Overview
Aviation sector: an overview of conformity processes
Becoming an aerospace supplier starts with the AS/EN 9100 family; NADCAP accreditation is effectively mandatory for facilities running special processes. Airworthiness of the equipment rests on DO-160 environmental qualification and, on the software and hardware side, DO-178C and DO-254 assurance evidence.
How we work
Six steps from scope to certificate
01
Scope
We determine your product, target market and sector; the required legislation list is produced.
02
Quote
Testing and audit items are priced separately; the quote is delivered within 24 hours.
03
Sample / Planning
Sample requirements are shared, or an on-site audit is scheduled.
04
Testing & Audit
Testing or audit is carried out according to the method of the relevant standard.
05
Report & Document
A report is issued; if within certification scope, the process proceeds to the decision stage.
06
Maintaining the validation
Surveillance audits and legislative changes are tracked.
Product groups
Aviation sector: what do we test?
- 01Aircraft structural parts and fasteners
- 02Engine and turbine components
- 03Avionics hardware and software
- 04Cabin interior systems and trim materials
- 05Landing gear and hydraulic components
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Aviation supply chain needs are under one roof.
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Standards
Standards referenced by the sector
Content is linked to standards based on the product's intended use, target market and technical characteristics.
- RTCA DO-160Environmental conditions and test methods in aviation equipment
- MIL-STD-810environmental engineering assessments and laboratory tests
- MIL-STD-704aircraft electrical power characteristics
- AWS D17.1fusion welding in aerospace applications
- MIL-DTL-5541chemical conversion coatings on aluminum
- MIL-STD-1553aircraft internal communications bus
- NAS 410Qualification of non-destructive testing personnel
- RTCA DO-178Software considerations in airline systems
- RTCA DO-254Design assurance in airline electronics equipment
- RTCA DO-311rechargeable lithium battery systems
- SAE AMS 2750pyrometry in heat treatment equipment
- SAE ARP4754development of civil aircraft and systems
- SAE ARP4761Safety assessment methods in aircraft systems
- SAE AS5553prevention and detection of counterfeit electronic parts
- RTCA DO-160Environmental conditions and test methods in aviation equipment
- MIL-STD-810environmental engineering assessments and laboratory tests
- ASTM G154fluorescent UV accelerated aging
- ASTM G155Accelerated aging with xenon arc
- IEC 60068-2-1low temperature (cold) test
- IEC 60068-2-14temperature change test
- IEC 60068-2-2high temperature (dry heat) test
- IEC 60068-2-30cyclic moist heat testing
- IEC 60068-2-6sine vibration test
- IEC 60068-2-78constant moist heat test
- IEC 60068series of environmental testing methods
- IEC 60068-2-11series of environmental testing methods
- IEC 60068-2-18series of environmental testing methods
- IEC 60068-2-38series of environmental testing methods
- UN 38.3Transport safety tests on lithium batteries
- UNECE R100electric vehicle and battery safety
- IEC 62619lithium battery safety in industrial applications
- ISO 12405Test conditions for electric vehicle lithium battery packs
- UL 2580Safety in electric vehicle batteries
- IEC 62133-2Safety in portable lithium cells and batteries
- RTCA DO-160Environmental conditions and test methods in aviation equipment
- MIL-STD-810environmental engineering assessments and laboratory tests
- IEC 60068-2-27mechanical shock test
- ASTM D4728random vibration in packaging
- ASTM D5276free fall test on packages
- IEC 60068-2-6sine vibration test
- IEC 60068-2-64random vibration test
- IEC 60068series of environmental testing methods
- ASTM B117salt spray corrosion test
- ISO 9227salt spray corrosion test
- ISO 3834Quality conditions in welded manufacturing
- API 1104welding of pipelines and related facilities
- API 510Inspection code of pressure vessels
- API 570Inspection of piping systems in the enterprise
- API 5CTcasing and production pipe specification
- API 5Lline pipe specification
- API 620large welded low pressure storage tanks
- API 650welded steel storage tanks
- API 653inspection of field assembled storage tanks
- API 6Awellhead and flow control equipment specification
- ASME B16.5pipe flanges and flanged fittings
- ASME B31.1Design rules for power pipelines
- IEC 60068-2-27mechanical shock test
- 16 CFR Part 1203Safety specification for bicycle helmets
- 16 CFR Part 1512safety specifications for bicycles
- API 610centrifugal pumps in the oil and gas industry
- API 617axial and centrifugal compressors in the oil and gas industry
- API 682Seal systems in pumps and compressors
- ASME B46.1surface roughness and waviness
- ASME PTC 19.3Performance test code in temperature measurement
- ASTM A370Mechanical test methods on steel products
- ASTM D1002shear strength in metal adhesive connections
- ASTM D1876peel resistance in adhesives (T-peel)
- ASTM D2344short beam strength in composites
- ASTM D3039Tensile properties in polymer matrix composites
- ASTM D3410Compression properties in polymer matrix composites
- ASTM E119Fire resistance in building elements
- ASTM E84flame spread on the surface
- UL 94flammability class in plastic materials
- EN 13501-1Reaction to fire class in building materials
- ISO 4589combustion behavior with oxygen index
- ISO 5660heat release with cone calorimeter
- EN 13501Fire classification of building products
- EN 45545fire safety in railway vehicles
- EN 71-2combustibility of toys
- 16 CFR 1610flammability of clothing textiles
- 16 CFR 1630Flammability in carpets and rugs
- 16 CFR 1632flammability of mattresses by cigarettes
- 16 CFR 1633flaming ignition in beds
- 16 CFR Part 1610Flammability in clothing textiles
- CISPR 32emissions in multimedia devices
- MIL-STD-461electromagnetic interference in military systems
- CISPR 25Radio degradation of in-car components
- IEC 60601-1-2electromagnetic compatibility in medical electrical devices
- IEC 61000-3-2harmonic current emission
- IEC 61000-3-3voltage fluctuation and flicker
- IEC 61000-4-11voltage sag and short interruption immunity
- IEC 61000-4-2electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity
- IEC 61000-4-3radiated RF field immunity
- IEC 61000-4-4rapid transient/burst (EFT) immunity
- IEC 61000-4-5sudden surge immunity
- IEC 61000-4-6conducted RF immunity
- ISO 10605electrostatic discharge in vehicles
- ISO 11452radiated field immunity in vehicles
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
Global Market Access
Aviation which market will you offer your product to?
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