AC7102 Rev H Heat Treat

AC7102 REV.
H
Issued 1993-06
AUDIT CRITERIA
Revised: 2014-9
161Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7527 Superseding AC7102 Rev. G.
Baseline
Nadcap AUDIT CRITERIA for HEAT TREATING

TO BE USED ON AUDITS CONDUCTED ON OR AFTER 11-May-2014
Editorial Revision: 14-May-2014 para 1.1.2, 3.2.1, 2.1, 2.2., 2.3, 2.4, 5.2, 5.2.1, 13.3.3
Editorial Revision: 11-Sept-2014 para 1.1.1, added AC7102/10
Editorial Revision: 23-Sept-2014 para 2.3, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.3, 7.3.4, EC Data
1.0 INSTRUCTIONS TO SUPPLIER TO BE AUDITED
1.1 Prior to the Audit
1.1.1 The Supplier shall complete a self-audit to (as applicable): YES NO
 AC7102
 AC7102/1 (If seeking Brazing approval)
 AC7102/2 (If seeking Aluminum approval)
 AC7102/3 (If seeking Carburizing approval)
 AC7102/4 (If seeking Nitriding approval)
 AC7102/5 (If Hardness testing is used in support of in-house heat
treating)
 AC7102/6 (If seeking HIP approval)
 AC7102/7 (If seeking Induction Hardening approval)
 AC7102/8 (If seeking Heat Treating approval)
 AC7102/10 (If seeking Localized Heat Treating approval)
 AC7101/3 (If Tensile testing is used in support of in-house heat
treating)
 AC7101/4 (If Metallography and Microindentation testing are used
in support of in-house heat treating)
 AC7102/S (If seeking Primes specific approval)
All non-conformances shall be corrected by the corrective action system, prior to
the actual audit. Nonconformance of a technical nature found during the actual
audit will, at the Task Group’s discretion, require a follow-up audit at the supplier’s
expense. This self-audit shall be maintained by the Supplier for review by the
auditor.
During the self-audit the Supplier shall record each procedure and paragraph
number for each checklist question requiring an answer on procedures.
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Ready availability of all documentation required by the Nadcap auditor will speed
up the audit process significantly.
1.1.2 The Supplier shall send the following to the auditor 30 days prior to the scheduled YES NO
audit (in English, unless otherwise agreed between auditor and supplier):
 List of equipment (atmosphere generation, testing equipment, lab

equipment, inspection equipment, plating, coating, cleaning,
Pyrometry, and Pyrometry testing, etc.) (U14)
 List of purchased services, including name(s) of supplier for
calibration, processing, testing, etc., schedule of calibrations,
uniformity surveys, system accuracy tests, hardness machines
servicing, etc., schedule of periodic tests (tensile, decarburization,
etc.)
 List of Prime customers and specifications for which heat treater is
approved
 List of heat treat specifications [military, government, industry (AMS,
etc.) and customer] that supplier is working to
 Copy of internal general procedures for heat treat processing,
Pyrometry and testing/inspection of heat treated product (exemption
for ITAR and Export Control documents applies).
 Organization chart
1.2 During the Audit
1.2.1 The Supplier should provide for an in-briefing for the auditor. Key members of the
Suppliers’ staff should attend the in-briefing so the audit purpose, methods and
assessment process can be discussed.
1.2.2 Working space for the auditor with desks or tables, chairs, telephone, clerical,
typing and reproduction services should be provided as required.
1.2.3 Auditor shall verify the scope of accreditation and modify it in eAuditNet as
required in agreement with the Supplier.
1.2.4 A final debriefing shall be conducted at the completion of the audit. Each
nonconformance report (NCR) shall be reviewed and the Supplier will be given the
opportunity to seek clarifications.
NOTE: The Heat Treating Task Group may, upon review, change the auditor’s
determination of a finding.
1.2.5 The Supplier has 21 calendar days to submit corrective actions and effective
dates for each NCR. The supplier shall respond to each individual NCR using the
appropriate form/media (see Public Documents on eAuditNet). Supporting
documentation shall be traceable to each individual NCR. The response must
address the root cause of the nonconformance from a systems management
approach and the actions taken or to be taken to preclude reoccurrence
1.3 Definitions and Interpretations
1.3.1 For definitions and interpretations see Heat Treating Task Group Audit Handbook.
1.3.2 (Info) When noted (as shown) below, the “YES/NO” column indicates a question
that is asked for information only, with no corresponding requirements. The “NO”
answers to these questions do not require a nonconformance report or an

explanation.
1.4 Additional information for Suppliers
1.4.1 In addition to the commodity checklist noted herein, there may be other pertinent
data such as audit handbooks, attachments and preparatory instructions
necessary for the completion of the audit. These can be found and downloaded
from eAuditNet under “Public Documents”.
1.4.2 Questions marked with (U) codes are applicable to all Suppliers. (Uxx)
codes indicate that there are additional related questions in AC7102/S.
Those questions concern only the corresponding prime and shall be
answered only if the prime is identified as a customer.
2.0 SUPPLIER INFORMATION
DIVISION:
NATURE OF BUSINESS (U14):
IN-HOUSE PRODUCTS ONLY: ACCEPTS OUTSIDE WORK:
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: HEAT TREATING PERSONNEL:
SQUARE FEET OF HT AREA(S): NO. OF SHIFTS WORKED:
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS POSITION EMAIL
COMMENTS:
2.1 Cover letter/notes attached.
2.2 Quality System Approval/certificate – verified

(AC7004/AS/EN/JISQ 9100)
2.3 Staff Report attached.

Ensure that the scope has been reviewed and signed off in eAudinet with the
Supplier.
2.4
Yes/No Plant Location Changed
Yes/No QC Manager Changed
Yes/No Equipment Moved
Yes/No Common Findings to Previous Audit
3.0 GENERAL QUALITY SYSTEM NA
3.1 Document Control
3.1.1 Are the applicable revisions of the appropriate documents available at the YES NO
appropriate workstation? (To make an Audit Handbook clarification/descriptive)
3.2 Contract Review
3.2.1 Are contracts and incoming purchase orders reviewed to ensure that: YES NO
a. The quality and technical requirements, including any unique customer

requirements, are adequately defined and documented?
b. Adequate capability, customer approvals and resources by the processor to

meet the requirements?
c. Any deviations from the proposal/contract are resolved in writing by

authorized personnel/prime/supplier?
d. Adequate definition of the work statement to identify the specific

process(es) to be performed including specification number(s), applicable
Type(s), Class(es), Grade(s), etc.?
e. Identification of the prime aerospace customer that has design authority?
f. Identification of the aircraft model or hardware that the part numbers

represent where applicable. (e.g. Boeing 777, Airbus A320, etc.)?
g. Does the supplier flow contractual requirements down internally and to sub-
tier suppliers?
3.3 Control of Nonconforming Product
3.3.1 Is the nonconforming material controlled, and the customer notified of each YES NO
instance of nonconforming product in accordance with the contractual
requirements?
3.3.2 When reheat treatment is performed: is it allowed by specification, properly YES NO

documented, retested, and in compliance with customer requirements?
3.4 Corrective Action
3.4.1 Are all corrective actions from the previous Nadcap audit still implemented (check YES NO NA
the last full audit)?
3.5 Internal Audits
3.5.1 Are planned and documented internal quality audits performed on a scheduled YES NO
basis by knowledgeable personnel not directly responsible for the work?
3.5.2 Are all Nadcap elements within the scope of the Supplier’s accreditation properly YES NO
addressed in the internal audit?
3.6 Quality Planning – These requirements must be checked through all job
audits performed.
3.6.1 Is only the heat treating equipment which meets the requirements of the applicable YES NO
specifications for instrumentation and temperature uniformity used for processing?
3.6.2 Are specified times based on the appropriate thickness of the part or other criteria YES NO
in accordance with the applicable specification?
3.6.3 Are tensile specimens and other test specimens included with production loads YES NO NA
when required?
3.6.4 Are there procedures that address the use and placement of load thermocouples YES NO NA
when required by specification or customer requirements?
3.7 Frozen Planning NA
3.7.1 When customer approved fixed processes are required, is the Supplier working to YES NO
the latest revision approved by the Customer and is the evidence of this approval
on file?
3.8 First Lot Inspection NA
3.8.1 Is engineering first lot inspection and approval documented when required by the YES NO
customer?
3.8.2 Are records maintained for the development of fixturing and racking sketches, for YES NO
first article inspection when required by specification or customer requirements?
3.9 Purchasing
3.9.1 Are all facilities used for subcontracted testing and processing approved by either YES NO NA
the Customer or Prime, as required?
3.9.2 Are consumable goods, such as process atmospheres, quenchants, salts,

thermocouples, and materials for test samples, ordered and accepted according to
an in-house document or to a specific standard? YES NO
3.10 Electronic program control and data acquisition NA
3.10.1 Is there a procedure in place to address software control? YES NO
3.10.2 Is there evidence that software used to control and record Heat Treatment YES NO
equipment (programmable controller, electronic charts, etc.), is compliant with
approved procedure?
3.10.3 Are all software revisions verified by first lot inspection to ensure compliance with YES NO
specification requirements?
4. PERSONNEL
4.1 Training
4.1.1 Are there training procedures that assure personnel performing contract review, YES NO
job planning, heat treating and associated quality and test functions are competent
to perform assigned tasks?
4.1.2 Do records indicate that training is scheduled and attended in accordance with YES NO
procedures and documented?
4.2 Evaluation of Personnel
4.2.1 Do procedures require periodic evaluation to ensure that approved personnel YES NO
maintain proficiency in their assigned heat treating and related tasks?
4.2.2 Do records indicate that the evaluations are performed at documented frequencies YES NO
and the results reviewed with employees in a program of continuous improvement
of personnel??
5. MATERIAL HANDLING AND TRACEABILITY
5.1 Incoming Material to Processing
5.1.1 Are identification, count and quality discrepancies resolved prior to processing of YES NO
parts?
5.1.2 Do procedures ensure that incoming customer documents remain traceable to YES NO
those specific jobs throughout processing?
5.2 General Cleaning NA
5.2.1 Does the internal procedure require that parts be clean prior to loading for YES NO
processing in the furnaces? (U18)
5.2.2 Do records and observations indicate that the procedure is followed? YES NO
5.3 Corrosion Resistant Steels Cleaning NA
5.3.1 Does the internal procedure require that all PH steel parts with any finish machined YES NO
surfaces are cleaned prior to heat treatment and handled with clean gloves after
cleaning? (U11)
5.3.2 Do records and observations indicate that the procedure is followed? YES NO
5.4 Titanium Cleaning and Handling NA
5.4.1 Does the internal procedure for cleaning Titanium surfaces preclude the using of YES NO
halogenated substances?
5.4.2 Does the internal procedure require that parts with any finished surfaces be YES NO
handled with clean gloves?
5.4.3 Are the procedures followed? YES NO
6. INSPECTION
6.1 Process Verification
6.1.1 Is each heat treatment cycle reviewed for job traceability, correct temperature, time YES NO
at temperature and all other related parameters? (U11)
6.1.2 Is this review performed by Quality Assurance, other designated personnel, or self- YES NO
inspected by the automated computer control and monitoring system?
(See Heat Treating Audit Handbook) (U11, U7)
6.1.3 Is the review documented in accordance with the customer requirements? (U11)
6.1.4 Are the acceptance status and any test data recorded on the shop paper only after YES NO
the operation for that job has been completed?
6.2 Sampling Plans NA
6.2.1 Does the supplier have a procedure that details all aspects of sampling inspection YES NO
that is in accordance with all customer heat treating specification sampling
requirements?
6.2.2 Do all supplier heat treating sampling plans contain:
a. A method to determine the quantity of product to check in the lot? YES NO
b. Specified frequency and method of sampling? YES NO
c. When to change to tightened or reduced plans? YES NO
6.2.3 Are sampling plans approved by the customer, when required? YES NO NA
6.2.4 Is there documented training in the use of the sampling plan which includes sample YES NO
size and selection, reduced and tightened plans, and when to implement them?
6.2.5 Does a sampling of jobs where sample inspection is permitted indicate that customer YES NO
requirements have been flowed down correctly to the inspector or delegated
operator and are met?
7. PROCESS CONTROL TESTING
7.1 Does the Supplier have procedures or other documentation in place that addresses YES NO
all required Heat Treat process control testing? (See Heat Treating Audit Handbook)
7.2 Do the procedures or other documentation contain or reference the following

information:
a. All applicable specifications when testing is specified? (See section 3.2) YES NO NA
b. All qualification, periodic, and lot/batch acceptance testing as required by YES NO

specifications?
c. A schedule for the completion of periodic tests? YES NO
d. Documentation that tests were performed per the schedule? YES NO
7.3 Auditor is to select a minimum of 4 periodic tests (excluding Pyrometry, Hardness, NA

and Conductivity) consisting of internal or external tests (including requirements,
frequency, actual results, compliance, etc.) from the Supplier’s Process Control
System and evaluate them against the applicable specification requirements,
including interval and test method. Two of these verifications may be selected as
part of the Job Audits or they may all be selected separately.
7.3.1 Test 1: YES NO
7.4 Hardness and/or Conductivity Testing
7.4.1 For information only, does the supplier perform hardness and/or conductivity testing? YES NO
(info)
If the Supplier performs hardness testing and/or conductivity testing for acceptance
of product, Nadcap AC7102/5 checklist shall be executed.
7.5 Metallography/Microhardness
7.5.1 For information only, does the supplier perform metallography and microhardness YES NO
testing? (U18) (info)
If the Supplier performs metallography/microhardness testing for acceptance of

product or process control of the heat treatment process, Nadcap AC7101/4
checklist shall be executed, unless the supplier is accredited by Nadcap Material
Testing Laboratory Task Group to AC7101/4 checklist.
7.6 Mechanical Testing
7.6.1 For information only, does the supplier perform mechanical testing? (U11) YES NO
(info)
If the Supplier performs mechanical testing for acceptance of product or process

control of the heat treatment process, Nadcap AC7101/3 checklist shall be executed,
unless accredited by Nadcap Material Testing Laboratory Task Group to AC7101/3
checklist.
7.7 Preparation of Mechanical Test Specimens
7.7.1 For information only, does the supplier prepare the specimens for the mechanical YES NO
testing? (info)
7.8 Surface Contamination Testing of Alloy Steels NA
7.8.1 Do the internal testing procedures conform to the specifications? YES NO
7.8.2 Do the internal testing procedures cover the following:
a. Partial decarburization of steels? YES NO

b. Total decarburization of steels? YES NO
c. Carburization of steels?
d. IGO/IGA (Inter Granular Oxidation/Inter Granular Attack) test? YES NO
7.8.3 Are the test records current and complete? YES NO
7.8.4 Is there a system in place to ensure that decarburization tests are performed at the YES NO
proper frequency, whether it is periodic or with the load? (U11)
7.9 Titanium Testing NA
7.9.1 Is there a system in place to control the test coupons and their use when required? YES NO
7.9.2 Does the internal documentation support that the test coupons are used in YES NO
accordance with the procedures/specifications?
7.9.3 Is there a system in place and adequate procedures for the control of hydrogen pick YES NO
up that meets the method and frequency specified by the customers’ requirements?
8. REFRIGERATION AND SUB-ZERO TREATMENTS OF STEELS NA
8.1 Do procedures cover sub-ambient/sub-zero cooling according to the customer YES NO

requirements, or in absence of customer requirements, does the supplier have a
default procedure?
8.2 Do procedures and job planning specify time/temperature limits for sub-ambient/sub- YES NO
zero treatments?
8.3 Do records indicate that the procedures are followed? YES NO
9. FURNACE CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE
9.1 Furnace Document Control
9.1.1 Operating Instructions
9.1.1.1 Are the current operating manuals or instructions available to furnace operators, YES NO
maintenance personnel and other personnel requiring the information?
9.1.2 Heating and Cooling Parameters (U10)
9.1.2.1 Does the internal procedure specify the method for determining heat-up rate, start of YES NO
soaking time, end of soaking time and cooling rate? (U10)
9.1.2.2 Do records on the furnace chart or furnace log indicate compliance to the above YES NO
procedure and customer requirements?
9.2 Maintenance
9.2.1 Are all components of each furnace that can affect the functionality inspected and YES NO
maintained in accordance with a documented preventative maintenance schedule?
(U3)
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9.2.2 Do records indicate that the inspection and maintenance have been performed in YES NO
accordance with the schedule?
9.3 Control of the Heating Environment NA
9.3.1 Does the internal procedure specify how atmospheres are to be controlled and YES NO
monitored to ensure conformance to the requirements?
9.3.2 Do records indicate that the procedure is followed? YES NO
9.4 Metering NA
9.4.1 Are the flow meters operational and appropriate for the gas and flow rates used? YES NO
9.4.2 Do the inspection and maintenance schedule include periodic checks of flow meters YES NO
to ensure that they are functioning?
9.4.3 Does the internal procedure address the safety shut-off valves and the emergency YES NO
gas purges?
9.5 Purging NA
9.5.1 When the atmosphere is changed, is the furnace purged in accordance with an YES NO
internal procedure that assures elimination of the effects of previous atmosphere?
9.5.2 Does the internal procedure for purging Ammonia bearing atmospheres used for YES NO
nitriding include an Ammonia cut-off and purge in accordance with specification
requirements?
9.6 Neutral Salt baths for Steel NA
9.6.1 Is each salt bath tested periodically in accordance with the applicable heat treatment YES NO
specifications?
9.6.2 Do the salt bath test results demonstrate conformance to carburization, YES NO
decarburization, nitriding, and intergranular attack requirements?
9.6.3 Is there an internal procedure for these tests? YES NO
9.7 Carbon Controls for Steels NA
9.7.1 Do the internal procedures specify a system of maintenance and calibration of carbon YES NO
control indicators?
9.7.2 Do records indicate that the maintenance and calibrations are performed as required YES NO
by the procedures and applicable specifications?
9.7.3 Is the accuracy of the carbon control system confirmed by the results of tests YES NO
required by the heat treatment specifications?
9.8 Snap Temper NA
9.8.1 Are there procedures that address snap tempering within the time limits required by YES NO
the customers’ specifications? (U11)
9.9 Quench System NA
9.9.1 Are the quench mechanisms operational and capable of meeting maximum quench YES NO
delay provisions of the specifications?
YES NO
9.10 Quenchant Maintenance NA
9.10.1 Does the internal procedure specify that quenchant temperatures are to be controlled YES NO
and documented?
9.10.2 Is all temperature recording and controlling equipment calibrated? YES NO
9.10.3 Do quenchant agitation and/or agitation of the product during quenching conform to YES NO
the applicable specifications?
9.11 Polymer Quenchants (Except Aluminum – see AC7102/2) NA
9.11.1 Is there a system in place that ensures polymer quenching is only used when YES NO
permitted by the particular specification for the alloy and metal thickness?
9.11.2 Do procedures define the polymer concentration in accordance with the YES NO
requirements?
9.11.3 Do the records indicate compliance? YES NO
9.11.4 Do procedures specify the frequency and methods for determining the polymer YES NO
concentration in accordance with the requirements?
9.12 Quench Effectiveness NA
9.12.1 Do procedures specify the frequency and methods for the testing of oil quenchants YES NO
in accordance with all customer requirements?
(See Section 7)
9.12.2 Do the records indicate that quenchant effectiveness is consistent and meets the YES NO
specifications’ requirements?
9.13 Press Quench NA
9.13.1 Are the expander pressure, the cylinder pressure, and the number and force of hold YES NO
down springs, and applicable tolerances documented on or traceable to the traveler
for each job?
9.14 Racks, Fixtures and Baskets NA
9.14.1 Do internal procedures require that, when a part requires a specially designed YES NO
fixturing or racking method, that the specific fixturing or racking is used?
9.14.2 Are there internal procedures, racking sketches, or other means to ensure that YES NO
spacing between the parts is adequate for circulation of the heating medium and
coolant/quenchant as required by the specifications?
9.14.3 Do records indicate that the procedures are followed? YES NO
9.14.4 Does the internal procedure require that the racks/fixtures/baskets are examined for YES NO
integrity, and repaired or scrapped as necessary?
9.15 Fasteners NA
9.15.1 Is there a system in place to ensure that the fasteners are only processed in qualified YES NO
containers to approved procedures and customer requirements, or, when qualified, in
a continuous furnace?
9.16 Plating NA
Note: For purposes of this section, plating is limited to the plating operations utilized
for temporary masking or other operations for successful heat treatment or brazing.
This is not intended to replace plating for finishing purposes as controlled by
Chemical Processing Task Group.
If the supplier has a current Nadcap Chemical Processing accreditation that includes
both plating and stripping, questions 9.16.1 through 9.16.7.2 are YES unless
otherwise noted as part of the finding during this Special Process audit.
9.16.1 Does a general or part-specific documented procedure define the following:
9.16.1.1 In-process cleaning methods, water break free check? YES NO
9.16.1.2 Etching? YES NO NA
9.16.1.3 Strike/Activation, including temperature, time, current (as applicable)? YES NO
9.16.1.4 Post-process cleaning methods? YES NO
9.16.1.5 The specified plate thickness and method(s) of its measurement? YES NO
9.16.1.6 Any required treatment for preventing hydrogen embrittlement? YES NO
9.16.2 Fixturing, racking, masking

NA
9.16.2.1 Are the fixtures, racks and masking materials defined and identified?
YES NO
9.16.2.2 Do fixtures and masking prevent the entrapment of air or process solutions, and
protect parts from corrosion and unwanted coverage? YES NO
9.16.2.3 Does the fixturing and racking facilitate solution neutralization and removal during YES NO
rinsing, and minimize solution and rinse water drag-out and cross contamination of
process tanks?
9.16.2.4 Do the fixturing, racking, electric circuit design and lifting equipment preclude YES NO
mechanical damage or electrical arcing?
9.16.3 Processing tanks NA
9.16.3.1 Are processing tanks identifiable for their contents and specified temperature YES NO
ranges?
9.16.3.2 Are the tanks with specified temperature ranges operating within those ranges at the YES NO
time of processing?
9.16.3.3 Are tanks of sufficient volume and dimensions to contain hardware during processing YES NO
and assure sufficient coverage of parts?
9.16.3.4 Are tanks that require uniform temperature and solution concentration agitated? YES NO
9.16.3.5 Are tanks for electrolytic coatings equipped and configured to promote the required YES NO
uniform deposition rate?
9.16.4 Are anodes controlled and specific to each process solution to avoid cross YES NO
contamination?
9.16.5 Are equipment and solutions in compliance with applicable customer requirements? YES NO
9.16.6 Do the records show that the specified thickness of plate is achieved? YES NO
9.16.7 Stripping NA
9.16.7.1 Are the methods and materials for removal of plating as specified or approved by the YES NO
customer?
9.16.7.2 Do stripping procedures include an inspection of the stripped component following YES NO
the strip operation?
10. PYROMETRY TESTING
The auditor shall execute Nadcap AC7102/8 checklist as part of this audit.
11. VACUUM FURNACES NA
11.1 Procedures
11.1.1 Does the internal procedure or other documentation specify cleaning of parts, tooling YES NO
and baskets by methods and with materials that ensure freedom from contamination
during vacuum heat treating?
11.1.2 Does the internal procedure, photographic evidence, or other documentation specify YES NO
placement of load thermocouples, racking of parts, and furnace loading? (U10)
11.2 Tests and Records
11.2.1 Does the internal procedure control the following:
a. Leak-up rate test? (U10 & U7) YES NO
b. Calibration of vacuum instruments, controllers, recorders, thermocouples, YES NO

master gauges, dew point and other gas contaminant measuring instruments?
(U10 & U7)
c. Quench gas purity and/or dew point (i.e. does the gas certification meet YES NO
specification requirements)?
d. Furnace burn-out? YES NO
e. For partial pressure atmosphere, does the dew point of the gas is periodically YES NO NA
checked as the gas enters the furnace?
11.2.2 Does the calibration interval of the vacuum system’s sensor, control panel and YES NO
recorder meet the frequency of the customer specification?
11.2.3 Are calibration acceptance criteria defined in the internal procedure? Yes NO
11.2.4 Do records indicate that the tests and calibrations are performed as required by the YES NO
internal procedure and all applicable specifications?
11.2.5 Is the vacuum level in the heating and cooling chambers recorded during all thermal YES NO
cycles requiring vacuum? (U10)
12. COMPLIANCE AUDITS OF COMPLETED HEAT TREATING JOBS
12. to 13. The Auditor shall execute two (2) completed long job audits (including final testing).
When the “YES/NO” is followed by (Info), the info notation indicates a question that is asked for
information only, with no corresponding requirement. A “NO” answers to these questions do not
require a nonconformance report or an explanation.
14. COMPLIANCE AUDITS OF ABBREVIATED IN-PROCESS HEAT TREATING JOBS
14. to 21. The Auditor shall execute eight (8) abbreviated in-process job audits for a single lot of in-process
parts, except when the in-process Heat Treating jobs are replaced by an equal amount of in-process
Brazing jobs (part of the checklist AC7102/1 performed in conjunction with AC7102 checklist). When
eight (8) abbreviated in-process jobs cannot be witnessed, completed jobs may substitute the in-
process jobs, but not for more than four (4).
When the “YES/NO” is followed by (Info), the info notation indicates a question that is asked for
information only, with no corresponding requirement. A “NO” answers to these questions do not
require a nonconformance report or an explanation.
12. COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF COMPLETED HEAT TREATING JOB NA
The Supplier needs to clearly identify the Export Control status of all parts being used in the
audit. Technical information on parts which have been designated “Export Controlled – License
Required” (EC-LR) cannot be input into eAuditNet.
Throughout the Compliance section of the audit specific questions/data entry points are marked
with an (EC). These are questions which have been designated by the Task Group as those
which cannot be answered in eAuditNet IF the part is (EC-LR). Do not enter technical data, add
the comment “EC Technical Data Restricted”. If Auditors have any questions about this, they
should contact the Staff Engineer for directions.
12.1 Job #1 Identity: (Info)
a. Purchase order number (for Independent Heat Treaters only):
b. Customer (and prime, if known):
c. Job number, Part number:
d. Part description:
e. Part size:
f. Maximum part thickness:
g. Number of parts:
(EC) h. Material alloy, Material specification (if available):
(EC) i. Heat Treating specification:
(EC) j. Heat treat and other process and test requirements specified by customer
specification (i.e. fixed process approval):
(EC) k. Pre-heat treatment requirements (cleaning, plating, etc.) - See sections 5

and 9
12.1.1 Does the job planning contain all of the applicable items described below? YES NO
a. Part number and/or adequate description of the material.
b. Identification of quantity, material type, condition, form, and test samples as

applicable.

authorized personnel/prime/supplier.


Type(s), Class(es), Grade(s), etc.
e. Any changes, additions, and deletions are made by authorized personnel.
f. Place to record inspection status.
g. Place to record test requirements and results.
h. Place to record identification of person(s) doing the work.
i. Place to record date operation performed.
12.2 Racking NA
12.2.1 Are customer racking or batching requirements specified? YES NO
(EC) Describe: (EC) Do not describe but answer YES or NO
12.2.2 Is racking or batching specified as requirement on the shop paper? YES NO
12.2.3 Is the racking or batching used in accordance to requirements? YES NO
12.2.4 Did racking ensure that air is not entrapped detrimentally during the quench? YES NO NA
12.3 Thermal Treatment Step One NA
12.3.1 Step One:
 Furnace used:
 Date part(s) processed:
12.3.2 (EC) Step One – Temperature
REQUIREMENT SHOP PAPER SET ACTUAL

REQUIREMENT TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURES
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
Recorder (EC)
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples
12.3.3 (EC) Step One – Time

REQUIREMENT SHOP PAPER ACTUAL
REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and
Tolerance
Time loaded into
furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
Cooling Rate (EC)
(Excluding
Quench)
12.3.4 (EC) Step One – Quench NA

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Quench delay
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Quench media %
Quenchant (EC)
Temperature Start
Quenchant (EC)
Temperature End
Quenchant (EC)
Temperature Rise
Quench gauge
calibration
(EC)
Delay to the next
operation
12.3.5 Was the furnace stabilized at or below set temperature (including the room YES NO
temperature for vacuum furnaces) before loading the parts?
(EC) Describe: (EC) Do not describe but answer YES or NO.
12.3.6 What is the basis for determining the start and the end of the soak?
Describe:
12.3.7 Does the method for determining the start and the end of soak meet the customer YES NO
requirements?
12.4 Offsets NA
12.4.1 Is offsetting performed? YES NO
12.4.2 Is offsetting permitted by the customer? YES NO
12.4.3 What offset is made?
Describe:
12.5 Step One Summary NA
12.5.1 Is the uniformity requirement or furnace number specified on shop paper? YES NO
(List below):
12.5.2 Does the furnace meet the uniformity requirement? YES NO
12.5.3 Does the furnace possess the control and recording instrumentation required by YES NO
the governing specification for this heat treatment?
12.5.4 Did cooling/quenching meet the requirements? YES NO
12.5.5 Does all thermal treatment meet the specified requirements? YES NO
12.5.6 Is there evidence that heat treatment cycles are reviewed for job traceability, YES NO
correct temperature and time at temperature?
12.5.7 Was this review performed by QA or other designated personnel and the review YES NO
documented in accordance with the customer requirements? (U11)
12.6 Thermal Treatment Step Two Temper NA
12.6.1 Step Two Temper:
 Furnace used:
12.6.2 What is the basis for determining the tempering temperature for alloy steels?
(EC)
a. Specified in the shop paper
b. As quenched hardness
c. Other (Describe)
12.6.3 (EC) Step Two Temper – Temperature


(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples
12.6.4 (EC) Step Two Temper – Time

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
Time and (EC) (EC) (EC)

Tolerance
Time loaded into
furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
12.7 Thermal Treatment Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper NA
12.7.1 Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper:
 Furnace used:
12.7.2 (EC) Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper – Temperature

Temperature (EC) (EC) (EC)
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples
12.7.3 (EC) Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper – Time

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
12.8 Step Two Summary NA
12.8.1 Is the uniformity or furnace number specified on shop paper? YES NO
(List below):
12.8.3 Does the furnace possess the control and recording instrumentation required by the YES NO
governing specification for this heat treatment?

12.8.6 Is there evidence that the heat treatment cycles are reviewed for job traceability, YES NO
12.9 Cold Temperature Treatments NA
(EC)  Treatment specified:
(EC)  Treatment on the shop paper:
(EC)  Treatment performed and documented: (EC) YES or NO answer only
12.9.1 Do these treatments meet the customer requirements? YES NO
12.10 Load Thermocouples NA
12.10.1 Are the load thermocouples required for this job either by the customer or internal YES NO
procedure?
(EC)  What requirements/documentation is specified?
(EC)  How many load thermocouples are used?
 What kind (expendable/non-expendable) and type?
 How are the usage cycles or time intervals controlled?
(EC)  Location of the load thermocouples:
 Method of attachment or method to simulate the maximum part thickness:
12.10.2 Did the usage and placement of load thermocouples conform to requirements? YES NO
12.11 Straighten/Stress Relieve NA
12.11.1 Was the straightening/stress relieving done? YES NO

Treatment specified Treatment on the shop paper Treatment performed

(EC) (EC) (EC)
12.11.2 Do these treatments meet the customer requirement? YES NO
Note: Straightening time and temperature allowances for straightening may be in

subordinate specifications rather than in the basic heat treating specification.
12.12 (EC) Hardness Testing NA

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Hardness/Tensile
range
Hardness (EC) (EC) (EC)
converted from
Tensile
Sample/Parts (EC) (EC) *Only record if a part or sample was
tested tested
(EC) (EC)
Test frequency
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Converted
hardness recorded
12.12.1 Does the hardness obtained conform to specification? YES NO
12.12.2 Is the operator currently qualified/certified to perform Hardness Testing? YES NO
12.13 (EC) Conductivity Testing NA

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Conductivity range
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Test method
Sample/Parts
tested
*record if sample or part tested
12.13.1 Does the conductivity obtained conform to specification? YES NO
12.13.2 Is the operator currently qualified/certified to perform Conductivity Testing? YES NO
12.14 Additional Periodic and Lot testing required: (Charpy impact, Tensile NA
test, Fracture toughness, Metallographic and/or Microhardness tests,
etc.)
(EC)  Additional lot or periodic testing required by the specification:
(EC)  Shop paper requirement for additional testing:
(EC)  Actual additional testing results:
12.14.1 Are these tests properly documented in the Supplier’s Process Control System? YES NO
12.14.2 Do the tests meet the customer requirement? YES NO
12.15 Operator Control and Job Acceptance
12.15.1 Independent Heat Treaters NA
12.15.1.1 Does the certificate show compliance to all applicable drawing, specification and YES NO
PO requirements including documentation of any exceptions (e.g. pre- and post-
cleaning, straightening, testing, etc.)?
12.15.1.2 Does the certificate list the revision level of the specification to which the parts YES NO
were processed?
12.15.1.3 Do the test reports reflect the actual data? YES NO
12.15.1.4 Is the shop paper verified and accepted by authorized personnel? YES NO
12.15.2 Manufacturers/Captive Heat Treaters NA
12.16 Did this job comply with all other requirements? YES NO
13. COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF COMPLETED HEAT TREATING JOB NA
e. Part size:
g. Number of parts:
(EC) k. Pre-heat treatment requirements (cleaning, plating, etc.) - See sections 5

and 9

applicable.



i. Place to record date operation performed.
13.2 Racking NA
13.2.1 Are customer racking or batching requirements specified? YES NO
13.2.2 Is racking or batching specified as requirement on the shop paper? YES NO
13.2.3 Is the racking or batching used in accordance to requirements? YES NO
13.2.4 Did racking ensure that air is not entrapped detrimentally during the quench? YES NO NA
13.3.1 Step One:
 Furnace Used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and
Tolerance
Time loaded into
furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
Cooling Rate (EC)
(Excluding
Quench)
13.3.4 (EC) Step One – Quench NA

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Quench delay
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Quench media %
Quenchant (EC)
Temperature Start
Quenchant (EC)
Temperature End
Quenchant (EC)
Temperature Rise
Quench gauge
calibration
Delay to the next (EC)
operation
13.3.5 Was the furnace stabilized at or below set temperature (including the room YES NO
temperature for vacuum furnaces) before loading the parts?
(EC) Describe: (EC) Do not describe but answer YES or NO.
13.3.6 What is the basis for determining the start and the end of the soak?
Describe:
13.3.7 Does the method for determining the start and the end of soak meet the customer YES NO
requirements?
13.4 Offsets NA
13.4.1 Is offsetting performed? YES NO
13.4.2 Is offsetting permitted by the customer? YES NO
13.4.3 What offset is made?
Describe:
13.5 Step One Summary NA
(List below):
13.5.6 Is there evidence that heat treatment cycles are reviewed for job traceability, YES NO
13.6 Thermal Treatment Step Two Temper NA
13.6.1 Step Two Temper:
 Furnace Used:
13.6.2 What is the basis for determining the tempering temperature for alloy steels?
(EC)
a. Specified in the shop paper
b. As quenched hardness
c. Other (Describe)
13.6.3 (EC) Step Two Temper – Temperature


(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples
13.6.4 (EC) Step Two Temper – Time

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
13.7 Thermal Treatment Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper NA
13.7.1 Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper:
 Furnace Used:
13.7.2 (EC) Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper – Temperature

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples
13.7.3 (EC) Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper – Time

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
13.8 Step Two Summary NA
(List below):
13.8.6 Is there evidence that the heat treatment cycles are reviewed for job traceability, YES NO
13.9 Cold Temperature Treatments NA

(EC)  Treatment specified:
(EC)  Treatment on the shop paper:
(EC)  Treatment performed and documented: (EC) YES or NO answer only
13.9.1 Do these treatments meet the customer requirements? YES NO
13.10 Load Thermocouples NA
13.10.1 Are the load thermocouples require for this job either by the customer or internal YES NO
procedure?
(EC)  What requirements/documentation is specified?
(EC)  How many load thermocouples are used?
 What kind (expendable/non-expendable) and type?
 How are the usage cycles or time intervals controlled?
(EC)  Location of the load thermocouples:
 Method of attachment or method to simulate the maximum part thickness:
13.10.2 Did the usage and placement of load thermocouples conform to requirements? YES NO
13.11 Straighten/Stress Relieve NA
13.11.1 Was the straightening/stress relieving done? YES NO
Treatment specified Treatment on the shop paper Treatment performed

(EC) (EC) (EC)
13.11.2 Do these treatments meet the customer requirement? YES NO
Note: Straightening time and temperature allowances for straightening may be in

subordinate specifications rather than in the basic heat treating specification.
13.12 (EC) Hardness Testing NA

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Hardness/Tensile
range
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Hardness converted
from Tensile
Sample/Parts (EC) (EC)
tested
*only record if a part or sample was tested
Test frequency (EC) (EC)
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Converted
hardness recorded
13.12.1 Does the hardness obtained conform to specification? YES NO
13.12.2 Is the operator currently qualified/certified to perform Hardness Testing? YES NO
13.13 (EC) Conductivity Testing NA

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Conductivity range
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Test method
Sample/Parts
tested
*record if sample or part tested
13.13.1 Does the conductivity obtained conform to specification? YES NO
13.13.2 Is the operator currently qualified/certified to perform Conductivity Testing? YES NO
13.14 Additional Periodic or Lot testing required: (Charpy impact, Tensile test, NA
Fracture toughness, Metallographic and/or microhardness tests, etc.)
(EC)  Additional lot or periodic testing required by the specification:
(EC)  Shop paper requirement for additional testing:
(EC)  Actual additional testing results:
13.14.1 Are these tests properly documented in the Supplier’s Process Control System? YES NO
13.14.2 Do the tests meet the customer requirement? YES NO
13.15 Operator Control and Job Acceptance
13.15.1 Independent Heat Treaters NA
13.15.1.1 Does the certificate show compliance to all applicable drawing, specification and YES NO
PO requirements including documentation of any exceptions (e.g. pre- and post-

cleaning, straightening, testing, etc.)?
13.15.1.2 Does the certificate list the revision level of the specification to which the parts YES NO
were processed?
13.15.1.3 Do the test reports reflect the actual data? YES NO
13.15.2 Manufacturers/Captive Heat Treaters NA
13.16 Did this job comply with all other requirements? YES NO
14. COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF ABBREVIATED IN-PROCESS HEAT TREATING JOB NA
e. Part size:
g. Number of parts:
specification (e.g. fixed process approval) - See sections 3.2, 3.7 and 7:
(EC) k. Pre-heat treatment requirements (cleaning, racking, normalizing, plating,

stress relieving, etc.):
(EC) l. Pre-heat treatment requirements on the shop paper - See sections 5 and 9:
(EC) m. Pre-heat treatment actually performed - See sections 5 and 9:


applicable.


14.2.1 Step One:
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
Cooling Rate (EC)
(Excluding Quench)
14.3 Thermal Treatment Step Two NA
14.3.1 Thermal Treatment Step Two Temper NA
14.3.1.1 Step Two Temper:
 Furnace used:
14.3.1.2 Does the furnace possess the control and recording instrumentation required by YES NO
14.3.1.3 (EC) Step Two Temper – Temperature

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples
14.3.1.4 (EC) Step Two Temper – Time

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
14.3.2 Thermal Treatment Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper NA
14.3.2.1 Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper:
 Furnace used:
14.3.2.3 (EC) Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper – Temperature

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples
14.3.2.4 (EC) Step Two Age/PPT/Second Temper – Time

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into
furnace
Time start of soak (EC)
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
14.4 Testing for the abbreviated Job #1 NA
14.4.1 Testing requirements by Specification, P/O or Drawing

(EC)
14.4.2 Shop paper testing requirements:

(EC)
14.4.3 Actual testing performed:

(EC)
14.5 Job Acceptance
14.5.1 Is the operation signed off or data recorded only after completion? YES NO
14.5.2 Did the treatment of hardware conform to customer’s specified requirements? YES NO
e. Part size:
g. Number of parts:

(EC) l. Pre-heat treatment requirements on the shop paper:
(EC) m. Pre-heat treatment actually performed:


applicable.
c. Any deviations from the proposal/contract are resolved in writing by authorized

personnel/prime/supplier.
d. Adequate definition of the work statement to identify the specific process(es) to

be performed including specification number(s), applicable Type(s), Class(es),
Grade(s), etc.
15.2.1 Step One Information:
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
Cooling Rate (EC)
(Excluding Quench)
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into
furnace
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
15.4.1 Testing requirements by Specification, P/O or Drawing:

(EC)

(EC)

(EC)
15.5 Job Acceptance
e. Part size:
g. Number of parts:


applicable.


Grade(s), etc.
16.2.1 Step One:
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
Cooling Rate (EC)

(Excluding Quench)
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition

(EC)

(EC)

(EC)
16.5 Job Acceptance
e. Part size:
g. Number of parts:



applicable.


Grade(s), etc.
17.2.1 Step One:
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
Cooling Rate (EC)
(Excluding Quench)
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into
furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
(EC)
(EC)
(EC)
17.5 Job Acceptance
e. Part size:
g. Number of parts:



applicable.


18.2.1 Step One:
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
Cooling Rate (EC)
(Excluding Quench)
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into
furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
Atmosphere (EC) (EC) (EC)
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition

(EC)

(EC)

(EC)
18.5 Job Acceptance
The Supplier needs to clearly identify the Export Control status of all parts being used in the audit.
Technical information on parts which have been designated “Export Controlled – License Required”
(EC-LR) cannot be input into eAuditNet.
with an (EC). These are questions which have been designated by the Task Group as those which
cannot be answered in eAuditNet IF the part is (EC-LR). Do not enter technical data, add the
comment “EC Technical Data Restricted”. If Auditors have any questions about this, they should
contact the Staff Engineer for directions.
e. Part size:
g. Number of parts:

b. Identification of quantity, material type, condition, form, and test samples

as applicable.


19.2.1 Step One:
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
Cooling Rate (EC)
(Excluding Quench)
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into
furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
Cooling Condition (EC)

(EC)

(EC)

(EC)
19.5 Job Acceptance
e. Part size:
g. Number of parts:


applicable.


Grade(s), etc.
20.2.1 Step One:
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
Cooling Rate (EC)

(Excluding Quench)
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition

(EC)

(EC)

(EC)
20.5 Job Acceptance
e. Part size:
g. Number of parts:



applicable.


Grade(s), etc.
21.2.1 Step One:
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)

Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
Cooling Rate (EC)
(Excluding Quench)
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
Media for Cooling (EC)
(EC)
Cooling Condition
 Furnace used:

(EC) (EC) (EC)
Temperature
Check if used
(EC)
Control
(EC)
Recorder
High/Low - (EC)
Type A or C
Instrumentation
Load (EC)
Thermocouples

REQUIREMENT
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Atmosphere
(EC) (EC) (EC)
Time and Tolerance
Time loaded into

furnace
(EC)
Time start of soak
(EC)
Time end of soak
(EC)
Media for Cooling
(EC)
Cooling Condition

(EC)

(EC)

(EC)
21.5 Job Acceptance

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AC7102 REV.

Nadcap AUDIT CRITERIA for HEAT TREATING

1.0 INSTRUCTIONS TO SUPPLIER TO BE AUDITED

1.1 Prior to the Audit

1.1.1 The Supplier shall complete a self-audit to (as applicable): YES NO

 List of equipment (atmosphere generation, testing equipment, lab

1.2 During the Audit

1.3 Definitions and Interpretations

answers to these questions do not require a nonconformance report or an

1.4 Additional information for Suppliers

2.0 SUPPLIER INFORMATION

NATURE OF BUSINESS (U14):

IN-HOUSE PRODUCTS ONLY: ACCEPTS OUTSIDE WORK:

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: HEAT TREATING PERSONNEL:

SQUARE FEET OF HT AREA(S): NO. OF SHIFTS WORKED:

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS POSITION EMAIL

2.1 Cover letter/notes attached.

2.2 Quality System Approval/certificate – verified

2.3 Staff Report attached.

3.0 GENERAL QUALITY SYSTEM NA

3.1 Document Control

3.2 Contract Review

a. The quality and technical requirements, including any unique customer

b. Adequate capability, customer approvals and resources by the processor to

c. Any deviations from the proposal/contract are resolved in writing by

d. Adequate definition of the work statement to identify the specific

e. Identification of the prime aerospace customer that has design authority?

f. Identification of the aircraft model or hardware that the part numbers

3.3 Control of Nonconforming Product

3.3.2 When reheat treatment is performed: is it allowed by specification, properly YES NO

3.4 Corrective Action

3.5 Internal Audits

basis by knowledgeable personnel not directly responsible for the work?

3.7 Frozen Planning NA

3.8 First Lot Inspection NA

3.9.2 Are consumable goods, such as process atmospheres, quenchants, salts,

3.10 Electronic program control and data acquisition NA

3.10.1 Is there a procedure in place to address software control? YES NO

4.2 Evaluation of Personnel

5. MATERIAL HANDLING AND TRACEABILITY

5.1 Incoming Material to Processing

5.2 General Cleaning NA

5.3 Corrosion Resistant Steels Cleaning NA

5.4 Titanium Cleaning and Handling NA

5.4.3 Are the procedures followed? YES NO

6.1 Process Verification

6.2 Sampling Plans NA

6.2.2 Do all supplier heat treating sampling plans contain:

a. A method to determine the quantity of product to check in the lot? YES NO

b. Specified frequency and method of sampling? YES NO

c. When to change to tightened or reduced plans? YES NO

7. PROCESS CONTROL TESTING

7.2 Do the procedures or other documentation contain or reference the following

b. All qualification, periodic, and lot/batch acceptance testing as required by YES NO

c. A schedule for the completion of periodic tests? YES NO

d. Documentation that tests were performed per the schedule? YES NO

7.3 Auditor is to select a minimum of 4 periodic tests (excluding Pyrometry, Hardness, NA

7.3.1 Test 1: YES NO

7.3.2 Test 2: YES NO

7.3.3 Test 3: YES NO

7.3.4 Test 4: YES NO

7.4 Hardness and/or Conductivity Testing

If the Supplier performs metallography/microhardness testing for acceptance of