If you had your AS9100 transition audit tomorrow, could you say right now whether you would pass? More important, do you know where the gaps are in your processes that could trigger nonconformities?

AS9100 is the leading standard for aerospace management systems, required by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers worldwide as a condition of doing business. The most recent version of the standard, AS9100 Revision D, was released in 2016, giving manufacturers until Sept. 15, 2018, before AS9100 Revision C certificates expire.

To ensure a smooth transition, suppliers must be aware of several key changes to the standard. Avoiding an interruption in business means proactively planning your transition strategy as well as focusing on training, gap analysis, and internal audits.

What’s new in AS9100 Revision D

AS9100D fully incorporates ISO 9001, which was most recently revised in 2015. Some of the most significant updates to AS9100 reflect changes to ISO 9001:2015 aimed at improving accountability and reducing risk.

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