AS 9100
AS 9100
AS9100 is the Aerospace addition to ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification and combines the effective standards of the ISO 9001 standard with supplementary items of how ISO pertains to the aerospace industry. TÜV SÜD provides accredited certification to AS9100 as well as to AS9120.
Aerospace Management Systems
AS9100 is the quality management system specific to the aerospace industry. The current version, AS9100 Rev. C, is the quality management system specific to the industry. Version AS9100 Rev. C includes the ISO 9001:2000 standard verbatim. In addition, there are supplementary items that address how the standard applies to the aerospace industry.
First published in May 1997 by the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) as AS9000, the AS standard has evolved to AS9100 Rev. C and is recognized by all major Aerospace OEMs.
In addition, as part of an AS9100 certification audit, a numerical scoring of the audit results is required. This is defined in the AS9101 checklist document.
An organisation's AS9100 certification status and the scoring results from the certification audit are posted in SAE's OASIS database. Access to the OASIS database for information on organisations certified to AS9100 is available to the general public. Access to the scoring results is limited to only authorised controlling entities for the Registrar Management Committee.
About AS9120 Rev A:
AS9120 is based on the AS9100 standard and relevant for organisations that resell, distribute and warehouse parts found in aircraft and other aerospace components for the aerospace industry. Certification to AS9120 Rev A provides access to the best global practices of the aerospace industry and further demonstrates an organisation's commitment to deliver quality products and services to its customers.
Supplier Requirements:
The industry is moving quickly towards requiring their suppliers to be AS9100 compliant / certified. By becoming AS9100 compliant / certified, suppliers can gain a competitive advantage and benefit from the improved processes and continuous improvement that is the foundation of ISO 9001:2000 certified Quality Management Systems.
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