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What is AS9120?

AS9120 – Quality Management Systems – Aerospace Requirements for Stockist Distributors – 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 9001:2000, but with nearly 100 additional requirements specific to aerospace distributors, AS9120 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. AS9120 defines those requirements.
• 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 a customer satisfaction focus; and
• Streamlined documentation.

Why NQA for AS9120?

NQA, USA is one of the first registrars to anticipate the benefits of AS 9120 for 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 experience combine of many years of experience in research and development of new products and experience in compliance with regulatory or governmental procedures.

Download a PDF file of the Aerospace Registration Services.

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