1st Edition

Implement AS 9100 D/EN 9100:2018 for Business Excellence Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defence Organizations (Same as EN 9100: 2016; Includes ISO 9001:2015)

By Thomas Kannattumadom Copyright 2025
502 Pages 13 Color & 6 B/W Illustrations
by River Publishers

502 Pages 13 Color & 6 B/W Illustrations
by River Publishers

This 2024 updated and revised edition of “Implement AS 9100D / EN9100:2018 for Business Excellence” is an essential guide to mastering the latest Quality Management System requirements for aviation, space, and defence. The author brings over 45 years of expertise, blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience. He delivers clear, clause-by-clause explanations of all updates and... Read more

Introduction

1 Scope of the Standard

2 Normative Reference

3 Terms and Definitions

4 Context of the Organisation

5 Leadership

6 Planning

7 Support

8 Operations

9 Performance Evaluation

10 Improvement

11 Auditing

Annexure A: Bibliography

Annexure B: IAQG Aviation, Space and Defence Standards

Annexure C: Documented Information

Annexure D: Positive Recall Procedure

Annexure E: Nonconformity Report (NCR) Process Example

Annexure F: Management Review Agenda/Minutes (Example)

Annexure G: AS9104/1A Audit duration calculation (Consistent with IAF MD 5) is available in the TABLE 2 – AUDIT DURATION REQUIREMENTS vide SAE standard AS 9104/1 (page 23 of 49)

Annexure H: Risk Register (Example)

Annexure I: Contract Review Checklist (Example)

Annexure J: Configuration Management Audit Checklist (Example)

Annexure K: Planning for Changes/Change Management Form

Annexure L: Test Your Knowledge

Biography

Thomas Kannattumadom is a distinguished quality professional and Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and AS 9100 D with IAQG/PROBITAS approval and IAQG-OASIS accreditation. After retiring as Deputy Director/Principal Scientific Officer at the Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA), Ministry of Defence, India, he has conducted over 1,000 person-days of EN9100:2018 certification audits across 11 countries in Asia, Middle East, and Europe. His experience includes 11 years of teaching at the College of Military Engineering, Pune, and 28 years in quality assurance for the development, manufacture, and overhaul of aircraft, aero-engines, and airborne equipment for the Indian Armed Forces. He is a recognized SAMAR Assessor by QCI and has served as a visiting faculty member at the HAL Management Academy, Bangalore, for nearly two decades. He has delivered approximately 300 training days to DRDO Labs, HAL Divisions, and numerous public and private sector aviation, space, and defence organizations. His expertise has guided the implementation of world-class Quality Management Systems (AS 9100) in over 100 organizations. He has been a key technical member in numerous defect and accident investigations and participated in specialized study and audit teams for the Indian Air Force and the Ministry of Defence. His contributions to the quality and safety of Indian military aviation have been recognized. Thomas has presented technical papers at various national and international conferences and seminars and has authored four books.