Aerospace NCR
An Aerospace NCR is a record used to document, control, and disposition a nonconformance in aerospace operations.
Aerospace NCR commonly refers to an aerospace nonconformance report: a controlled record used to document when a part, material, process, document, or inspection result does not meet a specified requirement. In aerospace manufacturing and MRO, an NCR helps capture the issue, preserve traceability, and support the required review and disposition workflow.
An aerospace NCR typically identifies the affected item or lot, the requirement that was not met, the detected condition, containment actions, references to drawings or specifications, and the disposition decision. Common dispositions may include rework, repair, scrap, return to supplier, or use-as-is when permitted by the applicable authority and process controls.
The term is often used in QMS, MES, ERP, supplier quality, and inspection workflows. It should not be confused with CAPA or RCCA. An NCR records and controls a specific nonconformance, while CAPA or RCCA addresses broader corrective action and root cause work when required. It is also distinct from an MRB, which is a review function or process that may evaluate and disposition certain NCRs.
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