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AS 9100 AS 9100, 9110, 9120 Standards and Information

Frequently Asked Questions about AS 9100

Key Steps for AS 9100 Certification

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What is AS 9100?

AS 9100 is international standard for the Quality Management System for the aerospace and defense industry.

When was the standard released?

The standard was released in October 1999.

Who released the standard?

The standard was released by the Society of Automotive Engineers and the European Association of Aerospace Industries

What is the latest standard for AS 9100?

The latest version is AS 9100 Rev C.

Who needs to get AS 9100 certified?

AS 9100 is a volunteer standard but can be mandated by the customer as a condition for doing business. Additionally, many major aerospace manufacturers and suppliers require compliance and/or registration to AS9100 as a condition of doing business with them.

What are the various standards?

The various standards are: AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120. Specific to the Americas are also: AS9003 and AS9006.

What is AS9110?

AS9110 still applies to the aerospace industry, but is specific to maintenance organizations.

What is AS9120?

AS9120 still applies to the aerospace industry, but is specific to stockist distributors.

What is AS9003?

AS9003 still applies to the aerospace industry, but is specific to inspection and testing only in the Americas.

What is AS9006?

AS9006 still applies to the aerospace industry, but is specific to AS9100 standard deliverable software supplements only in the Americas.

What are the benefits of achieving AS 9100 certification?

Key benefits are: internal process improvement, recognition by the industry, and qualification as an aerospace industry supplier.

What is the time duration required for a company to achieve AS 9100 certification?

AS 9100 certification can be achieved in as little as 90 days depending upon the company commitment.

Where can I get help with consulting?

Please visit http://www.accelcert.com for assistance with consulting.

Where can I get help to achieve AS 9100 certification with written guarantee?

ISO Accelerate Group offers written guarantee certification services with the condition your company will comply with recommendations.

Where can I get training for AS 9100?

ISO Accelerate Group offers online, onsite, and customized training. Please visit http://www.accelcert.com for more information.

Where can I get online training and certification?

Quality University provides online training and certification. For more information, follow this link: http://www.qualityuniversity.com

My company is ISO 9001 certified. Where can I get help to upgrade to AS 9100?

Please visit http://www.accelcert.com for more information.

Where can I get the cost information for AS 9100 consulting?

Please contact Accelcert at 1-888-476-9103 for specific quotes.

Where can I get the cost information for AS 9100 certification?

Please contact Accelcert at 1-888-476-9103 for specific quotes.

*The above information is provided for the better understanding of the specific standard, certification process, consulting, and training resources. We do recommend that you or your company should refer to the latest standards and verify information and/or contact the resources listed, or as applicable.

Step 1 Prepare Implementation Plan and Detailed Schedule Accelerate & Clients ACCELERATE	+ Prepare plan for the Quality System Development (Accelerate will work with Client)
Step 2 Gap Assessment ACCELERATE	+ Perform the Gap Assessment to Identify GAPS between the standard and what exist. (Accelerate will prepare the report)
Step 3 Training (Auditors) ACCELERATE	+ Train the Internal Auditors and Process Owners to the Standard. Upon passing the exam, process owner taking training will get qualified as Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor Accelerate will issue certificate.
Step 4 Implementation Training ACCELERATE	+ Train process owners to Implementation Process. (Accelerate will perform the activity) ISO will issue certificate on passing exam.
Step 5 Quality Policy (Define & Document) Accelerate & Client ACCELERATE	+ Define Quality Policy to internal and external customers. (Accelerate will prepare Quality Policy working with Client
Step 6 Quality Objectives (Define & Document) Accelerate & Client ACCELERATE	+ Define Quality Objective with reference to Quality Policy. (Accelerate will prepare working with Client)
Step 7 Measurement Analysis & Improvement (Define & Document) ACCELERATE	+ Define Measurement Analysis Process for continuous improvement. (Accelerate will prepare working with Client)
Step 8 Quality Planning (Define & Document) ACCELERATE	+ Define Quality Planning Process. (Accelerate will prepare working with Client)
Step 9 Executive Management Training ACCELERATE	+ Train Executive Management for the process for Conducting Management Review. (Accelerate will issue certificate)
Step 10 Documentation of Data Control -Development of a consistent approval process ACCELERATE	+ Define Documentation and Data Control Process for development and Management of Documentation Control System. (Accelerate will develop, works with Client, which include infrastructure for Documentation Control)
Step 11 Level I (Quality Manual) ACCELERATE	+ Prepare Quality Manual. Document the Company Policy in the manual for compliance to the standard. (Accelerate will prepare for Client)
Step 12 Level II (Standard Operating Procedures) ACCELERATE	+ Define the process and the interaction between the processes. Document each process in compliance with the standard. (Accelerate will prepare with Client)
Step 13 Level III (Work Instructions) Draft Accelerate & Client ACCELERATE	+ Document the processes in detail if needed. (Accelerate will work with Client)
Step 14 Level I (Quality Manual) Approval/Sign-Off Client ACCELERATE	+ Have Top Management sign the Quality Manual. (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 15 Level II (SOP) Approval/Sign-Off Client & Accelerate ACCELERATE	+ Have all procedures approved by process owners and concerned functions. (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 16 Level III (Work Instructions) Approval/Sign-Off Client & Accelerate ACCELERATE	+ Have work instruction signed-off by concerned functions. (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 17 First Internal Audit (by qualified Internal Auditors) Client & Accelerate ACCELERATE	+ Perform first Internal Audit. This audit will be conducted by independent Internal Certified Auditors. (Client will perform with support from Accelerate)
Step 18 Corrective & Preventive Actions, customer, vendor, quality Client & Accelerate ACCELERATE	+ Do close loop corrective and preventive action for all issues including issues from Internal Audit (STEP 17). (Client will perform with Accelerate)
Step 19 First Management Review (Performed by Management Rep. & Executive Mgmt.) ACCELERATE	+ Conduct Management Review as per Management Review procedures. (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 20 Second Internal Audit (By Qualified Internal Auditors) Accelerate & Client ACCELERATE	+ Perform second Internal by Certified Internal Auditors (same as STEP 17). (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 21 Corrective & Preventive Action for 2nd Internal Audit Accelerate & Client ACCELERATE	+ Perform close loop corrective and preventive action (Same as STEP 18). (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 22 Second Management Review (By Executive Mgmt.) Client & Accelerate ACCELERATE	+ Perform Management Review as per Management Review Procedure (same as STEP 19). (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 23 Registrar Pre-Assessment (Optional Activity) Registrar Client & Accelerate ACCELERATE	+ Registrar (an independent certifying body) to perform Pre-Assessment (Accelerate will support)
Step 24 Corrective & Preventive Actions to registrar finding Accelerate & Client ACCELERATE	+ Do close loop corrective actions (same as STEP 18 & 21) (Client works with Accelerate)
Step 25 Accelerate Documentation Review ACCELERATE	+ Accelerate Review the complete system for compliance to standard.
Step 26 Accelerate Assessment ACCELERATE	+ Accelerate perform audit for identifying issues to related Implementation.
Step 27 Corrective & Preventive Actions ACCELERATE	+ Do close loop corrective & preventive action for all issues raised (STEP 25 & 26)(Accelerate works with Client)
Step 28 Final Registration Audit ACCELERATE	+ Registrar perform the final Registration Audit. (Accelerate will support)
Step 29 Prepare action plan for registrar finding ACCELERATE	+ Submit Action Plan & close Registrar Findings.. (Accelerate works with Client)
Step 30 Client Certified ACCELERATE	+ Accelerate Registered Client in Accelerate Database as "Certified"
Step 31 Maintaining Upgrade & Training ACCELERATE	+ Accelerate will provide. (If desired)

AS 9100 Rev B Internal Auditing/Auditor and Implementation

AS 9100 Rev B: Executive and Management Review for meeting AS 9100 requirements

AS 9100 Rev B: Introduction & Awareness for meeting AS 9100 requirements

AS 9100 Rev C: Introduction & Awareness for meeting AS 9100 requirements

AS9100 Rev C Internal Auditor and Implementation

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