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PURPOSE. This instruction establishes the requirements for processing minor nonconforming items used as, or part of, hardware within MPD 1280.1, "Marshall Management Manual" scope, and establishes the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) responsibilities and procedures for operation of the MSFC Material Review System. This instruction provides the detailed requirements to comply with MPG 8730.3, "Control of Nonconforming Product."

APPLICABILITY. This instruction is applicable to onsite processing, manufacturing, testing, or inspection of hardware, or inspection of hardware produced to MSFC designs. Non-conformances affecting hardware built for external customers resulting in a departure from the contract requirements or using external customer controlled designs shall require customer concurrence for use as is and repair dispositions.