Scope

1.1 General This document is limited to the aerospace industry, where an approved manufacturer requests a supplier to ship an article against the approved manufacturer’s quality system directly to a customer. The direct ship process is not required or applicable to standard parts or military parts. In this process, the approved manufacturer is responsible for assurance that the article conforms to type design information. 1.2 Purpose This document provides guidance to approved manufacturers, their suppliers, and customers when an approved manufacturer requests a supplier to ship an article against the approved manufacturer’s purchase document directly to a customer, commonly known as “Direct Ship”.

Abstract

The ASD-STAN standard prEN 9114:2021 provides guidance for the aerospace industry on direct shipping articles from approved manufacturers to customers. It supersedes the 2014 edition and aligns with EN 9114:2015. The document outlines procedures for direct ship authorization, record-keeping, and compliance requirements for approved manufacturers, suppliers, and customers. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining quality and safety standards in the aviation, space, and defense sectors. The standard aims to streamline proce...

Normative References

ISO 9000:2015, EN 9100, 14 CFR Part 21, FAA Order 8130.21, FAA Form 8130-3, FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 20-62, FAA AC 21-29, FAA AC 21-43, Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Annex l to Executive Director (ED) Decision 2012/020R