AS9001 is an international aerospace quality management system standard.
In order to unify the requirements of the aerospace industry system quality management system to improve product quality, IAQG released the international aerospace quality management system standard IAQS9100 "Aerospace Quality System-Design, Development, Production, Installation and Service in March 2001. The final draft of the Quality Assurance Model.According to the draft, SAE released the AS9100A version of the standard (including two parts based on ISO9001: 1994 and ISO9001: 2000 in August 2001, which was revised to AS9100B in 1994 and cancelled. Based on the part of ISO9001: 1994), and will pass the third-party quality system certification according to this standard as one of the prerequisites for aerospace supplier market access. Boeing, GE and other aviation manufacturing organizations have required China's suppliers engaged in subcontracting of civil aviation products to perform quality system certification in accordance with AS9100.
AS9100: 2000 is a standard required by the aerospace quality system. It is based on ISO9001: 2000 and adds special requirements for safety, reliability and quality of aerospace products. It aims to ensure customer satisfaction and create world-class products at reasonable costs. product. The requirements of AS9100: 2000 standardization will enable aerospace manufacturers to have a single aerospace quality system to follow, saving the huge system establishment and follow-up audit costs that were required to meet different customers in the past.
There are a number of key processes to consider when implementing an aviation quality management system.
Purchase standard
Purchasing standards and being familiar with the concepts and terms of standards is the starting point for the implementation of the AS9100.
2. Form a team and reach a strategic consensus
The implementation of AS9100 requires the commitment and support of top management. On this basis, the organization's strategy should be formulated and an implementation team formed.
3. Training
It is recommended to deepen the understanding and mastery of the standards by participating in the training. There are many corresponding training courses to choose from.
4. Write a quality manual
As a high-level document in the system document, the quality manual should describe the organization's business purpose, how the business is carried out, and how to meet the standards.
5. Understand the special requirements of AS9100
AS9100 special requirements include control of key characteristics of the design and emphasis on meeting regulatory / customer requirements.
6. Writing Supporting Documents
Here are some procedural documents that support the quality manual to describe how to complete a job (by whom, in what order, according to what standards, what work?)
7. Implementing a quality management system
After completing the basic work of document preparation, you can enter the implementation stage of the quality management system. The successful implementation of the system depends on effective communication within the organization and employee training, so that each employee accepts the principles of the system and consciously implements system documents. In the implementation of the system, pay attention to keeping records. This is evidence that you "do what I say and write what I do."
8. Pre-audit
Pre-audit services are usually carried out 6 weeks after the implementation of the system. The goal was to find out which areas did not meet the standards. This will allow you to consider the direction of improvement before the initial review.
9. Get certified
After completing the preparation and successful implementation of the system, an initial certification audit can be arranged. At this stage, the certification body will systematically review your quality management system. If it passes, you will be recommended to issue a certificate. Certificates represent your commitment to quality management and can be used to promote and expand your business.
10. Continuous review
To maintain the certification, you only need to continue implementing the quality system in accordance with the standards. The certification body will regularly review the implementation of the system to ensure that your system continues to meet the standards.
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