AC7114-1 Rev M Final Editorial 5 DEC

AC7114/1 REV M
AUDIT CRITERIA Issued 1997-07
161Thorn Hill Road Revision Date: 03-OCT-2019

Warrendale, PA 15086-7527
Superseding AC7114/1 Rev L
Nadcap
AUDIT CRITERIA FOR
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING FACILITY PENETRANT SURVEY
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1. SCOPE
These Audit Criteria define the requirements for Auditees seeking

Nadcap accreditation in Fluorescent Penetrant and are to be used as
a supplement to PRI AC7114. These criteria and the applicable
Subscriber Supplemental Audit Criteria will ensure that NDT Auditees
meet the requirements for Nadcap accreditation in Penetrant.
2. 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. This audit criteria includes the
use of the word “shall” which indicates a clear requirement that must
be met at all times. The word “may” indicates a possible resolution to a
requirement or one recommended method to achieve a given
requirement, but does not represent the only way to meet that
requirement. In addition, the audit criteria includes the term
“Compliance Assessment Guidance”. This term is used to reflect the
Task Group’s expectation when answering the audit criteria question
as YES or NA.
The auditor must verify the list of procedures provided by the Auditee
at the time of the audit. Any corrections or updates to the list must be
identified using notes inserted at the applicable criterion.
All negative responses require a Nonconformance Report (NCR). Not

Applicable (NA) responses do not require an explanation unless
otherwise noted. There is only one plausible reason for an NA, which
is, that a particular operation or issue is not being used at the Auditee.
There are no NA’s simply for a lack of a customer requirement. If a
system is in use, then all questions pertaining to that system are
applicable. If verification of results require documentation it shall be so
noted in this audit criteria.
The audit results shall not include any customer proprietary

information. Technical information on parts which have been
designated “Export Controlled – License Required” (EC-LR) cannot be
input into eAuditNet. If auditors have any questions about this, they
should contact the Staff Engineer for directions.
2.1 References:
AMS2644 Inspection Material, Penetrant

QPL AMS2644 Qualified Products List, Inspection

Material, Penetrant
ASTM E1135 Test Method for Comparing the

Brightness of Fluorescent
Penetrant
ASTM D95 Test Method for Water in

Petroleum Products and
Bituminous Materials by
Distillation
ASTM D6304 Standard Test Method for

Determination of Water in
Petroleum Products, Lubricating
Oils, and Additives by Coulometric
Karl Fischer Titration
3. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
3.1 Materials, Equipment Listing and Information
The Auditee shall complete and the auditor shall review, the Auditee's ATTACHMENT
provided materials and equipment listing, for adequacy, content, and
correctness. Attachments are for information only but shall be
completed fully. NCR’s shall not be written against attachments.
(Attachment AC7114/1-A).
3.2 Material Certification
3.2.1 Is the manufacturer’s certification available for each batch of YE

penetrant, emulsifier, and developer in use, and is there evidence that S
they conform to the applicable AMS?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The last batch added to the tank
defines the batch for the tank.
3.3 Material Identification
3.3.1 Are the contents of all containers (tanks/drums/bulbs) labeled with, or YES
is there traceability to, the material and batch number(s)?
3.4 Equipment Arrangement
3.4.1 Is equipment arranged to prevent mixing, contamination or incorrect YE

application of materials? S
Compliance assessment guidance: For example, tanks should be
covered when not in use, sprays and containers shall be labeled, etc.
3.5 UV-A LED Sources SECTION NA
3.5.1 Is there evidence from the manufacturer that validates the correct YES
peak wavelength of the output?

Compliance assessment guidance: The peak output wavelength shall

be 365±5nm. NA is only to be used where LED sources are not
available for use.
4. PROCEDURES
4.1 NDT Facility Written Procedures
4.1.1 Is there a procedure, general or specific, for processing and inspection YES
using the liquid penetrant method?
4.1.2 Does the procedure make reference to the governing specification(s) it YES
is intended to meet?
4.2 Approval
4.2.1 Does the procedure(s) indicate approval by the applicable Level 3? YES
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The applicable Level 3 may be
the Nadcap Subscriber, Nadcap Subscriber qualified or approved
Level 3, internal Level 3 and/or external Level 3.
4.3 Procedure / Technique
Does the written procedure, general or specific, contain the following

information as a minimum?
Compliance Assessment Guidance:
The term, “procedure” may be synonymous with a traveler or a route
card, etc. All non-technical requirements that have been flowed down
solely by the baseline will only be required to be met if that in-use
technique or process has been revised since the inception of the
baseline on December 4, 2006.
4.3.1 Traceability to the name and address of the facility performing the YES
inspection?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: In some cases, it may not be
necessary for the actual address as long as the facility is traceable to
a unique identifier.
4.3.2 Procedure identification number and the date the procedure was YES
approved?
4.3.3 A requirement that all personnel are qualified and certified to the YE
required level for the activity undertaken and the applicable contract S
requirements?
4.3.4 Part number and/or material to be examined? YE

S
4.3.5 Complete processing parameters for the penetrant inspection YE

materials including dwell times, application methods, drying times, S
concentration of emulsifiers, temperatures, and controls to prevent
excessive drying or overheating, as appropriate?
4.3.5.1 A requirement that components, penetrant, and ambient temperatures YES

shall be maintained within the range of 50 F (10 C) to 125 F (52
C)?
4.3.5.2 A requirement that rinse water temperatures are controlled within the YES
range of 50F (10C) to 100 F (38C)?
NOTE: NA if only Method C is used
4.3.6 Method, Type and Sensitivity Level of Penetrant, Emulsifier, and NA

Developer Form in accordance with AMS2644?
4.3.7 How hydrophilic emulsifier concentrations are established? NA
What is the nominal established concentration and permitted range

(maximum ±3 points) as defined by the procedure?
Minimum %
Nominal %
Maximum %
Does this maximum concentration percentage comply with QPL NA

AMS2644 or QPD AMS2644?
4.3.7 Identification of the components or areas within a component to be YES

inspected?
4.3.8 Address or provide traceability to customer acceptance criteria? YES
4.3.9 Special equipment required including type and intensity of light if NA

different from standard processing?
4.3.10 Complete pre-cleaning and post-cleaning instructions, including YES

cleaning materials, sequencing, times, concentrations and
temperatures in accordance with customer requirements or reference
to procedures containing such instructions?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Procedure may make reference to
another procedure or to an outside source.
4.3.11 Description for the method of identifying inspection status? YES
4.3.12 Method for control of software or programming used for automated NA

processing equipment as applicable?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This would include software used
to control automated systems.
4.3.13 All required process control tests and checks called out in section 5 of YES
this audit criteria?
5. PENETRANT PROCESS CONTROLS

• The following tests marked “re-used” are required when,

and if, the materials are used from a tank, container or are sprayed
and recovered. If materials are not recovered in any way, tests marked
as “re-used” are not applicable and shall be noted as such.
• If a particular system is not used by the Auditee, ( e.g., Post

Emulsified, Lipophilic) then questions pertaining to that system are NA
and no explanation is required. Where equipment is not used for a
period in excess of the check frequency, the check shall be performed
immediately prior to use.
• Where process control checks are performed at the

Auditee, adequate procedural coverage is expected to be evident and
shall be reviewed by the auditor. The auditor shall observe checks
being conducted prior to answering questions about demonstrating a
check. If the tests are performed by an external source, the auditor is
expected to review evidence of flow-down (i.e., a Purchase Order)
with the appropriate information to include at a minimum; traceability
to the required test and the standard used. In addition, an adequate
certification or other document is required to document the results of
the tests.
5.1 Penetrant Brightness Test (reused) SECTION X NA
5.1.1 Is the fluorescent brightness of penetrant being tested at least NO

quarterly?
5.1.2 Is ASTM E1135 the standard test method used? NO
5.1.3 Is the acceptable limit within 90 - 110% of the unused standard? NO
5.1.4 Are records of this test on file and do they indicate acceptable results? NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The test results may indicate the
exact percentage or simply state “acceptable” or some other term that
denotes acceptance.
5.2 Water Content of Water-Washable Penetrant (reused) SECTION
5.2.1 Is the water content of water washable (Method A) penetrant being YES
tested at least monthly?
5.2.2 Is ASTM D95, ASTM D6304 test method or Karl Fischer test method NO
used?
5.2.3 Is the maximum acceptable limit 5%? NO

5.2.4 Are records of this test on file and do they indicate acceptable results? YES
denotes acceptance.
5.3 Water Content of Water-Based Penetrant (reused) SECTION
5.3.1 Is the water concentration of water based (Method A) penetrant being YES
tested at least weekly?
5.3.2 Is a refractometer used to perform this test? NO
5.3.3 Is the concentration in accordance with manufacturer’s YES

recommendations?
What is the current concentration percent? to be evaluated
denotes acceptance.
5.4 Water Content of Lipophilic Emulsifiers (reused) SECTION NA
5.4.1 Is the water content of in-use lipophilic (Method B) emulsifier being YES NO
tested at least monthly?
5.4.2 Is ASTM D95, ASTM D6304 test method or Karl Fischer test method YES NO
used?
5.4.3 Is the maximum acceptable limit 5%? YES NO
5.4.4 Are records of this test on file and do they indicate acceptable results? YES NO
denotes acceptance.
5.5 Concentration of Hydrophilic Emulsifiers (Method D) SECTION NA

Compliance Assessment Guidance: If the Auditee only uses spray
application from manufacturer’s pre-sealed aerosol containers set at a
fixed concentration by the manufacturer then the entire section is to be
answered NA with a note explaining why
5.5.1 Is a refractometer used to perform this test? YES NO
5.5.2 Is there a correction graph for each refractometer/emulsifier YES NO

combination in use?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Graphs shall have been prepared
for each emulsifier in use and traceable to a specific refractometer as
identified on the graph. A change in batch number does not
necessitate a new graph. Generic graphs supplied by the
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manufacturer are not acceptable. The graph may be prepared by an

external source but must meet the requirement defined above.
5.5.3 Is the concentration verified upon initial mixing and when adjusted? YES NO
5.5.4 Is the concentration of in-use emulsifiers being checked at least YES NO

weekly or prior to use?
5.5.5 For spray application is the concentration kept at or below 5%? YES NO NA
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The actual percentage shall be
recorded, or the reading from the refractometer if traceable to the
percentage. Recording, “OK” or indicating a checkmark or other
notation, is not acceptable.
5.5.7 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES NO

a) The Auditee shall be able to demonstrate the correct use of the
refractometer in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
shall record the exact concentration or the refractometer reading
traceable to the concentration.
b) The refractometer shall be zeroed using water prior to use.
5.6 Dry Developer Characteristics (Form a) SECTION NA
5.6.1 Is the dry developer being checked at least daily or prior to use? YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: All systems employing dry
developer must be checked at least for caking; this includes spray on
systems and portable “bulbs” or blowers. This may be visually verified
or demonstrated by system performance.
5.6.2 Does the check for recycled dry developer ensure the developer has YES NO NA
not picked up excessive fluorescent material (10 or more fluorescent
specks observed in a 4 inch/10cm circle) when tested utilizing the
same method used for applying developer to hardware?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: For the purpose of this check,
“recycled” refers to any material that is drawn from a source where
some or all of the remaining material is returned to that source. The
test panel selected shall be nonfluorescent and non-reflective and
have a working surface color which provides a good contrast with the
developer powder. Note: some spray systems actually return
material to the source. The auditor shall verify that a system labeled
as “not recycled” is as such in actual performance. The holding tanks
for dry developer shall be verified for lack of fluorescent material when
possible.
5.6.3 Does the check ensure that the developer is not caked? (applicable to YES NO
recycled and closed systems)
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Records indicating “OK” or some
other checkmark are acceptable for this test.
5.7 Concentration of Aqueous Developer (Soluble [Form b] & Suspended SECTION NA

[Form c])
5.7.1 Is the concentration of in-use Form b and Form c developer being YES NO
checked at least weekly or prior to use?
5.7.2 Is a hydrometer and a specific gravity chart being used for this test? YES NO
5.7.3 Are the acceptance limits in accordance with manufacturer’s YES NO

instructions?
other checkmark are acceptable.
5.8 Characteristics of Aqueous Developer (Soluble [Form b] & Suspended SECTION NA

[Form c])
5.8.1 Is the aqueous developer checked at least daily or prior to use for YES NO
fluorescence by immersing a clean 3x10 inch (7.5x25 cm) aluminum
panel into the developer?
5.8.2 Does the aqueous developer uniformly wet the test panel? YES
5.8.3 Is the aqueous developer coated panel free from fluorescent YES
contamination?
5.8.5 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES
5.8.6 If Water soluble (form b) developers are used in combination with YES
Water Washable (Method A) penetrant, is specific customer
documentation or approval on file?
5.9 Penetrant System Performance SECTION

Compliance Assessment Guidance: Section 5.9 does not apply to
Method C (solvent removable) penetrant utilized from sealed aerosol
containers unless specified in AC7114/1S. All materials must conform
to the applicable requirements noted in section 3.2 of AC7114/1.
5.9.1 Has the Auditee performed an initial check to establish a baseline for YES
each known defect standard and material in use?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This applies to all panels in use,
to include daily panels and master/transfer panels if used. The Auditee
shall perform an initial check with all new materials to establish a
baseline for each known defect standard and material in use. This
check shall be performed utilizing a color photograph approximately
1:1, whose background does not interfere with the comparison or by
direct comparison of used versus unused materials; to record the
baseline performance. The requirement is that the performance of the
in use materials can not fall below that of the unused materials.
Therefore, a baseline performance must be established to compare to
the daily results. The requirement for a photo does not apply when
directly comparing new and in use materials utilizing two identical test
panels. (example: NiCr Panels)
NOTE: The establishment of the baseline photo may be performed by

an external source providing that the color photo is representative of
the panel when run at the Auditee’s facility. The outside source shall
process the panel utilizing the same penetrant materials and test
parameters as the Auditee and produce a color photo of
approximately 1:1 scale.
5.9.2 Is the penetrant system performance checked at least daily or prior to YE

use? S
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The check is intended to be
performed at least prior to use, that is if the system is not used every
day, the check would not be required to be performed every day. This
check includes all in use materials, recycled and not recycled however
a change in the penetrant application method from the same container
shall not necessitate another system performance check. For
example: brush on, electrostatic application, dipping, and pouring from
one container would not require separate checks for the same
penetrant from the same container.
5.9.3 Are records of this test on file and do they indicate acceptable results? YE
S
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The requirement is that the
performance of the in-use materials cannot fall below that of the
unused materials.
Results of the system performance test, utilizing the in-use materials,
must indicate the same appearance (e.g. size, etc.) of the flaws
detected originally when the baseline was established. This
comparison shall be made utilizing a color photograph (approximately
1:1, whose background does not interfere with the comparison) or by
direct comparison of used versus unused materials.
5.9.4 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YE

S
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The objective of the system
performance test is that it be used as a comparison tool. That
comparison day to day may either be performed utilizing the same
system parameters as the original (i.e. materials, dwell times,
temperatures, etc), or may be processed in the same manner as
production components, but the method of processing shall be
proceduralised. The system performance test shall be witnessed by
the auditor with all aspects performed properly.
5.9.5 Does the procedure address the actions to be taken when the YES
sensitivity or performance of the in-use materials falls below the
performance of the unused materials?
5.10 Known Defect Standard Maintenance / Degradation YES

Compliance Assessment Guidance: Section 5.10 does not apply to
Method C (solvent removable) penetrant utilized from sealed aerosol
containers unless specified in AC7114/1S. All materials must conform
to the applicable requirements noted in section 3.2 of AC7114/1.
5.10.1 Are there maintenance procedures in place that assure that cleaning YES
of the known defect standards, between usage, is adequate and that
physical changes in the standard that make it unsuitable for use, can
be detected?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The procedure must define what
is actually done by the Auditee. The auditor shall require that the
technician demonstrate that the panel or test standard is clean and

indication free prior to performance of the test. Unless defined by
supplemental requirements, this does not require application of
developer.
5.10.2 Is a degradation check performed for the known defect standard at YES
least annually?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This check must be performed by
comparing the original results obtained utilizing all new materials to
the current results, also using all new materials. This check is a check
of the defect standard, not of the system. It shall be performed utilizing
measurements. Any suitable method may be used to measure the
indications (e.g., inscribed circle, longest length) but the method used
shall be defined and repeated for the degradation measurement. The
degradation check is not applicable if the defect standard is replaced
before the requirement comes due or for known defect standards
where a direct comparison of new versus in-use materials is made on
a daily basis.
5.10.3 Is the stated tolerance for the degradation check +/- 30% of the NA
baseline measurement?
5.11 Penetrant Contamination Check (Reused) SECTION
5.11.1 Is a visual assessment performed on the penetrant for contamination YES

at least daily or prior to use?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This test may be performed in any
way that allows contamination to be detected in the penetrant
material, and the method used shall be specified in the Auditee’s
procedure. Determine if any of the following conditions are evident;
precipitates, waxy deposits, white coloration, separation of
constituents, surface scum, or any other evidence of contamination or
breakdown. When any of the above conditions are detected the
material shall be discarded or modified in accordance with the
manufacturers’ instructions.
5.11.2 Are records of this check on file and do they indicate acceptable YES
results?
5.12 Dryer Controls
5.12.1 Is the dryer oven controlled to a tolerance of +/-15º F (8.3ºC) or better? YES
Compliance Assessment Guidance: It is expected that the auditor
shall verify the performance is acceptable via the calibration
certificate. The calibration certificate at a minimum shall indicate the
setpoint, the maximum temperature reached during a cycle, and the
minimum temperature reached during a cycle at each set temperature
used for calibration. In addition, the variation shall be recorded from
the setpoint and shall meet the required tolerance. This is a
calibration of temperature variation with time and does not require a
temperature uniformity survey (TUS). The dryer temperature shall not
vary more than +/-15º F (8.3ºC) from the set value. The minimum test
period used for the calibration shall be representative of the duration
of a drying cycle.
5.12.1.1 Is the temperature controlling device calibrated at a minimum of one YES

point within its range of use?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Calibration shall be by
temperature measurement while the dryer is in operation. Voltage
input measurements alone are not adequate for this check. If the
temperature controlling device is to be calibrated at one point, then
that point shall be the point of use for that dryer. If multiple points are
used, then they shall encompass the range of use for that dryer.
Example: The dryer should not be calibrated at 130°F (54°C), 140°F
(60°C) and 150°F (66°C) and then used at 160°F (71°C).
5.12.1.2 Is the calibration performed at least quarterly or with adequate YES

documentation, extended to no more than every 6 months?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The calibration shall be performed
at least quarterly or extended as allowed by the governing standard
but not to exceed 6 months and only when 4 consecutive acceptable
calibrations and adequate documentation is available to support the
decreased frequency.
5.12.1.3 Is the calibration current? YES
5.12.2 Is there a temperature indicator for the dryer and is it calibrated to a YES
tolerance of +/-10º F (5.6ºC ) or better?
5.12.2.1 Is the temperature indicator calibrated at a minimum of one point YES

within its range of use?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Calibration shall be by
temperature measurement while the dryer is in operation. Voltage
input measurements alone are not adequate for this check. If the
indicator is to be calibrated at one point, then that point shall be the
point of use for that dryer. If multiple points are used, then they shall
encompass the range of use for that dryer. Example: The dryer should
not be calibrated at 130°F (54°C), 140°F (60°C) and 150°F (66°C) and
then used at 160°F (71°C).
5.12.2.2 Is the calibration performed at least quarterly or with adequate YES

documentation, extended to no more than every 6 months?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The calibration shall be performed
at least quarterly or extended as allowed by the governing standard
but not to exceed 6 months and only when 4 consecutive acceptable
decreased frequency.
5.12.2.3 Is the calibration current? YES
5.13 Ultra-Violet (UV) Light Meters and Measurements

Compliance Assessment Guidance: The light meter includes all
elements of the measuring system e.g. sensor and readout unit.
5.13.1 Is a digital meter, with a spectral sensitivity from 320-400 nm, utilized YE
to verify UV light intensity? S
5.13.2 Is calibration of the meter being performed at least semi-annually or, YE

with adequate documentation, extended as allowed by the governing S
standard but not to exceed 12 months when 4 consecutive acceptable
decreased frequency?
5.13.3 Is calibration performed at a minimum of three points to establish YE

linearity? S
Compliance Assessment Guidance: No specific values need to be
used.
5.13.4 Is the light meter accurate to within ± 5% of the standard reading? YES
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Note that the value of ±5% is in
reference to a comparison of the light meter being calibrated to
another calibrated (traceable to NIST or other National Standard) light
meter. It is not meant to represent a “true” ±5% calibration tolerance.
5.13.5 Is the calibration current? YES
5.13.6 Is the UV light meter traceable to calibration data? YES

Compliance Assessment Guidance: To meet this requirement, the
meter shall be serialized, stickered or otherwise identifiable to the
calibration data.
5.13.7 If a battery powered UV-A LED lamp is being used, is there a YES
procedure to ensure the correct UV intensity is maintained throughout
period of use?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The procedure shall address the
check requirements for battery powered sources. This includes lamps
that are battery powered but are permanently connected to the mains.
5.13.8 Is there evidence that the procedure for the use of battery powered YE
UV-A LED sources was followed? S
5.13.9 Are UV-A LED flashlights (small battery powered UV-A sources) only YES
utilized for localized inspections (eg weld repairs, bore inspections,
hard to reach areas)?
5.13.10 UV-A Inspection Lamp Measurements
5.13.10.1 Is the minimum acceptable limit 1200 µW/cm2 and the maximum YES
10,000 µW/cm2 at 15 inches (380 mm)?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Borescope intensity shall be a
minimum of 1000 µW/cm2 at the inspection surface as measured from
the inspection distance.
5.13.10.2 Is the UV light intensity of the inspection light(s) checked at least daily YES
or prior to use and after equipment maintenance?
5.13.10.3 Are records of this check on file and do they indicate acceptable YES
results?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The actual light intensity shall be

recorded for this check; “OK” or some other mark is not acceptable.
5.13.10.4 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES
5.13.11 Are UV lights clean and in good condition? YES
Compliance Assessment Guidance: For UV-A LED lights, the light

shall be fully functional per manufacturer certification and in the
condition as the manufacturer intended and satisfy the process control
checks.
5.14 White Light Meters and Measurements

The light meter includes all elements of the measuring system e.g.
sensor and readout unit.
5.14.1 Is a digital white light meter utilized to verify white light intensity? YES
5.14.2 Is the calibration of the meter performed at least semi-annually or, with YES
adequate documentation, extended as allowed by the governing
standard but not to exceed 12 months when 4 consecutive acceptable
decreased frequency?
5.14.3 Is calibration performed at a minimum of three points to establish YES

linearity?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: No specific values need to be
used.
5.14.4 Is the light meter accurate to within ± 5% of the standard reading? YES
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Note that the value of ±5% is in
reference to a comparison of the light meter being calibrated to
another calibrated (traceable to NIST or other National Standard) light
meter. It is not meant to represent a “true” ±5% calibration tolerance
5.14.5 Is the calibration current? YES
5.14.6 Is the white light meter traceable to calibration data? YES

Compliance Assessment Guidance: To meet this requirement, the
meter shall be serialized, stickered or otherwise identifiable to the
calibration data.
5.14.7 Ambient White Light Check – Inspection Area
5.14.7.1 Is the ambient light level in the inspection area controlled not to YES
exceed 2 ft candles (20 lux)?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This measurement is taken in the
darkened inspection area to include the examination surface with the
UV-A lights operating at a distance of 15 inches (38 cm).
5.14.7.2 Is the check being performed at least weekly or prior to use and after YES
equipment maintenance?
5.14.7.3 Are records of this check on file and do they indicate acceptable YES
results?
recorded for this check, “OK” or some other mark is not acceptable.
5.14.7.4 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES
5.14.8 Inspection White Light Check
5.14.8.1 Is 100 ft-candles/1000 lux, or more, available at the part surface for YES
visual verification of penetrant indications?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This question shall be applicable
where accept/reject decisions rely on the use of white light (otherwise
NA)
5.14.8.2 Is the check being performed at least weekly, or prior to use when YES
inspection is conducted less often than weekly, and after equipment
maintenance?
Where the Auditee uses a light level that exceeds the measurement
capability of the meter and the minimum customer light level
requirement, the maximum readable light level value can be recorded.
5.14.8.3 Are records of this check on file and do they indicate acceptable XYE NO NA
results? S
5.14.8.4 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? XYE NO NA

S
5.15 Timing Devices
5.15.1 Are timing devices that are used to monitor penetrant, emulsifier and YES
developer dwell times calibrated at a minimum of one point at least
annually using a calibration traceable to NIST or other National
Standard?
5.16 Water Temperature Monitor
5.16.1 Are water temperature indicators calibrated at a minimum of one point YES
in the range of use at least semi-annually using a calibration traceable
to NIST or other National Standard? NA if only Method C is utilized.
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The indicator (gage) utilized to
control this process must have a measurement range sufficient to
provide adequate resolution of the desired readings.
5.17 Pressure Monitors
5.17.1 Are water pressure indicators calibrated at a minimum of one point in YES
the range of use at least semi-annually using a calibration traceable to

NIST or other National Standard? NA if only Method C is utilized.

5.17.2 Are air pressure indicators calibrated at a minimum of one point in the YES
range of use at least semi-annually using a calibration traceable to
NIST or other National Standard?
6. COMPLIANCE
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The Auditee shall perform
representative inspections from current production to determine
compliance with these requirements. These parts shall be selected to
represent a variety of Nadcap participating customer requirements and
several different types of processing equipment if more than one
penetrant line is in use at this facility. Borrowing hardware from one
company to another to demonstrate compliance is not acceptable;
unless there is objective evidence the design authority has authorized
movement of the hardware to the company undergoing the audit.
Investigate the purchase order specifications to identify any customer
unique acceptance, process control, or procedure requirements
applicable to these parts. Witness the facility’s ability to perform
inspection of these parts in accordance with the requirements.
If no production hardware is available, compliance jobs may be
identified as NA under the following circumstances (explanation must
be provided by auditor):
Auditee must provide evidence that they have tried to obtain parts for
the audit. Evidence could be copies of emails/communication to the
customer (or Subscriber) indicating such. Evidence the customer
(Subscriber) has responded. If Auditee has done due diligence no
additional action is required. On the second consecutive occurrence,
Auditee must have evidence of task group concurrence of reason why.
If not a minor nonconformance will be issued.
The auditor shall review and follow traceability from the purchase
order to completion of the NDT process or final certification by
reviewing as a minimum the items listed below. The auditor shall list all
relevant specifications with revision status and shall verify that the
process applied complies with the procedural system established by
the company in terms of flow down, customer specification retrieval
(as applicable), inspection identification, etc.
a) Purchase Order
b) Drawing (if applicable)
c) Work Order
d) Process Specifications and Revision
e) Internal Procedures and Revision
f) Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
g) Applicable Procedures / Techniques / Work Instructions
h) Travelers / Route Cards

i) Inspection Log
6.1 Provide the following documentation for auditor review for each of the
parts being tested during the compliance portion of the audit: Note:
EC-LR materials shall not leave the Auditee’s facility.
6. Copy of completed technique card or Auditee procedure with

evidence of customer approval if required.
b. Copy of the applicable shop traveler or work order.
c. If neither a or b above indicate the process and

acceptance standard and their revision status, then the
document that shows the link to this data shall also be reviewed.
6.1. A NA response needs to be explained SECTION NA
TO BE
DISCUSSED
WITH MENTOR
SINCE WE DON’T
HAVE ANY
NADCAP
CUSTOMER AS
OF NOW
Is the part controlled under U.S. Export Control Regulations as YES NO

declared by the Auditee?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: A NO answer does not require an

NCR
6.1. A.1 Compliance YES NO
6.1. A.2 Customer:
___________________________________________
6.1. A.3 Subscriber / End User
___________________________________________
6.1. A.4 Purchase Order Number:
___________________________________________
6.1. A.5 Work Order Number:

___________________________________________
6.1. A.6 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
___________________________________________
6.1. A.7 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s)
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
6.1. A.8
Subscriber Pre-cleaning Process Specification(s ): / Revision(s )

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.1. A.9 Internal Pre-cleaning Procedure(s): / Revision(s)
6.1. A.10 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s)
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. A.11 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes ( including Revision level;

Class and/or Grade if applicable):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. A.12 Part Description:
______________________________________________
6.1. A.13 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. A.14 Penetrant Type ( Method, Sensitivity Level & Developer Form):
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.1. A.15 Inspectors: / Level(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. A.16 Is the inspector wearing vision correction as required? YES NO NA

Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall verify that
corrective lenses were used if required. NA only where the inspection
personnel witnessed working did not require correction lenses. “Near
vision correction” refers to the glasses or contacts that were required
to pass the vision test. It is required that such correction is worn during
all testing/inspection at 1x. Therefore, magnification that requires self-
focus may be used as an aid in interpretation with or without vision
correction.
6.1. A.17 Equipment / Tool ID
______________________________________________
6.1. B NA response needs to be explained SECTION NA

SAME AS ABOVE
COMMENTS


NCR
6.1. B.1 Compliance: YES NO
6.1. B.2 Customer:
___________________________________________
6.1. B.3 Subscriber / End User
___________________________________________
6.1. B.4 Purchase Order Number:
___________________________________________
6.1. B.5 Work Order Number:
___________________________________________
6.1. B.6 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
___________________________________________
6.1. B.7 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s)
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
6.1. B.8

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.1. B.9 Internal Pre-cleaning Procedure(s): / Revision(s)

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.1. B.10 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s)
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. B.11 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes ( including Revision level;

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. B.12 Part Description:
______________________________________________
6.1. B.13 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. B.14 Penetrant Type ( Method, Sensitivity Level & Developer Form):
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.1. B.15 Inspectors: / Level(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. B.16 Is the inspector wearing vision correction as required? YES NO NA

correction.
6.1. B.17 Equipment / Tool ID
______________________________________________
6.1. C NA response needs to be explained SECTION NA


NCR
6.1. C.1 Compliance: YES NO
6.1. C.2 Customer:
___________________________________________
6.1. C.3 Subscriber / End User
___________________________________________
6.1. C.4 Purchase Order Number:
___________________________________________
6.1. C.5 Work Order Number:
___________________________________________
6.1. C.6 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
___________________________________________
6.1. C.7 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s)
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
6.1. C.8

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.1. C.9 Internal Pre-cleaning Procedure(s): / Revision(s)
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.1. C.10 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s)
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. C.11 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes ( including Revision level;

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. C.12 Part Description:
______________________________________________
6.1. C.13 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. C.14 Penetrant Type ( Method, Sensitivity Level & Developer Form):
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.1. C.15 Inspectors: / Level(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.1. C.16 Is the inspector wearing vision correction as required? YES NO NA

correction.
6.1. C.17 Equipment / Tool ID
______________________________________________
6.2 If applicable and in conjunction with the preceding, the Auditee shall SECTION NA
also provide an additional three paperwork compliance jobs across the
Nadcap Subscriber base. Provide the following documentation for
auditor review for each of these jobs: Note: The goal is to provide at
least one set of compliance documentation for each of the Auditee’s
Nadcap Subscriber customer base. If all of the Auditee’s Nadcap
customers were represented in the actual compliance audits, then this
section is NA. Paperwork compliance jobs up to two (2) years prior to
the audit date are considered acceptable. If none are available the
auditor shall place a note in this section indicating this.
Note: EC-LR materials shall not leave the Auditee’s facility.
a. Copy of completed technique card or Auditee procedure with

evidence of customer approval if required.
b. Copy of completed shop traveler or work order.

c. If neither a or b above indicate the process and acceptance

standard and their revision status, then the document that shows the
link to this data shall also be reviewed.
6.2. A


NCR
6.2. A.1 Compliance: YES NO

6.2. A.2 Customer:
___________________________________________
6.2. A.3 Subscriber / End User
___________________________________________
6.2. A.4 Purchase Order Number:
___________________________________________
6.2. A.5 Work Order Number:
___________________________________________
6.2. A.6 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
___________________________________________
6.2. A.7 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s)
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
6.2. A.8

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.2. A.9 Internal Pre-cleaning Procedure(s): / Revision(s)
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. A.10 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s)
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. A.11 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes ( including Revision level;

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. A.12 Part Description:
______________________________________________
6.2. A.13 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. A.14 Penetrant Type ( Method, Sensitivity Level & Developer Form):
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.2. A.15 Inspectors: / Level(s) / Date Performed:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. A.16 Equipment / Tool ID:
______________________________________________
6.2.B SECTION NA


NCR
6.2. B.1 Compliance: YES NO
6.2. B.2 Customer:
___________________________________________
6.2. B.3 Subscriber / End User
___________________________________________
6.2. B.4 Purchase Order Number:
___________________________________________
6.2. B.5 Work Order Number:
___________________________________________
6.2. B.6 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
___________________________________________
6.2. B.7 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s)
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
6.2. B.8

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.2. B.9 Internal Pre-cleaning Procedure(s): / Revision(s)
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. B.10 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s)
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. B.11 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes ( including Revision level;

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. B.12 Part Description:
______________________________________________
6.2. B.13 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. B.14 Penetrant Type ( Method, Sensitivity Level & Developer Form):
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.2. B.15 Inspectors: / Level(s) / Date Performed:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. B.16 Equipment / Tool ID:
______________________________________________
6.2.C SECTION NA


NCR
6.2. C.1 Compliance: YES NO
6.2. C.2 Customer:
___________________________________________
6.2. C.3 Subscriber / End User
___________________________________________
6.2. C.4 Purchase Order Number:
___________________________________________
6.2. C.5 Work Order Number:
___________________________________________
6.2. C.6 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
___________________________________________
6.2. C.7 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s)
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
6.2. C.8

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.2. C.9 Internal Pre-cleaning Procedure(s): / Revision(s)
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. C.10 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s)
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. C.11 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes ( including Revision level;

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. C.12 Part Description:
______________________________________________
6.2. C.13 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. C.14 Penetrant Type ( Method, Sensitivity Level & Developer Form):
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6.2. C.15 Inspectors: / Level(s) / Date Performed:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
6.2. C.16 Equipment / Tool ID:
______________________________________________
6.3 Customer Specifications

Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall verify
compliance to each of these requirements by direct observation.
6.3.1 Is the facility using the appropriate specifications and revisions as YES NO
required by the contract document?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This will be confirmed by the
auditor by reviewing the customer P.O. and Subscriber / End User
drawing if available.
6.3.2 If the facility is working to any deviations, have they been approved by YES NO NA
the customer?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor will confirm
documented customer approval; this may be in the form of a written
communication, technique approval or by a formal deviation from the
Subscriber / End User.
6.3.3 Were the applicable requirements, procedures and acceptance criteria YES NO
made available to the penetrant inspectors?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Work instructions/routings/shop
travelers/techniques/procedures, acceptance criteria and unique
customer requirements shall be available to the inspectors. The term
“available” means that these documents are within easy access by the
technicians. These documents are available and are used to perform
the inspections, not used from memory.
6.3.4 If written procedures, and or techniques, require review and/or YES NO NA

approval by the Cognizant Engineering Organization, is that approval
evident?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This shall be investigated and
confirmed by the auditor by reviewing the last ten part numbers
shipped.
6.3.5 If applicable, are part specific drawing inspection and/or acceptance YES NO NA
notes being flowed down and followed by the inspectors?
6.3.6 Was there evidence of compliance to the document control YES NO

procedure?
6.3.7 If applicable, are all specifications, drawings, procedures or technique YES NO NA

changes authorized? Auditor to confirm approval.
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall review the
documents for any unauthorized changes.
6.4 Inspection Process

6.4.1 Do inspection records contain or provide traceability to the following as

a minimum?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Inspection records may be the
work order, shop traveler, technique cards or Certificate of Conformity
and is a document issued by the Auditee to confirm that the delivered
products fulfill the relevant specification and purchase order
requirements.
6.4.1.1 Part number / Material Identification? YES NO
6.4.1.2 Process specification and revision? YES NO
6.4.1.3 Acceptance criteria specification and revision? YES NO
6.4.1.4 Correct sequence of operations? YES NO
6.5 Pre-Cleaning
6.5.1 Are parts being cleaned in accordance with applicable work YES NO
instructions/procedure?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: There shall be a procedure that
addresses the cleaning materials, sequence, times, concentrations,
and temperatures in accordance with customer requirements.
6.5.2 Were all parts clean? YES NO

Compliance Assessment Guidance: Parts shall be cleaned in
accordance with customer requirements. The auditor shall confirm the
cleanliness of the parts prior to inspection by observing the operator

checking the surface of the parts in accordance with the Auditee’s
procedures.
6.6 Grit Blasting SECTION NA
6.6.1 Is there a procedure that addresses blasting process (dry or wet), YES NO
media type and size, pressure and distance in accordance with
customer requirements?
6.7 Pre-Penetrant Etching SECTION NA

6.7.1 Is there a procedure that addresses etching materials, sequence, YES NO NA

times, concentrations and temperatures in accordance with customer
requirements?
6.7.2 If required, were all parts etched? YES NO NA

Compliance Assessment Guidance: All parts shall be properly etched
if applicable. The auditor shall determine applicability based on a
review of the purchase order, specification, customer instruction, etc.
6.7.3 If required, is an outside source used? If so, identify the source name YES NO NA
and location:
______________________________________________
6.7.4 If required, was the source performing etch (internal or external) YES NO NA
approved by the customer?
6.8 Penetrant Application

6.8.1 Are components, penetrant, and ambient temperatures maintained YES NO

within the range of 50ºF (10ºC) to 125ºF (52ºC)?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: If the auditor or Auditee suspects
that the temperature is out of this range, the temperature must be
verified.
6.8.2 Is a calibrated timing device used to monitor penetrant dwell time? YES NO
6.8.3 Are parts dry prior to penetrant application? YES NO

Compliance Assessment Guidance: It is expected that a dry condition
be confirmed by the auditor.
6.8.4 Are penetrant application operations controlled to ensure complete YES NO

coverage of areas to be inspected?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: It is expected that adequate and
complete coverage be confirmed by the auditor by whatever means is
suitable looking for penetrant breaks or splits.
6.8.5 Was the correct method, type, and level of penetrant used? YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall confirm these

issues by researching the appropriate customer specifications and
documentation.
6.8.6 Were the parts properly drained to prevent pooling by making YES NO
reasonable attempts to avoid large quantities of material being
retained in recesses?
6.8.7 Was the correct penetrant dwell time utilized as specified by customer YES NO
requirements?
6.8.8 If parts exceeded the maximum dwell time, was penetrant reapplied? YES NO NA
6.9 Use of Emulsifier SECTION NA

6.9.1 Is a calibrated timing device used to monitor emulsification time? YES NO
List Emulsification Time _______________________________
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The emulsification time used shall

be recorded by the auditor.
6.9.2 Are methods of application and removal of emulsifiers properly YES XN

controlled? O
Compliance Assessment Guidance: It is expected that the auditor
shall watch these operations carefully to detect discrepancies.
6.9.3 Was the correct emulsifier utilized? YES NO
6.9.4 If hydrophilic emulsifier was used, were the pre rinse parameters YES NO NA
controlled? (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.)
Compliance Assessment Guidance: It is expected that parameters
such as temperature, pressure, etc., be observed and evaluated by
the auditor.
6.9.5 Was the entire part flooded with water prior to reaching the maximum YES NO
emulsification time?
6.10 Penetrant Removal

compliance to each of these requirements by direct observation. Some
questions will be NA if only method C is utilized.
6.10.1 Is the rinse water controlled to provide a coarse spray? YES NO NA
6.10.2 Is the rinse water temperature controlled within the range of 50F YES NO NA
(10C) to 100 F (38C)?
6.10.3 Is the rinse water pressure controlled to 40 psi (275 kPa) maximum? YES NO NA
6.10.4 Is the water pressure and temperature monitored at least daily or prior YES NO NA
to use?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This check does not need to be
recorded; however, the auditor is expected to verify compliance by
witnessing the check being performed without prompting.
6.10.5 Is penetrant removal, for manual stations, verified under appropriate YES NO NA
lighting?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: NA shall only be used where an
automated system is used.
6.10.6 Is over and under washing/removal controlled? YES NO

Compliance Assessment Guidance: Removal, using water, removers,
and solvents shall be controlled. The appearance of the part at final
inspection may also provide evidence of correct removal.
For manual systems, the auditor shall observe all removal processes.
Wash distance of 12 inches (30 cm) where possible, application of
removers and the use of solvents are included as this issue applies to
all washing and removal methods.
Automated lines may not be designed to work at 12 inches or more
and verification of distance may not be possible by the auditor. It is
expected that automated lines are substantiated for product or product
types and thereafter regular controls are carried out to ensure
continued adequate performance.
6.10.7 If used, is the air pressure on the hydro air nozzle controlled to 25 psi YES NO NA
(170 kPa) maximum and monitored at least daily or prior to use?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This check does not need to be
recorded; however, the auditor is expected to verify compliance by
witnessing the check being performed without prompting.
6.11 Developer Application SECTION NA

• Developer is required unless specific and clear customer
allowance has been given. When developer is not used, the auditor
shall provide an explanation. Section 6.11 is required to be answered
in all cases where developer is used. In addition, the following
sections 6.12, 6.13 and 6.14 will be required when that particular
material is used; otherwise, those sections not used are NA with no
explanation being required.
• The auditor shall verify compliance to each of these
requirements by direct observation.
6.11.1 Was the developer utilized in accordance with the applicable customer YES NO
requirements?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall confirm this
issue by researching the appropriate specifications and
documentation.
6.11.2 Is a calibrated timing device used to monitor developer dwell time? YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: A timing device shall be calibrated

at a minimum of one point at least annually. Any calibration traceable
to an acceptable national source is acceptable for these timing
devices.
6.11.3 Was the developing time in accordance with applicable customer YES NO
requirements?
documentation.
6.11.4 When applying developer, are the parts completely covered? YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: When applying developer, the
parts or the areas to be inspected as applicable shall be completely
covered with a thin and uniform developer layer. This issue shall be
observed and confirmed by the auditor.
6.11.5 Are dwell times (in minutes) used by the Auditee within the ranges
noted below? Please note all used. An explanation is not required for
not used.
Compliance Assessment Guidance: 20 to 120 minutes is between 10
to 240 minutes. The auditor shall include materials utilized for the
wipe-off technique when completing section 6.11.5. If form d is utilized
for wipe-off only, the auditor should answer “yes” with an explanation.
Form: a Minimum Dwell Time: 10 Maximum Dwell Time: 240 YES NO NA
Form: b Minimum Dwell Time: 10 Maximum Dwell Time: 120 YES NO NA
Form: c Minimum Dwell Time: 10 Maximum Dwell Time: 120 YES NO NA
Form: d Minimum Dwell Time: 10 Maximum Dwell Time: 60 YES NO NA
6.12 Dry Developer (Form a) SECTION NA

6.12.1 Are all parts dried in accordance with customer requirements? YES NO
documentation. If a dryer is used, the set temperature used shall take
into consideration the tolerance of the dryer.
6.12.2 Are methods for applying developer and removing excess developer YES NO
properly controlled?
6.12.3 If air was used to remove excess dry developer, was it controlled to 5 YES NO NA
psi (34 kPa) or less?
6.13 Aqueous Developer (Form b & c) SECTION NA

6.13.1 Was the excess water removed from the parts prior to developer YES NO
application?
6.13.2 Are methods for applying developer and removing excess developer YES NO
properly controlled?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall observe that the
proper techniques are employed.
documentation. If a dryer is used, the set temperature used shall take
into consideration the tolerance of the dryer.
6.14 Non-Aqueous Developer (Form d) SECTION NA

compliance to each of these requirements by direct observation. The
auditor shall include the wipe-off technique when answering section
6.14.
documentation.
6.14.2 Are methods for applying developer properly controlled? YES NO

Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall observe that a
thin even layer of developer is applied and is not in excess.
6.15 Inspection Area

6.15.1 Are magnification/viewing aids available for evaluating indications? YES NO
6.15.2 Are calibrated/verified measuring devices in accordance with customer YES NO

requirements utilized?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall confirm this by
researching the appropriate specifications and documentation.
6.15.3 Is the Inspection area free of fluorescent material or other YES NO

contamination that may interfere with the inspection process?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This would include the area
where parts are evaluated, spills on the floor, tables or other areas
where penetrant materials may come in contact with parts and
baskets, trays, etc. used to hold parts. The auditor is expected to
evaluate the area as a whole and determine if any detrimental
contamination is present that would interfere with the inspection of
parts.
6.16 Evaluation
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The following evaluation process

shall be determined by direct observation, and by researching the
specifications, procedures and other customer documents that are
applicable and required to reach an educated answer to each
question.
6.16.1 Did inspectors allow at least 1 minute to condition their eyes to the YES NO
darkness before conducting the inspection?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: On entering a darkened
inspection area and each time the general illumination in the
inspection area is extinguished 1-minute dark adaptation is required.
Where specifications permit, local light sources that do not interfere
with the inspector’s vision may be used without subsequent timed dark
adaptation and where the evaluation process is carried out
independently of the inspection process no dark adaptation is required
during evaluation. A timing device is required for eye adaptation
monitoring, but evidence of calibration is not required. Timed eye
adaptation is not required for any process control checks (e.g. system
performance).
6.16.2 Did the inspector adhere to the requirement of not wearing YES NO
permanently darkened or photo-chromatic eyeglasses?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This is not intended to prohibit the
use of eyeglasses with lenses treated to absorb ultraviolet light.
6.16.3 Was the UV-A intensity at the time of this survey at least 1200 YES NO
μW/cm2?
6.16.4 If required, did the inspector properly evaluate every indication and YES NO NA
reject parts containing relevant indications that exceeded the
acceptance limits?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor is expected to
confirm understanding by whatever means are required. This may be
possible by observation or, in some cases, may require the auditor to
ask the inspector(s) questions regarding the criteria and how it is to be
used.
6.16.5 Were the indications wiped with a solvent dampened swab or brush in YES NO NA
accordance with customer requirements?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: For the purpose of this audit
criteria, the term “swab” shall include lint-free cloth.
6.16.6 If redeveloped, was the redevelopment time, for acceptance, adequate YES NO NA
to meet customer requirements?
6.16.7 Were all rejectable indications marked on the part and/or appropriately YES NO NA
documented?
6.16.8 Was all pertinent paperwork traceable to the part? YES NO
6.16.9 Were the specific accept/reject criteria properly understood by the YES NO
inspector?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor is expected to confirm

understanding by whatever means are required. This may be possible
by observation or, in some cases, may require the auditor to ask the
inspector(s) questions regarding the criteria and how it is to be used.
6.16.10 Did the accept/reject criteria properly reflect the customer criteria? YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This will be confirmed by the

auditor by reviewing the customer P.O and Subscriber / End User
drawing if available.
6.16.11 Was the penetrant process from application of penetrant to YES NO

accept/reject carried out in one continuous process?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Long term delays are not
permitted, for example processing in one day shift and inspecting in
the following day shift. Brief delays, for example, to make the process
more efficient, provided they do not contravene any other
requirements are acceptable. There is no requirement to record the
actual time.
6.17 Post Cleaning

compliance to this requirement by direct observation.
6.17.1 If required was an adequate post process cleaning operation YES NO NA

performed?
6.17.2 After inspection and appropriate cleaning, were parts properly YES NO NA
protected from corrosion or damage?
6.18 Inspector Qualification
6.18.1 Were the inspection personnel certified to the correct levels for the YES NO
work they were performing?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This shall be verified by review of
the certification records.
6.18.2 Were all non-certified or in-training personnel observed performing PT YES NO NA

operations properly supervised?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This shall be determined by direct
observation.
6.19 Inspection Status
6.19.1 Are symbols and/or marking methods used to denote penetrant YES NO
inspection status?
6.19.2 Were all inspection results properly recorded and traceable to the YES NO
parts?

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*TO BE USED ON AUDITS STARTING ON OR AFTER 05-JAN-2020*

These Audit Criteria define the requirements for Auditees seeking

All negative responses require a Nonconformance Report (NCR). Not

The audit results shall not include any customer proprietary

AMS2644 Inspection Material, Penetrant

QPL AMS2644 Qualified Products List, Inspection

ASTM E1135 Test Method for Comparing the

ASTM D95 Test Method for Water in

ASTM D6304 Standard Test Method for

3. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

3.1 Materials, Equipment Listing and Information

3.2 Material Certification

3.2.1 Is the manufacturer’s certification available for each batch of YE

3.3 Material Identification

3.4 Equipment Arrangement

3.4.1 Is equipment arranged to prevent mixing, contamination or incorrect YE

3.5 UV-A LED Sources SECTION NA

peak wavelength of the output?

Compliance assessment guidance: The peak output wavelength shall

4.1 NDT Facility Written Procedures

4.3 Procedure / Technique

Does the written procedure, general or specific, contain the following

4.3.4 Part number and/or material to be examined? YE

4.3.5 Complete processing parameters for the penetrant inspection YE

4.3.5.1 A requirement that components, penetrant, and ambient temperatures YES

NOTE: NA if only Method C is used

4.3.6 Method, Type and Sensitivity Level of Penetrant, Emulsifier, and NA

4.3.7 How hydrophilic emulsifier concentrations are established? NA

What is the nominal established concentration and permitted range

Does this maximum concentration percentage comply with QPL NA

4.3.7 Identification of the components or areas within a component to be YES

4.3.8 Address or provide traceability to customer acceptance criteria? YES

4.3.9 Special equipment required including type and intensity of light if NA

4.3.10 Complete pre-cleaning and post-cleaning instructions, including YES

4.3.11 Description for the method of identifying inspection status? YES

4.3.12 Method for control of software or programming used for automated NA

5. PENETRANT PROCESS CONTROLS

• The following tests marked “re-used” are required when,

• If a particular system is not used by the Auditee, ( e.g., Post

• Where process control checks are performed at the

5.1 Penetrant Brightness Test (reused) SECTION X NA

5.1.1 Is the fluorescent brightness of penetrant being tested at least NO

5.1.2 Is ASTM E1135 the standard test method used? NO

5.1.3 Is the acceptable limit within 90 - 110% of the unused standard? NO

5.2 Water Content of Water-Washable Penetrant (reused) SECTION

5.2.3 Is the maximum acceptable limit 5%? NO

5.3 Water Content of Water-Based Penetrant (reused) SECTION

5.3.2 Is a refractometer used to perform this test? NO

5.3.3 Is the concentration in accordance with manufacturer’s YES

What is the current concentration percent? to be evaluated

5.4 Water Content of Lipophilic Emulsifiers (reused) SECTION NA

5.4.3 Is the maximum acceptable limit 5%? YES NO

5.5 Concentration of Hydrophilic Emulsifiers (Method D) SECTION NA

5.5.1 Is a refractometer used to perform this test? YES NO

TO BE USED ON AUDITS STARTING ON OR AFTER 05-JAN-2020