The AS9100C standard (also referred to as AS9100:2009 and AS9100 Rev C) has been published since January 2009. You are not alone if you are confused about the delay in being audited to this standard. Like you, most companies seeking registration to AS9100 are in the process of trying to figure out how and when to roll out this standard within their organization and the following information should bring clarity to this subject.

If the standard is published, why can’t I get certified now?

Before any company can be certified to the AS9100C standard, the aerospace industry must complete these milestones:

• The AS9104-1 standard must be published (expected spring 2010).

• The AS9101D standard (checklist) must be published (expected spring 2010).

• The AS9100C/AS9101D training course for certification body auditors (the registrar’s auditors) must be developed, vetted, and made available for use by certification bodies (expected by April 30, 2010).

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