Aerospace Standards

AS9110 – Quality Management Systems Requirements for Aviation Maintenance Organizations

AS9110 is a standard that defines the quality system requirements for organizations whose primary business is in the aircraft industry at all levels of the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) process. This standard also references several other standards that an organization must understand and integrate into their QMS.

Critical Standards for AS9110 Implementation:

The following pages discuss critical aspects of AS9110. You should be familiar with them, and we recommend buying the standard.

• ARP 9134A – Supply Chain Risk Management. The guideline focuses on Quality as a key risk assessment factor taking into account elements from all aspects of the business having a direct link to global quality management.
• AS5553D – Counterfeit Electronic Parts. This standard is for use by organizations that procure and/or integrate EEE parts and/or assemblies containing such items.
• AS9015A – Work Transfer Supplier Self Verification Process. This standard defines the requirements for a delegation process identified in Aerospace Quality Management System standards.
• AS9101 – QMS Audit Requirements. This standard defines requirements for the preparation and execution of the audit process.
• AS9102 – First Article Inspection. This standard establishes the baseline requirements for performing and documenting FAI.
• AS9103A – Key Characteristics. This standard is primarily intended to apply to new parts and products but can also be applied to parts currently in production.
• AS9131D – Nonconformance Documentation. This standard defines the common nonconformance data definition and documentation that must be exchanged between an internal/external supplier or sub-tier supplier, and the customer when informing about a nonconformity requiring formal decision.
• AS9146 – Foreign Object Detection (FOD). This standard defines FOD Prevention Program requirements for organizations that design, develop, and provide aviation, space, and defense products and services. And by organizations providing post-delivery support, including the provision of maintenance, spare parts, or materials for their own products and services.
• ISO 10006 – Project Management. This standard gives guidelines for the application of quality management in projects.
• ISO 10007 – Configuration Management. This standard provides guidance on the use of configuration management within an organization.
• ISO 19011 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems. This document provides guidance on auditing management systems.

Core Tools for Corrective Action

Learn more about AS9110 Core Tools and how they are used

• ARP9013-1A – Statistical Product Acceptance Requirements Using Isolated Lot Sampling Methods
• ARP9013-2A – Statistical Product Acceptance Requirements Using Attribute Or Variable Lot Acceptance Sampling Plans
• ARP9013-3A – Statistical Product Acceptance Requirements Using Process Control Methods
• ARP9013-4A – Statistical Product Acceptance Requirements Using Continuous Sampling, Skip-Lot Sampling, Or Methods for Special Cases
• AS9145 – Requirements for Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process
• ARP5580 – Recommended Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Practices
• ARP9136 – Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving

Complete list of Standards referenced in AS9110

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SAE Standards referenced in AS9100D

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Aerospace Software

• ARP9034A – A Process Standard for the Storage, Retrieval, and Use of 3D Type Design Data

Aerospace Supply Chain

• • ARP9114B – Direct Ship Guidance for Aerospace Companies
  • ARP9134A – Supply Chain Risk Management Guidelines
  • ARP9162 – Aerospace Operator Self-Verification Programs