A defect that could result in a failure or significantly reduce the usability of the part for its intended purpose.

A defect that is likely to result in failure of a unit or product by materially reducing its usability for its intended purpose.

defect other than critical, that is likely to result in failure, or to reduce material ly the usability of the unit of product for its intended purpose. [D00969] MIL-STD 105 QMPP

A defect is considered major if in the opinion of the inspector, will require an immediate expenditure in excess of $1,000 to prevent further deterioration of the property.

This AQL corresponds to any defect, excluding Critical Defects, that is likely to result in failure, or reduced usability of the product unit. A product is said to have a Major Defect when it is not dangerous but cannot be sold because of the defect. You can provide your own list of Major Defects to be inspected. AsiaInspection's default Major Defect AQL is 2.5.

This AQL corresponds to a defect other than critical, that is likely to result in failure, or to reduce the usability of the unit of product for its intended purpose. A product has a major defect when it is not dangerous, but cannot be sold because of the defect. You can specify your own list of major defects to be inspected. Our default AQL is 2.5 for major defect.

In the process of Fagan Inspections the defects which are found are categorized in two categories: major and minor defects (often much more categories are used). The defects which are incorrect or even missing functionality or specifications can be classified as major defects: the software will not function correctly when these defects are not being solved.