BS EN 9278:2018

What is BS EN 9278 - Obsolescence Management about ?

Obsolescence is a significant risk factor for an organization and/or a programme activity regarding the continuity of production, services, and maintenance in operational conditions of equipment and systems. It can appear in any phase of the product's life cycle. Thus, it is essential that the organization determines the best strategy to be implemented to control these risks, implying its customers and suppliers in the definition of this strategy. 

BS EN 9278 specifies guidelines, for an organization and/or a given programme, for the implementation of a coordinated management process of obsolescence risks related to chemical products and to their effects on products, especially on materials, processes and mechanical parts. 

Can be subject to obsolescence's: 

• All categories of equipment as well as their components 
• Materials and processes used to produce, operate, or maintain a product 
• All that can be bought, manufactured, repaired, be it done internally or externally 
• Means of production, test and maintain 

BS EN 9278 excludes obsolescences related to electronic components and softwares (for more information on that subject, see EN 62402). 

Who is BS EN 9278 - Obsolescence Management for ? 

BS EN 9278 on obsolescence management is applicable for: 

• Regulatory authorities 
• Quality control/testing and compliance personnel for aircraft  
• Aerospace and defence industries 
• Space systems and operations 
• Testing agencies involved in aerospace applications 

Why should you use BS EN 9278 - Obsolescence Management ?

In the aeronautics and space fields, the component lifetime compared to the long life cycle of finished products and the arrival of new regulations drive organizations into structuring obsolescence management. BS EN 9278 assists you by providing guidelines on obsolescence management.