AS13100 was published in March 2021 by SAE G-22 Aerospace Engine Supplier Quality (AESQ) The recognized leading members of AESQ, GE has S-1000, Rolls-Royce has SABRe, Pratt & Whitney has ASQR-01, and Safran has SAFe have created the optimum supplier training and examination course for the qualification requirements listed in the new AS13100 standard.
What is AS13100?
Aerospace Engine Supplier Quality (AESQ) Quality Management System Requirements for Aero Engine Design and Production Organizations is AS13100. The AS13100 document is intended to simplify supplier quality requirements.
AS13100 is a standard to improve product quality by implementing key systems and processes creating consistent aerospace engine products. AS13100 is now a requirement for engine manufacturing companies which instills compliance for customer specific requirements for Aircraft Engine OEMs.
Topics within AS13100
Below is the list of AESQ Reference Manuals (some of which used to be AS standards with the same numbers, but have been replaced by AS13100 and these reference manuals):
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RM13145 – Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) within Aerospace
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RM13008 – Design Work
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RM13004 – Defect Prevention Quality Tools to Support APQP & PPAP (This gets into process flows, characteristics matrix, FMEA’s and Control Plans)
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RM13003 – Measurement Systems Analysis Methods
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RM13006 – Process Control Methods
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RM13002 – Alternate Inspection Frequency Plans
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RM13102 – First Article Inspection
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RM13000 – 8D Problem Solving Method
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RM13005 – Quality Audit Method
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RM13007 – Sub Tier Management
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RM13009 – AS13100 Compliance Self-Assessment
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RM13010 – Human Factors
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RM13011 – Rework and Production Repair
How will AS13100 benefit your organization?
Not only does AS13100 help improve understanding, efficiency, and performance but it was created to prevent defects and waste. Integrating this standard helps support Quality Leaders to understand how these tools and processes work and the characteristics of successful deployment. Apex QA can help with implementation of AS13100 and a training course. When you organization makes AS13100 a priority you’ll learn to:
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Describe the characteristics of successful deployment of key quality systems, processes, and methodologies
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Use AS13100 in accordance with the requirements within the standard and reference manuals
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Explain how Quality Management activities work as a system with outputs from one activity forming the input of another
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Explain context for Quality in terms of both business performance and product safety
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Evaluate processes and practices in your organization and identify areas of opportunity and improvement
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