1. Guardian Tier 2 PPAP Guidelines

2. All submissions shall follow AIAG 4TH Edition PPAP Submission guidelines with some exceptions.
Customer Specific Requirements-Dependent upon end customer

3. Table of contents:
In AIAG format

5. Design records – Guardian approved print is required.
Engineering Change Documents - Required
Customer Engineering Approval- Not Required
Design FMEA – Required- AIAG Current Edition
Process Flow – Required –AIAG Current Edition
Process FMEA – Required -–AIAG Current Edition

6. Dimensional results-
A ‘ballooned’ print identifying points inspected must be provided.
A CMM roadmap is acceptable for CMM checks.

7. All Engineering Specifications on the print must be provided along with the test data verifying acceptability to the spec.
Material certifications must be provided for ALL components including, base material, coatings, grease, wires, tape, etc. Certs must be from PPAP submitted material, current and dated.
All IMDS/MSDS information is to be included and submitted to IMDS site 9949.

8. Initial Process Study-A summary with supporting charts and documentation should be included
MSA Results – Required – In AIAG Current Edition
Qualified Laboratory Results-ISO/TS Certification
Control Plan-Required
PSW-Required-Must be filled out completely! Rate (GP-9) must have supporting documentation in –AIAG Current Edition

10. Appearance Approval Report-Required for ‘A’ surface parts
Bulk Material Requirements – Where applicable -
Sample Product – Required – must be from PPAP submission trial runs and retained at the supplier location with PPAP documentation
Master Sample – Required - Must be retained at Supplier
Checking Aids – Required- IF you have any part specific gauges and must include gauge certification.
Record of Compliance with Customer-Specific Requirements -

11. Team Feasibility – Required –AIAG Current Edition

13. Must include all –AIAG Current Edition A1 through A8 forms

22. All pre-production and initial job launch components must have GP-12 inspection. A review of the GP-12 inspection process may be requested.
A separate APQP file must be obtained prior to PPAP and include the following documents.

32. Guardian Tier 2 Suppliers Thank You!