• Will third party approvals be recognized by Boeing?
• What is SAE AS 9100?
• Why AS 9100?
• Are these additions above the requirements of ISO 9001?
• Will AS 9100 be recognized worldwide?
• I am a supplier in Europe and Boeing has imposed AS 9100 in their contract. EN 9100 is available in my country, will I have to obtain a copy of AS 9100 because it is imposed in the Boeing contract?
• What if my country does not have a released translated version of this international standard?
• What do you mean by "obtain a copy" of the standard?
• Is SAE AS 9100 the same as AS 9000?
• What is the Boeing document D6-82479?
• How will I know which appendix of D6-82479 applies to my company?
• Can I download this file and make copies within my company?
• Can I share the URL address of this website with anyone?
• If I am already listed in the Boeing Directory of Approved suppliers as approved for D6-82479 Appendix A and I receive a purchase contract or purchase order that requires a D6-82479 Appendix B approval, do I have to obtain approval for both appendixes?
• Why does Boeing refer to BQMS as "ISO 9001 as supplemented by AS 9100" instead of just referring to it as "AS 9100" which includes ISO 9001?
• How does Boeing define the term "compliance"?
• What is Shared Second Party Approval?
• Will I still be required to immediately notify Boeing in writing of any change to my quality procedures?
• What will the audit frequency be?
• Will Boeing provide any supplier training or symposiums?

Third party audits may be utilized by Boeing if:

• Third party is AS9100 accredited by the Registration Accreditation Board (RAB) or international equivalent; and
• certificate of registration is to Aerospace Information Report SAE AIR 5359.

AS 9100 is comprised of ISO 9001 quality system requirements supplemented by additional quality system requirements established by the aerospace industry. The development of the supplemental requirements was the result of an international effort by aerospace companies with a common goal of establishing a single quality management system for use within the aerospace industry. AS 9100 is a product of this international effort. The standard was developed by Working Group 11 of ISO TC20 and was supported by the International Aerospace Quality Group.

The international aerospace industry realized the necessity to supplement the ISO quality system model to satisfy internal, government, and regulatory requirements applicable to the aerospace industry-- requirements that ISO, as a generic standard, was never designed to satisfy.

Each additional requirement (or supplementation) to ISO 9001 can be characterized as follows:

• Is above the requirement of ISO,
• Clarifies an existing ISO requirement, or
• Further defines some of the subtle relationships between the quality elements within ISO 9001.

Yes, with clarification. The international working group agreed on the text of this standard, but the agreement stipulates that participating countries can release the standard under their own numbering conventions. For example in Europe the standard is released as EN 9100 and in the U.S. as SAE AS 9100. In the future, additional regions or countries may elect to translate the standard into their language and release it under their numbering conventions. In all cases, the resulting national versions of the standard should be identical in content.

No. AS 9100 and EN 9100 are the same, excluding the numbering convention and translation. The Boeing Company will recognize EN 9100. As other regions/countries adopt, translate, and release the aerospace quality system standard under their own numbering convention, Boeing will expand its scope of recognition.

Obtain a copy of AS 9100 (US) through SAE or EN 9100 (Europe) through AECMA.

Boeing will not provide AS 9100, EN 9100, or future equivalencies to our suppliers. We expect suppliers to "obtain a copy." In the case of AS 9100, it can be purchased through SAE. This website is linked to the SAE home page for ordering.

AS 9000 was released by SAE in May 1997, and it reflected the expectations of the American Aerospace Quality Group for aerospace suppliers. AS 9100 replaces AS 9000 and contains the common expectations of the international aerospace quality community.

This document defines The Boeing Company's expectations for supplier quality systems. It is a "shell" or a "carrier" document that contains two "expressions" in the form of two appendixes (Appendix A and B), with two complement addendums. Appendix A contains the requirement for compliance with ISO 9001, as supplemented by AS 9100.

The Boeing Company will determine which appendix or appendixes apply and impose them within the purchase contract/order. This website provides a general description of the appendixes and addenda and how each may be applied.

Yes. This website is accessible to anyone. You are permitted to save the D6-82479 and print copies for use within your company only.

A few reminders:

• This document and the Boeing logo is copyright of The Boeing Company and may not used in advertisements or endorsements without written permission of The Boeing Company.
• Check this website regularly to determine if you are using the latest version. The D6-82479 document will be revised periodically as aerospace industry standards are released and incorporated. You will be able to download the latest version from this website as it is updated.

Yes.

No. If you have received an approval to D6-82479 Appendix A, you may accept purchase contracts for D6-82479 Appendix A or B without obtaining an additional Appendix B approval.

The reference to "ISO 9001 as supplemented by AS 9100" continually emphasizes AS 9100 as an ISO-based quality management system. A reference to "AS 9100" only does not emphasize that it is an ISO-9000 based system to the casual reader.