CAT 3 Items that stay require approval from FSR/QAR to keep from further deterioration.

CAT 3 Items that stay require approval from FSR/QAR to keep from further deterioration.

• A. Yes, with FSR/QAR approval
• B. No approval required
• C. Only with QA approval
• D. Only if repackage

Answer: (A)

Holding Category 3 items that you need to keep for later action requires approval from the Field Service Representative or the Quality Assurance Representative to prevent further deterioration. This approval ensures there is a documented plan for disposition and proper handling, storage, and inspection while the item is held. The FSR/QAR review provides accountability and makes sure the retention aligns with procedures, including how long it can be kept and what conditions or actions (rework, repair, or disposal) are required. Without this authorization, keeping the item could violate procedures and allow additional deterioration; relying only on packaging or QA alone wouldn’t guarantee the necessary field context and formal disposition.

Holding Category 3 items that you need to keep for later action requires approval from the Field Service Representative or the Quality Assurance Representative to prevent further deterioration. This approval ensures there is a documented plan for disposition and proper handling, storage, and inspection while the item is held. The FSR/QAR review provides accountability and makes sure the retention aligns with procedures, including how long it can be kept and what conditions or actions (rework, repair, or disposal) are required. Without this authorization, keeping the item could violate procedures and allow additional deterioration; relying only on packaging or QA alone wouldn’t guarantee the necessary field context and formal disposition.