1.1 Application
This standard defines the common nonconformance data definition and documentation that must be
exchanged between an internal or 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 etc.), if specified by contract.
Reporting of nonconformance 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 nonconformance data via waiver/concession or
product quality escape varies with the multiple relationships and agreements among all parties concerned.
The information provided by this standard forms an architecture for submitting and managing data that allows
for concise and accurate communication using various methods. The main objective of this standard 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).
BS EN 9131:2009 Referenced Document
ISO 9000:2005 Quality management systems - Fundamentals and vocabulary
BS EN 9131:2009 history
2020BS EN 9131:2020 Aerospace series. Quality Management Systems. Nonconformance Data Definition and Documentation
2016BS EN 9131:2016 Aerospace series. Quality Management Systems. Nonconformance Data Definition and Documentation
2009BS EN 9131:2009 Aerospace series - Quality management systems - Nonconformance documentation