for Astrophysics and Space Research
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANUAL
MAY 15, 2014
COMPILED BY:
APPROVED BY:
CYNTHIA HIGGINS
ADMINISTRATOR
ROBERT GOEKE
CHIEF ENGINEER
APPROVED BY:
APPROVED BY:
BRIAN KLATT
MISSION ASSURANCE MANAGER
MARSHALL BAUTZ
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MKI
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building NE83-541, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617-253-7555: E-Mail: bk@space.mit.edu; Website: space.mit.edu
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Rev.
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Description
Initial Release
Author
B. Klatt
Approved
M. Bautz
Date
07/16/14
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space
Research (MKI)
Quality Assurance Manual
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May 15, 2014
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Table of Contents
PREFACE
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OBJECTIVE
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GENERAL
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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4.0
PROCEDURES
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Preface
Revision A is the Initial Release of the Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research
(MKI) Quality Assurance Manual written by Brian Klatt on 05/12/14.
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1.0
Objective
2.0
General
This Quality Assurance Manual establishes requirements and guidance for planning,
design, fabrication, testing, delivery, and support of equipment and instruments for use in
space experiments by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Kavli Institute for
Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI). The Quality Assurance Program is administered
by the Mission Assurance Manager in concert with the Principal Investigator (PI),
scientists, Program Management, and Engineering. The Mission Assurance Manager has
direct Access to the Director of MKI as well as the Principal Investigator (PI). Most of MKI
products and services are used in a space environment, and are therefore un-serviceable.
“Getting it right” is of paramount importance. This manual outlines policies and
procedures necessary to insure the highest efficacy for MKI products and services.
The Quality Assurance Manual provides guidance for a quality assurance program to
support activities needed for programs and projects undertaken by MKI. It states what is
to be controlled and defines the general requirements and policies to be followed in
implementing the MKI Quality Assurance Program.
The Quality Assurance Manual is further supplemented by procedures, which contain
detailed instructions defining the implementation of overall quality assurance policy.
These procedures are not limited to quality control but include Engineering and
Fabrication.
This Quality Assurance Manual is intended to comply with the intent of SAE Aerospace
Standard AS 9100C, Dated 2009-01. It is fully recognized that some programs and some
sponsors or customers may have different requirements from the requirements imposed
herein or by standard MKI Procedures. The MKI Mission Assurance Manager has the
authority to implement requirement adjustments as needed.
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Responsibilities
Mission Assurance at MKI is rather broad in scope. Mission Assurance is responsible for
not only Quality Management and Quality Control, but also a number of Engineering and
administrative functions. Listed below are some of the broad aspects of Mission
Assurance.
 Materials and Processes
 Non-conformances and FRACAS
 Calibration and Metrology
 Government – Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP)
 Software Assurance
 Electronic, Electrical and Electro-mechanical Parts
 Inspections – Incoming, In-process, and Final
 Material Review Board, Failure Review Board, and Parts Control Board
 System Safety and Hazards Analysis
 Risk Assessment/Risk Management
 Procurement and Flowdown
 Supplier Assessment/Supplier Approval
 Reliability
 Contamination Control
 Workmanship, Certifications and Training
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Procedures
Workmanship and processes are very often best controlled by written procedures. To this end, MKI
has prepared numerous procedures which are documented. Some procedures are the result of
good quality control practices. Some procedures are the result of customer or sponsor requests or
requirements. Not all procedures are applicable to all projects or programs.
Listed below are MKI procedures which are or have been used on various programs, as applicable.
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Alerts and Safe Alerts
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Drawings and Specifications
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Electrostatic Discharge, Handling of Parts and Equipment (ESD)
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Inspection and Documentation
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Workmanship Requirements for Electronic Equipment
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Calibration Procedure for Measuring and Testing Equipment
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Nonconforming Material and Nonconforming Material Reports
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MKI Audit System
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Receiving Inspection
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Inspection Stamps
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Fasteners
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In-Process and Final Inspections
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Procurement
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Testing of Discrete Electronic Parts
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Fabrication Documentation
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Connector Mating and Demating Procedures
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Component Lead Preparation Procedure
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Printed Wiring Boards (ASTRO-E)
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Detector Assembly Pressure Test Procedure (ACIS)
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Packaging, Packing, Handling, Storage and Transportation (ACIS)
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High Speed Tap Installation And Removal
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Printed Wiring Boards (ACIS)
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Safe Handling of Flight Hardware Procedure
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Procedure for Control of Metallic Raw Materials
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Handling Detector Wires
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Post Vibration Quality Assurance Inspection Procedure
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