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1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Purpose.......................................................... 2
3 Reference....................................................... 2
4 Definitions and Acronyms............................... 3
5 Instructions .................................................... 4
6 Responsibilities………………………………… 4
1 Scope
2 Purpose
The intent of this SAEP is to implement a consistent method for initiating and
processing LBEs, Non-Conformance Reports, Worksheets and Delinquent Worksheets.
3 References
The procedures covered by this document shall comply with the latest edition of the
references listed below, unless otherwise noted:
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Document Responsibility: Inspection Engineering Standards Committee SAEP-379
Issue Date: 3 July 2012
Next Planned Update: 3 July 2017 Quality Issues Notification
LBE: Logbook Entries (First level of reporting quality deficiency using Manual
Logbook or the Quality Management Information System, QMIS).
NCR: Non Conformance Report (Issued by Saudi Aramco through SAP QM).
An NCR can be issued directly without going through the LBE stage.
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Document Responsibility: Inspection Engineering Standards Committee SAEP-379
Issue Date: 3 July 2012
Next Planned Update: 3 July 2017 Quality Issues Notification
5 Instructions
All types of quality non conformities shall be categorized based on the guideline
stated in SAEP-381, Appendix C.
Commentary Note:
Violations not listed in SAEP-381, Appendix C will be decided by the PQM, using
Appendix E “Definition of Violation Categories” in SAEP-381.
5.4 Issuing and receiving of all quality issues notification including Delinquent
Notification (DWS) shall be in accordance with SAEP-381.
5.5 Issuance of manual NCR (outside SAP QM) is not allowed unless authorized in
writing by the concerned ID Division Head.
6 Responsibilities
6.1 NCR Originator shall collect all required information prior to creating NCR in
SAP QM.
6.2 PQMs or Unit heads shall review the NCR and if valid submit it to SAPMT
through SAP QM.
6.3 SAPMT shall process NCR issued by Inspection Department within working
days specified in SAEP-381 and GI-0400.001.
6.4 Worksheet shall be prepared and approved by PQM / Inspection Sr. Supervisor
or his designated representative in SAP QM.
Revision Summary
3 July 2012 New Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure.
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