CFAT (Component First Article Test) - Requirements and Information

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56flh

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I did a search on CFAT and came up blank so I hope this is the correct place to post this thread.

I am in the middle of setting up testing for a part to be supplied to the military and they have required a CFAT Test Plan, a seven page document that describes the test I am going to perform on this first article (plus verification of all print notes) along with the date of the test, and, once the test is completed, the Test Report that is to be completed within 50 days of the test. My plan was approved and I have been informed the test does not have to be observed by a government rep. The test will be performed without a problem so that is not my concern.

In the template instructions for completing the report once the test has been completed, there are directions that indicate the format/numbering system must be maintained, etc...etc...or the test report will be failed and you start the entire process over. What I'd like to know is if anyone here has completed a CFAT report in the past and could steer me to an example of a completed report. I'm looking for something I can use as a guide.

I've done PPAPs and ISIRs but this CFAT thing is a whole new animal for me.
 
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Re: CFAT Component First Article Test

Are you referring to a Customer Factory Acceptance Test?
 
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56flh

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Thanks Al, that is exactly what I was looking for.

After going through this exercise I understand why hammers and toilet seats are as expensive as they are for the military.
 
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jh23j0b

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I've had the same difficulty in trying to find information on the web about CFAT plans and reports. In fact, when I saw the originating thread this morning, I wondered if I was the one who posted it because it is exactly the problem I'm having right now! The core of my problem is the set-in-stone outline numbering system. If there is only one test, then I can use the outline just fine, but I have four different tests that will naturally stretch the outline. Did you (56flh) successfully finish your CFAT report? If so, I'd love to see it.:frust:
 
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