Nadcap Checklist AC7114: Self-Audit Template and How to Get the Checklist
AC7114 is the Nadcap audit criteria family for nondestructive testing. Suppliers do not search a public website for a blank form: the current checklists are issued through eAuditNet, so this page explains that workflow and gives you a self-audit template to run first.
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Nadcap AC7114 Self-Audit Checklist Template
Nadcap NDT Self-Audit Report
Company: Acme Aerospace Testing Ltd Site: Main plant Methods in scope: Penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic Self-auditor: A. Singh Self-audit date: 2026-10-20 Planned Nadcap audit: 2027-02-15
Audit scope and references
Audit against the current AC7114 checklist and the method-specific job audit checklists downloaded from eAuditNet for your scope, plus the Quality System checklist used for your audit type. Record the revision of every checklist used.
Self-audit worksheet
| Area | What to verify | Evidence seen | Result (Y/N/NA) | Finding ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | Qualification and certification program, Level III oversight, eye exams, current certifications | |||
| Procedures | Written procedures for each method, revision control, customer approvals, use at point of work | |||
| Equipment | Calibration, intervals, in-house checks, unit identification and status labels | |||
| Materials | Penetrant, particle and couplant lot control, contamination checks, shelf life | |||
| Process control | System performance checks, reference standards, lighting and environment | |||
| Parts handling | Cleaning, pre and post processing, part identification, nonconforming control | |||
| Reporting | Inspection records, accept and reject criteria, traceability to the part | |||
| Quality system | Contract review, corrective action, internal audit, record retention, flow-down |
Summary of findings
Two calibration records missing for light meters; one procedure revision not controlled at point of use.
Corrective actions
| Finding ref | Description | Root cause | Action | Owner | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||||
| 2 | |||||
| 3 |
Approvals
This is a self-audit aid and not the official Nadcap checklist. Download the current checklists from eAuditNet (PRI) under your audit and confirm exact requirements there. Requirements are summarized, not reproduced.
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Where the AC7114 checklist comes from
Nadcap is run by PRI and audits are managed in eAuditNet. When your company is registered and an audit is scheduled, you can access the checklists for that audit through eAuditNet. Public pages on pri-network.org describe the program and list audit criteria documents, but supplier checklists are tied to your audit record. Download the checklist set for your methods early, check revision levels, and make sure you also hold the quality system checklist that applies.
How to run the self-audit
Use the template to walk each area of your NDT operation. Pull actual samples: pick a qualified inspector and trace their certification, pick a procedure and trace its revision to the shop copy, pick a piece of equipment and check calibration. Record what you saw, not what should exist. Write findings the way an auditor would, with the requirement, the evidence and the gap.
- Trace one inspector end to end
- Trace one job from order to inspection report
- Check calibration and system checks across all units
- Check material lot control and contamination checks
- Review prior Nadcap findings for repeats
Common NDT audit findings
Frequent issues include personnel qualification records that do not match the written practice, procedures not approved by the current revision of a customer specification, missing or overdue equipment checks, uncontrolled reference standards, and weak root cause on corrective actions. Prime customers also expect flow-down compliance, so review purchase orders for specific requirements. Use the corrective action table to close each gap before the audit date.
After the audit
Findings from a Nadcap audit are responded to in eAuditNet within the allowed time, and the audit is then reviewed before accreditation decisions are made. Keep your self-audit report as evidence of internal effort, and repeat it before each recurrence, since drift between audits is the main cause of repeat findings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AC7114?
AC7114 is the Nadcap audit criteria for nondestructive testing, supported by method-specific job audit checklists. Suppliers are audited to these criteria along with a quality system checklist. Always confirm the current revision in eAuditNet.
Where do I download the Nadcap checklist?
Through eAuditNet, the PRI audit management system, once your company has an audit record. The checklists are tied to the audit scope. Public PRI pages describe the program but are not a substitute for the checklist in your audit.
Is this template the official checklist?
No. It is a self-audit worksheet that follows the usual areas of an NDT audit. Use it to prepare, then work from the official checklist for the exact requirements and acceptance criteria.
How early should I self-audit?
Run it two to three months before the scheduled audit so you have time to fix gaps, collect evidence and close corrective actions, then repeat a short version in the final weeks.
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