Aerospace Standards

AS9100, AS9110, AS9120

Are you looking for information regarding registration to the latest aerospace standard?

Not sure of what to do or where to go for the latest information?

UPDATE: The AS9104/1 Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defence Quality Management System Certification Programs was released December 2011. This contains requirements for registrars to perform aerospace registrations. Some changes reflected in this update are that lead auditors are now limited to 2 consecutive certification cycles (6 yr) at a clients, audit duration requirement table, how client transfers are to be completed.

ALERT: Due to changes in Aerospace requirements, the home/main office of the Registrar must handle all aspects of aerospace registration for companies.

Though DAC Audit Services cannot provide direct aerospace registration, we can provide companies with information regarding aerospace standard updates, provide training to the standard, and assist in the selection process of an AS registrar. If you require assistance with your aerospace system, its development, or its maintenance, we can direct you to Aerospace Systems Specialists that are independent of our company.

There have been many updates in the last couple years in Aviation, Space and Defense. The AQMS standards AS9100, AS9110, & AS9120 have been updated and released along with the AS9101/2009 (D) QMS Audit Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organization which replaces the current AS9101(C) QMS Assessment Questionnaire.

Suppliers are encouraged to go to the website and download a copy of the Supply Chain Management Handbook (SCMH) which has been published as an E-Book. This handbook has been provided by the IAQG to assist with the advancement of quality practices. Its use is entirely voluntary.

AS9100/9110/9120:2009 Transition Information---
Per the Supplemental Rule 001- Rules for 9100/9110/9120/:2009 Transition Revised 04Nov2011.
All AS9100:2009, AS9110:2009,& AS9120:2009 audits must be completed, closed, reviewed and approved prior the the AS9100B being cancelled on July 1, 2012. For companies not transitioned prior to the July 1, 2012 date, their certificate will be cancelled and they will need to complete a new Stage 1 and 2 audit.

There has been an increase in the number of audit days with the new standard and report format. This is a mandatory requirement due to the many additional requirements. Many smaller companies will see a 1-2 day increase in their audits.

Companies wishing to maintain their Aerospace registration need to move quickly to meet this deadline.

For information regarding changes for AS9100/9110/9120:2009 go to the AAQG website (http://www.sae.org/aaqg/), there are presentations and FAQ's for each standard to help you transition, on the right side of the page click on: AS9100C Deployment Support Materials, there are support materials for AS9110 & AS9120 also available.

*Information from IAQG Website.