloys
Copperandcopperalloys
Nickelandnickelalloys
Titaniumandtitaniumalloys
Steels
Stainlesssteels
Fillermetals:welding,brazingsoldering
Miscellaneousmetallicmaterials
Opticalmaterials
10
Adhesives,coatings,varnishes
11
Adhesivetapes
12
Paintsandinks
13
Lubricants
14
Pottingcompounds,sealants,foams
15
Reinforcedplastics(includingPCBs)
16
Rubbersandelastomers
17
Thermoplastics(e.g.nonadhesivetapesandfoils[MLI])
18
Thermosetplastics(includingPCBs)
19
Materialaspectsofwiresandcables
20
Miscellaneousnonmetallicmaterials,e.g.ceramics
<2>
a.
ContentsoftheDML
The DML shall include the information stated in Figure A1, where the
header information identifies the list as the declared materials list and
includestheissuenumberanddateofissue,asfollows:
1.
Itemnumber(applicabletoequipmentmanufacturerlevelonly)
(a)
This consists of the material group identifier and the user

code.Ittakestheformof:
<groupnumber>.<identifierwithin
number>.<usercode>
NOTE
the
group>.<running
Forexample:11.5.1.KOF.
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(b)
Characteristicsoftheitemnumberare:
Theuser,identifiedbyanagreedusercodeforthe
project.
Oneonlypermaterialtype.
Doesnotchangeduringthelifeofthematerialslist
(subitemsarepermittedwhendeemednecessary).
2.
Commercialidentificationorstandardizeddesignation
(a)
Enterthecorrectandstandarddesignation,suchasthetrade
nameplusnumber.
(b)
Ifnotradenameexists,enterthemanufacturersnameplus
number.
(c)
Formetalalloys,theAluminiumAssociation(AA)systemis
recommendedforaluminiumalloys,andtheAmericanIron
andSteelInstitute(AISI)systemforsteel.Forothermetalsor
alloys,themainconstituentisenteredfirstexceptinthecase
ofatraditionalname.
NOTE
(d)
3.
Foreachmaterial,asdesignatedinA.2.1<2>a2(a)to(c),usea
unique item number. If several lines are used for different
applicationsorprocessing,addsubitemnumbers.
Chemicalnatureandproducttype
(a)
For metallic materials, add the condition as procured if

applicable.
NOTE
(b)
(c)
Exampleofsuchconditionsarerolledandheat
treatment.
Whereasemifinishedproductisprocured,givetherelevant
state.
NOTE
Exampleofsuchstateareform,plateandsheet.
Givethethicknessofthematerial,thatcanbeanimportant
parameter.
NOTE
4.
Forexample:brassorbronze.
Examples of chemical nature are: epoxy resin,

polyurethaneadhesive,Ti6Al4V.
Procurementinformation
(a)
Manufacturerordistributor:nameofthemanufacturerand
nameofthedistributorifdifferent.
(b)
Procurement specification: reference of the procurement

specification with issue, revision and date. It may be
replaced by a national or international specification or
standard, if this exists, and identifies the source of
procurement, if relevant. Indication of issue or date is not
applicablewhendatasheetsareused
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5.
Processingparameters
Listhereasummaryoftheprocessparametersappliedbytheuser
oftheprocess.
NOTE
6.
E.g. mixture proportions, cure temperature,

special cleaning agent, surface treatment,
thermal treatment and temperature, and
referencetospecificationnumber.
Useandlocation
(a)
Use codes able to define the location of the material with

respecttothe:
subsystem;
particularpieceofequipment(boxoritem);
useoftheequipment,e.g.astructuralelement,thermal
control,electricalinsulation.
NOTE
(b)
7.
If the CI number is not included in the list

header, then a suitable abbreviation of the
relevantsubsystemisincluded.
Includeanyrestrictionsthatapplytotheuseofaparticular
materialinthecorrespondingcommentcolumn.
Environmentalcode
TheenvironmentalcodeisdefinedusingTableA2.
TableA2:Environmentalcode
Radiation/UV/ATOX(R)a
Ambience(A)
Temperature(T)b,c
G:Geostationary
S:Outsideshadow
V:Vacuum
1:0Kto100K
L:Loworbit
L:Outsidelight
H:Hermetic
2:101Kto200K
B:Radiationbelt
M:Manned
3:201Kto300K
I:Interplanetary
E:Elevatedpressure
P:Planetary
Forallmaterials,aletterisselectedfromthelefthandcolumn.Formaterialsonthesurfaceofthe
spacecraft,theletterLorSisadded.
b
c
Thermalcyclingtobeindicatedbytwovalues,e.g.3/5.
RT(roomtemperature)canbeacceptedasacodebetween283K(10C)and313K(40C).
NOTE:Thematerialsthatareataboundarybetweenenvironmentsaredescribedbytwosetsofcodes.
8.
Sizecode
The size code is indicated by an alphanumeric combination, such
asA5,V2orM3,asinTableA3.
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TableA3:Sizecode
Sizecode Value
0
0<AorVorM1
1<AorVorM10
10<AorVorM100
100<AorVorM1000
where: Aisthearea,incm2
Visthevolume,incm3
Misthemass,ing
9.
10.
Validation references, justification for approval and prime

commentsandprimeapproval
(a)
Make reference to relevant test data that demonstrates the

acceptability of the material under the environmental
conditions and the application relevant to the particular
project concerned. Specifically, in column 9.1, corrosion
(CORR), stress corrosion (SCC), flammability (FLAM),
offgassing (OFFG) and outgassing (OUTG) data or
reportreferencesareentered.
(b)
Use standard abbreviations to summarize the acceptance

statusofamaterialforaparticularproperty.
(c)
Use the justification for approval (column 9.2) and prime

approval (column 9.3) columns for any additional
informationtoobtaincustomerapproval.
(d)
Standard abbreviations are used to summarize the

acceptability or otherwise of a material for a specific
property.Thesearedefinedfortheproject.
(e)
SelectthesupplierapprovalstatuscodefromTableA4.
Customerapprovalstatuscodeandcomments
(a)
SelectthiscodefromTableA4.
(b)
Includeadditionalcommentswhereappropriate.
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TableA4:Approvalstatus
Code
Description
Approved.
AllmaterialsclassifiedAmaybeusedwithoutrestriction.
ApprovedwithanRFA.
Thesematerialsaresubjectedtoanevaluationorvalidation
programme.TheRFAnumberisenteredasacomment.
Approvedwithaconcession.
Thesematerialsdonotmeettherequirementsbutareusedfor
functionalreasons.Theconcessionnumberisenteredasa
comment.
Pendingadecision.
Materialsforwhichanevaluationreportoraconcessionis
waitingforthecustomersprovisionalordefinitiveapproval.
Open.
Newmaterialsormaterialsforwhichinvestigationsand
validationsareinprogress.
Rejected.
Deleted.
Thisclassificationisusedforamaterialthatisnolongerused.
NOTE Ifapprovalcannotbegivenandoneoftheothercodesareentered,enter
thecommentsintheappropriatecolumn.
A.2.2
Special remarks
a.
Thechangerecordshalllistthesuccessiveissuesandtheirreleasedates
sincethefirstformalissueofthedocument.
b.
Thechangerecordshallincludeabriefdescriptionoftheupdateswhich
contributedtoeachissueorrevision.
NOTE
This DRD recommends the format and define

thecontentwithintheframeworkofaprojector
aprogramme.
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DECLAREDMATERIALSLIST(DML)
Programmename:ABCDEFG
CIno.:12345676890
Docno.:001
Date:01.10.2000
Group(Title):abcdefg
Issue/Revision:1/4
Page:1
9
1
Itemno.and Commercial
identification
usercode
or
standardized
designation
1)Chemical
nature
1)Manufacturer/
suppliername
2)Producttype
2)Procurement
spec.
5
Summaryof
process
parameters
1)Subsystem
1)R
1)A
2)Equipment
2)A
2)V
3)Use
3)T
3)M
1)LS
1)
2)V
2)
3)Structure
3)3
3)M3
1)PCU
1)G
1)
2)Experiment
tray
2)V
2)
3)34
3)M3
1)GP
1)LS
1)
2)Platform
2)M
2)V3
3)Package
potting
3)34
3)
9.1
9.2
10
9.3
Acronym/rating/ 1)Justificationfor
Prime
ValidationRef.
approval
approval
forapplicable
status
2)Primecomments
properties
Customer
approvalstatus/
comments
Issue/RevDate
1.2.1.TXES
AZ5GU
1)Al.Zn5.6Mg2.5 1)AlmetPechiney
Cdu1.6,Cr0.3
2)CRB527
eq.AA7075
01/02/01.02.1996
2)Plate
10.1.1.ETCA DC93500
1)Silicon
1)DowCorning
2)Twoparts
2)E3846MC10S
02/02/1984
11.5.1.KOF
ECCOFOAM
EPH
T7351andIridit 1)PL
14heat
2)E4package
treatment
1)Polyurethane
2)Resin/Catalyst
1202H
1)Emersonand
Cuming
2)SP/FOK/05/684
03/01/25.06.1992
Mixture:
10/1ing
Curing:
4h/65C
Resin/Cat:
100/65g
4h/40C
+48h/100C
1)UsedonETS2
1)ECSSQST7001 A
2)
2)
3)Partpotting
1)DU96352
2)Usedat
T>100C
(Riskofdistortion
beyond)
FigureA1:ExampleofarealizedDML
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Annex B (normative)
Declared mechanical parts list (DMPL) DRD
B.1
DRD identification
B.1.1
ThisDRDiscalledfromECSSQST70,requirement4.2.3b.
B.1.2
ThepurposeoftheDMPListohavedetailedrecordofallthemechanicalparts
usedtoproducetheproductsofaprojectorprogramme.
ThedataintheDMPLmakepossibletoassesswhetherthemechanicalpartsare
suitable for a specific application, at the supplier and customer levels (in the
approvalstatuscolumn).
TheDMPLispreparedforeachConfigurationitemattherelevantstages(e.g.
Start,PDR,CDRandQRR)asdefinedintheflowchartgiveninFigure41of
ECSSQST70.
The following document is linked to the DMPL: request for approval (RFA)
mechanicalparts.
B.2
Expected response
B.2.1
<1>
a.
Scope and content

Mechanicalpartsgroups
TheDMPLshallcontainthefollowingstatements:
Mechanicalpartsareclassifiedinto11groupsdependingontheirtype
ortheirmainuse(seeTableB1).
b.
If, for a given project it is considered necessary to create new groups,

theseshallhavenumbersover61.
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c.
ItemsthatappearintheEEEpartslistshouldnotberepeatedhere.
NOTE
Forexample,heaters,somevalves,thermostats,
relays,transformercoilsandsolenoids.
TableB1:Mechanicalpartgroupnumbers
Group
number
Description
51
Spacingparts(e.g.washersandspacers)
52
Connectingparts(e.g.bolts,nuts,rivets,insertsand
clips)
53
Bearingparts(e.g.ballbearingsandneedlebearings)
54
Separatingparts(e.g.pyrotechnics,springsandcutters)
55
Controlparts(e.g.gears)
56
Fluidhandlingparts(e.g.diffusers)
57
Heatingparts
58
Measuringinstruments(e.g.gaugesandthermocouples)
59
Opticalpassiveequipment
60
Magneticparts
61
Otherparts
<2>
a.
ContentsoftheDMPL
TheDMPLshallincludetheinformationinFigureB1,wheretheheader
information identifies the list as the declared mechanical parts list and
includestheissuenumberanddateofissue,asfollows:
1.
Itemnumber(applicableatequipmentsupplierlevelonly)
(a)
This consists of the mechanical part identifier and the user

code.Ittakestheformof:
<group number>.<identifierwithin the group>.<running
number>.<usercode>
NOTE
(b)
Forexample:7.2.1.ACSA.
Identifythesubcontractorbyanagreedusercodeforthe
project.
Oneonlypermechanicalparttype.
Doesnotchangeduringthelifeofthemechanicalparts
list.
2.
Commercialidentification
(a)
Enter the correct and standard designation, such as trade

nameplusnumber.
(b)
Ifnotradenameexiststhenenterthemanufacturersname
andnumber.
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3.
Typeofpart
Describethematerialandsurfacetreatment(ifapplicable).
4.
5.
Procurementinformation
(a)
Manufacturerordistributor:nameofthemanufacturerand
nameofthedistributorifdifferent.
(b)
Procurement specification: reference of the procurement

specification with issue, revision and date. It may be
replaced by a national or international specification or
standard if this exists and identifies the source of
procurementifrelevant.
Elementaryfunction,maincharacteristics
(a)
Enterthefunctionofthemechanicalpart.
(b)
Enterthemaincharacteristicsofthemechanicalpart.
NOTE
6.
Forexample,numberofrevolutionsperminute
foraballbearing.
Useandlocation
Use codes able to define the location of the mechanical part with
respecttothe:
7.
(a)
subsystem;
(b)
particularpieceofequipment(boxoritem);
(c)
useoftheequipment.
Environmentalcode
TheenvironmentalcodeisdefinedusingTableB2.
TableB2:Environmentalcode
Radiation/UV/ATOX(R)a
Ambience(A)
Temperature(T)b,c
G:Geostationary
S:Outsideshadow
V:Vacuum
1:0Kto100K
L:Loworbit
L:Outsidelight
H:Hermetic
2:101Kto200K
B:Radiationbelt
M:Manned
3:201Kto300K
I:Interplanetary
E:Elevatedpressure
P:Planetary
Forallmechanicalparts,aletterisselectedfromthelefthandcolumn.Formechanicalpartsonthe
surfaceofthespacecraft,theletterLorSisadded.
b
c
Thermalcyclingtobeindicatedbytwovalues,e.g.3/5.
RT(roomtemperature)canbeacceptedasacodebetween283K(10C)and313K(40C).
8.
Criticality
EnterCforcriticalorNfornoncritical.Ifamechanicalpartis
considered critical, describe the reason for the criticality and
methodsofcontrol.
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9.
10.
Supplierreference,primecommentsandprimeapprovalstatus
(a)
Use the supplier reference, prime comments and approval

columns to enter any additional information that can be
necessaryinordertoobtaincustomerapproval.
(b)
This information comprises reference and issue of the RFA

or approval, mechanical parts justification file, evaluation
reportsanddeviationrequests.
(c)
Make reference to the relevant test data that demonstrates

acceptabilityof the mechanical part under the environment
conditions and the application relevant to the particular
projectconcerned.
(d)
Use standard abbreviations, defined by the customer, to

summarize the acceptance status of amechanical part for a
particularproperty.
(e)
In order to justify the use of a material for flammability

resistance, list here the material thickness and height of
oxygenshare.
(f)
SelecttheprimeapprovalstatuscodefromTableB3.
Thecustomerapprovalstatuscodeandcomments
(a)
SelectthiscodefromTableB3.
(b)
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TableB3:Approvalstatus
Code Description
A
Approved
AllmechanicalpartsclassifiedAmaybeusedwithout
restriction.
ApprovedwithanRFA
Thesemechanicalpartsaresubjectedtoanevaluationor
validationprogramme.TheRFAnumberisenteredasa
comment.
Approvedwithaconcession
Thesemechanicalpartsdonotmeettherequirementsbutare
usedforfunctionalreasons.Theuseofsuchmechanicalpartsis
approvedbythecustomer.Theconcessionnumberisenteredas
acomment.
Pendingadecision
Mechanicalpartsforwhichanevaluationreportoraconcession
iswaitingforthecustomersprovisionalordefinitiveapproval.
Open
Newmechanicalpartsormechanicalpartsforwhich
investigationsandvalidationsareinprogress.
Rejected.
Deleted
Thisclassificationisusedforamechanicalpartthatisnolonger
used.
NOTE: Ifapprovalcannotbegivenandoneoftheothercodesareentered,enter
B.2.2
Special remarks
a.
b.
This record shall include a brief description of the updates which

NOTE
This DRD recommends the format and defines

aprogramme.
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DECLAREDMECHANICALPARTSLIST(DMPL)
CIno.:12345676890
Docno.:001
Date:01.10.2000
Issue/Revision:1/4
Page:1
9
1
Itemno.and
usercode
51.2.1.ACSA
Commercial
identification
Typeofpart
ESA003521000 Copper/AL
120
bimetalring
1)Procurement
specification
1)Elementary
function
2)Issue/Revision/
Date
2)Main
characteristics
1)AIEV
1)Separator
ring
2)Fromcatalogue
2)Heat
conductor
52.2.1.ASAD
60.1.1.ACSA
A0090TX...XA Ti6Al4V
screws>M4
42908TC/F
Ferritecores
magnetic
9.1
1)Subsystem
1)R
1)Criticality
2)Equipment
2)A
3)Use
3)T
2)Reasonand
methodof
2)primecomments
control
1)TC
1)G
1)N
2)Plateinterface
2)V
2)
3)Spacingand
heatinspection
3)34
1)Supplier
Reference
Primeapproval
status
Customer
approval
status/comments
1)Usedonall
projects
2)
1)Whiteareo
1)assembly
1)PTANK
1)G
1)N
1)UsedonTC2
2)ASNA0090
DSN2413
2)
2)plate
2)V
2)
2)
3)fixing
3)34
1)Magnetics,Data
sheet
1)Coilcoreof
transformer
1)TC
1)G
1)C
1)
2)V
2)
2)SP/MAGN/003
2)Magnetic
component
2)tobe
qualified
01.02/03.06.1999
2)Southface
10
9.2
3)Heatregulation 3)34
FigureB1:ExampleofarealizedDMPL
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Annex C (normative)
Declared process list (DPL) - DRD
C.1
DRD identification
C.1.1
ThisDRDiscalledfromECSSQST70,requirement4.2.3c.
C.1.2
ThepurposeoftheDPListohaveadetailedrecordofalltheprocessesusedto
producetheproductsofaprojectorprogramme.
ThedataintheDPLmakepossibletoassesswhethertheprocessesaresuitable
for a specific application, at the supplier and customer levels (in the approval
statuscolumn).
TheDPLispreparedforeachConfigurationitemattherelevantstages(e.g.
Start,PDR,CDRandQRR)asdefinedintheflowchartgiveninFigure41of
ECSSQST70.
ThefollowingdocumentsarelinkedtotheDPL:
C.2
declaredmateriallist(DPL),
requestforapproval(RFA)processes.
Expected response
C.2.1
<1>
a.
Scope and content

Processgroups
TheDPLshallcontainthefollowingstatements:
Processes are classified into 17 groups depending on their type or their
mainuse,seeTableC1.
b.
If, for a given project it is considered necessary to create new groups,

theseshallhavenumbersover17.
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TableC1:Processgroupnumbers
Group
number
Description
Adhesivebonding
Compositemanufacture
Encapsulation/moulding
Painting/coating
Cleaning
Welding/brazing
Crimping/stripping/wirewrapping
Soldering
Surfacetreatments
10
Plating
11
Machining
12
Forming
13
Heattreatment
14
Specialfabrication:processesdevelopedspecificallyforthe
programme
15
Marking
16
Miscellaneousprocesses
17
Inspectionprocedures
<2>
a.
ContentsoftheDPL
The DPL shall include the information in Figure C1, where the header
informationidentifiesthelistasthedeclaredprocesseslistandincludes
theissuenumberanddateofissue,asfollows
1.
Itemnumber(applicabletoequipmentsupplierlevelonly)
(a)
This consists of the process identifier and the user code. It

takestheformof
<group number>.<identifierwithin the group>.<running
number>.<usercode>
NOTE
(b)
Forexample:1.2.1.SSEX
Identifythesubcontractorbyanagreedusercodeforthe
project.
Oneonlyperprocesstype.
Doesnotchangeduringthelifeoftheprocesslist.
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2.
Processidentification
Indicatethecorrectandstandardidentificationoftheprocess,e.g.
theprocessnameortitle:bonding,coatingorsoldering.
3.
Specification
(a)
Identifythenameorabbreviationoftheprocessexecutor.
(b)
Makeareferencetotheassociatedprocedure,togetherwith
theissue,revisionanddate.
NOTE
4.
For example, national, international, EN, ISO,

ECSSorcompanyinhouse.
Processdescription
Enterhereashortdescriptionoftheprocess.
5.
Useandlocation
Usecodesabletodefinethelocationoftheprocesswithrespectto
the:
(a)
subsystem,
(b)
particularpieceofequipment(boxoritem),
(c)
useoftheequipment.
NOTE
For example, a structural element, thermal

control,electricalinsulation).
6.
Thiscolumnnumberisnotused.
7.
Associateditemnumbers
Enter the associated material list (DML) or mechanical parts list
(DMPL)withtheprocess.
8.
9.
10.
Criticality
(a)
EnterCforcriticalorNfornoncritical.
(b)
Ifaprocessisconsideredtobecritical,Enterthereferences
totherelevantRFA.
Supplierreference,primecommentsandapproval
(a)
Use the supplier reference and approval columns to enter

any additional information that can be necessary to obtain
customerapproval.
(b)
SelectthesupplierapprovalstatuscodefromTableC2.
Thecustomerapprovalstatuscodeandcomments
(a)
SelectthiscodefromTableC2.
(b)
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TableC2:Approvalstatus
Code Description
A
Approved
AllprocessesclassifiedAmaybeusedwithoutrestriction.
ApprovedwithanRFA
Theseprocessesissubjectedtoanevaluationorvalidation
programme.TheRFAnumberisenteredasacomment.
Approvedwithaconcession
Theseprocessesdonotmeettherequirementsbutareusedfor
functionalreasons.Itisimportanttoreducetheuseofsuch
processestoaminimum.Alldeviationrequestsareapproved
bythecustomer.Theconcessionnumberisenteredasa
comment.
Pendingadecision
Processesforwhichanevaluationreportoraconcessionis
waitingforthecustomersprovisionalordefinitiveapproval.
Open
Newprocessesorprocessesforwhichinvestigationsand
validationsareinprogress.
Rejected.
Deleted
Thisclassificationisusedforaprocessthatisnolongerused.
Ifapprovalcannotbegivenandoneoftheothercodesareentered,enter
C.2.2
Special remarks
b.
c.
This record shall include a brief description of the updates which

NOTE
This DRD recommends the format and define

aprogramme.
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DECLAREDPROCESSLIST(DPL)
CIno.:1234567890
Docno.:001
Date:14.05.2000
Issue/Revision:1/5
Page:1
9
1
Itemno.and
usercode
Process
identification
1)Username
2)Associated
procedure
issue/revision/
date
Processdescription 1)Subsystem
code
2)Equipment
code
4.3.1.KOF
8.3.1.KOF
Bonding
1)EREMS
Coating
Vapourphase
solderingof
SMDs
Associated
DMLorDMPL
itemnumber
1)Criticality
6.1.2.ETC
1)N
2)Reasonfor
criticality
9.1
10
9.2
Primeapproval
status
Customerapproval
status/comments
1)QM/04L123/
BD/MHTable1
2)
1)Supplier
Reference
2)Primecomments
3)Use
1.2.1.SSEX
Applyingaspotof
gluewitha
2)E/SQ/PI/012
stainlesssteel
02/01/02.08.1984 dispenser
1)BE3
1)CERCO
Coatingby
paintbrushorby
2)E/SQ/PI/023
immersioninthe
02/01/08.12.1985 resin
1)BE3
1)EREMS
ECSSQST7038
1)BE3
2)E/SQ/PI/026
2)C3
01/02/09.09.1997
2)C5board
2)
1)Usedon
ANTARES
2)
3)Tofixparts
2.1.1.KOF
2)C1C2boards
1)N
2)
3)Protectionof
CIandEEE
parts
1)Usedon
PASTEC,
ANTARES
2)
15.1.1.AST
1)C
2)
3)
FigureC1:ExampleofrealizedDPL
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Annex D (normative)
Request for approval (RFA) - DRD
D.1
DRD identification
D.1.1
ThisDRDiscalledupfromECSSQST70,requirement5.4.2d.
D.1.2
TheobjectiveofanRFAistoenablethesuppliertorequestfromthecustomer
permissiontouseacriticalmechanicalpart,materialorprocess.
The information provided by the supplier makes possible for the customer to
assesswhetherthecriticalmechanicalpart,materialorprocessissuitablefora
specificapplication.
The RFA is prepared for each critical mechanical part, material or process at the
relevantstagesasdefinedintheinflowchartgiveninFigure41ofECSSQST70.
ThefollowingdocumentsarelinkedtotheRFA:
D.2
declaredmechanicalpartslist;
declaredmaterialslist;
declaredprocesslist.
Expected response
D.2.1
a.
Scope and content
TheRFAshouldcontaintheinformationinFigureD1(pages1and2),as
follows:
1.
Theheaderinformation,identifyingthedocumentasarequestfor
approval together with the project logo and project name, RFA
reference,issuerevisionanddate.
2.
Originator
Originatorsnameandreference.
3.
Location
Subsystemandequipmentcodes.
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4.
Itemdescription
Briefdescriptionoftheitem.
5.
PMPinformation
TheDML,DMPLorDPLitemnumberandlistreference.
6.
7.
Itemstatus,includingthefollowinginformation:
(a)
manufacturersnameandqualificationreference;
(b)
suppliersnameandqualificationstatus;
(c)
productormaterialspecification;
(d)
procurementspecification;
(e)
processorhandlingspecification;
(f)
otherrelatedprocessorhandlingspecifications;
(g)
verificationorqualificationspecification;
(h)
reportonverificationorqualification.
ReasonforRFA
EnterthereasonfortheRFA.
8.
Applicationandlocationdetails
Enter here the details of the application and exact location of the
item.
GivethereferenceintheCIL.
9.
Evaluationandvalidationprogramme
Referenceanddetailsofmaintests.
10.
SubcontractorsupplierapprovalforthefirstissueoftheRFA.
11.
Customerinitialdecision,tobeenteredonfirstissueoftheRFA
providing:
thedecisionconcerningtheproposedmaterial,
(b)
the requirement to perform tests (deviation request as

necessary),and
(c)
thedecisionconcerningtheproposedtestprogramme.
12.
Customersandfinalcustomers(ifapplicable)signature
13.
Justification results obtained with reference to the suppliers

validationreportandconclusion.
14.
SubcontractorsupplierapprovalonRFAfinalissue.
15.
FinalapprovalstatusoftheRFAbythecustomer.
D.2.2
a.
(a)
Special remarks
TheRFAshallbecompletedbythesupplier(parts1to10,13and14)and
thecustomer(parts1112and15).
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1 Company:
Project:
Page
Reference:RFA
1of2
Issue
Revision
Date
Requestforapproval(RFA)
2 Originator:
3 Subsystem:
Originatorreference:
Equipment:
4 Itemdescription:
5 PMPlistitemnumber:
PMPlistreference:
6 Itemstatus
Manufacturer:
Manufacturerqualificationreference:
Supplier:
Qualificationstatus:
Product/materialspecification:
Procurementspecification:
Process/handlingspecification:
Relatedspecification:
Verification/qualificationspecification:
Report:
7 ReasonforRFA
8 Application/locationdetails:
CILReference:
9 Evaluation/validationprogramme(title,reference)
Tests
Plan,procedures,scheduletobeattached
FigureD1:ExampleofRFA(Page1of2)
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Page
2of2
Company:
Project:
Reference:RFA
Issue
Revision
Date
Materialsandprocesses
responsible
10
Supplierapprovalon
RFAfirstissue
PAresponsible
11 DecisiononRFAfirstissue:
Projectresponsible
Comments:
Requestrefused:
Submitdeviation:
Proceedwithvalidationprogramme:
responsible
12 Decision
PAresponsible
Projectresponsible
Customer
agree/disagree
Finalcustomer(if
applicable)
agree/disagree
13 Justificationresults
Validationreport(titleandreference)
Conclusion:
Validationreporttobeattached
responsible
14 Supplierapprovalon
RFAfinalissue
15 DecisiononRFAfinal
responsible
issue
PAresponsible
Customer
Projectresponsible
PAresponsible
Projectresponsible
agree/disagree
Higherlevelcustomers
(asnecessary)
agree/disagree
FigureD1:ExampleofRFA(Page2of2)
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Annex E (informative)
Relationship between materials,
mechanical parts, processes activities and
programme phases
E.1
Feasibility phase (phase A)

In phase A, the materials, mechanical parts and processes product assurance
tasksarecarriedoutinorderto:
E.2
a.
identifymainprogrammeconstraintsonmaterials,mechanicalpartsand
processes,
b.
definethepolicy,and
c.
plantheproductassurancetasksfortheprojectdefinitionphase.
Preliminary definition phase (phase B)

In phase B, the materials, mechanical parts and processes product assurance
E.3
a.
defineoridentifyrequirements,
b.
identify main new items needed and plan corresponding necessary

actionsforphaseC,
c.
plan the product assurance tasks for the detailed design, development,
manufacturing, integration and test phase and prepare the materials,
mechanicalpartsandprocessesplanaspartofthePAplan,and
d.
supportpreliminarydesignreview.
Detailed definition and production phase (phase C or D)

In phase C or D, the materials, mechanical parts and processes product
assurancetasksarecarriedoutinorderto:
e.
identifymaterials,mechanicalpartsandprocesses;
f.
issuepreliminarylists;
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E.4
g.
identifycriticalitems;
h.
establishorreviewRFA;
i.
supportmandatoryinspectionpointsidentification;
j.
establishevaluationprogramme,performtestorreviewtestresults;
k.
establish validation, qualification, or verification programmes (e.g.

performtestsorreviewtestresults);
l.
supportnonconformanceprocessing(NRB,failurereviewboard);
m.
establishtheasdesignedlists;
n.
supportthecriticaldesignreview;
o.
supportthequalificationreview;
p.
establishthefinalasdesigned(updated)lists;
q.
supportreleaseofmanufactureofflighthardware;
r.
supportfinalacceptancereview.
Utilization phase (phase E)

In phase E, the materials, mechanical parts and processes product assurance
a.
supporttheseriesmanufacturingofrecurringproducts,
b.
supporttheinvestigationofoperationalphaseanomalies,and
c.
updatetheasflownmaterialsliststoincorporatethenewmaterialsthat
havebeenaddedorchangedasaresultofNCRactivities.Inparticular,
thePMPlistsshouldincludetheactualmaterialsflownonmannedand
reusablespacecraftandtheirpayloads.
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Annex F (informative)
MMPP documents delivery with respect to
milestones
Scope of the Table F1 is to present relation of documents associated to Parts,
material and processes activities to support project review objectives as
specifiedinECSSMST10.
NOTE
This table constitutes a first indication for the

data package content at various reviews. The
fullcontentofsuchdatapackageisestablished
as part of the business agreement, which also
defines the delivery of the document between
reviews.
The table lists the documents necessary for the project reviews (identified
by+).
The various crosses in a row indicate the increased levels of maturity
progressivelyexpectedversusreviews.Thelastcrossinarowindicatesthatat
thatreviewthedocumentisexpectedtobecompletedandfinalized.
NOTE
All documents, even when not marked as

deliverables in Table F1 are expected to be
available and maintained under configuration
management as per ECSSMST40 (e.g. to
allowforbacktrackingincaseofchanges).
TableF1presentsthereviewsatwhichthedifferentissuesoftheECSSQST70
andECSSQST7001documentsareexpected.
NOTE
Other
MMPP
deliverable
document
requirements definitions (DRDs) are contained
intheECSSQST70XXdocuments.
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TableF1:MMPPdocumentsdeliveryw.r.t.milestones
Phase
DocumentTitle
DRDRef.
MDR
PRR
SRR
PDR
CDR
QR
AR
ORR
FRR
LRR
CRR
ELR
Declaredmaterialslist
(DML)
ECSSQST70,AnnexA
Declaredmechanicalparts
list(DMPL)
ECSSQST70,AnnexB
Declaredprocesslist(DPL)
ECSSQST70,AnnexC
ECSSQST70,AnnexD
CleanlinessRequirement
Specifications(CRS)
ECSSQST7001,AnnexA
Cleanlinessand
contaminationcontrolplan
(C&CCP)
ECSSQST7001,AnnexB
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Bibliography
ECSSSST00
ECSSsystemDescription,implementationandgeneral
requirements
ECSSMST10
SpaceprojectmanagementProjectplanningand
implementation
ECSSMST40
SpaceprojectmanagementConfigurationand
informationmanagement
MILHDBK454
GeneralGuidelinesforElectronicEquipment
NASAMAPTIS
MaterialsandProcessesTechnicalInformationSystem
NASASTD6001
Flammability,odour,offgassingandcompatibility
requirementsandtestproceduresformaterialsin
environmentsthatsupportcombustion(previously
NHB80601C)
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Change log .................................................................................................................3

Terms from other standards .....................................................................................12

Terms specific to the present standard ....................................................................12

Abbreviated terms .................................................................................................... 13

MMPP management requirements........................................................................... 15

MMPP plan .................................................................................................15

Management and consolidation of the activities....................................................... 19

Establishing and processing of lists............................................................ 19

Management of the lists .............................................................................20

Supplier role and responsibilities................................................................ 20

Cleanliness and contamination control..................................................................... 21

Safety hazardous parts and materials ...................................................................... 22

Optical, mechanical or electrical GSE hardware ...................................................... 22

Technical criteria for selection of materials .............................................................. 23

Thermal cycling ..........................................................................................23

Offgassing and toxicity ............................................................................... 24

Electrical charge and discharge ................................................................. 24

Fluid compatibility .......................................................................................24

Atomic oxygen ............................................................................................25

Micrometeoroids and debris ....................................................................... 25

Moisture absorption and desorption ........................................................... 25

Mechanical contact surface effects (cold welding, fretting, wear) .............. 27

Declared materials list (DML) ...................................................................................28

Criticality analysis .....................................................................................................28

Evaluation and validation phases ............................................................................. 28

Evaluation phase ........................................................................................ 29

Validation phase .........................................................................................29

Procurement of materials .........................................................................................30

Procurement specifications ........................................................................ 30

Incoming inspection procedure................................................................... 30

Use of materials .......................................................................................................30

Validation status of materials......................................................................30

Packaging, storage, removal from storage................................................. 31

Limited-life materials before implementation .............................................. 31

Limited-life materials after implementation ................................................. 31

Materials nonconformances and alerts....................................................... 31

Health and safety........................................................................................ 31

6 Mechanical parts control .....................................................................................32

Selection of mechanical parts ..................................................................................32

Declared mechanical parts list (DMPL) ....................................................................32

Criticality analysis .....................................................................................................32

Evaluation and qualification phases ......................................................................... 33

Evaluation phase ........................................................................................ 33

Qualification phase .....................................................................................34

Procurement of mechanical parts............................................................................. 34

Procurement specification .......................................................................... 34

Source inspection .......................................................................................35

Incoming inspection procedure................................................................... 35

Use of mechanical parts ...........................................................................................35

Qualification status of parts ........................................................................35

Traceability of parts .................................................................................... 35

Packaging, storage, removal from storage................................................. 35

Limited-life parts or parts subject to wearout................................................. 36

Parts nonconformance and alerts...............................................................36

7 Process control ....................................................................................................37

Specifications or procedures .................................................................................... 37

Associated materials and mechanical parts ............................................................. 37

Declared processes list (DPL) .................................................................................. 38

Criticality analysis .....................................................................................................38

Evaluation and verification phase............................................................................. 38

Evaluation phase ........................................................................................ 39

Verification phase .......................................................................................39