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Guide to AS/EN9100

Background

As part of SC21 implementation, this guidance document has been produced to promote quality system certification to AS/EN9100 (quality system aerospace model for quality assurance in design development, production, installation and servicing).

The AS/EN9100 standard includes ISO9001:2001 quality management system requirements and specifies additional requirements for the aerospace industry.

SBAC objectives

The SBAC's expectation is that all members will gain certification to AS/EN9100 and that this shall be flowed throughout the supply chain.

Customer expectations

Certification to AS/EN9100 is increasingly becoming a customer contractual requirement which is often used as a discriminator during supplier selection.

Benefits

Reduced auditing of supply chain quality management system:

  • Certification to AS/EN9100 is recognised by customers as a preferred quality management system for the aerospace industry
  • Companies certified to AS/EN9100 will be entered onto the OASIS (online aerospace supplier information system) database which advertises capability to prospective customers enabling future business opportunities
  • Enhanced sense of belonging to the aerospace fraternity

How to obtain certification

  • Obtain a copy of the standard from SAE International
  • Undertake a quality management system 'gap analysis' between ISO9001 and AS/EN9100
  • Initiate discussion with a UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited aerospace certification body who will provide guidance as to the process to be followed

Further information

Prior to implementation, consider transition training, between the standards, for key member personnel (details of training providers can be obtained via the internet by searching on AS/EN9100).

Approved AS/EN9100 providers

Below is a list of providers approved by SBAC's Certification Body Management Committee, to find out more simply click on the name to link directly to their respective website:

  1. BSI
  2. Bureau Veritas Quality International
  3. Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Ltd.
  4. National Quality Assurance Ltd.
  5. SGS UK Ltd.
  6. United registrar of systems Ltd.
  7. ISOQAR
  8. IMS International

Appoved AS/EN9100 training providers

ASCS SBAC approved training courses and associated examinations are available for the following courses:

  • 9100 Foundation Course
  • 9110 Foundation Course
  • 9120 Foundation Course
  • 9100 Aerospace Industry Specific Course

please go to the following website for more details:

The links below provides further information on quality standards and systems: