These requirements are applicable to IAQG sector schemes when making use of ABs, CRBs and their auditors, for the assessment and certification/registration of supplier quality systems in accordance with the requirements of this document.

The quality management system standard used by the CRB shall be 9100/9110/9120, as appropriate to the supplier's activities. It shall be applied to the supplier's complete Quality System that covers aerospace products. Sectors may use these requirements for other standards.

IAQG members have committed to recognize the equivalence of certification/registration of a suppliers quality management system to either of the AS, EN or JISQ/SJAC standards.

This AS provides the approval process for Auditor Authentication Bodies (AAB), training course providers, trainers and auditors who meet the requirements of AIR5493 and outlines the America's sector specific process to implement AS9104. This document is created to be in conformance with AS9104. NOTE: The requirements defined in this AS are applicable to ABs, CRBs, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), during audit and/or certification/registration to the applicable quality management system standard to meet industry accepted practices.

The purpose of this document is to give requirements on the process for providing aerospace companies and their suppliers with assessment and certification/registration of their quality systems, by accredited CRBs.