The aviation, space, and defense AQMS standards contain the requirements of ISO 9001 and additional industry requirements. Many major AS&D manufacturers require that their direct suppliers be AS certified and recommend that all of the AS&D supply chain be AS certified. This certification must be issued by CBs accredited to the AS standards by a body recognized by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG). ANAB is recognized to accredit CBs to AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 AQMS standards.
A CB must conform to ISO/IEC 17021-1 and be accredited for ISO 9001 by ANAB (or another IAF MLA signatory) for at least a year prior to applying for AS accreditation. AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 are subordinate standard programs in ANAB's fee schedule.
Please refer to the information about the accreditation process at How to Become an ANAB-Accredited Certification Body.
Currently the accreditation program for the AQMS standards is going through transition. While in transition, please contact Dale Gordon (dgordon@anab.org or 414-687-7499) for more information about the initial accreditation process.
Accreditation Requirements for Management Systems CBs
Available from ANSI or SAEAS9104/3: Requirements for Aerospace Auditor Competency and Training Courses
AS9100D: Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations
AS9120: Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Distributors
Supplemental Rules and Resolutions
Also see requirements for QMS accreditation
For more information, contact anab@anab.org.
