AC7114S REV.

AUDIT CRITERIA

Issued 2006-11
Revised 2014-10

161 Thorn Hill Road

Warrendale, PA 15086-7527

Superseding AC7114S Rev. I

TO BE USED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 25, 2015

Nadcap
SUPPLEMENTAL AUDIT CRITERIA FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) SUPPLIERS
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

SCOPE
These audit criteria are to be used as a Nadcap User supplement to PRI AC7114 for suppliers with
Nondestructive Testing Facilities that are seeking Nadcap NDT accreditation. Only the questions that pertain to
User supplemental criteria will be found within this checklist. Only those suppliers, who are approved by or have
specific written authorization from, a particular user, shall be permitted to be audited to that Users supplemental
criteria.

GENERAL INFORMATION
In completing this assessment, auditors are instructed to respond with a "Yes or No" to address compliance with
each statement of requirement. (For any negative responses, the auditor must clearly indicate in the NCR if the
No" reflects noncompliance with respect to existence, adequacy, and/or compliance. Existence relates to
evidence of a documented procedure or policy, adequacy relates to the completeness of the procedure or policy,
and compliance relates to evidence of effective implementation).
The auditor shall only apply the questions in this checklist to the suppliers who specify the end Users identified
herein.
U1 - Honeywell
U2 - P&W
U3 - Rolls Royce Plc
U4 - Lockheed Martin
U5 - Eurocopter
U6 - Rolls Royce Corporation (refer to U3
Supplemental questions)
U7 - MTU
U8 - Airbus
U9 - Hawker Beechcraft

U10 - GE Aviation
U11 - The Boeing Company
U14 - SAFRAN
U16 - Bell Helicopter
U17 - Sikorsky Aircraft
U18 - Hamilton Sundstrand
U19 - Triumph/Vought
U21- Eaton
U22- AgustaWestland

Each question in this checklist must be addressed only in so far as it pertains to each applicable User Member
who is represented at that question, and only needs to be answered once. All negative responses require a
Nonconformance Report (NCR) with the auditor indicating the specific User requirement that was violated. Not

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Applicable (N/A) responses do not require an explanation as they indicate that no User Member requirement is
addressed at that question or that the process identified is not utilized.

INFORMATION

3.2

Quality Systems Approvals

3.2.1

U1
U5

Is there evidence of a current approval related to quality system registered to AS9100 /

EN9100, AC7004, or ISO17025 (NDT Test Houses only)?

YES NO N/A

Is there evidence the quality system meets AS/EN/JISQ 9100, or for independent
NDT labs ISO 17025, AS9003 or AC7004? (See SPOC Manual Section 1.13)
Is there evidence the quality systems meets the correct revision of AS/EN9100
or ISO17025?

NDT QUALITY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4.1

Customer Requirements
4.1.1 Has a Level 3 been given accountability for identifying and assuring
implementation of customer NDT requirements for the following?

U1

Does SCA Level 3 identify and assure implementation of Honeywell NDT

requirements? (See SPOC 165.7 section 4.1)

4.2

Procurement

YES NO N/A

4.2.1 NDT Process Customer Approval Procedure

Is there a procedure in place to ensure that all required customer approvals are
obtained prior to performing NDT on customer hardware?

U8

INFORMATIONAL ONLY - Where the supplier tests hardware to International

Standard Specifications where called up in place of Airbus Proprietary
specifications. They are only required to complete the U8 questions from
AC7114S

4.3

Internal NDT Audits

4.3.1

Procedure
Is there a procedure requiring an annual internal audit of the NDT System and
does it address a review of the NDT inspection process, the associated
documentation, personnel certifications, NDT process procedure adequacy and
equipment?

U18

YES NO NA

YES NO N/A

If the supplier uses a Corporate (not located on site) or Contract Level 3, does
the procedure address on-site internal audits to be performed at least every six
(6) months? (See HSM17, section 9.0)
4.3.2

Internal Audit Scope

Does the annual internal NDT audit include a review of the NDT inspection

YES NO N/A

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process, the associated documentation (planning, travelers and inspection

certifications), personnel certifications (for existence and completeness), NDT
process procedure adequacy and equipment?
U1

U18

If the supplier uses Corporate, Non-Resident and/or Contractor SCA(s) that are
not located at the site, has a semi-annual audit using an internal or Nadcap audit
checklist been conducted and has a copy of the audit results for all categories
been filed at the supplier and sent to the Honeywell when requested? (See
SPOC 165.7, Section 5)
Does the scope of the internal NDT audit include a review of NDT techniques to
assure approval by the company Level 3, and Hamilton Sundstrand as required?
(See HSM17, Section 9.0)
4.3.3

Internal Auditor Qualification

Are the personnel performing internal NDT audits knowledgeable in the
method(s) they are auditing and are they approved by the Responsible Level
3?

U1

U22

4.4

Are internal audits performed by the Honeywell approved NDT SCA? Is there
evidence that internal NDT auditors are approved by the responsible Level 3 and
have completed, as a minimum, the required formal NDT classroom training
equivalent to a Level 2 in the applicable method, objective evidence of 8 hours
of auditor training (AS9100, ISO, etc.) and two training audits in each method
they are auditing? (See SPOC 165.7, Section 6 item 6)
Is there evidence that the internal NDT auditors are qualified to EN4179/NAS410
in the method?
Performance Review
4.4.2

Performance Review Scope

Is there a documented annual review of processing and inspection of hardware
for each certified individual who is qualified to process hardware?

U2

U3

YES NO N/A

Is there evidence the customer-certified Level 3 has performed the annual over
inspection / audit of all certified Level 1 and Level 2 inspectors? (See NDTQ
para 6.1.6.8 and 6.1.6.12)
Does the performance review include individual defect rate monitoring?
(RRP58005 3.5.2)

PERSONNEL RECORDS NAS-410 / EN4179

5.1

Written Practice
5.1.1

Written Practice Approval

Is the training, qualification and certification of NDT personnel written practice
approved by the Responsible Level 3?

U1

YES NO N/A

Is the procedure approved by a Honeywell approved Level 3 (SCA)? (See SPOC

165.7, Section 4.1 & 4.5 2nd bullet)

YES NO N/A

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U3

Is the procedure (written practice) approved by a Rolls-Royce approved level 3

(RRP58005 3.1.3) This is only applicable to new manufacture

U22

Have the details of the supplier Responsible Level 3 been approved by the
AgustaWestland NDI Unit?

5.1.5

Personnel Duties and Responsibilities

Does the written practice address the required personnel duties and
responsibilities?

U1
U3

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YES NO N/A

Are there provisions to prevent any NDT Level 1 from interpreting / evaluating
results? ( SPOC 165.7 section 6 Item 1)
Is inspection conducted by personnel who hold level 2 or level 3 certification or
if a certified level 1 is used for the inspection task has this task been determined
by the level 3 and does this task have clearly defined acceptance and rejection
criteria requiring no interpretation?
If a certified level 1 is used for the inspection task is this detailed in the written
practice? (RRP58005 3.1.5) This is only applicable to new manufacture

U7
U8

U10

Does the written practice include a code of ethics? (RRP58005 3.1.2)

This is only applicable to new manufacture
Are there provisions to prevent any NDT Level 1 from interpreting / evaluating
results?
Are there provisions to prevent any NDT Level 1 from interpreting / evaluating
results? Except where allowed by A1083 Annex D para D4.2 (ASI 6-10 para 4.1 &
A1083 Annex D Clause D4.2)
Are there provisions to prevent any NDT Level 1 from interpreting / evaluating
results for PT and MT?
5.1.9

Examination Requirements
Does the written practice address the examination requirements?

U1
U22

YES NO N/A

Are the examination practices as outlined in SPOC Manual, Section 165.7? (See
SPOC 165.7, Section 6)
Are the examination practices as outlined in AWPS009X Appendix A para A3?
5.1.11 Loss / Reinstatement of Certification
Does the written practice address the following:
5.1.11.1 Expiration?

U1

Does the written practice require that certification shall expire when
employment is voluntarily terminated by the employee; i.e., the employee quits
their position with their current employer to accept a position with another
employer. (See SPOC 165.7, Section 6, Item 5)

YES NO N/A

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5.2

Personnel Records

5.3

Examinations
5.3.1

Administration and Grading

Is there evidence that the qualification examinations have been administered
and graded by the Responsible Level 3 or Examiner?

U1

If the supplier uses a National Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing Board

(NANDTB), is only the general examination accepted for qualification and
certification/re-certification of NDT personnel? (See SPOC 165.7, Section 6 Item
3)

U2

If a NANDTB is utilized for examinations, does the Customer Certified Level 3 provide
the 10 accept reject type questions on P&W standards. NDTQ paragraphs 6.4.3.2 and
6.6.6?

5.3.7

U18

YES NO N/A

Level 3 Re-certification by Points

When points are utilized for Level 3 re-certification, is the required
documentation on file?

U1

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YES NO N/A

When points are utilized for Level 3 re-certification; is there evidence that
documentation for recertification shall be submitted to the Responsible Level 3
at least 14 days prior to the expiration date of the certification. Application for
recertification by the Responsible Level 3 shall be submitted to an internal or
external qualified Level 3 as applicable. (See SPOC 165.7, Section 6, Item 4)
Does the procedure for qualification and certification require the Level 3 to recertify by examination? (See HSM17, section 9.0)
5.3.8

Level 3 Re-certification by Examination

When examinations are utilized for Level 3 re-certification, is the required
documentation on file?

YES NO N/A

5.3.10 Examination Scoring System

Does the examination scoring system for qualification examinations conform to
the requirements of the governing standard?
U2

YES NO N/A

Is there evidence that the candidate for certification has achieved a minimum
grade of 80% on the general and specific qualification examinations; and the
candidate must achieve a minimum grade of 90% for the processing portion of
the practical as demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Certifier? (See NDTQ
para 7.2.3)
5.3.11 General Examination Questions

Do the examinations have the minimum number of questions and does the
question content cover the subject material for the level and method for which certification
is sought?

YES NO N/A

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5.3.12 Specific Examination Questions

Do the examinations have, at least, the minimum number of questions and do
the specific examination questions reflect the specifications, codes, equipment,
operating procedures and test techniques used within the facility?
U2

U18

YES NO N/A

For Level 2, is there evidence the specific examinations contain a minimum of

10 questions relative to Pratt & Whitney acceptance standards? (See NDTQ para
6.4.3.2)
Do Level 3 specific exams contain questions pertaining to Hamilton Sundstrand
specifications? (See HSM17, Section 9.0)
5.3.14 Level 1 Practical Examinations
Do the Level 1 practical examinations provide evidence that at least one test
sample per technique, with a minimum of two test configurations for each
method, were processed?

U1

YES NO N/A

Practical examination for all NDT methods and levels of certification shall be
comprised of the equipment, procedures, standards and hardware of the facility
the candidate is seeking certification (and/or recertification for). (See SPOC
165.7, Section 6 Item 2)
5.3.15 Level 2 Practical Examinations
Do the Level 2 practical examinations provide evidence that at least one test
sample per technique, with a minimum of two test configurations for each
method, were processed?

U1

YES NO N/A

Practical examination for all NDT methods and levels of certification shall be
comprised of the equipment, procedures, standards and hardware of the facility
the candidate is seeking certification (and/or recertification for). (See SPOC
165.7, Section 6 Item 2)
5.3.17 Level 3 Practical Examinations
If the Level 3s duties include processing and/or accepting hardware, does the
practical examination provide evidence that at least one test sample per
technique (as defined by the written practice) with a minimum of two test
samples of differing configurations for each method were evaluated?

U1

Practical examination for all NDT methods and levels of certification shall be
comprised of the equipment, procedures, standards and hardware of the facility
the candidate is seeking certification (and/or recertification for). (See SPOC
165.7, Section 6 Item 2)

5.5

Review of Suppliers Level 3 Personnel

5.5.1

YES NO N/A

Internal Level 3 Assignment

Does the supplier have an internal Level 3 in all methods being audited?

YES NO N/A

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U1

U2

U3

U11

U17

Is there evidence that the customer-approved Level 3 has obtained evidence

that they have been approved as a Supplier Certifying Agent (SCA) for each
applicable NDT method for their facility? (See SPOC 165.7, Section 3)
If applicable, was there evidence that the supplier notified the user within 5
working days of an NDT Level 3 (SCA) leaving the supplier's employment?
If applicable, in the event of an NDT Level 3 (SCA) leaving the supplier's
employment, was there evidence that the supplier qualified a new NDT Level 3
(SCA) within ninety calendar days? (See SPOC 165.7, Section 1.3)
Is there evidence that the Level 3 is a full time employee of the company, and
certified by the user (contractors maybe certified on a case by case basis.
Evidence should be a letter) for each method? (See NDTQ, para 7.1.2)
Is there evidence of a user approval letter on file for the Rolls-Royce designated
level 3 which is specific to the supplier and the designated level 3? If an
independent NDT test house, is the level 3 a full time employee (RRP58000 para
3.4.2). This is only applicable to new manufacture.
Is there evidence that the supplier is approved and listed in D1-4426 for
providing Level 3 services if provided internally? (See D1-4426 User Instructions
/ Processor Requirements - Section 5.12) Note The following D1-4426
approval codes apply to NAS 410 in regards to the applicable NDT methods:

849A PT

848A MT

851A UT

850A RT
If the supplier performs NDT on Class 1, 1A or 1B parts per SS8813 or Flight Safety
per SS9211, is there evidence that the Level 3 is a full time employee of the
company, and has been administered a Sikorsky Aircraft Specific Examination for
each applicable method?
(contractors may be certified on a case by case basis. Evidence should be a letter)
(See SS8813, paragraph 3.4.2)
5.5.3 Qualification / Certification Record for Outside Agents
Does the facility have documentation on file to verify the adequacy of the
qualification / certification for the outside Level 3?

U1

U11

If an outside Level 3 is used as the suppliers NDT SCA (Source Certifying

Agent); is there evidence that the Level 3 has been approved by Honeywell?
(See SPOC 165.7, Section 5)
If used, is the outside agency approved and listed in D1-4426 to the appropriate
codes? (See D1-4426 Section 5.12)

YES NO N/A