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AC7114-2 Rev L
AC7114-2 Rev L
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INFORMATION ENCLOSED IS THE SAME AS THE OFFICAL CHECKLIST AND ITS SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS
AC7114/2 REV. L
AUDIT CRITERIA Issued 1997-07
Nadcap
AUDIT CRITERIA FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING FACILITY
MAGNETIC PARTICLE SURVEY
1. SCOPE
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
The auditor must verify the list of procedures provided by the supplier
at the time of the audit. Any corrections or updates to the list must be
identified using notes, inserted at the applicable criterion.
2.1 References:
The supplier shall complete and the auditor shall review, the Supplier'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 AC7114/2-A).
3.2.1 Is the manufacturer’s certification available for the magnetic particles YES NO
used and is there evidence that they conform to the applicable AMS?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The supplier shall have
traceability to the manufacturer’s certification.
3.2.2 Is the manufacturer’s certification available for the suspension carrier, YES NO
and/or conditioning agents used, as applicable, and is there evidence
that it conforms to the applicable standard? If so, identify the
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3.3.1 If UV-A LED Lamps are utilized for inspections, is there evidence from YES NO
the manufacturer that validates the wavelength?
Compliance assessment guidance: The peak output wavelength shall
be 365±5nm. N/A is only to be used where LED sources are not
available for use.
4. PROCEDURES
4.1.1 Is there a procedure, general or specific, for processing and inspection YES NO
using the magnetic particle method?
4.1.2 Does the procedure make reference to the governing specification(s) it YES NO
is intended to meet?
4.2 Approval
4.2.1 Does the procedure(s) indicate approval by the applicable Level 3? YES NO
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.
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4.3.1 Traceability to the name and address of the facility performing the YES NO
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 NO
approved?
4.3.3 A requirement that all personnel are qualified and certified to the YES NO
required level for the activity undertaken and the applicable contract
requirements?
4.3.4 Identification of the part(s) to which the procedure applies, including YES NO
the material, alloy and dimensions of the part when used for technique
development?
Compliance Assessment Guidance. Material and alloy. Where the
supplier is working directly to a maintenance manual or cannot
ascertain the material type from the customer the definition
‘ferromagnetic steel’ is an acceptable alternative.
4.3.6 Type of magnetizing current (e.g., half wave rectified, three phase, YES NO
single phase, AC, etc.)?
4.3.7 Directions of magnetization to be used, the order in which they are YES NO
applied and any demagnetization procedures to be used between
shots?
4.3.9 Pulse duration, type (AC, DC), and quantity (pulses/shot)? YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The number of shots and shot
length shall meet customer requirements. Where customer
requirements are not specific, the minimum shall be 2 shots each at a
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minimum of ½ second.
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4.3.10 Magnitude of current, direction of all magnetic fields, the magnetic field YES NO
strengths, the types of magnetic field strength indicators, ampere
turns, etc?
4.3.12 The method used to demonstrate correct field balance when using YES NO NA
multidirectional magnetization
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This includes reference to
verifying the correct field strength and balance using the required test
parts/AS 5371 shims.
4.3.13 Directions for positioning the item with respect to the magnetizing YES NO
equipment?
4.3.16 Method of establishing the magnetization (e.g., head, coil, cable wrap, YES NO
etc.)?
4.3.17 Type of records and/or method of marking parts after examination? YES NO
4.3.18 Identification of test parts used for system performance verification? YES NO
4.3.20 Type of magnetic particle material (dry or wet, water based, oil based, YES NO
etc.)?
4.3.22 All required process controls and calibration checks called out in YES NO
Section 5 & 6 of this checklist?
4.3.23 Reporting of arcing and actions taken to prevent overheating of the YES NO NA
parts?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: NA applies only
when direct contact methods are not used.
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4.3.24 Address inspection of hardware which has a coating or plating applied YES NO NA
in accordance with the standard? (if applicable)
5.1.1 Is the suspension’s wet particle concentration tested at the start of YES NO
every shift?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The suspension concentration
check is not applicable to aerosol spray cans.
5.1.2 Is the suspension agitated at least 30 minutes prior to performing the YES NO
concentration check?
5.1.3 Is the suspension sample demagnetized and allowed to settle for at YES NO
least 60 minutes for petroleum based suspension or 30 minutes for
conditioned water suspension, prior to performing the concentration
check?
5.1.4 Is the magnetic particle concentration within the following limits? YES NO
5.1.5 Are records of the concentration check on file and do they indicate YES NO
acceptable results?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The actual concentration value
shall be recorded; “OK” or some other mark is not acceptable.
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5.1.6 Did the facility properly demonstrate the required suspension YES NO
concentration check?
5.2.1 Is the reference sample of unused suspension retained for the YES NO
contamination check and is it stored properly?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The sample of unused particle
suspension shall be stored in such a manner as to be free of exposure
to light and shall only be brought into the inspection area for
comparison against the in-use suspension. The suspension
contamination check is not applicable to aerosol spray cans.
5.2.2 If the sample shows reduced fluorescence and/or loose agglomeration YES NO
rather than a solid layer of particles, is the suspension drained,
machine cleaned and refilled with fresh suspension?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: If this condition has occurred,
then there must be documented evidence of corrective actions taken.
5.2.4 Is the maximum acceptable volume of contaminate 30% or less of the YES NO
volume of magnetic particles?
5.2.6 Are records of contamination checks on file and do they indicate YES NO
acceptable results?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The test results shall indicate a
percentage or simply state “acceptable” or some other term that
denotes acceptance.
5.2.7 Did the facility properly demonstrate the required suspension YES NO
contamination checks?
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5.3.1 Is the water break test of water based vehicles being performed at YES NO
least daily in accordance with ASTM-E-1444?
5.3.2 Are records of this test on file and do they provide acceptable results? YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Records indicating “OK” or some
other check mark are acceptable for this test.
5.4.1 Is a digital meter, with a spectral sensitivity from 320-400 nm, utilized YES NO
to verify UV light intensity?
5.4.2 Is calibration of the meter being performed at least semi-annually or, YES NO
with adequate documentation, extended as allowed by the governing
standard but not to exceed 12 months when 4 consecutive acceptable
calibrations and adequate documentation is available to support the
decreased frequency?
5.4.4 Is the UV light meter accurate to within +/- 5% of the standard YES NO
reading?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: 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.
5.4.7 Is the UV light intensity of the inspection light(s) checked at least YES NO
daily, prior to use or after equipment maintenance?
5.4.8 If a battery powered UV-A LED lamp is being used, is there a YES NO NA
procedure to ensure the correct UV intensity is maintained throughout
period of use?
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5.4.9 Are UV-A LED flashlights (small battery powered UV-A sources) only YES NO NA
utilized for localized inspections (eg weld repairs, bore inspections,
hard to reach areas)?
5.4.10 Is the minimum acceptable limit 1200 µW/cm2 and the maximum YES NO
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.
5.4.11 Are records of this check on file and do they indicate acceptable YES NO
results?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The actual light intensity shall be
recorded for this check; “OK” or some other mark is not acceptable.
5.4.13 YES NO
5.4.14 Where battery powered lamps are used does the procedure address YES NO NA
consistency of U/V output and the controls used to ensure adequate
output during all inspection activity
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The procedure shall address the
check requirements for battery powered sources.
5.5.1 Calibration
5.5.1.1 Is calibration of the meter being performed at least semi-annually or, YES NO
with adequate documentation, extended as allowed by the governing
standard but not to exceed 12 months when 4 consecutive acceptable
calibrations and adequate documentation is available to support the
decreased frequency?
5.5.1.3 Is the light meter accurate to within ± 5% of the standard reading? YES NO
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5.5.1.4 Is the white light meter traceable to the calibration data? YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The meter shall be serialized,
stickered or otherwise identifiable to the calibration data.
5.5.2.1 Is ambient light in the inspection area controlled not to exceed 2 ft YES NO
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 in the fixed position of 15 inches (38 cm).
5.5.2.2 Is the check being performed at least weekly or prior to use and after YES NO
equipment maintenance?
5.5.2.3 Are records of this check on file and do they indicate acceptable YES NO
results?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The actual light intensity shall be
recorded for this check, “OK” or some other mark is not acceptable.
5.5.3.1 Is 100 ft-candles/1000 lux, or more, available at the part surface for YES NO NA
visual verification of magnetic particle
indications?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This question shall be applicable
where accept/reject decisions rely on the use of white light. (otherwise
NA)
5.5.3.2 Is the check being performed at least weekly, or prior to use when YES NO NA
inspection is conducted less often then weekly, and after equipment
maintenance?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The actual light intensity shall be
recorded for this check; “OK” or some other mark is not acceptable.
Where the supplier 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.
5.5.3.3 Are records of this check on file and do they indicate acceptable YES NO NA
results?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The actual light intensity shall be
recorded for this check; “OK” or some other mark is not acceptable.
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6.1.1.1 If notched shims or flexible laminated strips are used are they YES NO NA
available and in good condition?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: There shall be no damage that
may affect their use e.g. cracks, wrinkles or corrosion. If AS 5371
notched shims are used the protective coating shall have been
removed prior to use and they shall be correctly fastened on the
component. This does not need to be documented.
6.1.2 If Hall Effect Gauss meters are used, are they calibrated at a minimum YES NO NA
of three points within the range of use and at least semi-
annually?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Calibration example: The
calibration points for a meter used at 1 Gauss to 85 Gauss could be
calibrated at 0.5/50/100 Gauss to meet the requirement. These are
not absolute points; the auditor must use discretion when determining
if the data points are adequate.
6.1.3 Are instruments used only for residual field measurement calibrated at YES NO NA
a minimum of three points in their range of use at least semi-annually?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: For instruments measuring
positive and negative values the three points could be the maximum
residual field level and zero.- for example +3, 0 and -3 Gauss NA only
if a Hall Effect Gauss meter or other acceptable device is used in
place of the residual field indicator.
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6.1.4 Is the magnetic particle machine ammeter checked at least semi- YES NO
annually at a minimum of three points encompassing the range of
use?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The ammeter/shunt combination
and magnetic particle machine ammeter shall not differ by more than
10%, or 50 amperes, whichever is greater, of the unit’s output. Note:
The calibration points for a meter used at 100 amps to 3000 amps
could be calibrated at 100 / 1000 / 3000 to meet the requirement.
6.1.5 Are records of this check on file and do they indicate acceptable YES NO
results?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The actual values shall be
recorded for this check; “OK” or some other mark is not acceptable.
6.1.6 Is the mag particle machine checked for output stability/repeatability at YES NO NA
least semi-annually to determine the minimum usable amperage?
6.1.7 Is the equipment marked with the lowest useable output values YES NO
determined by the output repeatability check?
6.1.8 For equipment using a timer to control pulse duration, is the pulse YES NO NA
duration of the magnetizing current flow controlled so that at
least 0.5 seconds can be achieved?
6.1.9 For equipment using a timer, is the pulse timer calibrated at least semi- YES NO NA
annually to be within ± 0.1seconds?
6.1.10 Are records of this check on file and do they indicate acceptable YES NO NA
results?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The actual values shall be
recorded for this check; “OK” or some other mark is not acceptable.
6.1.11 If the magnetic particle machine is equipped with the quick break YES NO NA
feature, is the quick-break feature being checked at least semi-
annually?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This check is to be conducted in
the coil.
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6.1.12 Are records of this test on file and do they indicate acceptable results YES NO NA
in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Records indicating “OK” or some
other check mark are acceptable for this test. The manufacturer’s
guidelines shall indicate acceptance criteria.
6.2.2 Is a Ketos tool steel ring used for the system performance test and is YES NO NA
there documentation available which provides evidence that it is
certified to Ketos tool steel ring requirements?
6.2.2.1 Is the Ketos tool steel ring free of damage or corrosion which would YES NO
affect its use?
AISI 01 Maximum
Indicated Results # of Holes
‘Ketos’ Amperage
#3 Hole @ 1400 Amps
#5 Hole @ 2500 Amps
#6 Hole @ 3400 Amps
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6.2.2.3 Are records of this test on file and do they indicate acceptable YES NO
results?
6.2.3 Is an AS5282 steel ring used for the system performance test, and is YES NO NA
there documentation available that provides evidence that it is properly
certified to AS5282 requirements?
6.2.3.1 Is the AS 5282 steel ring free of damage or corrosion which would YES NO
affect its use?
6.2.3.2 Is the magnetic particle system performance checked at least daily YES NO
or prior to use by testing the AS 5282 steel ring showing the required
holes per maximum allowable amperage setting?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The maximum amperage values
specified in the table shall not be exceeded.
Maximum
AS 5282 Indicated Results # of Holes
Amperage
#3 Hole @ 500 Amps
#5 Hole @1000 Amps
#6 Hole @1500 Amps
#7 Hole @2500 Amps
#9 Hole @3500 Amps
6.2.3.3 Are records of this test on file and do they indicate acceptable results? YES NO
6.2.4 Is an alternate test device (TP 1-4, known defective part or other YES NO NA
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6.2.4.1 Is the magnetic particle system performance checked at least daily or YES NO
prior to use?
6.2.4.2 Does the performance of the test device used meet or exceed the YES NO
original defined baseline?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Test devices shall have pre-
determined current values for the indications/defects, acceptance
criteria defined and approval by customer.
6.2.4.3 Is the device used free of damage or corrosion that would affect its YES NO
use?
6.2.4.4 Are records of this test on file and do they indicate acceptable results? YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The recording of the results of this
test shall be in accordance with customer requirements.
6.3.1 Is the inspection performed following all processes that could YES NO NA
adversely affect the part (Heat Treat, Forming, Machining,
Welding, etc)?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: NA for independent test facilities.
6.3.2 Are all parts cleaned prior to inspection as applicable to remove YES NO
paint, scale, oil, dirt and other foreign materials that may
interfere with the inspection process?
7. COMPLIANCE
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The supplier 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
magnetic particle machine 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.
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Supplier 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 supplier has done due diligence no
additional action is required. On the second consecutive occurrence
supplier must have evidence of task group concurrence of reason
why. If not, a minor nonconformance will be issued.
It is expected that 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 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
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7.1 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 supplier’s facility.
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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 supplier’s Nadcap Subscriber customer base. If all
of the supplier’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.
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7.3.1 Is the facility using the appropriate specification(s) and revision(s) as YES NO
required by the contract document?
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7.3.2 If the facility is working to any deviations, have they been approved by YES NO NA
the customer?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall 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.
7.3.4 If written procedures and/or techniques require review and/or approval YES NO NA
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.
7.3.5 If applicable, are part specific drawing inspection and/or acceptance YES NO NA
notes being flowed down and followed by the inspectors?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This shall be investigated and
confirmed by the auditor.
7.3.7 If applicable, were any and all specification, drawing, procedure or YES NO NA
technique changes authorized?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Auditor to confirm approval.
7.5.2 Are parts being cleaned in accordance with applicable work YES NO
instructions/procedure prior to inspection?
7.5.6 Were parts properly magnetized in accordance with the procedure or YES NO
technique sheet?
7.5.8 Did the inspector(s) adhere to the requirement of not wearing YES NO
photochromatic eye glasses or permanently darkened lenses?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This is not intended to prohibit the
use of eyeglasses with lenses treated to absorb ultraviolet light.
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7.5.9 Did the inspector(s) accustom their eyes to darkness for at least one YES NO
minute before performing any inspection requiring the use of
UV light?
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 inspectors 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 (eg system
performance)
7.5.11 If applicable, when current is passed directly through the part (direct YES NO NA
head shot) was care exercised to prevent burning/arcing of the
part at the contact areas?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: When current is passed directly
through the part (direct head shot), burning/arcing between the
contact areas of the machine and the part shall not occur.
7.6.1 Was the UV light intensity measured at the time of this survey, at least YES NO
1200 μW/cm2 at the inspection surface?
7.6.2 Were all areas of the part inspected per the technique sheet or YES NO
procedure?
7.6.3 If applicable, did the inspector(s) properly evaluate every relevant YES NO NA
indication in accordance with the customer standard?
7.6.4 Was the specific acceptance criteria properly understood by the YES NO
inspector(s)?
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
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7.6.5 Were precautions taken when parts were handled during inspection YES NO
not to smear or obliterate indications?
7.6.6 If applicable, were indications not meeting the acceptance criteria YES NO NA
marked on the part and/or appropriately documented?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor is expected to
validate that the appropriate marking materials are utilized in
accordance with customer requirements.
7.6.7 After evaluation, were all parts demagnetized and exhibit no more than YES NO
an absolute value of 3 gauss or 240 A/m as determined by the use
of a field indicator on the surface of the part?
7.7.1 Were parts properly cleaned after magnetic particle inspection to YES NO
remove magnetic particle residues from holes, crevices, passage
ways, etc?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Cleaning shall be done with a
suitable solvent or by other means with all plugs, masking, or other
processing aids removed with care as they may affect the intended
use of the part.
7.7.2 After inspection and appropriate cleaning, were parts properly YES NO NA
protected from corrosion or damage?
7.8.1 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.
7.8.3 Were all personnel who require near vision correction to pass the YES NO NA
visual acuity exam wearing vision correction for detection and
evaluation purposes during testing/inspections?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall verify that
corrective lenses were used if required. NA only where none of the
inspection personnel witnessed working required 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
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7.9.1 Were symbols and/or marking methods used to denote magnetic YES NO
particle inspection status?
7.9.2 Were all inspection results properly recorded and traceable to the YES NO
parts?