AS9100 Clause 7.1.5 – Monitoring and Measuring Resources

AS9100 is a widely adopted and standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry. It was released by the Society of Automotive Engineers and the European Association of Aerospace Industries.

Section 7.1.5 of the AS9100 standard pertains to “Monitoring and Measuring Resources.” It outlines the requirements for organizations to ensure that valid and reliable results can be obtained when monitoring and measuring activities are undertaken.

The key points from this section are:

1. General: The organization must determine the necessary monitoring and measurement resources. This should take into account the type of activities, processes, products, and services, as well as the potential impact of faulty measurements on product safety and conformity.
2. Measurement Standards and Traceability: Where measurement traceability is a requirement, or the organization determines it to be necessary, measuring equipment must be:
   • Calibrated or verified (or both) at specified intervals, or prior to use, against measurement standards traceable to international or national measurement standards.
   • Identified to enable the calibration status to be determined.
   • Safeguarded from adjustments, damage, or deterioration that would invalidate the calibration status and subsequent measurement results.
3. Measurement Validity: The organization must also have a process to ensure that the measuring equipment remains valid throughout its usage. This includes assessing and recording evidence of the validity of the results of the measurements made.
4. Software Verification: Where the organization uses computer software for monitoring and measurement of specified requirements, the ability of the software to satisfy the intended application must be confirmed. This must be done prior to initial use and reconfirmed as necessary.

It is important to note that organizations need to keep documented information on the monitoring and measurement resources to demonstrate conformity to these requirements.

Overall, section 7.1.5 is about ensuring that the tools and resources used for monitoring and measurement are appropriate, reliable, and managed effectively to ensure accurate results.