Description / Abstract:
This Aerospace Standard (AS) establishes the minimum
requirements for the quality assurance program of a distributor of
factory new material and excess inventory, assembled, altered, new,
used, remanufactured, repaired, rebuilt or overhauled parts and
materials. It is applicable to the distributor who procures parts
and materials, assembles higher level components/assemblies from
parts or kits, or performs or contracts for the alteration,
assembly, modification, remanufacture, repair, rebuilding or
overhaul of products and resells them to customers or other
distributors (i.e., a VALUE ADDED DISTRIBUTOR).
NADCAP accreditation is granted in accordance with SAE AS7003
after demonstrating compliance with the requirements herein. These
requirements may be supplemented by additional requirements
specified by the NADCAP Distributors Task Group. Using the audit
checklist (AC7104) will ensure that accredited Full Distributors
meet all of the requirements in this standard and all applicable
supplementary standards.