Glossary

AS9100 product safety

AS9100 product safety is the control of aerospace product risks that could affect safe intended use.

AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management Standard Audit Readiness (AS9100)

AS9100 product safety refers to the activities and controls used to manage risks that could affect the safe intended use of an aerospace product. In an AS9100 quality management system context, it focuses on preventing or controlling product-related hazards across planning, production, inspection, handling, delivery, and service-related activities.

In manufacturing operations, product safety may involve controls for critical items, special requirements, foreign object debris prevention, configuration control, traceability, nonconformance handling, operator awareness, and escalation of safety-related concerns. The exact controls depend on the product, customer requirements, and organizational processes.

AS9100 product safety should not be confused with workplace health and safety. Workplace safety addresses hazards to personnel in the work environment. Product safety addresses whether the delivered product could create unacceptable risk when used as intended. It is also broader than simple product quality, because a conforming-looking part may still require safety-related controls if failure could affect aircraft, mission, or user safety.

AS9100 is the overall aerospace quality management system standard, while AS9100D is its current revision. In practice, “AS9100” without a letter is often used generically, so you need to confirm which revision your contracts, procedures, and audits actually reference and ensure QMS documentation and evidence align with that version.

What is the AS9100 Quality Management System?

AS9100 is an aerospace-focused quality management system standard that builds on ISO 9001 with additional requirements for risk management, configuration control, special processes, and product safety. It defines how a QMS should be structured and managed, but does not guarantee compliance, audit outcomes, or product safety on its own. Effectiveness depends on implementation, validation, and day-to-day execution in your specific environment.

What is the new name for AS9100?

AS9100 has not been renamed. The current version is AS9100D (aligned with ISO 9001:2015), and it is still formally called “AS9100.” Revisions (B, C, D, etc.) are version identifiers, not new names. Always verify the latest valid revision and customer/contract requirements before changing your documented references.

What is the aerospace standard AS9100?

AS9100 is a quality management system standard for aviation, space, and defense organizations, based on ISO 9001 with additional aerospace-specific requirements. It defines how a QMS should be structured and controlled, but it does not guarantee regulatory compliance or audit outcomes. Implementation and evidence quality vary widely by site, integration, and process maturity.

Related Glossary