ISO AS9100/AS9100D Certification for Aerospace Quality Management
AS9100D Certification for Aerospace Supply Chain Quality and Safety
AS9100D (EN9100:2018) builds on ISO 9001 with aerospace-specific requirements covering counterfeit parts prevention, configuration management, first article inspection, and safety-critical process controls. Accredify Global audits your AQMS against all IAQG clauses ΓΒ’Γ’β¬Òβ¬Β from design and development through production and product realization ΓΒ’Γ’β¬Òβ¬Β issuing a certificate recognised by OEMs, prime contractors, and defense authorities globally.
When Do Organizations Need AS9100D Certification?
Aerospace organizations pursue AS9100D when OEM qualification, defense contracts, and IAQG requirements demand a certified quality management system.
OEM and Tier Supplier Qualification
AS9100D is required by most aerospace OEMs before onboarding component manufacturers and service suppliers into their approved supply chains.
Counterfeit Parts Prevention
The standard mandates documented controls for detecting, segregating, and reporting suspect counterfeit aerospace parts throughout the supply chain.
Safety-Critical Design and Configuration Controls
Aerospace manufacturers adopt AS9100D to formalize design history files, first article inspection, and configuration baselines for safety-critical products.
Defense Contract and Export Compliance
Government defense contracts often mandate AS9100D as a quality system prerequisite for prime and subcontractor approval and export authorization.
MRO and Maintenance Quality Governance
AS9110 and AS9100D audits support MRO stations in demonstrating systematic maintenance quality and aircraft return-to-service controls.
IAQG OASIS Database Registration
Certification enables registration in the IAQG OASIS global database used by aerospace buyers to verify supplier quality status before sourcing decisions.
How AS9100D Certification Works
A structured lifecycle from scope review through surveillance audits.
- Phase 1: application review, scope definition, and audit planning
- Phase 2: Stage 1 audit for documented information and readiness
- Phase 3: Stage 2 audit to verify implementation and effectiveness
- Phase 4: certification decision and certificate issuance
- Phase 5: annual surveillance and recertification cycle
Typical Timeline
- 6-8 weeks: organizations with mature documented controls
- 8-10 weeks: organizations with moderate management maturity
- 10-12 weeks: multi-site or complex scope implementations
Why Accredify Global
- Independent certification body with structured audit methodology
- Evidence-based certification decisions aligned to audit findings
- Recognized certification outputs for buyers and procurement teams
- Clear surveillance and recertification cycle governance
What You Receive
- AS9100D certificate covering defined aerospace product categories and manufacturing scope
- Audit findings on counterfeit parts controls, design controls, and safety-critical processes
- IAQG-aligned audit report for OEM and procurement qualification
- Surveillance audit schedule for 3-year certification cycle
Start Your AS9100D Certification Journey
Share your scope and business goals. We will provide a tailored audit roadmap, timeline guidance, and proposal.
What Happens Next?
Our certification process is transparent, structured, and results-driven.
1. Scope Review
We review your operational scope and requirements
2. Audit Planning
We recommend certification path and audit timeline
3. Proposal & Agreement
You receive proposal, pricing, and initiate engagement
4. Audit Execution
We conduct Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits and issue certificate
Related Compliance and Frameworks
When Do Organizations Need AS9100D Aerospace Quality Certification?
Most teams begin when customer contracts, procurement reviews, or market expansion requires formal third-party certification.
Contract Requirement
Enterprise clients request recognized certification before onboarding or renewal.
Tender Qualification
RFP and government bids require independent certification evidence.
Market Expansion
New geographies and industries require stronger trust and compliance proof.
Audit Readiness
Leadership needs structured audits, predictable timelines, and objective decisions.
Typical Timeline
Certification timelines are usually in the 6-12 week range depending on readiness, scope complexity, and evidence maturity.
Why Accredify Global
- Independent certification body approach
- Structured audit planning and communication
- Global certification support and recognition
- Buyer-ready certification documentation
PDCA Cycle | Accredify Global
- Plan β to think that what do we need to achieve in our organization
- Do β to execute a planned action which will help us achieve the required objective
- Check β monitor against the standards) (policies, objectives, requirements)
- Action β finally implementing what has been rechecked.