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Aerospace AS9100, AS9110, AS9120
What are AS9100, 9110 and 9120?
What is AS9100?
AS9100 is the US version of a globally harmonized quality management system standard, based upon the internationally renowned ISO 9001:2000 quality management system. It supplements ISO 9001:2000, focusing upon the unique, complex, and highly regulated nature of the aerospace industry. Specifically, it emphasizes the critical aspects of key characteristics and the need to satisfy internal, governmental and regulatory requirements. The global nature of the standard allows commonality throughout the industry, allowing increased trade and co-operation.
The standard, which is supported by the leading global aerospace organizations, is based around organizational processes. As with ISO 9001:2000, the core concept is the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, which focuses the organization on its key processes. The model also builds in the ideas of planning, and reviewing, and that organizations should continually improve (see below).
What are AS9110 & AS9120?
The AS9110 quality management systems standard sets out the specific requirements that are critical for the maintenance of aerospace vehicles including commercial, private, and military. Like AS9100, it includes the ISO 9001:2000 requirements, and supplements these with aerospace specific requirements. AS9110 is for companies that maintain and repair aerospace vehicles for the commercial or military sectors, or those that manufacture aircraft parts under FAA PMA regulations.
AS9120, is a further aerospace QMS specific standard that supplements ISO 9001:2001. The focus of this standard is stockist distributors
AS9110 and AS9120 are fairly new standards. BSI is accredited and can offer registration to AS9110, AS9120, as well as AS9003. For more information, contact BSI Management Systems.