PPAP Sample Size
- As specified in the AIAG Manual (Section 2), PPAP shall be taken from a significant production run.
- “Parts from each unique production process, e.g., duplicate assembly line and/or work cell, each position
- of a multiple cavity die, mold, tool or pattern, shall be measured and representative of parts tested.”
- This applies to all shifts, production lines and locations producing parts for DTNA.
- Suppliers are required to submit PPAP documentation according to the following table:
If there is inability to provide the required sample size, please contact you Supplier Quality Engineer through the PPAP System using the corresponding PPAP ID.
| Estimated Annual Usage (EAU). From: | Estimated Annual Usage (EAU). To | Quantity of parts to be submitted on PPAP Dimensional Report |
| 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 36 | 2 |
| 37 | 48 | 3 |
| 49 | 60 | 4 |
| 61 | 120 | 5 |
| 121 | 240 | 10 |
| 241 | 500 | 20 |
| 501 | 10,000 | 30 |
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