The Better Mouse Trap Co. / sample paperwork

Critical Quality

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Sample — fictitious company. All numbers and people are invented scenario assumptions. This is draft concept paperwork; no physical testing, customer evidence, certification, filing or sign-off has occurred.

Drone TrapRevision C12026-10-24sample-draft30 entries
Critical Quality
CTQ IDOriginal concern or customer needRaised by and sourceSource revision or dateLinked requirement IDProduct or process characteristicProposed criticality and rationaleAcceptance limit and unitsLimit source and revisionOwnerStatus (proposed/unresolved/reviewed)Linked FMEA IDsLinked control plan IDsEvidence file and revisionNext actionDue dateReviewer and decision date
CTQ01Mouse escapes; repeated handling increases bite exposureSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R01Capture doorProposed functional; not formally approvedDoor remains latched in 100 dry capture cycles on each of 10 concept unitsScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF01; PF01CP01Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Add positive over-center latch and keyed hinge pin2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ02Confined mouse distress or deathSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R02Ventilation ribsProposed safety-criticalAt least two independent raised vent paths remain unobstructed in bedding surrogate trialScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF02; PF02CP02Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Raise vents on opposing walls; add no-bedding instructions2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ03Pinch or bite during releaseSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R03Release sliderProposed functional; not formally approvedRelease grip keeps fingers 30 mm from door path; 10 adult users complete unloaded task without path contactScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF03; PF03CP03Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Extend external slider and add hold-open detent2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ04User exposure to rodent wasteSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R04Washable shellProposed functional; not formally approvedShell opens without tools; no visible fluorescent soil remains after defined wash on 10 unitsScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF04; PF04CP04Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Round internal corners; detach door cassette; hygiene instructions2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ05Small-part ingestion by child or petSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R05Bait pocketProposed safety-criticalBait insert remains captive after 20 N pull on 10 unitsScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF05; PF05CP05Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Integrate pocket into shell; no loose insert2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ06Animal dehydration and distressSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R06Occupancy inspectionProposed safety-criticalInstructions require frequent manual checks; user can see occupancy without opening; welfare reviewer sets actual interval before useScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF06; PF06CP06Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Transparent inspection window; explicit do-not-leave-unattended warning2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ07Escape or animal injurySample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R07Entry baffleProposed functional; not formally approvedProposed 3-compartment target; rigid mouse surrogates cannot back-drive baffle at 2 NScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF07; PF07CP07Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Separate entry vestibule with anti-backdrive stop2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ08User neglects occupied enclosureSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R08Occupancy sensorProposed safety-criticalDetect surrogate in each chamber in 100 placements including dust challenge; zero false-empty permitted in concept screenScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF08; PF08CP08Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Use independent beam and weight checks; show uncertain as occupied2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ09Delayed inspection harms captured animalSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R09Wi-Fi alert queueProposed safety-criticalLocal occupancy indicator works without network; app marks offline within proposed 5 minutesScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF09; PF09CP09Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Offline local indicator; queued alerts and no-cloud-needed manual checks2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ10Unauthorized control and household occupancy disclosureSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R10BLE provisioningProposed functional; not formally approvedProvisioning requires physical button; unique device identity; unauthorized client denied in 50 attemptsScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF10; PF10CP10Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Authenticated pairing; expiring setup window; no shared password2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ11Occupied trap appears inactiveSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R11Firmware updaterProposed safety-criticalLocal indication and mechanical capture remain safe after power interruption at each update phaseScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF11; PF11CP11Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Signed dual-bank firmware with rollback and independent indicator2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ12Burn or fireSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R12Rechargeable packProposed safety-criticalNo charging in wet state; proposed independent overtemperature cutoff at 45 C cell surface pending battery engineer reviewScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF12; PF12CP12Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Protected replaceable pack; keyed certified-candidate charger; thermal cutoff2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ13Shock from faulty adapter or overheatingSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R13Electronics cassetteProposed safety-criticalElectronics detach before washing; power inhibited when cassette unseatedScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF13; PF13CP13Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Separate dry cassette with keyed seal and wash label2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ14Privacy loss after breachSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R14Account and cloudProposed functional; not formally approvedCollect no precise location; proposed event retention 30 days with deletion request pathScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF14; PF14CP14Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Local-first alerts; minimal pseudonymous event data; documented deletion2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ15Blocked market access or interferenceSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R15Radio module integrationProposed safety-criticalChoose candidate module only after grant, antenna and host obligations reviewed; no FCC ID inventedScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF15; PF15CP15Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Freeze antenna/layout; RF lab review before launch2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ16Injury to trapped animalsSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R16Crowded chamberProposed safety-criticalCapacity is not rated; proposed three isolated chambers require welfare specialist approvalScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF16; PF16CP16Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Independent compartments and ventilation; inhibit further entry if full2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ17Crush/pinch injurySample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R17Wall-side deployment carriageProposed safety-criticalDeployment requires clear-zone sensing and local supervised enable; obstruction forces stop before contact in unloaded trialsScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF17; PF17CP17Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Guard pinch points and torque-limit drive; positive travel stops2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ18Impact injury and animal escapeSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R18Payload couplerProposed safety-criticalTwo independent mechanical retention paths; release impossible until ground-contact confirmationScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF18; PF18CP18Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Captive redundant latch and diverse seated sensors2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ19LacerationSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R19Propeller guardsProposed safety-criticalNo rotor spin until guarded clearance zone verified; guarded ground fixture used firstScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF19; PF19CP19Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Full guards; hardware arm inhibit; emergency motor stop2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ20Collision or loss of live payloadSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R20Navigation estimatorProposed safety-criticalContainment geofence independent of mission planner; abort on estimator disagreementScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF20; PF20CP20Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Independent supervisor; no public flight in sample phase2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ21Crash and stranded animalSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R21Mission batteryProposed safety-criticalReturn energy reserve proposed at least 40% under worst-case modeled payload and windScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF21; PF21CP21Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Energy budget check before takeoff; abort to safe landing2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ22Collision or unsafe releaseSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R22Command linkProposed safety-criticalPhone is not safety-critical; autonomous supervisor reaches predefined safe state on link lossScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF22; PF22CP22Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Independent flight controller and local abort plan2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ23Falling animal and loss of containmentSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R23Field release doorProposed safety-criticalRelease permitted only when stationary on validated landing surface with motors stoppedScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF23; PF23CP23Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Hardware ground/motor interlock plus software sequence checks2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ24Animal harm, trespass or rule violationSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R24Release destinationProposed safety-criticalNo field release until actual local species rules, landowner permission and welfare assessment recordedScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF24; PF24CP24Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Approved destination registry; human review before mission enable2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ25Injury exposure and regulatory violationSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R25Aircraft operation scopeProposed safety-criticalNo unattended outdoor launch; flight operations require qualified review of route, operator, airspace and permissionsScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF25; PF25CP25Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Research-only simulation; human-supervised feasibility path with trained operator2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ26Operation not ready for intended regimeSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R26Remote ID equipmentProposed safety-criticalRemote ID and registration applicability resolved for exact aircraft before any outdoor flightScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF26; PF26CP26Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Qualified aircraft/Remote ID integration review; do not infer exemption2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ27Thermal runaway/fire near wallSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R27Charging dock contactsProposed safety-criticalDual isolation and independent thermal protection; no charge after failed dock alignmentScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF27; PF27CP27Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Enclosed contacts; current limiting and sensor disagreement shutdown2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ28Loss of control and wet animalSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R28Weather monitorProposed safety-criticalResearch envelope proposed dry conditions and wind below 3 m/s; actual limits require flight validationScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF28; PF28CP28Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Local weather interlock; fail closed on missing/stale reading2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ29Unsafe flight or household surveillanceSample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R29Autonomy cybersecurityProposed safety-criticalOnly authenticated signed mission plan; user cannot bypass safety envelope remotelyScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF29; PF29CP29Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Secure boot; signed missions; least-privilege command channels2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review
CTQ30Rotor collision or trapped animal delaySample design scenario; not customer evidence2026-10-24R30Return dockingProposed safety-criticalMaximum one failed docking attempt then designated safe land; no repeated wall approachScenario requirement C1; proposed engineering targetJordan ValeproposedDF30; PF30CP30Not tested; requirement and test plan C1Independent dock fiducial check; keep-out zone and supervised abort2027-06-15Not reviewed — planned specialist review