Navy Spec Welding Audits – Common Areas of Findings

Welding Filler Metal:

Common Audit Finding

Requirement

Correction

Ensure only compliant filler metals are used, matching MIL- SPEC requirements.

Use of non-compliant filler metal

S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 4-7.2.a

- Commercial specifications are not equivalent to MIL-SPEC

Verify equivalency and obtain approval before use.

S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 4-7.2.a

- Where AWS grade is allowed, additional lot-specific testing and certification required

S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 4-7.2.a, 5.2.1, 5.2.2

Conduct required testing and certification for each lot.

- EB Submarine compliant MIL- 100S wire does not meet NNS aircraft carrier requirements

Use wire that meets specific requirements for NNS aircraft carriers.

S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 Table 7-2 footnote 13, 20

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