SAE AS9100D

SAE AS9100D is a quality management system standard specifically designed for the aerospace industry. It is based on the ISO 9001 quality management system standard but includes additional requirements and provisions tailored to the unique needs and challenges of aerospace manufacturing and service organizations.

The AS9100D standard covers various aspects of quality management, including:

1. Quality management system requirements: Similar to ISO 9001, AS9100D outlines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a quality management system.
2. Risk management: AS9100D emphasizes the importance of risk management in aerospace operations, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.
3. Configuration management: Aerospace products often undergo frequent design changes and configurations. AS9100D includes requirements for effective configuration management to ensure that products meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
4. Product safety: Given the critical nature of aerospace products, AS9100D incorporates requirements for ensuring product safety throughout the product lifecycle, including design, production, and service.
5. Traceability: AS9100D requires organizations to establish and maintain traceability of products and components to ensure accountability and facilitate product recalls or investigations.
6. Supplier management: Aerospace supply chains are often complex, involving numerous suppliers and subcontractors. AS9100D includes requirements for effective supplier management to ensure that suppliers meet quality and regulatory requirements.

Overall, AS9100D helps aerospace organizations establish robust quality management systems to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of their products and services with stringent industry regulations and customer expectations. Compliance with AS9100D is often required or preferred by aerospace customers and regulatory authorities worldwide.