17.3.14.C Are the work instructions including the sequence of operation being followed? YES/NO

17.3.15.C Is there evidence that the inspection plan is being followed? YES/NO

17.3.16.C Are soldering defects including solder joint touchup identified, recorded and addressed in a continuous improvement plan? YES/NO

17.3.17.C If controlled atmosphere is used, is the procedure for monitoring being followed?

YES/NO/N/A

17.3.18.C Is the cleaning method being used as per the procedure and is the maximum time permitted between selective soldering and cleaning being observed?YES/NO

Audit Note: Maximum allowed time of 8 hours unless otherwise specified by customer or manufacturer’s recommendation.

17.3.19.C Is there evidence that the preventive maintenance is complete, including thermocouple calibration, periodic cleaning of equipment and tools and, if used, air knife nozzle? YES/NO

17.4 Hand Soldering

17.4.1.P Are there procedures that define:

a.P - Moisture control for sensitive components based on J-STD-033, unless otherwise specified by customer, if done during hand soldering? YES/NO/N/A

b.P - Qualification of solder alloy, flux, or as specified by customer? YES/NO

c.P - Shelf life control of flux? YES/NO

d.P - Shelf life control of solder? YES/NO/N/A

Audit Note: N/A only applies if shelf life is not a specified requirement for all solder types used.

e.P - Control of soldering iron tip temperature? YES/NO

f.P - Setup and selection of equipment and tools including soldering iron tools? YES/NO

g.P - Maintenance and periodic verification of equipment and tools including solder iron tips for temperature? YES/NO

h.P - Inspection plan? YES/NO

i.P - Method of preventing cross contamination of solder alloys and fluxes? YES/NO/N/A

j.P - Cleaning method, chemical and maximum time permitted between hand soldering and clean for each flux chemistry and solder wire used? YES/NO

Audit Note: Maximum allowed time of 8 hours unless otherwise specified by customer or manufacturer’s recommendation.

Hand Soldering COMPLIANCE

17.4.1.C Is the qualified or customer specified flux and solder alloy being used for the part number being soldered? YES/NO

17.4.2.C If used, is cross contamination between different fluxes being prevented per procedure?

YES/NO/N/A

17.4.3.C Is the shelf life control:

a.C - Of flux in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements? YES/NO

b.C - For solder in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements? YES/NO/N/A

Audit Note: N/A only applies if shelf life is not a specified requirement for all solder types used.

17.4.4.C Is there evidence of operator training, according to the procedures, IPC-A- 610 standard / specific customer requirements, ESD protection, technical knowledge, including periodic re-certification? YES/NO

17.4.5.C Is the set-up of equipment being carried out according to the procedure? YES/NO