 Acceptance Authority |
Person(s) or body having the authority and experience
to determine that the requirements of the Order have been satisfied. (Rolls-Royce
Marine - Submarines) |
| Accommodation
Part Number |
A temporary identification applied to
unfinished / incomplete component(s) or documentation during the manufacture
/ process / shipping cycle which shall clearly distinguish them from the
corresponding Rolls-Royce production series part number(s) in the fully
finished configuration. |
| Advanced Engineering Memorandum (AEM) |
Authorises manufacture of parts incorporating defined
designed changes prior to issue of a new part drawing. (Rolls-Royce Corporation) |
| Approved Configuration |
A Design Definition of an item that has passed all qualification
requirements defined by Rolls-Royce and other controlling agencies - and
has been approved by Rolls-Royce. |
| Approved Drawings and Procedures |
Drawings and Procedures which have the technical approval
of Rolls-Royce. (Rolls-Royce Marine - Submarines) |
| Authorised Drawings and Procedures |
Approved drawings and procedures applicable to a specific
purchase order which will be listed in appendices attached to that order.
(Rolls-Royce Marine - Submarines) |
| Authorised Person |
Someone who is authorised by job title or by specific delegation
to perform nominated task(s). |
| Authorised Release Certificate |
A release document issued for aerospace parts by suppliers
who hold National Airworthiness Approval (NAA) and / or holders of Product
Manufacturing Approval (PMA). |
| Assembly |
Assemblies and sub-assemblies are a combination of several
detail parts which may be:
- Temporarily joined together (e.g. fitted, bolted or riveted etc.)
- Permanently
joined together (e.g. welded, or brazed etc.)
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Attribute
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A characteristic or property which is appraised in terms
of whether it does or does not conform (e.g. “Go or No-Go”), with respect
to a given requirement. |
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