AC7101/1 REV.

AUDIT CRITERIA

Issued 1993-05

Revised 2014-06
161Thorn Hill Road
Superseding AC7101/1 REV. E
Warrendale, PA 15086-7527
TO BE USED ON AUDITS STARTING ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
Nadcap
AUDIT CRITERIA FOR MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORIES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LABORATORIES
Editorial Changes made to 2.1 on May 12, 2015
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1.

SCOPE
This Audit Criteria was developed by the Nadcap Materials Testing Laboratories Task Group
(MTLTG) for the evaluation of testing facilities for Nadcap Materials Testing Laboratories
Accreditation Program. While the criteria in this checklist may appear redundant with
ISO/IEC 17025/AS9100 audit criteria, the Task Group determined that its aerospace auditors
needed to assess compliance from the aerospace perspective. This Audit Criteria is
applicable to all laboratories. Supplemental checklists provide additional detailed criteriaon
the specific test methods. Appendix A of this document is required for all laboratories
accredited to AS/EN/JISQ 9100 in lieu of ISO/IEC 17025, or AC7006.
The MTL Aduit Handbook provides many details to ensure a successful auidt experience.
The Handbook should be used as a companion to the Audit Criteria. The Handbook is
located on www.eAuditNet.com under Resources Documents Public Documents
Materials Testing Laboratories Audit Information.
Written customer requirements always take precedence over Nadcap audit criteria.

This section is for the use of auditors, as necessary, for notes during the audit. No NCRs will
be written against section 1.

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Audit Category
Initial
Full Scope Reaccreditation
SV1 Reaccreditation
SV2 Reaccreditation
Add Scope
Verification
Internal Audit (NUCAP)

1.2

Audit Scope
AC7006
AC7101/1
AC7101/2
AC7101/3
AC7101/4
AC7101/5
AC7101/6
AC7101/7
AC7101/8
AC7101/9
AC7101/11
AC7109/5
AC7110/13

1.3

OPEN / CLOSE Meeting Attendance

2.

ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1

The laboratory demonstrates compliance to an acceptable quality

system as defined in PD 1100.
Nadcap Materials Testing Laboratories recognizes existing quality
systems approvals in the form of ISO/IEC 17025 certifications by an
ILAC Approved source (www.ilac.org).

YES

NO

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For captive laboratories, Nadcap Materials Testing Laboratories also

recognizes AS/EN/JIS Q9100 certifications by registrars that are
approved and listed in the IAQG Oasis database (www.iaqg.org/oasis).
Where no recognized quality systems approvals exsist, Nadcap
requires assessment using AC7006 Audit Criteria Equivalent to
ICO/IEC 17025.
Note: AS/EN/JIS Q 9100 accredited captive laboratories must also
meet the requirements of Appendix A.
2.2

The following summaries are complete (format not cause for NCR, only
content)
Personnel Summary: A tabular summary of personnel which perform
the accredited test methods. The summary shall include the following
information:
oName and job title
oTest codes
oQualifications (education, training or examinations)
oYears of laboratory testing experience
Procedure Summary: A tabular summary of procedures used to
perform the accredited test methods. The summary shall include the
following information:
oDescription of test
oTest code or method
oIdentification of procedures used for testing
oCurrent revision of procedures at time of current audit
oRevision of procedures at date of last PRI audit
IRR/PT Summary: A tabular summary of IRR/PT activity which support
the accredited test methods. The summary shall include the following
information:
oDescription of test
oTest code or method
oName of proficiency testing provider
oReference of the last PT report (for quick retrieval of the report during
audit)
oDate(s) PT was performed
oRequired frequency of PT
oDescription of any outliers
oReference of the last IRR/operators report (for quick retrieval of the
report during audit)
oDate(s) IRR was performed
oRequired frequency of IRR/operators
oDescription of any outliers
oReference of the last IRR/equipment report (for quick retrieval of the
report during audit)
oDate(s) IRR was performed
oRequired frequency of IRR/operators
oDescription of any outliers

YES

NO

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2.3

Procedure(s) are used to ensure Nadcap notification in accordance

with OP 1107: Nadcap will be notified of any changes to the content on
form number t-frm-11 Notification of change/request for revised
certification.

YES

NO

2.4

Self-Audit was completed with references which will satisfy all audit
criteria in all applicable checklists in the current audit scope.

YES

NO

2.5

A minimum of one Observation of Test is performed by the PRI auditor

for each testing method in the scope of accreditation within the course
of two audits. Each test was performed in accordance with the
applicable procedures and/or test specification.

YES

NO

2.6

A minimum of three job audits were performed by the PRI auditor.

Job audits met requirements below (any NO answer results in a NCR
for this criterion. Auditor documentation of each job audit shall show
assessment of all the requirements):
Laboratory received and documented customer requirements
Test requirements are accurately documented in laboratory testing
documentation (routers/travelers/ other ways to communicate testing
requirements to test operators).
Laboratory performed required testing in accordance with its
procedures and/or customer requirements.
Certifications and reports document the methods of data unit
conversion, if applicable, and rounding method if not defined by,
referenced by, or different from test specification.

YES

NO

3.

FACILITY (GENERAL)

3.1

Environmental conditions in the laboratory are in accordance with test

technical requirements such as to facilitate correct performance of the
tests and/or calibrations.

YES

NO

3.2

Environmental conditions are monitored, controlled and recorded as

required. Test environment conditions are considered in creating test
method procedures.

YES

NO

3.3

Cleanliness of test area minimizes contamination.

YES

NO

3.4

Employees demonstrate compliance to applicable safety program.

YES

NO

3.5

Facility operations affecting specific testing Procedures ensure

notification of customers in the event of interruption due to power
outage or equipment failure that has an effect on the test results.

YES

NO

NA

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4.

QUALITY SYSTEM DOCUMENT (MANUAL)

4.1

Records are available to the customer upon request within three

working days.

YES

NO

4.2

A procedure is used to control records (technical data and test reports)

generated by the laboratory in compliance with customer requirements
including record retention policy.

YES

NO

4.3

Records (technical data) are maintained, traceable to each certification,

such that the laboratory could reproduce the test method or identify
incorrectly tested material.

YES

NO

4.4

Current revisions of test procedures are used.

YES

NO

4.5

Laboratory management assigns responsibility for the review and

approval of test results, training and qualification of personnel, and
procedures.

YES

NO

5.

QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTION (Q.A.)

5.1

The Q.A. function in the laboratory has stop-work/stop-ship authority.

YES

NO

5.2

The Q.A. function participates in the organization or planning of

equipment definition and selection.

YES

NO

5.3

The Q.A. function participates in the organization or planning of

maintenance and calibration of test facilities and equipment.

YES

NO

5.4

The Q.A. function participates in the management (creation, revision,

implementation, etc.) of test procedures.

YES

NO

5.5

The Q.A. function has authority to require the implementation,

extension or modification of internal technical documents.

YES

NO

5.6

The Q.A. function oversees training and qualification of personnel.

YES

NO

5.7

The Q.A. function participates in the organization or planning of

subcontractor selection and survey.

YES

NO

6.

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL

6.1

Qualification and training of laboratory personnel complies with

laboratory quality manual and/or procedures, applicable customer
requirements and is documented.

YES

NO

6.2

Qualification of laboratory personnel includes documented periodic

observations of test to assess the employees compliance to
procedures used for Nadcap test codes.

YES

NO

6.3

Individual training records and supporting procedures indicate

participation in inter-operator comparison as defined by the laboratory.

YES

NO

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6.4

Operators are trained to recognize proper operation of the equipment.

YES

NO

6.5

Operators are trained to recognize a properly executed analysis or test,

to distinguish between valid and invalid test data, and to justify
invalidating data.

YES

NO

6.6

If degreed personnel or equivalent are required, definition of

equivalent is documented.

YES

NO

7.

EVALUATION, APPROVAL, AND SURVEY OF SUBCONTRACTORS

7.1

Subcontractor evaluation is based on Nadcap accreditation, customer

qualification list or at least 3 of the following:

SECTION NA
YES

NO

Documentation and initial survey

100% inspection of product/service
Sampling inspection of product/service
Periodic on-site survey by the Q.A. function
7.2

Access to subcontractor facilities is provided to the laboratory for

quality audits if requested.

YES

NO

7.3

Applicable quality assurance requirements specified in the contract are

transmitted to subcontractors.

YES

NO

8.

PROCEDURE SYSTEM

8.1

Procedures are approved by the customer, when required.

YES

NO

8.2

Procedure(s) are used for calibration of all Measuring and Test

Equipment (M&TE) used for testing or producing results.

YES

NO

8.3

A procedure is used to review the requirements presented to the

laboratory, however defined. The procedure addresses:
how the requirements are assessed
how the requirements are effectively communicated to the laboratory
how the laboratory determines if the requirements can be met
Note: For captive labs, this pertains to how the requirements are
directly communicated to the laboratory, and does not include full
traceability through the company to end-customer requirements.

YES

NO

8.4

Procedures are used to ensure use of ASTM E 29 for rounding unless

the method is otherwise stated in the certificate of test/test report.

YES

NO

8.5

Procedures define methods and test specifications used to perform

data unit conversions.

YES

NO

NA

8.6

Procedures are used to ensure all software programs and equipment

automation are validated prior to use.

YES

NO

NA

NA

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8.7

Procedures are used to ensure all software programs and equipment

automation are revision controlled and that the correct revision is used
for testing and data analysis/compilation/reporting.

YES

NO

8.8

Procedures that are used for each test method reference the source of
the requirement. For example: specific industry standard(test
specification) or customer specification.

YES

NO

8.9

Procedures are sufficiently detailed so that the test can be consistently

repeated.

YES

NO

8.10

Details required to reproduce non-standard tests are documented and

traceable to the test report/results.

YES

NO

8.11

Procedures are used to ensure technical revisions of standards

publications (e.g. ASTM, EN, ISO and any other revision controlled
documents used within test method procedures) in the laboratorys
scope of accreditation are implemented/incorporated within six months
from the date the standard/document is issued. A record of revision
review is maintained which includes date of reference document
revision, date of laboratory incorporation, brief summary of actions
taken to demonstrate the revision review was completed.

YES

NO

9.

EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE

9.1

Calibration

9.1.1

Calibration cycle extension: When calibration cycles are extended,

procedures are used in accordance with NCSL (National Conference of
Standard Laboratories), recommended Practice 1, or other recognized
statistical review process to support the extended time interval. Any
calibration cycle extensions are in accordance with standard methods
or customer requirements.

YES

NO

9.1.2

Calibration: The laboratory uses a calibration schedule with frequencies

in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, Appendix E, or
the individual checklist requirements for all internal and external
calibrations performed on testing equipment. This schedule documents
duration between calibrations (frequency) and responsibility for
calibration (source).

YES

NO

NA

NA

NA

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9.1.3

Calibration: Procedures are used during calibration certificate review to

ensure the following:
calibration certificates document the name and address of the agency
performing the calibration.
approved calibration suppliers are used.
description(s) of equipment and operating range, including the
precision of the instrument, are documented on the calibration
certificate.
primary standards or equipment are documented on the calibration
certificate and are traceable to a national standard.
the calibration method is documented on the calibration certificate.
the date of calibration is documented on the calibration certificate.
the "as found" and "as left" conditions are documented on the
calibration certificate when the instrument was adjusted or repaired
during the course of calibration.
the calibration personnel are documented on the calibration
certificate.
the environmental conditions are documented on the calibration
certificate where required by standard/spec/customer.

YES

NO

9.1.4

Calibration: Calibration status is identified for each test machine or

associated laboratory equipment requiring calibration.

YES

NO

9.1.5

Calibration: Procedures are used to address the calibration and use of

employee-owned Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE).

YES

NO

9.1.6

Calibrations not performed by the laboratory are performed by an

ISO17025 accredited source or documented evaluation.

YES

NO

9.2

Maintenance

9.2.1

Maintenance: Procedures are used to ensure planned maintenance of

measuring equipment is performed to ensure proper functioning and in
order to prevent contamination or deterioration.

YES

NO

9.2.2

Maintenance: Procedures are used to ensure maintenance records

identify the maintenance plan, maintenance activities to date, any
damage, malfunction, modification, adjustment or repair to the
equipment.

YES

NO

9.2.3

Maintenance: Procedures are used to identify equipment which is out of

service.

YES

NO

9.2.4

Maintenance: When maintenance is performed to address a

malfunction of calibrated equipment, procedures are used to assess the
possible effect on test values.

YES

NO

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10.

SPECIMEN IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM

10.1

Unique identification is assigned to each test specimen in accordance

with a procedure. The identification is retained throughout the life of
the test specimen and is traceable to the final documentation.

YES

NO

10.2

Transfer of work outside the laboratory for sub-contracted processes is

performed in accordance with procedures which ensure (1) traceability
of documents/records with test articles is maintained and (2) verification
that work performed was in accordance with purchase order
requirements.

YES

NO

11.

REPLACEMENT TESTING AND RE-TESTING

11.1

Procedures are used to ensure RETESTS allowed by material or

customer specification, are performed in accordance with the material
or customer specification.

YES

NO

11.1.1

Unless otherwise specified, procedures are used to ensure a minimum

of three RETESTS per NON-CONFORMING TEST-RESULT are
performed and reported.

YES

NO

11.2

Procedures are used to ensure replaced tests are recorded and crossreferenced with the original tests, including explanations where
applicable.

YES

NO

11.3

Procedures are used to ensure records of replaced tests are reviewed

periodically for trends which could indicate test process deterioration.
Procedure(s) are used to respond to defined criteria for test process
deterioration which requires corrective action.

YES

NO

12.

ERRORS IN TESTING

12.1

Procedures are used to ensure errors in testing are assessed. The

laboratory reports errors in testing in accordance with the time period
that is required by the customer.

YES

NO

13.

CERTIFICATE OF TEST/CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE/TEST REPORTS

13.1

The certificate of test/test report meets the requirements of the

applicable specification.

YES

NO

13.2

The certificate of test/test report includes the name and address of the
laboratory, and the location where the tests and/or calibrations were
executed, if different from the address of the laboratory.

YES

NO

13.3

The certificate of test/test report includes the name and address of the
customer.

YES

NO

NA

NA

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13.4

The certificate of test/test report includes identification of the test article

and identification and issue(s)/revision(s) of the material specification(s)
used for conformance disposition. (Example: Inco 718, AMS5662 Rev
H).

YES

NO

13.5

The certificate of test/test report identifies the testing specification or

procedure used, if not called out by the material specification. Any nonstandard practices must be documented.

YES

NO

13.6

The certificate of test/test report includes the numerical results of all

tests and inspections performed for which the material specification
establishes numerical requirements.

YES

NO

13.7

Test values on the certificate of test/test report are recorded, at a

minimum, to the number of digits as defined by the controlling
specification(s).

YES

NO

13.8

The certificate of test/test report includes descriptions of the results

(e.g., conform/non-conform) of all tests for which the material
specification does not establish numerical requirements.

YES

NO

NA

13.9

Any unusual observations are noted on the certificate of test/test report

(and identified as such, e.g. as Observation). Applicable at laboratory
discretion.

YES

NO

NA

13.10

Test results for all specimens in the same set are included on the same
certificate of test/test report; that is, separate certificates of test/test
reports are not issued for conforming versus nonconforming material.

YES

NO

13.11

The certificate of test/test report includes appropriate description of test

specimens (quantity, form, and condition, etc), when applicable, and all
identification necessary to assure traceability of laboratory report to the
material supplier/customer records (e.g., sample number, heat number,
lot number, P.O. number).

YES

NO

13.12

The certificate of test/test report includes a statement that it shall not be

reproduced except in full without the written approval of the laboratory.

YES

NO

13.13

The certificate of test/test report includes each page numbered "page

__ of__ ".

YES

NO

13.14

The certificate of test/test report includes unique identification traceable

to the laboratory identification system.

YES

NO

13.15

The certificate of test/test report includes, when applicable, appropriate

error corrections and revision indication. Manual corrections are
prohibited. Digital documents must have a means for recording
corrections such that the original and corrected data can be observed
during an audit.

YES

NO

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13.16

The certificate of test/test report includes re-test values, and values

known to be nonconforming (i.e., when compared against mandatory
specification values), and they shall be clearly identified as such.

YES

NO

13.17

The certificate of test/test report includes documentation of all test

articles provided to the laboratoryfor testing. Example of test without
results: "Specimen 4A253: No Test - broke in grips. Test values from
replaced specimens need not be reported.

YES

NO

13.18

The certificate of test/test report is traceable to the request to perform

work.

YES

NO

13.19

The certificate of test/test report includes a statement of work with

conformance requirements stated. If the conformance requirements
are written in the statement of work (rather than a specification or
similar document) and revised after submission to the laboratory,
revision to those requirements is documented in the certificate.

YES

NO

13.20

The certificate of test/test reports includes description(s) of any

applicable thermal treatments performed by the laboratory.

YES

NO

13.21

Computer generated certificates of test/test reports require either (a) an

actual or facsimile signature, or (b) a letter accompanying the
certificate, signed by the laboratory's representative attesting that the
laboratory is using a computerized system, the typed name on the
document is an authorized employee, and the laboratory is responsible
for the information it contains. If a laboratory uses computer-generated
certificates with an actual or facsimile signature, or typed name, the
system has security (password or other identity control) to ensure the
name on the document represents the individual who performed the
indicated function.

YES

NO

13.22

The certificate of test/test report documents a statement of

conformance when testing is performed for conformance to material
specifications.

YES

NO

13.23

Procedures are used to ensure correct transcription of data from the

original source to the certificate of test/test report. Procedure(s) are
used to respond to transcription errors.

YES

NO

13.24

Procedures are used to address revision of certificates of test/test

reports and notification of customers when errors are found. Customers
are notified within the time period that is required by the customer.

YES

NO

14.

PROFICIENCY TESTING AND INTERNAL ROUND ROBIN REQUIREMENTS

Participation in proficiency testing (PT) and internal round robins (IRR)
is required. Frequency requirements are given in Appendix B.
Selection of proficiency test providers is described in Appendix C.
Testing protocol for PT and IRR is described in Appendix D.

14.1

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14.1.1

The internal round robin program meets the established requirements

as described in Appendix D.

YES

NO

14.1.2

Internal round robin programs are in place to compare testing

equipment used for the same test/method, if required. (see Appendix B
for frequency and requirements)

YES

NO

NA

14.1.3

Internal round robin programs are in place to compare testing

personnel performing the same test/method, if required. (see Appendix
B for frequency and requirements)

YES

NO

NA

14.1.4

Participation in the internal round robin program meets the frequency

requirements for all test codes held by the laboratory as described in
AC7101/1 Appendix B.

YES

NO

14.1.5

Procedures are used to ensure participation in Internal Round Robin

Programs and analyze the results of internal round robins against
defined acceptance criteria.

YES

NO

14.2

Proficiency Testing

14.2.1

Procedures ensure participation in Proficiency Testing Program(s)

YES

NO

14.2.2

The laboratory used a Proficiency Testing provider in accordance with

Appendix C.

YES

NO

14.2.3

The participation of the laboratory in Proficiency Testing Program(s) is

documented.

YES

NO

14.2.4

Participation in the Proficiency Testing meets the frequency

requirements for all test codes held by the laboratory (see Table 1 of
Appendix B).

YES

NO

14.2.5

The requirements in Appendix D were followed.

YES

NO

14.3

Statistical Analysis

14.3.1

Statistical analysis and correlation of the data are performed and

documented for both internal round robin testing and proficiency
testing, if applicable. It is the host facilitys duty to provide a statistical
evaluation of the data in the final report, if applicable.

YES

NO

14.3.2

Procedure(s) are used for investigation of outliers.

YES

NO

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APPENDIX A
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FOR CAPTIVE LABORATORIES CERTIFIED TO AS/EN/JISQ
9100 IN LIEU OF ISO/IEC 17025

A.1

QUALITY SYSTEM DOCUMENT

A.1.1

Quality System Document: If the laboratory is part of an organization

performing activities other than testing and/or calibration, the
responsibilities of key personnel in the organization that have an
involvement or influence on the testing and/or calibration activities of
the laboratory shall be defined in order to identify potential conflicts of
interest.

YES

NO

A.1.2

Quality System Document: The laboratory has arrangements to ensure

that its management and personnel are free from any undue internal
and external commercial, financial, and other pressures and influences
that may adversely affect the quality of their work.

YES

NO

A.1.3

Quality System Document: The laboratory has policies and procedures

to avoid involvement in any activities that would diminish confidence in
its competence, impartiality, judgment or operational integrity.

YES

NO

A.1.4

Quality System Document: Written policy addressing errors in testing is

established through the Quality Systems Documentation.

YES

NO

A.1.5

Quality System Document: Procedures define the responsibility for

review and approval of test results, authorization of re-testing, and
preparation or approval of test procedures.

YES

NO

A.2

UNCERTAINTY

A.2.1

Estimation of Uncertainty of Measurement: A calibration laboratory, or a

testing laboratory performing its own calibrations, shall have and shall
apply a procedure to estimate the uncertainty of measurement for all
calibrations.

YES

NO

A.2.2

Estimation of Uncertainty of Measurement: For non-standard tests, or

those tests developed by the laboratory for which there is no published
method, the Estimated Uncertainty for the test shall be determined for
any test whose frequency is ten times or more in a six month period,
and to which the requirements of the appropriate AC 7101 checklist
apply. In certain cases, the nature of the test method may preclude
rigorous, metrologically and statistically valid, calculation of uncertainty
of measurement. In these cases, the laboratory shall at least attempt
to identify all the components of uncertainty and make a reasonable
estimation, and shall ensure that the form of reporting of the result does
not give a wrong impression of the uncertainty. Reasonable estimation
shall be based on knowledge of the performance of the method and on
the measurement scope and shall make use of, for example, previous
experience and validation data.

YES

NO

A.2.3

Estimation of Uncertainty of Measurement: When estimating the

YES

NO

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uncertainty of measurement, all uncertainty components which are of

importance in the given situation shall be taken into account using
appropriate methods of analysis.
A.3

UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

A.3.1

The laboratory is secure from unauthorized personnel. Access to and

use of areas affecting the quality of tests and/or calibrations shall be
controlled. The laboratory shall determine the extent of control based
on its particular circumstances.

A.4

SELECTION OF METHODS

A.4.1

YES

NO

Selection of Methods: For sampling, which meet the needs of the

customer and which are appropriate for the tests and/or calibrations it
undertakes. Methods published in international, regional, or national
standards shall preferably be used. The laboratory shall ensure that it
uses the latest valid edition of a standard unless it is not appropriate or
possible to do so. When necessary, the standard shall be
supplemented with additional details to ensure consistent application.

YES

NO

A.4.2

Selection of Methods: When the customer does not specify the method
to be used, the laboratory shall select appropriate methods that have
been published either in international, regional, or national standards,
or by reputable technical organizations, or in relevant scientific texts or
journals, or as specified by the manufacturer of the equipment.
Laboratory-developed methods or methods adopted by the laboratory
may also be used if they are appropriate for the intended use and if
they are validated. The customer shall be informed as to the method
chosen. The laboratory shall confirm that it can properly operate
standard methods before introducing the tests and calibrations. If the
standard method changes, the confirmation shall be repeated.

YES

NO

A.4.3

Selection of Methods: The laboratory shall inform the customer when

the method proposed by the customer is considered inappropriate or
out of date.

YES

NO

A.5

TEST REPORTS

A.5.1

Test reports include where appropriate and necessary for the

interpretation of the test reults, opinions and interpretations.

YES

NO

A.6

RECORDS

A.6.1

Procedures are used to control and secure records.

YES

NO

A.7

CONTROL OF TEST MATERIALS

A.7.1

Procedures are used to control all test materials from the point of
entering the laboratory through the final disposition.

YES

NO

A.8

ERRORS IN TESTING

A.8.1

Errors in Testing: Specific responsibility (individual or title) for

YES

NO

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notification of affected customers is documented.

A.9

CALIBRATION

A.9.1

Applicable to non-ISO17025 calibration source: Procedures are used to

ensure standards are calibrated compliant to ISO17025 and
segregated and controlled to prevent use for anything other than
calibration.

A.10

PROCEDURES

A.10.1

A.10.2

YES

NO

Procedures are used to ensure correct versions of the test procedures

are used at the time of testing and obsolete procedures/documents are
unavailable for use in testing.

YES

NO

Procedures are used for issue, change management, review and

approval of documents/procedures issued to personnel. Personnel
authorized for this activity are documented such that names and roles
and responsibilities are clear.

YES

NO

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APPENDIX B
PROFICIENCY TESTING AND INTERNAL ROUND ROBIN REQUIREMENTS
TABLE 1 FREQUENCIES FOR PROFICIENCY/ROUND ROBIN TESTING PROGRAMS
Note: PT and IRR requirements are listed here by checklist. Some checklists do not have
PT/IRR requirements.

B.1
CODE

TEST TYPE

Proficiency Testing Frequency

Date Performed

AC7101/2 Chemical Analysis

Every 2 Years

Direct Current plasma (DCP)

Every 2 Years

F2

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

Every 2 Years

F3

Spark/Arc (OES)

Every 2 Years

F4

Glow Discharge (GD)

Every 2 Years

F5

High Temperature Hollow Cathode

Every 2 Years

Wet Chemistry

Atomic Emission Spectroscopy

F1

Combustion or Fusion

G1

Carbon

Every 2 Years

G2

Hydrogen

Every 2 Years

G3

Nitrogen

Every 2 Years

G4

Oxygen

Every 2 Years

G5

Sulfur

Every 2 Years

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)

Every 2 Years

Mass Spectroscopy

Every 2 Years

Atomic Absorption

W1

Flame (AAS)

Every 2 Years

W2

Graphite Furnace (GFAA)

Every 2 Years

Notes for Chemistry Analysis IRR/PT Requirements

Proficiency testing programs to include all applicable alloy families (Ni, Co, Al, Ti, Fe-High Alloy, Fe-Low Alloy, Cu and
Mg) within 6 Years Maximum.

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B.2
CODE

TEST TYPE

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Operators

Date Performed

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Equipment

Date Performed

AC7101/2 Chemical Analysis

D

Wet Chemistry

Atomic Emission Spectroscopy

F1

Direct Current plasma (DCP)

Inductively Coupled Plasma

F2

(ICP)

F3

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

Spark/Arc (OES)

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

F4

Glow Discharge (GD)

Every 2 Years ,

F5

High Temperature Hollow Cathode

Every 2 Years ,

Combustion or Fusion

G1

Carbon

Every 2 Years ,

G2

Hydrogen

Every 2 Years ,

G3

Nitrogen

Every 2 Years ,

G4

Oxygen

Every 2 Years ,

G5

1 2

Every 2 Years ,

Sulfur

1 2
1 2

1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2

Every 2 Years ,

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)

Every 2 Years ,

Mass Spectroscopy

Every 2 Years ,

Atomic Absorption

W1

Flame (AAS)

Every 2 Years ,

W2

Graphite Furnace (GFAA)

Every 2 Years ,

1 2
1 2

1 2
1 2

Notes for Chemistry Analysis IRR/PT Requirements

Internal Round Robin programs to include all applicable alloy families (Ni, Co, Al, Ti, Fe-High Alloy, Fe-Low Alloy, Cu
and Mg) within 6 Years Maximum.
1

IRR shall be performed for either operators or equipment at the specified frequency. Example 1: IRR could be performed
with one equipment and multiple operators every two years and satisfy the requirement. No IRR for equipment would be
required for this example. Example 2: IRR could be performed with one operator and multiple equipments every two years
and satisfy the requirement. No IRR for operators would be required for this example.

B.3
CODE

TEST TYPE

Proficiency Testing Frequency

AC7101/3 Mechanical Testing

Room Temperature Tensile

Every 2 Years

Elevated Temperature Tensile

Every 2 Years

Stress Rupture

Every 2 Years

Creep

Every 2 Years

CT

Compression Testing

Not Required

KR

Curve (Resistance to Fracture) Testing

Not Required

XA

Impact Testing

Not Required

High Cycle Fatigue

Every 5 Years

Fracture Toughness

Every 5 Years

Low Cycle Fatigue

Every 5 Years

XE

Crack Propagation/Crack Growth Testing

Every 5 Years

XN

Bend Testing

Not Required

Date Performed

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Notes for Mechanical Testing IRR/PT Requirements No Notes.

B.4
CODE

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Operators

TEST TYPE

Date Performed

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Equipment

Date Performed

AC7101/3 Mechanical Testing

A

Room Temperature Tensile

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

Elevated Temperature Tensile

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

Stress Rupture

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

XA

Creep

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

CT

Compression Testing

Not Required

Not Required

KR

Curve (Resistance to Fracture) Testing

Not Required

Not Required

Impact Testing

Not Required

Not Required

High Cycle Fatigue

Every 5 Years

Every 5 Years

Fracture Toughness

Every 5 Years

Every 5 Years

Low Cycle Fatigue

Every 5 Years

Every 5 Years

XE

Crack Propagation/Crack Growth Testing

Every 5 Years

Every 5 Years

XN

Bend Testing

Not Required

Not Required

Notes for Mechanical Testing IRR/PT Requirements

1.If an IRR is performed for Creep, then Stress rupture IRR is not required.
2.Suppliers are allowed to propose an IRR/PTP test plan for task group approval. Plan may include SPC and/or Gage
R&R data/analyses.

B.5
CODE

TEST TYPE

Proficiency Testing Frequency

AC7101/4 Metallography and Microindentation Hardness

L

General Metallography
Grain Size Measurement

Not required
Every 2 Years

Inclusion Rating

Not Required

Microindentation Hardness

Every 2 Years

L2

Alloy Depletion

Not Required

L3

Oxidation/Corrosion Layers

Not Required

L1

L4

Casting (Mold) Reactions

Not Required

L5

Microindentation (Surface-case depth)

Every 2 Years

L5X

Microindentation (Surface) (ARP1820)

Not Required

L6

Nitriding

Not Required

L7

IGA / IGO

Not Required

L8

Alpha Case: Wrought

L8 or L9 Every 2 years

L9

Alpha Case: Castings

L8 or L9 Every 2 years

L10

Carburization/Decarburization

LS

Near-Surface Examinations

Not Required
Not Required

XL

Macro Examination

Not Required

Notes for Metallography and Microindentation Hardness IRR/PT Requirements No Notes.

Date Performed

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B.6
CODE

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Operators

TEST TYPE

Date Performed

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Equipment

Date Performed

AC7101/4 Metallography and Microindentation Hardness

L

General Metallography

Not required

Not required

Grain Size Measurement

Every 2 Years

Not Required
Not Required

Inclusion Rating

Every 2 Years

L1

Microindentation Hardness

Every 2 Years

Not Required

L2

Alloy Depletion

Every 2 Years

Not Required

L3

Oxidation/Corrosion Layers

Every 2 Years

Not Required

L4

Casting (Mold) Reactions

Every 2 Years

Not Required

L5

Microindentation (Surface-case depth)

Every 2 Years

Not Required

L5X

Microindentation (Surface) (ARP1820)

Every 2 Years

Not Required

L6

Nitriding

Every 2 Years

Not Required

L7

IGA / IGO

Every 2 Years

Not Required

L8

Alpha Case: Wrought

L9

Alpha Case: Castings

L8 or L9

Not Required

Every 2 Years
L8 or L9

Not Required

Every 2 Years

L10

Carburization/Decarburization

Every 2 Years

Not Required

LS

Near-Surface Examinations

Every 2 Years

Not Required

XL

Macro Examination

Every 2 Years

Not Required

Notes for Metallography and Microindentation Hardness IRR/PT Requirements No Notes.

B.7
CODE

TEST TYPE

Proficiency Testing Frequency

Date Performed

AC7101/5 Hardness (Macro)

M1

Hardness (Brinell)

Every 2 Years

M2

Hardness (Rockwell)

Every 2 Years

M3

Hardness (Vickers)

Every 2 Years

Notes for Hardness IRR/PT Requirements No Notes.

B.8
CODE

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Operators

TEST TYPE

Date Performed

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Equipment

Date Performed

AC7101/5 Hardness (Macro)

M1

Hardness (Brinell)

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

M2

Hardness (Rockwell)

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

M3

Hardness (Vickers)

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

Notes for Hardness IRR/PT Requirements No Notes.

AC7101/6 Corrosion: No PT/IRR Requirements

B.9
CODE

TEST TYPE

Proficiency Testing Frequency

AC7101/7 Mechanical Testing Specimen Preparation

Z2

Low Stress Grinding and Polishing

Every 2 Years

Notes for Mechanical Testing Specimen Preparation IRR/PT Requirements No Notes.

Date Performed

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B.10
CODE

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Operators

TEST TYPE

Date Performed

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Equipment

Date Performed

AC7101/7 Mechanical Testing Specimen Preparation

Z2

Low Stress Grinding and Polishing

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

Notes for Mechanical Testing Specimen Preparation IRR/PT Requirements No Notes.

AC7101/8 Differential Thermal Analysis: No PT/IRR Requirements

AC7101/9 Test Specimen Response/Capability to Heat Treat: No PT/IRR Requirements
AC7101/11 Fastener Testing
B.11
CODE

TEST TYPE

Proficiency Testing Frequency

Date Performed

AC7101/11 Fastener Testing

15

Torque Tension

31

Not Required

Torque Locking, Torque-Out

Not Required

40L2

Metallography Alloy Depletion

Not Required

40L3

Metallography Oxidation / Corrosion

Not Required

40L7

Metallography IGA / IGO

Not Required

40L8

Metallography Alpha Case: Wrought Titanium

Every 2 Years

40L10

Metallography Decarburization /
Carburization

Not Required

40L25

Metallography Grain Size

Every 2 Years

6-M2

Hardness Rockwell

Every 2 Years

6-M3

Hardness Vickers

Every 2 Years

6-L5

Hardness Microindentation Hardness

Every 2 Years

8-P

Tensile Test Proof Load (nuts / screws)

8-A

Tensile Test Axial Tensile

Every 2 Years **

8-W

Tensile Test Wedge Tensile

Every 2 Years **

18

Tensile Test Elevated TempTensile

Every 2 Years **

10

Stress Rupture

Every 2 Years *

11

Fatigue

Every 5 Years

13

Shear Strength Double Shear

Every 2 Years

Stress Durability External Threads

Not Required

14

Stress Durability Internal Threads

Not Required

Corrosion Salt Spray

Not Required

QF

Corrosion Copper Sulfate

Not Required

Not Required

Notes for Fastener Testing IRR/PT Requirements

1. See also AC7101/11 Table 1 regarding assignment of test codes
2. Any of the above PT or IRR requirements, if not fastener specific, can be met through other accredited checklists (does
not apply to fatigue).
3. * If result of a stress rupture test is to discontinue at a defined point, no PT or IRR is necessary.
4. ** If elevated temp tensile has been performed for PT or IRR (and all operators are the same), equivalent room
temperature participation is not necessary.
5. Only one room temperature tensile PT is required. Separate participation is not required for axial or wedge.
6. If case depth utilized microhardness, separate PT for microhardness is not required.

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B.12
CODE

TEST TYPE

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Operators

Date Performed

Internal Round
Robin Frequency
for Equipment

Date Performed

AC7101/11 Fastener Testing

15

Torque Tension

Every 2 Years

Not Required

31

Torque Locking, Torque-Out

Every 2 Years

Not Required

40L2

Metallography Alloy Depletion

Not Required

Not Required

40L3

Metallography Oxidation / Corrosion

Not Required

Not Required

40L7

Metallography IGA / IGO

Not Required

Not Required

40L8

Metallography Alpha Case: Wrought

Titanium

Every 2 Years

Not Required

40L10

Metallography Decarburization /
Carburization

Not Required

Not Required

40L25

Metallography Grain Size

Every 2 Years

Not Required

6-M2

Hardness Rockwell

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

6-M3

Hardness Vickers

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

6-L5

Hardness Microindentation Hardness

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

8-P

Tensile Test Proof Load (nuts / screws)

Not Required

Not Required

8-A

Tensile Test Axial Tensile

Every 2 Years **

Every 2 Years **

8-W

Tensile Test Wedge Tensile

Every 2 Years **

Every 2 Years **

Tensile Test Elevated Temp.Tensile

Every 2 Years **

Every 2 Years **

10

Stress Rupture

Every 2 Years *

Every 2 Years *

11

Fatigue

Every 5 Years

Not Required

13

Shear Strength Double Shear

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years

18

Stress Durability External Threads

Not Required

Not Required

14

Stress Durability Internal Threads

Not Required

Not Required

Corrosion Salt Spray

Not Required

Not Required

Corrosion Copper Sulfate

Not Required

Not Required

QF

Notes for Fastener Testing IRR/PT Requirements

1. See also AC7101/11 Table 1 regarding assignment of test codes
2. Any of the above PT or IRR requirements, if not fastener specific, can be met through other accredited checklists (does
not apply to fatigue).
3. * If result of a stress rupture test is to discontinue at a defined point, no PT or IRR is necessary.
4. ** If elevated temp tensile has been performed for PT or IRR (and all operators are the same), equivalent room
temperature participation is not necessary
5. Only one room temperature tensile PT is required. Separate participation is not required for axial or wedge.
6. If case depth utilized microhardness, separate PT for microhardness is not required.

AC7109/5 Coating Evaluation Laboratory Practices: See AC7109/5 for PT/IRR requirements
AC7110/13 Evaluation of Welds: No PT/IRR requirements

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APPENDIX C
SELECTION OF A PROFICIENCY TEST (PT) PROVIDER

When not practical or feasible to use a provider from the PRI list of recognized providers (found at
www.eAuditNet.com, Resources Documents Public Documents Materials Testing IPT Information),
three other options are available in this appendix.
Option 1

Using an unrecognized Proficiency Testing provider

The laboratory can participate in PT by other commercial providers if at least 8 of the Rules
for acceptance of commercial proficiency testing providers (listed below) are validated by
the provider and verified by the laboratory.

Option 2

How to use a Subscriber Program as a Proficiency Testing Provider

The laboratory can use a Subscriber specific program only after PRI Staff Engineer and
Subscriber concur regarding confidentiality and method validation.

Option 3

Option 3 Submit a plan to meet the intent of proficiency testing for Task Group approval.
Supplier shall retain an approved plan to meet this requirement.

Laboratories are responsible to ensure the provider they use conforms to the rules of this appendix (listed below)
at time of use.
Rules for acceptance of commercial proficiency testing providers.
The *Full Process Provider, to be recognized by the MTLTG, shall be compliant with Criterion 1 or Criterion
2
*Full Process Provider - A provider that supplies the sample in a condition to require participating testing
laboratory to utilize their entire process (e.g. sample preparation and testing). (Not one that submits
photographic sample for review only.)
Criterion 1: ISO Guide 43 or ILAC G-13 Compliance and 3rd party accreditation (such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025,
and the scope of the accreditation corresponding). OR
Criterion 2: ISO Guide 43 or ILAC G-13 Registration and the following rules.
Rule 1

Materials and tests scope offered by the provider comply with our aeronautic requirements
(Standard used are listed in our referenced documentation).

Rule 2

Homogeneity study of material shall be explained and compliant with Rules 3 and 4:

Rule 3

20 specimens per sheet, tubes or batch is recommended for the homogeneity analyses. Less than
10 specimens per sheet, tubes or batch analyses will not be accepted.

Rule 4

Risk analyses to exclude a participant because of an inhomogeneous material shall be less than
5%.

Rule 5

The number of participants per test program shall be more than 30 to have a robust statistical
analyse (less than 10 not accepted (per ASTME2489)).

Rule 6

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(Root cause analyses concern).

Rule 7

Time process between the final reporting of results and the data analysis report shall be less than
3 months (Root cause analyses concern).

Rule 8

Numbers of specimens per test (sufficient number of specimens to ensure repeatability).

Rule 9

Statistical analyses performed (repeatability, median & sigma or k studies).

Rule 10

Interpretability of the report shall be easy and without waste off time for the auditor (the raw data
record the method used shall clearly appear).

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APPENDIX D

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(A) Membership A coordinator of the Internal Round Robin program shall be assigned. It is
the coordinators responsibility to design the test method protocol, distribute testing
materials, guide the testing phase, and construct a final report based on the data obtained.
(B) Participants Participants are qualified operators or candidates for qualification. It may
be one operator using various equipment or procedures to perform the same test method
(e.g. comparing results from three different Rockwell hardness testers). It may also be
several qualified operators using the same equipment and operating procedures to produce
test results.
(C) Quantity of Test Results (Replicates) per test method The minimum number of
replicates per operator or equipment will normally be two to estimate repeatability. Three or
four replicates per operator or equipment is desirable for chemical, mechanical and optical
tests depending on time as well as cost factors associated with the test method. The
laboratory procedure shall define the minimum quantity of tests to be conducted and also
establish criteria for increasing the number of replicates per operator or equipment.
(D) IRR testing protocol is in accordance with general testing protocol for IRR and PT below
D.2

GENERAL TESTING PROTOCOL FOR INTERNAL ROUND ROBINS (IRR) AND

PROFICIENCY TESTING (PT)
(A) Basic Design The testing protocol should be designed such that the results obtained
from the chosen method can be classified easily to study the within and between facility
variability without the influence of secondary effects.
(B) Within facility variability, referred to as repeatability, concerns the variability between
independent testing results obtained within a single facility in the shortest practical period of
time by a single operator with a specific set of test apparatus using test specimens taken at
random from a single quantity of homogeneous material obtained or prepared for the study.
The single operator single set of apparatus requirement means that given a particular step
in the measurement process, the same combination of operator and apparatus is used for
every test result (replicate) and on every material. Thus, one operator may prepare the test
specimens, a second operator measure the dimensions and a third operator may perform the
test.
(C) Timing Precision - Shortest practical period of time means that the test results, at least
for one material, are obtained in a time not less than in normal testing and not so long as to
permit significant changes in the test material, equipment or environment.
(D) Between facility variability, referred to as Reproducibility, deals with the variability
between single test results obtained in different facilities, each of which has applied the test
method to the test specimens taken at random from a single quantity of homogeneous
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(E) Data Classification One form of classification suggested is a separate matrix table for
each property tested, in which the rows represent the facilities and the columns represent
the materials (or vice versa). Each cell, the intersection of a row with a column, contains the
test results made by a particular laboratory for a particular material. (For practicality reasons
regarding certain test methods, the terms material and property may be interchanged in this
paragraph).
(F) Test Method The actual measurement process and the written description of the
process. A written draft of the test method shall be constructed that describes the test
procedure, identifies test conditions affecting the test results, and specifies the proper
degree of control of the test. The number of significant digits to be reported shall also be
designated and shall follow, as a minimum. The test method shall include any special
calibration procedure and the frequency of calibration required, if applicable.
(G) Global Instruction - The name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax number of the
key person(s) coordinating and supervising the proficiency testing should be provided in the
protocol. The participating laboratories shall be instructed to contact the coordinator when
any questions arise as to the conduct of the proficiency testing.
(H) Test Identification Clearly identify the test method, specifying any option(s) in
apparatus or procedure selected. Test units and test data sheets should be given for each
option.
(I) Material Consistency - Each material selected shall be supplied by one source and made
to be as homogeneous as possible, prior to its subdivision into test specimens. The location
of every test specimen from the bulk material shall be traceable through a letter and/or
number designation indicated on each sample. In other words, a log or schematic of the
location referencing where each test specimen originated from the bulk material shall be
maintained. The samples shall be randomized before distribution and a record shall be
maintained of which facilities (EPT) or operators and equipment (IRR) are testing which
sample number(s).
(J) Calibration Procedures Calibration procedures required before every test result should
be described in detail in the test method, if applicable.
(K) Specific Conditions Analyses Characterize any special circumstances that must be
addressed in executing the repeatability conditions (e.g. the length of time between obtaining
the test results for the same material).
(L) Handling and Conditioning Stipulate the required care, handling and conditioning of the
material(s) to be tested, if applicable. Describe the coding system used to identify the
material(s) to be tested.
(M) Host Facility Data Collection The host laboratory or provider may provide data sheets
for recording the raw data as observed. Supply sheets on which test results can be
calculated or combined with the raw data sheet(s), if applicable. Request that all raw data
be sent as soon as the testing is completed, or at regular intervals for testing which extends
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(N) Data sheets should be provided so that each laboratory can record any special events
that arise during any phase of the testing. In addition to a comments section, questions
pertinent to the test method may be asked to get a better idea of how the test was carried out
as long as the information is not proprietary. Any information that would ensure that the
laboratory complied with the requirements specified for the test method or that may be
needed to prepare for the final report should also be requested. The recorded comments will
serve as a valuable source of information both in handling outlying data and for improving
the test method for future proficiency testing. Obtain suggestions for future testing regarding
the test method and test materials.
(O) Replacement The protocol must contain information about the availability of the
material(s) for replacement tests. It is recommended that the host laboratory prepare
enough of each material to supply 50% more than needed by the number of facilities
committed to the testing program. Instruct the facilities to notify the test coordinator
immediately whenever an error in test procedure occurs. It can then be determined whether
a new set of test specimens needs to be provided for a replacement test of the material(s).
(P) Final Report A formal report shall be distributed by the host to all participants,
containing a description or summary of the test method, materials and the reported test
results from all participants. Testing sponsored by Nadcap-accredited facilities should
clearly state which Nadcap testing requirement(s) are met (e.g. This testing fulfills Nadcap
requirements for Stress Rupture in January of 2010). Participants shall be identified by code
to minimize the possibility of bias during data analysis. Each participant shall be informed of
its code assigned by the host to maintain confidentiality.

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APPENDIX E
CALIBRATION FREQUENCY (MAXIMUM)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Precision Indicators
(e.g., Test Temperature Indicators)
Laboratory Facility Temperature/Humidity
Measuring Instruments

REQUIRED FREQUENCY
3 Months
1 Year

Recording Systems:
To + 1% of full scale range
(e.g., X-Y Strip Charts)

6 Months

Precision Potentiometers

3 Months

Micrometers/Verniers

6 Months

Optical Comparator

1 Year

Oscilloscopes

1 Year

Note:Calibration cycles may be extended as defined by the NCSL (National Conference of Standards
Laboratories), Recommended Practice 1, or other recognized statistical review process to support the
extended time interval. Calibration frequencies defined by standard methods or supplier requirements
shall not be extended. Calibration extension shall be allowed only if documented historical data and
standard calibration practices substantiate the extension of calibration frequencies.