Model Acceptance

Model acceptance for testing in the Wind Tunnel Operations Division facilities is contingent upon satisfaction of the requirements presented in Model Safety Requirements, Design Criteria, and Model Fabrication Requirements, in addition to the requirements listed below.

Inspections

The customer must be prepared to provide inspection reports (records, inspection reports, and test results) for defining and verifying the quality of the model throughout all operations, including:

• Procurement
• Fabrication
• Test
• Delivery

The inspection report requirements are set by the Test Manager and will be provided for the customer at the Initial Test Planning Meeting. Typical reports required include the results of non-destructive weld examiniations and fastener/material certifications.

Structural Reports

The customer must provide:

• Any reports of inspections and tests of all materials by chemical or physical means to verify compliance with applicable drawings and specifications.

• Any written procedures, or other controls, over processes used to assure uniform quality of articles or materials..

• Documentation of all articles and materials that do not conform to applicable drawings, specifications, or other requirements.

Waivers

Requests for deviations from the requirements outlined in this document must be submitted in writing at the earliest possible time. The preferred time for waiver submission is at the Initial Test Planning Meeting. However, events in the model fabrication process may move the submittal of a waiver closer to the actual test time.

The Deviation Waiver request should include:

• Full justification for the waiver with supporting data and analysis.

• Previous test data of the same model in other facilities if applicable.

The following process is used for waiver approval:

• The Test Manager is responsible for the disposition of all submitted waiver requests.

• Waivers will be processed within four weeks of submittal to the Test Manager.

• The waiver will be analyzed and reviewed at a specially called Test Safety Review (A detailed explanation of Test Safety Reviews can be found in the Wind Tunnel Operations Division Test Process Manual.

• The customer will be apprised of the results of the Test Safety Review which will include acceptance, rejection, or required modifications to the waiver.