The AS 9100 is the most recognisable and widely known quality standard for the aerospace and defence. If you’re a manufacturer that operates within the aerospace supply chain, the AS 9100 certification can help you produce top-of-the-line products and gain your client’s trust.
But is AS9100 the only standard you need to use? We don’t think so! There are several aerospace quality standards developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) you should be aware of to get support to your management system. Let’s find out different aerospace quality standards other than AS 9100 that can take your aerospace operations to the next level.
Aerospace Industry Standards supporting Design & Development
Design and development process can be supported by various standards such as AS 9145 for advanced product quality planning and production part approval process. The APQP integrates and collaborates with the requirements of other well-known and widely-used aerospace industry standard such AS 9102 for first article inspection and AS 9103 for variation management of key characteristics. If you work in the design and development process, you may also have a good use of AS 9132 describing requirements for part marking, AS 9133 containing information on qualification procedures for standard products, AS 9116 notification of changes, or AS 9115 regarding quality management system for the deliverable software.
Aerospace Industry Standards supporting Procurement & Sourcing
Besides the widely used AS 9102 for FAI, you may also benefit from using AS 9117 delegated product release verification. It will be helpful in particular if you delegate product release verification down to your supplier who perform product acceptance on your behalf.
Aerospace Industry Standards supporting Manufacturing
In order to improve the management of your nonconformities you may opt for the use of AS 9131 describing guidelines for non-conformance data definition and documentation and AS 9136 describing guidelines for root cause analysis and problem solving. You may also use AS 9138 including requirements for statistical product acceptance and AS 9146 to prevent Foreign Objects Debris (FOD).
Aerospace Industry Standards supporting Delivery
During this stage of a lifecycle standards such AS 9107 direct delivery authorisation, and AS 9114 direct ship guidance may be a good choice.
Aerospace Industry Standards supporting Maintenance
Undoubtedly, maintenance is as important as manufacturing. Quality Management requirements for maintenance organisations are included in the AS 9110. Besides that, standard AS 9147 unsalvageable items management may be a good use.
Understanding the different requirements and ensuring AS 9100 approval and improvement of processes can be challenging. With aviation demand expected to pick up during 2022, you’d want to get all the improvement opportunities beforehand to get ahead of your competitors.
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Ph.D. Beata Paliwoda
Founder and Owner of EQM. Environmental and quality consultant and auditor. Professional career built in Quality Assurance departments in various companies from the automotive, aerospace, railway industries, as well as a management systems consultant. Successfully completed many complex projects related to the implementation of management systems, process improvements and business transformation. Auditor of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS 9100, project manager of APM, lecturer at the Poznan University of Business and Economics, researcher on the effectiveness of EMS and QMS in organisations.
