NADCAP NDT Audit Checklist (AC7114)

Use this NADCAP NDT Audit Checklist to prepare for AC7114 accreditation, covering written practice, NAS 410 personnel certification, calibration, and the PT, MT, RT, UT, and ET methods.

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NADCAP NDT Audit Checklist (AC7114)



Scope And General Information

1. The audit scope lists every NDT method the facility seeks accreditation for


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2. The facility has reviewed the current revision of AC7114 and the applicable method criteria


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3. The most recent eAuditNet top NCR list has been reviewed before the audit


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4. The scope matches the methods and techniques actually performed on customer work


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5. Previous audit findings and NCRs are closed with verified corrective action


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Customer And Prime Supplemental Requirements

1. Applicable prime and customer supplemental checklists are identified for each method


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2. Customer-specific requirements are flowed down into procedures and technique sheets


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3. The facility holds the current revision of each governing customer specification


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4. Conflicts between customer requirements and internal procedures are resolved and documented


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5. Customer approvals or qualifications required for the scope are current


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Internal NDT Self-Audit

1. A documented internal self-audit covering AC7114 and each method has been completed


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2. The self-audit was performed against the current audit criteria revision


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3. Self-audit findings are recorded with corrective action and verification


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4. The self-audit is performed by personnel independent of the work audited


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5. Self-audit records are retained and available for review


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Personnel Certification And Proficiency

1. All NDT personnel are certified to NAS 410, EN 4179, or the applicable scheme


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2. Certification records show training, experience, and examination results for each method and level


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3. Certifications are current and signed by the responsible Level 3


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4. A current personnel list identifies each individual's methods, levels, and certification dates


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5. Proficiency or practical examinations are on file and within their validity period


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6. Outside agency or subcontracted personnel meet the same certification requirements


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Examinations, Vision Testing, And Training Records

1. General, specific, and practical examination records are retained for each technician


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2. Annual near-vision tests meet the required acuity (Jaeger or equivalent)


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3. Annual color or contrast differentiation tests are on file where the method requires them


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4. Training course outlines and hours meet the minimum for each method and level


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5. Examination questions and answer keys are controlled and access-restricted


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Level 3 Responsibilities

1. The responsible Level 3 is identified and certified for each method in scope


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2. The Level 3 has approved all written procedures and technique sheets


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3. External or subcontracted Level 3 arrangements are documented and authorized


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4. The Level 3 reviews and approves personnel certifications and examinations


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5. The Level 3 qualifies techniques and dispositions process control failures


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Procedures And Technique Requirements

1. A written procedure exists for each method, general or specific


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2. Each procedure references the governing specification it is intended to meet


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3. Procedures are approved by the applicable Level 3


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4. Technique sheets contain all parameters required by the method criteria as a minimum


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5. Procedures are current, controlled, and available at the inspection point


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6. Deviations from the procedure are technically justified and approved before use


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Equipment Calibration And Control

1. All equipment requiring calibration has current certificates traceable to recognized standards


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2. Calibration intervals meet the requirements of the method criteria


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3. Instrument linearity checks are performed at the minimum required number of points


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4. Each instrument is uniquely identified and labeled with calibration status


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5. Out-of-calibration equipment is removed from service and affected results are reviewed


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6. Light meters, gauges, and reference instruments are calibrated as required


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Consumables, Reference Standards, And Materials

1. Penetrant, developer, couplant, and particle materials are within shelf life


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2. Batch certificates are on file for consumables affecting sensitivity


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3. System sensitivity is verified using the required reference panels or blocks


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4. Reference standards and test blocks are identified, controlled, and traceable


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5. Radiographic film, chemistry, and storage conditions meet the criteria (RT only)


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6. Batch or lot changes are recorded with verification of performance


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Inspection Records, Work Orders, And Status Control

1. Inspection records identify the part, procedure, technique, and acceptance criteria


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2. Each record shows the result, the technician, and the certification level


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3. Work orders trace each inspection to the specific part, lot, or serial number


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4. Inspection status of accept, reject, or hold is clearly identified and controlled


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5. Records are retained for the period required by the customer or criteria


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6. Accept and reject decisions are traceable to the responsible certified personnel


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Process Control And Nonconformance Handling

1. A documented process defines responses to process control failures


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2. Nonconformances are recorded with cause analysis and corrective action


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3. The effect of a process failure on previously inspected parts is evaluated


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4. Corrective actions are verified for effectiveness and closed out


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5. Recurring nonconformances are trended and escalated


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Method Surveys (witnessed)

1. The technician witnessed is certified for the method and parts being inspected


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2. Liquid penetrant processing and dwell times follow the procedure (PT)


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3. Penetrant sensitivity is confirmed on the reference panel at startup (PT)


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4. Magnetic particle field direction and strength are verified before inspection (MT)


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5. Demagnetization and post-cleaning are performed where required (MT)


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6. Radiographic image quality indicators confirm the required sensitivity (RT)


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7. Radiographic density falls within the procedure limits (RT)


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8. Ultrasonic calibration is set and verified on the correct reference block (UT)


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9. Ultrasonic scan coverage and overlap meet the technique sheet (UT)


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10. Eddy current reference standards and instrument settings match the procedure (ET)


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11. Indications are evaluated against the correct acceptance criteria


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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