AS9120
What is AS9120?
This standard is for use by organizations that procure parts, materials and assemblies and resells these products to a customer in the aviation, space and defense industries. It was developed for pass-through distributors of aerospace commodity items. This standard addresses chain of custody, traceability, control and availability of records.
Based on ISO 9001:2008, but with many additional requirements specific to aerospace distributors, AS9120:2009 provides suppliers with a comprehensive quality system focused on areas directly impacting product safety and reliability including;
- Splitting - Specific requirements for batch splitting and lot splitting, and how conformance to specification is maintained.
- Airworthiness certificates - Defines the documents issued by cognizant civil aviation authorities that certifies that parts meet the required airworthiness requirements.
- Control of records - Record requirements differ significantly for distributors of aerospace product.
- Traceability - Defines specific requirements for traceability from receipt until delivery.
- Evidence of Conformance - Specific documents are required by distributors as evidence of conformance. AS9120 defines those requirements.
Benefits of AS9120
When your organization aligns to AS9120, it not only reaps quality and efficiency benefits, but also is better able to meet customer expectations. Registration can also provide a competitive advantage by:
- Identifying opportunities for operational improvements and cost reduction;
- Improved audit and surveillance efficiency;
- Reduced number of customer audits required, and a corresponding reduction in needed resources;
- Enhanced supplier performance due to higher quality, waste reduction, and an increased focus on customer satisfaction; and
- Streamlined documentation.
Why NQA for AS9120?
NQA, USA is one of the first registrars offer certification to AS9120:2009 to the Aerospace Industry. The NQA, USA Aerospace Auditor Staff has a diverse background that ranges from Aerospace manufacturing through all aspects of in service operations and maintenance. The auditor staff work experience combines many years in the aerospace industry and compliance with regulatory or governmental procedures.
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