Description / Abstract:
This Aerospace Standard (AS) establishes the requirements for
suppliers of Composites to be accredited by Nadcap. Nadcap
accreditation is granted in accordance with SAE AS7003 after
demonstration of compliance with the requirements herein. The
requirements may be supplemented by additional requirements
specified by the Nadcap Composites Task Group. Using the
corresponding Audit Criteria (PRI AC7118) will ensure that
accredited Composites suppliers meet all of the requirements in
this standard and all applicable supplementary standards and
applicable AS7118 slash sheets.
The purpose of this audit program is to assess a supplier's
ability to consistently provide a product or service that conforms
to the technical specifications and customer requirements. The
corresponding audit criteria is also structured to obtain
information relevant to management practices and processes that
directly or indirectly affect the product or service. This
information will be used in the determination of accreditation
status and may be used by the supplier to guide improvements in the
product or service and the associated processes.