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PPAP Level 3

PPAP Level 3 – PSW with product samples and complete supporting data

What is it PPAP Level 3?

PPAP Level 3 (Production Part Approval Process) is the 3rd level of the automotive industry standard that ensures engineering design and product specification requirements are met. Read more about the first two PPAP levels here.

It may be included during:

  • Design Documentation
  • Engineering Change Documentation
  • Customer Engineering Approval
  • Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
  • Process Flow Diagram
  • Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
  • Control Plan
  • Measurement System Analysis studies
  • Dimensional Results
  • Records of Material
  • Initial Process Studies
  • Qualified Laboratory Documentation
  • Appearance Approval Report
  • Samples Production Parts
  • Master Sample
  • Customer Specific Requirements
  • Part Submission Warrant (PSW)

When to apply it:

  • It is primarily applied when a completely new product is being developed or major changes to functional relevant characteristics or to the production process.
    PPAP Level 3

M Barnwell Services also provides services for ISIR and PPAP Level 2. For more information visit the What is PPAP page.

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