Luft- og romfartsteknikk

1.1 Application: This document defines the common nonconformity data definition and documentation that shall be exchanged between an internal/external supplier or sub-tier supplier, and the customer when informing about a nonconformity requiring formal decision. The requirements are applicable, partly or totally, when reporting a product nonconformity to the owner or operator, as user of the end item (e.g. engine, aircraft, spacecraft, helicopter), if specified by contract. Reporting of nonconformity data, either electronically or conventionally on paper, is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. This also includes, where applicable, data access under export control regulations. 1.2 Purpose: The process of exchanging, coordinating, and approving nonconformity data via waiver/concession or product quality escape varies with the multiple relationships and agreements among all parties concerned. The information provided by this document forms architecture for submitting and managing data that allows for concise and accurate communication using various methods. The main objective of this document is to provide the definition of a data set that can be integrated into any form of communication (e.g. electronic data interchange, submission of conventional paper forms).

This European Standard defines Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). It is applicable primarily to space system hardware, although the definitions could be used in a wider domain in many cases. The definition of the TRLs provides the conditions to be met at each level, enabling accurate TRL assessment.

This document is applicable to all items used for manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of aviation, space, and defense products from the raw material to the final product (e.g. aircraft, structural items, constituent assemblies, standard parts, consumables with conformity and/or safety impact). This document considers items dispositioned as scrap in accordance with 8.7 of the EN 9100 series of standards supporting nonconformity management and/or organization decisions (e.g. obsolescence, inventory management, missing traceability documentation). The requirements specified in this document are complementary (not alternative) to contractual and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Should there be a conflict between the requirements of this document and applicable statutory or regulatory requirements, the applicable statutory or regulatory requirements take precedence. This document defines requirements and actions to be taken after the disposition decision to control the unsalvageable items within the organization and its external providers.