17.4.6.C Are the soldering tools set to the specified temperature for the solder alloy being used and are there controls in place that prevent the operator from arbitrarily adjusting the soldering iron tip temperature? YES/NO

17.4.7.C Is there evidence that the preventive maintenance program is complete, including soldering iron tip replacement, calibration of soldering iron temperatures, and periodic cleaning of tooling? YES/NO

17.4.8.C Are all drawings, written instructions, product specific fixtures under configuration control and do they match the assembly traveler? YES/NO

17.4.9.C Are the work instructions including the sequence of operation being followed? YES/NO

17.4.10.C Is the cleaning method being used as per the procedure and is the maximum time permitted between hand soldering and cleaning being observed?YES/NO

Audit Note: Maximum allowed time of 8 hours unless otherwise specified by customer or manufacturer’s recommendation.

17.4.11.C If used, are moisture sensitive components handles in accordance with the procedure

YES/NO/N/A

Audit Note: Yes or No only applies if there is a customer requirement

18 SECONDARY ASSEMBLY N/A

18.1 Mechanical Part Installation N/A

18.1.1.P If used, is there a procedure for the installation/removal and replacement of self locking screws/nuts as per the manufacturer’s recommendations? YES/NO/N/A

18.1.2.P If used, does the procedure prevent the re-use of self locking screws and nuts after removal? YES/NO/N/A

18.1.3.P If used, is there a procedure for the fitment, removal, replacement and post

replacement inspection of rivets as per the manufacturer’s specifications/customer requirements? YES/NO/N/A

18.1.4.P If used, is there a procedure for the use and application of thread locking agents as per the manufacturer’s specifications and/or customer requirements? YES/NO/N/A

Mechanical Part Installation COMPLIANCE

18.1.1.C If used, are self locking screws and nuts only used once? YES/NO/N/A

18.1.2.C If specified by the manufacturing documentation, is the correct torque being applied?

YES/NO/N/A

18.1.3.C If a specified torque is being applied is the tool calibrated or set / adjusted against the calibrated gauge prior to use? YES/NO/N/A

18.1.4.C Is the mechanical assembly personnel trained for the task being performed and are training records available and up to date? YES/NO

18.1.5.C Are all drawings, written instructions, product specific fixtures under configuration control and do they match the assembly traveler? YES/NO

18.1.6.C Are all parts clearly identified during all kitting and fitment operations including consumable materials / shelf life? YES/NO

18.1.7.C If the assembly instructions detail an assembly sequence, is it being followed? YES/NO/N/A

18.1.8.C If used, is the rivet fitment, removal, replacement and post replacement inspection being performed as per the procedure? YES/NO/N/A