What is the proper disposition for a discovered nonconforming item?

• A. Do nothing and continue use
• B. Follow the disposition: repair or replace as required, or condemn if not repairable; tag and isolate
• C. Ignore and continue operation
• D. Attempt improvised repair and resume

Answer: (B)

Discovered nonconforming items must be handled through tagging, isolation, and a formal disposition process. Tagging and isolating prevents any chance of the item being used, removed from its hold, or accidentally installed. The proper disposition—instead of simply repairing on the fly or continuing to use the item—is to repair or replace as required, or condemn if not repairable, with documentation and authorization from the appropriate authority. This keeps safety, reliability, and accountability intact and ensures a documented, sanctioned decision about the item. Ignoring the issue, continuing operation, or improvising a repair bypasses controls and creates risk and noncompliance.