BS EN 9162 provides a standard for structuring operator self‑verification programs within the aviation, space, and defence industry for producers of commercial and military aircraft and weapons platforms, space vehicles, and all related hardware, software, electronics, engines, and composite components.
The requirements specified in BS EN 9162 are complementary (not alternative) to contractual and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Should there be a conflict between the requirements of this document and applicable statutory or regulatory requirements, the latter shall take precedence.
Operator self-verification programs are applied to improve the overall efficiency and product quality of processes considered stable and capable of fulfilling all requirements, as determined by the implementing organization. Operator self-verification programs are not stand-alone processes, but augment an existing quality management system. Its application can be made where inspection activities are currently deployed.
BS EN 9162 on self-verification program is applicable to:
For assurance of customer satisfaction, aviation, space, and defence industry organizations must produce and continually improving safe, reliable products that meet or exceed end-user and regulatory requirements. BS EN 9162 helps you in meeting this requirement of organizations.
BS EN 9162 focuses on standardizing, to the extent possible, operator self-verification practices in the aviation, space, and defence industry. Establishing common requirements practices result in improved quality and safety, decreased costs, and elimination or reduction of organization-unique requirements.
BS EN 9162 defines the actions required to implement and maintain an operator self-verification program.
EN 9162:2018