AS9100 Requirements that Aerospace Businesses Need to Meet
AS9100 is a key quality certification for the aviation, spacecraft, and defense industry. The standard is an adoption of the ISO 9001 certification and specifies the requirements for quality management for aerospace businesses. While the general ISO 9001 standard for quality management applies to almost all businesses, AS9100 is formed by going beyond its general requirements, as it is specifically meant to assure the safety of the aerospace products. The upcoming slides will tell you more about the AS9100.
What is AS9100?
AS9100 Requirements for Quality Management in Aerospace Business
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Here are some key requirements that businesses in the aerospace sector need to meet to prove quality and safety assurance with AS9100 certification.
Safety
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Supplier Management
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Quality Management
Continuous Improvement
The standard mentions specific requirements to reduce the risks of faulty products. It emphasizes the manufacturing, assessing, and checking of all products.
Safety
AS9100 sets out the aspects for the QMS or quality management systems in the aerospace business to ensure that every component or assembly is of supreme quality. Quality Management
Supplier Management The suppliers of the parts and intermediate materials should also adhere to quality management. The standard specifies quality requirements for suppliers and how they need to address traceability, risk assessment, and management of their supplies before delivering it to the aerospace manufacturer. Continuous Improvement
The AS9100 standard sets out guidelines or practices for continuous improvement of the aerospace products by focusing on a consistent QMS. The QMS will evaluate the manufacturing processes consistently and identify any inefficiencies, ensuring they are immediately addressed and the quality of the products is not hampered.
Key Takeaway These are the key requirements for quality and safety management for businesses or manufacturers of aviation and defense products. Although they are based on ISO 9001 certification requirements, the AS9100 standard incorporates many supplemental aspects to address the risks and critical safety needs of the aerospace industry.
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