This gap analysis checklist is prepared for use in evaluating your Quality Management System (QMS) against the requirements of AS 9100 Rev D as you transition from AS 9100 C to AS 9100 D. Each requirement is expressed as a question that the user (auditor / assessor) can ask to evaluate your QMS capabilities. You will need to have copies of the AS 9100 D and AS 9100 C standards to use along with this checklist so that you can refer to the requirements if necessary.
While the two versions of the AS 9100 standards do not line up when comparing the requirements:
After you have prepared an audit schedule, and assigned responsibility to your auditors for different areas or processes to audit, copy each section of the checklist for the auditors working with that section. As you work through the checklist take notes on what is in place, and what needs to be developed.
In the space for ‘currently in place’, list or reference the procedures or other documents, or evidence that you have reviewed and that will provide information for the new QMS. Take notes on the status of the documents, that is, will they need to be revised for the new system, or can they be used as is? Also note where processes are in place, but documentation is needed. Focus on what is in place, and what needs to be developed.
While you do want to know if documented information is in place and if procedures and processes are being complied with, compliance is not your main focus for this audit. Remember that the final outcome of this audit should be a list of things that your company needs to do to comply with AS 9100 Rev D.