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Vendor self-audit : RFD BEAUFORT LTD - last updated 27/06/2011

Nature of Business      
  Yes No N/A
Original Equipment Manufacturer •
Repair/Overhaul Facility •
Spares Stockist/Supplier •
Maintenance Organisation •
Sub-Contractor (other) •
Description of Business: aerospace lifesaving equipment manufacturer - lifejackets, babycots and liferafts

Company Information  
Company Name: RFD BEAUFORT LTD
Address: KINGSWAY
DUNMURRY
BELFAST
BT17 9AF
Postcode: BT17 9AF
Country: N IRELAND
Continent: Europe
Tel No.: 0044 2890 301531
Fax: 0044 2890 621765
SITA/Telex:
CAGE / Company Short Code: K0068
Contact Email address: dmcelroy@rfdbeaufort.com
Website address: www.rfdbeaufort.com
Approval's held & Approval No.'s (CAA/FAA/MOD/EASA/ISO etc): EASA/ CAA/ FAA / ISO
Release documentation will be (Form 1 /Certificate of Conformity/etc): EASA FORM 1
C OF C

Company Structure  
How long has the company been established? 91 years, 0 months
Is there a parent group or controlling interest? SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED
Total number of employees: Admin: 20 Production: 115 Inspection: 19
Do you close for holidays?
If Yes, for which periods?		 YES, EASTER HOLIDAYS (1 WEEK) AND JULY HOLIDAYS (2 WEEKS) - DATES VARY
Details of normal working hours: 8.00AM - 5.00PM
Do you provide AOG out of hours support? No
Can deliveries be made at weekends/public holidays? No
Do you hold stock?
(If Yes, give details on following page by ticking applicable ATA)		 No
What warranties/technical guarantees are given with the products? PLEASE SEE OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR DETAILS
What guarantees will be given to replace sub-standard/rejected goods? PLEASE SEE OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR DETAILS

Stockist, Suppliers, OEMs or Repair/Overhaul Facilities to complete following table:
ATA Ref: Supply OH/Repair
- 00-00 - Various
- 11-00 - Placards
- 21-00 - Air Conditioning
- 22-00 - Auto Flight
- 23-00 - Communications
- 24-00 - Electrical Power
- 25-00 - Equipment/Furnishings
- 26-00 - Fire Protection
- 27-00 - Flight Controls
- 28-00 - Fuel
- 29-00 - Hydraulic Power
- 30-00 - Ice & Rain Protection
- 31-00 - Instruments
- 32-00 - Landing Gear
- 33-00 - Lights
- 34-00 - Navigation
- 35-00 - Oxygen
- 36-00 - Pneumatic
- 38-00 - Water & Waste
- 45-00 - Software
- 49-00 - APU
- 52-00 - Doors
- 53-00 - Fuselage
- 54-00 - Nacelles/Pylons
- 55-00 - Stabilisers
- 56-00 - Windows
- 57-00 - Wings
- 71-00 - Power Plant
- 72-00 - Engine
- 73-00 - Engine Fuel/Control
- 74-00 - Ignition
- 75-00 - Air
- 76-00 - Engine Controls
- 77-00 - Engine Indicating
- 78-00 - Exhaust
- 79-00 - Oil
- 80-00 - Starting

Contact Information    
Responsibility for liaison for: Name: Tel No./Ext:
CEO/Accountable Manager: MR BRAIN STRINGER +44(0)2890 301531
Purchasing: MRS CHRISTINE TOTTEN +44(0)2890 301531
Order Progression: MS DEIRDRE MC ELROY +44(0)2890 301531
Technical: MS ELAINE CANNING +44(0)2890 301531
Quality Assurance: MRS EMMA STEWART +44(0)2890 301531

What facilities do you have for:  
Handling? All parts and components shall be handled safely, and where appropriate, using only approved lifting equipment in such a manner to prevent abuse, misuse, damage, deterioration and contamination.
Storage? All Products and components shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent abrasion, corrosion, deterioration and contamination.
Packing? Packing shall be in accordance with the customer Contract or Order to ensure adequate protection, preservation and identification of material during transit and subsequent storage by the customer.

In defining packing procedures, the following considerations are observed:-
(i) nature of material, and the degree of protection required
(ii) identification and package marking
(iii) expected environmental conditions in transit and time spent in transit
(iv) handling and storage both in transit and at the destination
Preservation? A system is maintained for the identification, segregation and handling of all items through manufacturing.

All precautions are taken to protect material from abuse, misuse, damage, deterioration and unauthorised use. Handling shall be monitored by the responsible supervisor in the particular area.

How will deliveries be made? ROAD, AIR OR SEA
Whose transport? OWN COURIERS SHIPPED AT COST

Facilities  
Brief description of items/services provided (please use 'Upload' function below to supply copy of capability list): RFD Beaufort Limited is part of the Survitec Group of companies and is a leader in the design (including integration and qualification), manufacture, servicing modification, repair, installation and inspection of safety and survival equipment for the marine and aerospace industries. This includes strictly regulated life saving equipment for these industries. The range of products is extensive and includes inflatable liferafts, escape slides and systems, lifejackets, aircraft recovery systems, protective clothing including pressure garments and immersion coveralls, body armour, military apparel, protective coverings, textile structures and associated equipment and spares, leisure rafts, work boats, other inflatable structures, specialised submarine escape equipment, anti-G suits and a range of immersion, abandonment and transportation suits for military and civil use. The product range requires the provision of technical publications and support activities.

Systems/Procedures      
Does your organisation have: Yes No N/A
1. A recognised Quality Management System?

Supplied details:
EASA, FAR, ISO, Other - MED 96/98/EC		 •
2. A documented Quality Manual? •
3. A formal, continuous analysis and surveillance programme to ensure compliance with customer and OEM technical and regulatory requirements? •
4. Does this programme include corrective actions for non-compliance? •
5. Work Process/Procedures Manual? •
6. A process to ensure that all supplied parts are shipped with the appropriate airworthiness release documentation?
(please use 'Upload' function below to supply copy of release documentation)		 •
7. Written instructions and formalised procedures used for all specific tasks and shop work orders? •
8. Records of processing, inspections and testing (including sub-contracted work) maintained at this facility? •
9. Are records maintained, at this facility, of technical, OJT and formal training of technical staff? •
10. A formal Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) parts handling
programme for electronic parts/parts with printed circuits?		 •
11. A formalised process for active control of all life-limited parts and shelf life limited parts and materials? •
12. A process to ensure acceptable condition of components received and shipped? •
13. Does the quality system assure that all AD's, which have been accomplished, are documented? •
14. An internal audit system? •
15. A supplier audit system? •
16. A suspected unapproved parts programme? •
17. Does the inspection programme include procedure for reporting unapproved parts i.a.w CAA AWN and/or FAA Advisory Circular / Part 145.A.60 (a) and (d)? •
18. A formalised process for scrapping of aircraft parts that includes mutilation to prevent re-use? •
19. A formalised process for active control of all non-conforming parts and materials? •
20. A formalised process for the identification (tagging), segregation and handling of non-conforming parts? •
21. A formalised process that ensures the identification of customer units? •
22. Are all records (including manufacturer lot, date of receipt and other individual identifications of piece parts/materials) retained for 2 years minimum? •
23. A formal in-house calibration programme for test and measuring equipment? •
24. Does the calibration programme actively control adherence to the calibration time schedules? •
25. Will facility provide shop findings/tear down reports (attached to all returned customer units) when so indicated on Purchase order? •
26. Do you hold ASA Accreditation in accordance with AC-0056A? ASA
27. Are you a member of EASO?EASO •
28. Are you approved by any other commercial organisations?

Supplied names of commercial organisations:
 •
29. Does this facility sub-contract any of its business?

Supplied details:
 •

Upload Documents      
Document type: Document name: Expires: Options:
Certification  EASA Part 21 Cert.pdf N/A View
Certification  ISO 9001-2008 AND AS 9100 REV B - 10.07.2010.pdf 10/07/2013 View
Certification  MED MODULE D GROUP - SEE 11011 - WITH REVISED ANNEXES - JUNE 2011.pdf 18/12/2012 View
Other  Terms and Conditions of Sale.doc N/A View
Other  EASA FORM 1 SAMPLE.pdf N/A View

Questionnaire completed by:  
Name: CHRISTINE SMYTH
Position: QUALITY ENGINEER

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