AS9120 — Aerospace Distributor Quality Management
Aerospace parts distributors are under increasing scrutiny from primes and OEMs who need confidence in part traceability, counterfeit prevention, and handling controls. AS9120 certification is how you provide that confidence — and stay on approved supplier lists.
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The quality standard for aerospace parts distributors
AS9120 is the IAQG quality management system standard designed specifically for stockists, distributors, and independent distributors of aerospace, defense, and space parts and materials. It is built on ISO 9001 and adds requirements specific to distribution: part traceability, counterfeit parts prevention, storage and handling controls, and documentation of product conformity throughout the distribution chain.
As aerospace supply chains tighten, prime contractors and OEMs increasingly require their distributors to hold AS9120 OASIS registration — not just ISO 9001 certification. Without it, distributors risk losing approved supplier list status with customers who are themselves AS9100 certified.
Key AS9120 requirements
Product traceability
- Complete traceability from manufacturer to end customer
- Certificate of conformance and documentation chain management
- Lot and batch segregation and identification controls
Counterfeit parts prevention
- Documented processes for detecting and preventing counterfeit or suspect unapproved parts
- Supplier approval and monitoring for authorized distribution channels
- Quarantine and disposition process for suspect parts
Storage & handling
- ESD, humidity, temperature, and shelf-life controls for sensitive aerospace parts
- Receiving inspection and first-article verification processes
- Inventory control and obsolescence management
Our AS9120 implementation approach
Practical, distribution-focused, and built to pass the OASIS audit on the first attempt.
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Gap assessment
We compare your existing processes against AS9120 Rev B requirements — traceability, counterfeit controls, supplier management, and documentation chain — and produce a prioritized findings report.
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QMS build
Quality manual, distribution procedures, traceability records, counterfeit parts prevention program, and all required documentation — written for your actual product types and customer base.
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Internal audit & readiness
Full internal audit, management review, and pre-certification readiness check so there are no findings surprises when the CB arrives.
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OASIS registration support
We attend and support your certification audit, manage nonconformance responses, and track corrective actions to achieve OASIS listing on schedule.
What you get
AS9120-compliant QMS
Complete quality management system built for distribution, not adapted from a manufacturing template.
Traceability system design
End-to-end traceability process from supplier receipt to customer shipment — defensible to any prime contractor audit.
Counterfeit parts program
Documented counterfeit prevention program meeting AS9120 and SAE AS5553 requirements — increasingly required by defense customers.
Supplier qualification process
Approved supplier list process for your distribution sources, including manufacturer authorization verification and ongoing monitoring.
OASIS registration
Full certification audit preparation and support to achieve and maintain OASIS listing with your chosen certification body.
Customer flow-down mapping
Customer-specific quality requirements mapped to your QMS so you can respond confidently to prime contractor and OEM audits.
Related services
AS9100
The aerospace QMS standard for manufacturers — often required by the same customers demanding AS9120 from their distributors.
Learn moreSupplier Assessment & Qualification
Evaluate and qualify your own supplier base to meet AS9120 approved source requirements.
Learn more2nd Party Audits
Conduct supplier audits on your distribution sources to verify ongoing compliance with your quality requirements.
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