AC7114-2 Rev L

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AC7114/2 REV. L
AUDIT CRITERIA Issued 1997-07
Revision Date: 15-AUG-2018

161Thorn Hill Road Superseding AC7114/2 Rev K
Warrendale, PA 15086-7527
Nadcap
AUDIT CRITERIA FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING FACILITY
MAGNETIC PARTICLE SURVEY
*TO BE USED ON AUDITS STARTING ON OR AFTER - 2-DEC-2018*
1. SCOPE
These Audit Criteria define the requirements for suppliers seeking

Nadcap accreditation in Fluorescent Magnetic Particle and are to be
used as a supplement to PRI AC7114. These criteria and the
applicable Subscriber Supplemental Checklists will ensure that NDT
suppliers meet the requirements for Nadcap accreditation in Magnetic
Particle. Note: This checklist is not applicable to the Yoke, Prods or
Permanent Magnet techniques.
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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 checklist 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 checklist includes the term “Compliance Assessment

Guidance”. This term is used to reflect the Task Groups expectation
when answering the checklist question as YES or NA.
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.
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 supplier.
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 checklist.
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:
SAE Publications: Available from SAE, 400 Commonwealth Drive,

AS4792 Water Conditioning Agents for

Aqueous Magnetic Particle
Inspection
AS5282 Tool Steel Ring Standard for

Magnetic Particle Inspection
AS5371 Reference Standards Notched

Shims for Magnetic Particle
Inspection
AMS2641 Vehicle, Magnetic Particle

Inspection
PRI Publications: Available from PRI, 161 Thorn Hill Road,

PD 1100 Nadcap Program Requirements
ASTM Publications: Available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive,

West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, USA.
ASTM-E-1444 Standard Practice for Magnetic

Particle Examination
3. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
3.1 Materials, Equipment Listing and Information
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 Material Certification
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
applicable standard met.
Light petroleum distillate

AMS 2641 (Type 1 or 2)

A-A-59230

Other (list)
Suitable conditioned water (conditioning agents)

AS 4792

Other (list)
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The supplier shall have
traceability to the manufacturer’s certification. Suspension carriers not
listed above shall require documented customer approval.
3.3 UV-A LED Sources SECTION NA
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 NDT Facility Written 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.
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 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.
4.3.5 Equipment to be used for magnetization? YES NO
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?
4.3.8 Magnetic particle application method used, (continuous / residual)? YES NO
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
minimum of ½ second.
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?
4.3.11 Magnetic field strength and location of Gauss/Tesla measurements if YES NO NA

AS 5371 shims are not used?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This includes reference to
verifying the field direction and strength.
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?
4.3.14 Complete pre-examination and post-examination demagnetization, YES NO

cleaning and preservation requirements or reference to procedures
containing such instructions?
4.3.15 Areas of the part(s) to be examined including an illustration; either a YES NO

drawing or a photo?
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
4.3.19 Sequence of the magnetic particle examination relative to YES NO NA

manufacturing operations, if applicable?
4.3.20 Type of magnetic particle material (dry or wet, water based, oil based, YES NO
etc.)?
4.3.21 Acceptance requirements to be used for evaluating indications and YES NO

disposition of part(s) after examination?
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.
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. NDT PROCESS CONTROL
Compliance Assessment Guidance:
• If a particular system is not used by the supplier, i.e.

water based suspension, 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.
• If the following process control checks are performed at the

supplier, adequate procedural coverage and documentation of
said tests and results are expected to be evident and are to be
reviewed by the auditor. 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 Suspension Concentration Checks SECTION NA
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
Settled fluorescent solids 0.1 - to 0.4 ml per 100 ml sample
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.
5.1.6 Did the facility properly demonstrate the required suspension YES NO
concentration check?
5.1.7 Is a centrifuge vessel with a stem graduated in 0.05ml increments YES NO

used for the concentration check?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Certification/calibration is not
required.
5.2 Suspension Contamination Checks SECTION NA
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.
5.2.3 Is the suspension evaluated for contamination at least weekly? YES NO
5.2.4 Is the maximum acceptable volume of contaminate 30% or less of the YES NO
volume of magnetic particles?
5.2.5 If the suspension shows bands or striations of contamination YES NO

exceeding 30% of the volume of magnetic particles, is the suspension
drained, machine cleaned and refilled with new suspension?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Examine the graduated portion of

the tube, under both UV light and visible light, for striations or bands,
difference in color or appearance. Bands or striations may indicate
contamination. If this condition has occurred, then there must be
documented evidence of corrective actions taken.
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 Water Break Test (Water Based Vehicles) SECTION NA
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.
5.3.3 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES NO
5.4 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.
5.4.1 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?
5.4.3 Is the calibration performed at a minimum of three points to establish YES NO

linearity?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: No specific values need to be
used.
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.
5.4.5 Is the UV light meter traceable to calibration data? YES NO

Compliance Assessment Guidance: The meter shall be serialized,
stickered or otherwise identifiable to the calibration data.
5.4.6 Is the calibration current? YES NO
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?
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.
5.4.12 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES NO
5.4.13 YES NO
Are UV lights clean and in good condition?

Compliance Assessment Guidance: For UV 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.
5.4.14 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 White Light Meters and Measurements

Compliance Assessment Guidance: The light meter includes
all elements of the measuring system e.g. sensor and readout unit.
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?
5.5.1.2 Is the calibration performed at a minimum of three points to establish YES NO

linearity?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: No specific values need to be
used.
5.5.1.3 Is the light meter accurate to within ± 5% of the standard reading? YES NO
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.
5.5.1.4 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 Ambient White Light Check
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?
recorded for this check, “OK” or some other mark is not acceptable.
5.5.2.4 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES NO
5.5.3 Inspection White Light Check
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?
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?
5.5.3.4 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES NO NA
6. EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION CHECKS
6.1 Magnetic Field Strength
6.1.1 Is the magnetic field strength determined by an appropriate method? YES NO
Identify the applicable method(s):

a. Testing parts having known or artificial discontinuities, including
AS5371 notched shim indicators, of the type, size and location
specified in the acceptance requirements.
b. Using a Hall-effect probe gauss meter capable of measuring the
peak values of the tangential field.
c. Use of the formulas in conjunction with another field strength
monitoring method (a or b).
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Magnetic field strength shall be
determined by a, b or c. If c applies then this shall be in conjunction
with either a or b.
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.
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
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?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The machine shall be checked to

establish the lowest setting that will repeatedly produce a stable (+-
10% or 50 amps whichever is greater) output. No fewer than six
measurements are to be carried out to demonstrate repeatability.
Individual test values need not be recorded, but the minimum usable
value shall be marked on the equipment. No additional test or
calibration equipment is required to carry out this test. This test is not
required for secondary circuits, such as magnetic flux. N/A is only
applicable for equipment that won’t permit use outside +-10% or 50,
amps whichever is greater of selected value.
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
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.
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 System Performance
6.2.1 Is a device used to monitor the system performance? (Identify YES NO

applicable method used)
AISI 01 ‘Ketos’ Ring
AS5282 Ring
TP 1-4
Known Defective Part
Other approved standard
(List) _________________________________________
Compliance Assessment Guidance: One or more of the above devices
shall be used to monitor the system performance. Any other standard
approved by the customer shall have documented evidence of
approval.
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?
6.2.2.2 Is the magnetic particle system performance checked at least YES NO

daily or prior to use by testing the Ketos tool 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.
AISI 01 Maximum
Indicated Results # of Holes
‘Ketos’ Amperage
#3 Hole @ 1400 Amps
#5 Hole @ 2500 Amps
#6 Hole @ 3400 Amps
6.2.2.3 Are records of this test on file and do they indicate acceptable YES NO
results?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall verify that

indications are discernible for the required number of holes at each
output value (amperage). Any additional indications above the
minimum requirement shall be recorded as seen but detection of, or
variation in detection of these additional indications shall not be cause
for a non-conformance. The actual number of hole indications shall
be recorded.
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

indications are discernible for the required number of holes at each
output value (amperage). Any additional indications above the
minimum requirement shall be recorded as seen but detection of, or
variation in detection of these additional indications shall not be cause
for a non-conformance. The actual number of hole indications shall
be recorded.
6.2.4 Is an alternate test device (TP 1-4, known defective part or other YES NO NA
standard listed in 6.2.1) used to monitor the

system performance?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: If a Ketos tool steel ring or AS

5282 steel ring is not used to monitor the system performance, then
an alternative test device, such as TP 1-4, known defective part or
other standard listed in 6.2.1 shall be used.
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 Processing Area
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?
6.3.3 Are parts plugged or masked if required? YES NO NA
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.
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 N/A under the following circumstances (explanation must
be provided by auditor):
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
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.
a. Copy of completed technique card or supplier procedure

cover page with evidence of customer approval if required.
b. Copy of the applicable page from the 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.
7.1. A NA response needs to be explained SECTION NA
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
7.1. A.1 Compliance YES NO
7.1. A.2 Customer:
______________________________________________
7.1. A.3 Subscriber / End User:
______________________________________________
7.1. A.4 Purchase Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.1. A.5 Work Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.1. A.6 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
______________________________________________
7.1. A.7 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. A.8 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. A.9 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes (including Revision level;

Class and/or Grade if applicable):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. A.10 Part Description:
______________________________________________
7.1. A.11 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. A.12 Inspectors: / Level(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. A.13 Equipment / Tool ID:
______________________________________________
7.1. B NA response needs to be explained SECTION NA


NCR
7.1. B.1 Compliance: YES NO
7.1. B.2 Customer:
______________________________________________
7.1. B.3 Subscriber / End User:
______________________________________________
7.1. B.4 Purchase Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.1. B.5 Work Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.1. B.6 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
______________________________________________
7.1. B.7 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. B.8 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. B.9 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes (including Revision level;

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. B.10 Part Description:
______________________________________________
7.1. B.11 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. B.12 Inspectors: / Level(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. B.13 Equipment / Tool ID:
______________________________________________
7.1. C NA response needs to be explained SECTION NA


NCR
7.1. C.1 Compliance: YES NO
7.1. C.2 Customer:
______________________________________________
7.1. C.3 Subscriber / End User:
______________________________________________
7.1. C.4 Purchase Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.1. C.5 Work Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.1. C.6 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
______________________________________________
7.1. C.7 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. C.8 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. C.9 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes (including Revision level;

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. C.10 Part Description:
______________________________________________
7.1. C.11 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. C.12 Inspectors: / Level(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.1. C.13 Equipment / Tool ID:
______________________________________________
7.2 If applicable and in conjunction with the preceding, the supplier shall 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 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.
Note: EC-LR materials shall not leave the supplier’s facility.
a. Copy of completed technique card or supplier procedure cover

page 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.
7.2. A Compliance YES NO


NCR
7.2. A.1 Customer:
______________________________________________
7.2. A.2 Subscriber / End User:
______________________________________________
7.2. A.3 Purchase Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.2. A.4 Work Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.2. A.5 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
______________________________________________
7.2. A.6 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. A.7 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. A.8 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes (including Revision level;

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. A.9 Part Description:
______________________________________________
7.2. A.10 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. A.11 Inspectors: / Level(s): / Date Performed:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. A.12 Equipment / Tool ID:
______________________________________________
7.2. B SECTION NA


NCR
7.2. B.1 Compliance: YES NO

7.2. B.2 Customer:
______________________________________________
7.2. B.3 Subscriber / End User:
______________________________________________
7.2. B.4 Purchase Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.2. B.5 Work Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.2. B.6 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
______________________________________________
7.2. B.7 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. B.8 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. B.9 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes (including Revision level;

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. B.10 Part Description:
______________________________________________
7.2. B.11 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. B.12 Inspectors: / Level(s): / Date Performed:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. B.13 Equipment / Tool ID:
______________________________________________
7.2.C SECTION NA


NCR
7.2. C.1 Compliance: YES NO

7.2. C.2 Customer:
______________________________________________
7.2. C.3 Subscriber / End User:
______________________________________________
7.2. C.4 Purchase Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.2. C.5 Work Order Number:
______________________________________________
7.2. C.6 Lot / Batch / Serial Number:
______________________________________________
7.2. C.7 Process Specification(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. C.8 Internal Procedure(s): / Revision(s):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. C.9 Acceptance Specification / Drawing Notes (including Revision level;

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. C.10 Part Description:
______________________________________________
7.2. C.11 Part Number: / Revision:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. C.12 Inspectors: / Level(s): / Date Performed:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
7.2. C.13 Equipment / Tool ID:
______________________________________________
7.3 Customer Specifications

Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall verify
compliance to each of these requirements by direct observation.
7.3.1 Is the facility using the appropriate specification(s) and revision(s) as YES NO
required by the contract document?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This shall be confirmed by the

auditor by reviewing the customer P.O. and Subscriber / End User
drawing if available.
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.
7.3.3 Were the applicable work instructions/routings/shop YES NO

travelers/techniques/procedures, acceptance criteria and unique
customer requirements, made available to the magnetic particle
inspectors?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: 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.
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.
7.3.6 Was there evidence of compliance to the document control YES NO

procedure?
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.
7.4 Inspection Process

7.4.1 Do applicable Work Orders/Shop Travelers and Technique Cards

contain or provide traceability to the following as a minimum?
7.4.1.1 Part number / Material Identification? YES NO

7.4.1.2 Specification reference? YES NO
7.4.1.3 Inspection acceptance requirements? YES NO
7.4.1.4 Correct sequence of operations? YES NO
7.5 Part Processing

7.5.1 Did the inspector(s) review, as applicable, the specification(s), YES NO

technique sheet, and procedure(s) prior to inspecting the part?
7.5.2 Are parts being cleaned in accordance with applicable work YES NO
instructions/procedure prior to inspection?
7.5.3 Were all parts clean? YES NO

Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall confirm the
cleanliness of the parts prior to inspection by whatever means are
available and reasonable.
7.5.4 Was the magnetic particle suspension properly agitated? YES NO

Compliance Assessment Guidance: The magnetic particle suspension
shall be agitated throughout to provide a uniform concentration of
particles in suspension as demonstrated via the concentration result.
7.5.5 When using multidirectional magnetization techniques, was the YES NO NA

technique verified to ensure that all applicable surfaces can be
effectively inspected?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This is accomplished by verifying
the field direction, strength, and balance in multidirectional
magnetization using either of the following:
• Test parts having known or artificial discontinuities of
the type, size, and location specified in the acceptance requirements.
• AS 5371 shims
7.5.6 Were parts properly magnetized in accordance with the procedure or YES NO
technique sheet?
7.5.7 Was suspension properly applied to the parts? YES NO

Compliance Assessment Guidance: The suspension shall be applied
to the surface of the part(s) in a manner providing total coverage. The
suspension shall not be applied using pressure of such magnitude that
would cause excessive splashing.
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.
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)
7.5.10 If required, were parts demagnetized between each operation? YES NO NA

Compliance Assessment Guidance: Parts shall be demagnetized
between each operation where the strength of the magnetizing field is
not sufficient to overcome the residual field of the previous
magnetization.
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 Inspection Evaluation Process

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.
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
inspector(s) questions regarding the criteria and how it is to be used.

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 Post Cleaning

compliance to this requirement by direct observation.
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 Inspector Qualification
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.
7.8.2 Were all non-certified or in-training personnel observed performing YES NO NA

magnetic particle process operations properly supervised?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This shall be determined by direct
observation
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?
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
without vision correction.
7.9 Inspection Status
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?

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NOTE THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE CHECKLIST AND IS OFFERED ONLY AS A STARTING POINT FOR THE SUPPLIER

Revision Date: 15-AUG-2018

*TO BE USED ON AUDITS STARTING ON OR AFTER - 2-DEC-2018*

These Audit Criteria define the requirements for suppliers seeking

In completing this assessment, auditors are instructed to respond with

In addition the checklist includes the term “Compliance Assessment

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

The audit results shall not include any customer proprietary

SAE Publications: Available from SAE, 400 Commonwealth Drive,

AS4792 Water Conditioning Agents for

AS5282 Tool Steel Ring Standard for

AS5371 Reference Standards Notched

AMS2641 Vehicle, Magnetic Particle

PRI Publications: Available from PRI, 161 Thorn Hill Road,

PD 1100 Nadcap Program Requirements

ASTM Publications: Available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive,

ASTM-E-1444 Standard Practice for Magnetic

3. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

3.1 Materials, Equipment Listing and Information

3.2 Material Certification

applicable standard met.

Light petroleum distillate

Suitable conditioned water (conditioning agents)

3.3 UV-A LED Sources SECTION NA

4.1 NDT Facility Written Procedures

4.3 Procedure / Technique

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

• The term, “procedure” may be synonymous with a traveler

4.3.5 Equipment to be used for magnetization? YES NO

4.3.8 Magnetic particle application method used, (continuous / residual)? YES NO

4.3.11 Magnetic field strength and location of Gauss/Tesla measurements if YES NO NA

4.3.14 Complete pre-examination and post-examination demagnetization, YES NO

4.3.15 Areas of the part(s) to be examined including an illustration; either a YES NO

4.3.19 Sequence of the magnetic particle examination relative to YES NO NA

4.3.21 Acceptance requirements to be used for evaluating indications and YES NO

5. NDT PROCESS CONTROL

Compliance Assessment Guidance:

• If a particular system is not used by the supplier, i.e.

• If the following process control checks are performed at the

5.1 Suspension Concentration Checks SECTION NA

Settled fluorescent solids 0.1 - to 0.4 ml per 100 ml sample

5.1.7 Is a centrifuge vessel with a stem graduated in 0.05ml increments YES NO

5.2 Suspension Contamination Checks SECTION NA

5.2.3 Is the suspension evaluated for contamination at least weekly? YES NO

5.2.5 If the suspension shows bands or striations of contamination YES NO

Compliance Assessment Guidance: Examine the graduated portion of

5.3 Water Break Test (Water Based Vehicles) SECTION NA

5.3.3 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES NO

5.4 Ultra-Violet (UV) Light Meters and Measurements

5.4.3 Is the calibration performed at a minimum of three points to establish YES NO

5.4.5 Is the UV light meter traceable to calibration data? YES NO

5.4.6 Is the calibration current? YES NO

5.4.12 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES NO

Are UV lights clean and in good condition?

5.5 White Light Meters and Measurements

5.5.1.2 Is the calibration performed at a minimum of three points to establish YES NO

Compliance Assessment Guidance: The value of ±5% is in reference

5.5.2 Ambient White Light Check

5.5.2.4 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES NO

5.5.3 Inspection White Light Check

5.5.3.4 Did the facility properly demonstrate this check? YES NO NA

6. EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION CHECKS

6.1 Magnetic Field Strength

6.1.1 Is the magnetic field strength determined by an appropriate method? YES NO

TO BE USED ON AUDITS STARTING ON OR AFTER - 2-DEC-2018