Aerospace: AS/EN 9100 and AS/EN 9120

AS9100 / AS 9120 - The Standard for Aviation, Space and Defense organizations

The Aerospace standard, AS9100C - "Quality management systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense organizations (ASD)". The Aerospace Standards are a series of specific standards based on ISO 9001 and developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) to provide international consistency and address the specific regulatory, safety and reliability requirements demanded by the ASD organizations.

The New Revision of the Standard has brought in many changes for ensuring quality and safety in the "high risk" ASD organization. ISO 9001:2008 is totally encompassed within AS9100:2009 with additional requirements applied specifically addressing ASD.

The AS9100 Standard series are applicable to different areas of aerospace industry

AS 9101 - Quality System Assessment (the checklist corresponding to AS9100 rev C)
AS 9102 - Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirements
AS 9104 - Standard for overall control of Aerospace Scheme
AS 9110 - Requirements for Maintenance Organisations
AS 9120 - Requirements for Stockists and Distributors

Why Seek Certification to AS9100?

• Registration to AS9100 by an accredited registrar shows commitment to quality and customers and a willingness to work towards improving efficiency.
• It demonstrates the existence of an effective quality management system that satisfies the rigours of an independent, external audit and addresses the additional safety, reliability and quality concerns specific to the aerospace industry.
• An AS9100 certificate enhances company image in the eyes of customers, employees and shareholders alike.
• It gives a competitive edge to an organisation's marketing

How to Implement AS9100?

• Identify the requirements of AS9100 and how they apply to the business involved.
• Establish quality objectives and how they fit in to the operation of the business.
• Produce a documented quality policy indicating how these requirements are satisfied.
• Communicate them throughout the organisation.
• Evaluate the quality policy, its stated objectives and then prioritise requirements to ensure they are met.
• Identify the boundaries of the management system and produce documented procedures as required.
• Ensure these procedures are suitable and adhered to.
• Once developed, undertake internal audits to ensure the system carries on working.

Why Choose TÜV SÜD for your Audit?

Quality and reliability are critical values for the aerospace industry. In an environment where the mistakes or failure of products or services can be fatal, the effective operation of a quality management system plays an essential role in helping to reduce risks and provide a reliable framework for organizations to provide a product or service. TÜV SÜD has an enviable record for customer satisfaction for its certification services. And employs auditors with rich auditing backgrounds.

We have a unique pedigree in the global assessment of management systems in the aerospace supply chain, with the highest percentage of fully employed assessors of any other certification body or registrar.

Our technical capability and delivery in this sector ensure we're recognised as a worldwide leader in this field. TÜV SÜD is accredited to certify for AS 9100 and AS 9120 STANDARDS AND WE OFFER ONE DAY AS AWARNESS/3 DAYS INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Assessments conducted by us are undertaken using qualified auditors authenticated by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG).

OASIS Database

It is a mandatory requirement that TÜV SÜD enters all companies it registers to AS9100 onto a database. This database is controlled by OASIS( Online Aerospace Suppliers Information Systems), a section of SAE. The database is used by aerospace manufacturers to review and source suppliers.

Where to obtain further information or help

The actual standard can be purchased from SAE International and you can log on to www.sae.org or www.asd-stan.org. For more information on AS9100 using the Internet for research is by far the best approach.