| Level | Description | |-----------|-----------------| | Level 1 | PSW only (with appearance approval if applicable) | | Level 2 | PSW + sample product + limited supporting data | | Level 3 | PSW + sample product + full supporting data (most common) | | Level 4 | PSW + customer-defined requirements | | Level 5 | PSW + product samples + full data review at supplier’s facility |
| 14 | Bulk Material | Only applies to fluids, powders, or pellets (not discrete parts). Check "Process Checklist for Bulk." | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 15 | Sample Part | Tag sample quantity (per customer: usually 3 to 300 parts). Record storage location of retained samples. | | 16 | Master Sample | Usually retained by supplier. Document retention date (minimum 1 year after production ends). | | 17 | Checking Aids | List custom fixtures, gauges, or CMM programs. Verify calibration certificate exists. | | 18 | Customer-Specific Requirements | A catch-all. Example: Ford requires Q1 status; GM requires GP-12 enhanced sorting. Create a dropdown list of customer clauses. |
| 7 | Dimensional Results | The most time-consuming row. Your Excel must track: Ballooned drawing #, Spec limit, Actual measurement, Result (Pass/Fail via conditional formatting). | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 8 | Material Test Results | List chemical/physical properties. Include lab accreditation (e.g., ISO 17025). | | 9 | Performance Test Results | For functional tests (e.g., UV resistance, tensile strength, thermal cycling). Link to test standard (ASTM/ISO). |
| Element | Required? (Y/N) | Status | Rev | Due Date | Submittal Date | Approved? | Notes | |--------|----------------|--------|-----|----------|----------------|-----------|-------| | Design FMEA | Y | Done | 2.1 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-04-28 | Pending | Customer request change | | Control Plan | Y | In progress | 0 | 2026-05-10 | | | Awaiting process flow | | Dimensional Results | N (Level 2) | N/A | | | | N/A | | ppap checklist excel
Hyperlinked list of all supporting documents (PDFs, spreadsheets, images). This becomes your evidence log for audits.
I’ve seen automotive suppliers fail PPAP runs not because they missed a requirement — but because they had no visibility into submission readiness. A static PDF checklist doesn’t help. A smart Excel checklist becomes a collaborative project tool that engineers, quality leads, and program managers can actually use daily.
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For a Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) checklist in Excel, a highly valuable feature to implement is a Dynamic Submission Level Toggle.
Since PPAP has five distinct submission levels—ranging from a simple Part Submission Warrant (PSW) at Level 1 to full supporting data at Level 3—this feature ensures your checklist only displays the specific documents required for your current project. Feature: Dynamic Submission Level Toggle | 14 | Bulk Material | Only applies
This feature uses a drop-down menu to filter the 18 standard PPAP elements, hiding irrelevant rows to reduce clutter and prevent missing critical data.
Submission Level Selection: Users select Level 1 through 5 from a drop-down.
Automated Filtering: The checklist automatically hides or grays out elements not required for that level (e.g., hiding PFMEA or Control Plans for a Level 1 submission). | 7 | Dimensional Results | The most time-consuming row
Status Dashboard: A summary section at the top that calculates a "Submission Readiness" percentage based only on the required elements for that specific level. Implementation Tips Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
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