AS9120 Aerospace Distributor Traceability and Documentation
Aerospace Metals is a trading name of Oracle Components Ltd who are AS9120 certified AS9120 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for a quality management system (QMS) for stockist distributors in the aerospace industry. These standard addresses chain of custody, traceability, control, and availability of records.
Traceability
Traceability is the ability to track the history of a product or component from its origin to its destination. This is important in the aerospace industry because it allows for the identification of any potential problems with a product or component.
Documentation
Documentation is the collection of records that provide evidence of the implementation of a QMS. This documentation is important in the aerospace industry because it allows for the verification of the quality of products and components.
AS9120 Requirements for Traceability and Documentation
AS9120 requires us to have a system in place to ensure traceability of products and components. This system includes the following elements:
- A unique identification system for all products and components
- A record of the history of each product or component, including its source, manufacturing process, and any modifications or repairs
- A system for tracking the location of all products and components.
AS9120 also requires distributors to have a system in place to ensure the completeness and accuracy of documentation. This system must include the following elements:
- A procedure for the creation, maintenance, and storage of documentation
- A procedure for the review and approval of documentation
- A procedure for the identification and disposition of obsolete documentation
Benefits of AS9120 Traceability and Documentation
There are several benefits to implementing AS9120 traceability and documentation requirements. These benefits include:
- Improved quality: Traceability and documentation can help to improve the quality of products and components by identifying and preventing potential problems.
- Reduced risk: Traceability and documentation can help to reduce the risk of product recalls and other problems by providing a clear history of products and components.
- Increased customer satisfaction: Traceability and documentation can help to increase customer satisfaction by providing confidence in the quality of products and components.
- Improved compliance: Traceability and documentation can help to improve compliance with regulations by providing a clear record of the implementation of a QMS.
Conclusion
AS9120 traceability and documentation requirements are essential for ensuring the quality and safety of products and components in the aerospace industry. By implementing these requirements, we have helped to improve the quality, reduce the risk, increase customer satisfaction, and improve compliance of our products and services, and benefits that will help you keep production on time and ensure quality and certification is adhered to!