Aerospace Standards

AS9100 – Quality Management Systems: Aviation, Space & Defense Organizations

AS9100 is the Quality Management System Requirements for Aerospace Manufacturers, but it also references several other standards that an organization must understand and integrate into their QMS. In addition, you should be very familiar with IAQG, OASIS, and the SCMH.

Which standard is right for my organization? Compare AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120.

Critical Standards for AS9100 Implementation:

The following pages discuss critical aspects of AS9100. You should be familiar with them, and we recommend buying the standard.

• ARP 9134A – Supply Chain Risk Management. The guideline focuses on Quality as a key risk assessment factor taking into account elements from all aspects of the business having a direct link to global quality management.
• AS5553D – Counterfeit Electronic Parts. This standard is for use by organizations that procure and/or integrate EEE parts and/or assemblies containing such items.
• AS9015A – Work Transfer Supplier Self Verification Process. This standard defines the requirements for a delegation process identified in Aerospace Quality Management System standards.
• AS9101 – QMS Audit Requirements. This standard defines requirements for the preparation and execution of the audit process.
• AS9102 – First Article Inspection. This standard establishes the baseline requirements for performing and documenting FAI.
• AS9103A – Key Characteristics. This standard is primarily intended to apply to new parts and products but can also be applied to parts currently in production.
• AS9131C – Nonconformance Documentation. This standard defines the common nonconformance data definition and documentation that must be exchanged between an internal/external supplier or sub-tier supplier, and the customer when informing about a nonconformity requiring formal decision.
• AS9146 – Foreign Object Detection (FOD). This standard defines FOD Prevention Program requirements for organizations that design, develop, and provide aviation, space, and defense products and services. And by organizations providing post-delivery support, including the provision of maintenance, spare parts, or materials for their own products and services.
• ISO 10006 – Project Management. This standard gives guidelines for the application of quality management in projects.
• ISO 10007 – Configuration Management. This standard provides guidance on the use of configuration management within an organization.
• ISO 19011 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems. This document provides guidance on auditing management systems.

Core Tools for Corrective Action

Learn more about AS9100 Core Tools.

• ARP9013-1A – Statistical Product Acceptance Requirements Using Isolated Lot Sampling Methods
• ARP9013-2A – Statistical Product Acceptance Requirements Using Attribute or Variable Lot Acceptance Sampling Plans
• ARP9013-3A – Statistical Product Acceptance Requirements Using Process Control Methods
• ARP9013-4A – Statistical Product Acceptance Requirements Using Continuous Sampling, Skip-Lot Sampling, Or Methods for Special Cases
• AS9145 – Requirements for Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process
• ARP5580 – Recommended Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Practices
• ARP9136 – Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• AS13004- Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans

Complete list of Standards referenced in AS9100

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SAE Standards referenced in AS9100D

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Aerospace Software

• AS9115A – Deliverable Aerospace Software Supplement for AS9100C (Supersedes AS9006:2003)
• AS9006A – Deliverable Aerospace Software Supplement for AS9100A
• ARP9005B – Aerospace Guidance for Non-Deliverable Software
• ARP9034A – A Process Standard for the Storage, Retrieval, and Use of 3D Type Design Data

Aerospace Supply Chain

• ARP900B – Aerospace Contract Clauses – used when subcontracting and purchasing from third parties
• ARP9107A – Direct Delivery Authorization Guidance for Aerospace Companies
• ARP9114A – Direct Ship Guidance for Aerospace Companies
• ARP9134A – Supply Chain Risk Management Guidelines

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