scope:

PURPOSE

This instruction establishes the requirements for processing minor nonconforming items used as, or part of, hardware within Marshall Policy Directive (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 MPR 8730.3, "Control of Nonconforming Product."

APPLICABILITY

This instruction is applicable to onsite processing, manufacturing, testing, or inspection of hardware produced to MSFC designs. Nonconformances 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.