[TFSR 1] At the Preliminary Requirements Review, equivalent program milestone review, or project milestone review, each hardware developer shall submit a Fastening System Control Plan to the delegated NASA Technical Authority that:
- a. Shows how the requirements in this NASA Technical Standard are to be satisfied; and
- b. Includes any organization-specific requirements and criteria for design, analysis, fastener installation, and verification; and
- c. Captures or refers to organization-specific processes for ensuring quality and integrity.
[Rationale: A Fastening System Control Plan establishes a defined and approved agreement between the hardware developer and the delegated NASA Technical Authority. By agreeing to the plan early in the design, there is reduced likelihood of disagreements over verification strategies.]
Each hardware developer has the responsibility for submitting a Fastening System Control Plan. The Fastening System Control Plan can be included as a portion of a broader structural verification plan.