ABSTRACT

To initiate the actual production phases (LRIP and FRP), we need to establish production decision criteria. Some examples of the key items to have in place are given here. The production decision will be made when the following requirements have been met:

Hardware Software Reliability Maintainability

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Built in test (BIT) Low change rate System safety Average unit production cost targets Released documentation with configuration management

Manufacturing Processes: Methods developed, proofed, and in place

Manpower trained and in place Inspection/test procedures ready Process specifications ready and proofed Acceptance test procedures ready

Manufacturing Infrastructure (including facilities/equipment): Production/process equipment in place and verified

Tooling and test equipment in place and verified

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Special inspection equipment in place and verified Capacity planning complete Configuration control in place and staffed Tooling established Materials planning Safety/environmental complete Manufacturing management information system running Quality assurance system/process control in place and verified Risk management system in place and verified

The FRP of a product should not be approved until the product’s design has been stabilized, the manufacturing processes have been proved, and the production facilities and equipment are in place or are being put in place.