Use the following collection of key resources to learn more about the Aerospace AS5553
standard and what is involved in adopting it.
For Manufacturers
Manufacturers of aerospace, military or other high reliability products can use these resources to clarify
the benefits of adopting the AS5553 standard, see exactly what is included in the standard, and better understand
the risks of sourcing electronic components when the AS5553 standard is not adhered to.
For Distributors
Distributors supplying aerospace, military or other high reliability products can use these resources to help ensure their
procurement, inspection and testing processes meet or exceed the requirements of the AS5553 standard. A
careful review of these requirements may lead to process improvement opportunities as well.
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What's involved in adopting the AS5553 standard?
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View a presentation on the AS5553 standard
Mr. Phil Zulueta of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory chaired the SAE G-19 Committee responsible for developing the
AS5553 standard. In October, 2008, Mr. Zulueta presented a comprehensive overview of the standard.
View the presentation here.
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Get a copy of the AS5553 standard
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SAE International
Support the organization that developed and maintains the AS5553 standard,
SAE International.
Become a member and get a discounted rate when you
order your copy of the AS5553 standard.
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Implementing the AS5553 Standard
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Manufacturers serious about adopting the AS5553 standard should seek competent
professional assistance in reviewing and modifying their internal procedures to conform to the AS5553 standard, and
in developing their AS5553 documentation. Putting your company logo on
boilerplate documentation might let you get certified; but it won't likely create the paradigm shift needed in
your organization to perform effectively to the standard.
Electronic Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. does not endorse any particular company providing consulting services to assist
in adopting the AS5553 standard. The following list is provided as a starting point for your own assessment of
available certifying partners, and is not intended to be comprehensive, or to indicate any preference over companies
not listed here. Some of these companies can also be engaged as your registrar.
(See below section, "Getting AS5553 Certified".)
BSI America - www.bsiamerica.com
QMI - SAI Global - www.qmi.com/registration/aerospace/as9120/
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Getting AS5553 Certified
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International Standards Organization (ISO) - www.iso.org
The ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) certifies
all registrars. To find a registrar, you can do a search on their site by clicking the "Directory" link on their main
page. Another reference listing registrars can be found at
www.qualitydigest.com/pdfs/isoreg.pdf.
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View any AS9120 certification
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Did you know you can quickly check any distributor's AS9120 Aerospace certification status? Simply
create a login to access the OASIS database of all Aerospace certifications.
Important update: As of October, 2008, the IAQG can display the detailed results for any
company's most recent audit on OASIS; but the company must authorize IAQG to display it. Require your
distributors to make their audit details visible on the OASIS database.
Useful tip: Use the OASIS "Manage Watch List" function to automatically track any changes to your approved
distributors' certifications.
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Quality Certificates - What's Important
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Ask your distributors for a copy of their most recent AS9120 certificate.
What you should check:
Initial registration date
Certificate expiration date
Date of last surveillance audit
For AS9120 companies, you are able to annually check the OASIS database
yourself to see their audit results.
Click here to view ESCS's AS9120 certificate
as an example.
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