What is AS6081/AS 6081?

A growing number of fraudulent/counterfeit electronic parts are entering the supply chain, especially when purchasing parts not from the Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs), or their authorised agents.

The AS6081 standard was created in response to a significant and increasing volume of fraudulent/counterfeit electronic parts entering the aerospace supply chain, posing significant performance, reliability, and safety risks.
The AS6081 standard establishes requirements and practices to mitigate the risk of buying, receiving and selling fraudulent/counterfeit parts therefore giving your customers confidence in their own supply chain.
The standard builds upon your current AS9100 or AS9120 certification and brings in additional requirements to make your management system more robust.

Benefit from AS6081 / AS 6081 –
• Respond to fraudulent/counterfeit electronic parts
• Maintain an avoidance protocol
• Detection, mitigation and disposition of counterfeit electronic parts
• Mitigate purchasing and supplying risks
• Standardizing requirements, practices and methods
• Manage suppliers and procurement

The main requirements include:
• Counterfeit Mitigation Policy
• Counterfeit Electronics Parts Control Plan
• Verification of purchased products
• Supply Chain Traceability
• Reporting and control of parts
• Personnel training

Benefits of Aerospace Certification –

1. Global recognition as a reputable supplier: Certification is recognized internationally and accepted throughout industry supply chains, setting industry benchmarks for sourcing suppliers.
2. Access to large OEM’s: All companies registered to an Aerospace standard are listed in the OASIS database.
3. Improved stakeholder relationships: Improve the perception of your organization with staff, customers and suppliers.
4. Customer satisfaction: Deliver products that consistently meet customer requirements and a service that is dependable and can be relied on.
5. Ability to win more business: Procurement specifications often require certification as a condition to supply, so certification opens doors.
6. Reduced operating costs: Continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies mean money saved.
7. Proven business credentials: Independent verification against a globally recognized industry standard speaks volumes.