International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) a international non-profit association, created AS9100 which is the international Quality Management System standard for the Aviation, Space and Defense industry. The AS9100 standard gives requirements for suppliers to create and maintain a complete quality system allowing safe and reliable products to the Aviation, Space and Defense industry.
When a company becomes “AS9100 certified” it means that the organization has met the requirements of the standard.
The document was developed through SAE and supported by IAQG. There are many different versions of AS9100 but the most recent is the AS9100 Rev D. This version developed in 2016 also includes the ISO 9001:2015 requirements and supplements with additional quality system requirements. Many of the changes include:
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The Annex L High Level Structure
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Context of the organization
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Interested Parties
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Accountability of management
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Documented information
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preventive action with risk-based thinking
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Communication
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Change Management Program
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Focus on counterfeit parts.
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Attention to the impact of human factors
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Product safety focus
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Ethics Training
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Supplier Monitoring (Delivery)
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Purchasing Flow-down
Click here for IAQG clarification to AS9100D.
What is AS9100 Series?
AS9100 series is the set of standards for quality assurance and risk management for organizations involved with the design, development, production, installation, and servicing in the ASD sector. Some of the standards within the series are:
What are the benefits of AS9100?
Certification to the AS9100 series of standards will help:
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Companies continuous improvement
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Increase profitability
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Increase efficiency
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Save time and money
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Motivate staff
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Demonstrate traceability throughout the supply chain
Here are some resources to learn more about AS9100 Certifications:
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