AS9100 Rev D (2016)
Quality Management Systems — Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations
Standard Introduction
AS9100 Rev D (2016) is an active standard published by SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers). It is commonly used across Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing, Technology and applies in Global.
Use this page to review the official documentation, current status, and the certification or assessment bodies most commonly associated with AS9100 Rev D (2016).
Aerospace-Specific Requirements
Builds on ISO 9001:2015 with additional requirements unique to aviation, space, and defense — including product safety, counterfeit parts prevention, and configuration management.
Product Safety Focus
Rev D introduced a dedicated product safety clause requiring organizations to plan and implement actions to assure the safety of products throughout their lifecycle.
OASIS Database Registration
All AS9100-certified organizations are registered in the IAQG OASIS database, providing a publicly searchable record of certified suppliers for the aerospace supply chain.
list_alt Key AS9100D Additions Over ISO 9001
- Product safety management and reporting
- Counterfeit parts prevention and detection
- Configuration management requirements
- Operational risk management beyond ISO 9001 risk-based thinking
- First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements
- Special process control and validation
- Human factors and awareness of ethical behavior
- On-time delivery performance monitoring
Who Needs to Comply?
Organizations that design, develop, or manufacture products for the aviation, space, and defense industries. Required by major aerospace primes (Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, etc.) as a condition of supply chain participation.
Key Requirements
Product Safety
Implement processes to manage product safety throughout the product lifecycle. Report safety issues to customers and regulatory authorities. Identify safety-critical items and ensure appropriate controls.
Counterfeit Parts Prevention
Establish processes to detect and prevent the use of counterfeit or suspect unapproved parts. Control procurement sources, verify part authenticity, and report suspected counterfeits to appropriate authorities.
Configuration Management
Maintain configuration identification, control, status accounting, and audit throughout the product lifecycle. Ensure changes are evaluated, approved, and documented before implementation.
Special Processes
Validate special processes (e.g., welding, heat treatment, plating) where the output cannot be fully verified by subsequent inspection. Qualify equipment, personnel, and procedures.
Operational Risk Management
Identify and manage operational risks throughout the realization process. Plan risk mitigation actions for product conformity, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction beyond the strategic risk approach of ISO 9001.
Penalties & Enforcement
No direct legal penalties — AS9100 is an industry-driven standard. However, loss of certification results in removal from the IAQG OASIS database and effectively bars organizations from supplying to major aerospace OEMs and their supply chains.
Official Documentation
Official PDF for AS9100 Rev D (2016)
Official publication or summary for AS9100 Rev D (2016)
Official online resource
SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers) guidance and reference material
Implementation toolkit
Templates, guidance, or companion resources for AS9100 Rev D (2016)