Assuring Measuring and Testing Requirements

Some years ago, there was a really nice spec, MIL-STD-45662, that thoroughly explained the how and why of what you needed to do to establish and maintain a system of all measurement and test equipment used in the contract. Now you must use Calibration Systems Requirements (ISO 10012-1, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1), which replaced the old 45662 standard.

Although the new spec is shorter, we miss the way that the 45662 explained what was needed. It was a great help for new contractors that had never had a calibration system and, for the most part, was easy to follow.

You may be able to get a copy of the old 45662 standard by contacting the Information Handling Services Group Inc. and ordering the historical files from them. They will charge a fee, but you might find it a good first step in creating your QA system. Contact your local PTAC because they may be able to get the information specs and standards at less cost to you than through a commercial source.