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The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is a framework of requirements used in the automotive supply chain to establish confidence in suppliers and their manufacturing processes.  PPAP was initially created by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), and has been adopted in other industries to improve communication and provide quality products. ### PPAP Documentation Requirements There are 18 documents that comprise the PPAP:   1. Design Records - For proprietary components/details - for all other components/details 2. Engineering Change Documentations, if any 3. Customer Engineering approval, if required 4. Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) 5. Process Flow Diagrams 6. Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) 7. Control Plan 8. Measurement System Analysis Studies 9. [Dimensional Results](https://www.inspectionxpert.com/blog/how-to-create-a-ppap-dimensional-report) 10. Material, Performance Test Results 11. Initial Process Studies 12. Qualified Laboratory Documentation 13. Appearance Approval Report (AAR), if applicable 14. Sample Product 15. Master Sample 16. Checking Aids 17. Records of Compliance with Customer-Specific Requirements 18. [Part Submission Warrant (PSW)](https://www.inspectionxpert.com/blog/ppap-part-submission-warrant) [Learn how Wieland Chase used InspectionXpert to help with their PPAP documentation requirements.](https://www.inspectionxpert.com/customers/wielandchase) ### Do I have to send all 18 elements every time? Most customers will specify a [PPAP Submission Level](https://www.inspectionxpert.com/blog/what-are-the-ppap-submission-levels), which will dictate what elements you need to submit to your customer. According to the [AIAG PPAP](https://www.aiag.org/quality/automotive-core-tools/ppap) manual, all elements should be completed. The PPAP levels indicate which documents need to be submitted to the customer, and which can simply be retained by the manufacturer. **Level 1** - Part Submission Warrant (PSW) only **Level 2** - PSW with product samples and limited supporting data **Level 3** - PSW with product samples and complete supporting data **Level 4** - PSW and other requirements as defined by the customer **Level 5** - PSW with product samples and complete supporting data available for review at the supplier's manufacturing location ### When should I conduct a PPAP? PPAP is listed as a customer specific requirement (CSR) by FCA US, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors. If you are producing for any of these supply chains it is likely you'll be required to conduct PPAP. We've also heard of more industries adopting PPAP to ensure that suppliers understand all customer engineering design specifications and requirements. 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