AS9100® Requirements Checklist Overview

Description

This AS9100®D Requirements Checklist (Rev D) is a structured tool in revisable PDF format designed to guide organizations through the essential clauses of the standard in preparation for audits. Each section aligns with a major clause of AS9100®D—Context of the Organization, Leadership, Planning, Operation, Performance Evaluation, and Improvement—and is supported by key audit questions. The checklist includes dedicated “Evidence/Remarks” fields to help users capture proof of compliance and identify areas requiring attention.

Usefulness for Auditors

For auditors, this checklist acts as a clean, at-a-glance reference. It allows them to quickly confirm whether an organization has documented processes, records, and evidence that satisfy each requirement. Because the questions are written in an assessment-oriented style, auditors can adapt them into interview prompts or objective evidence checks during the audit process.

The built-in evidence fields help streamline audit documentation, minimizing the risk of missed findings or incomplete records.

How to Use the Checklist for Note-Taking

  1. Clause-by-Clause Review – Move through the checklist in the same order as the AS9100®D standard, ensuring no clause is overlooked.
  2. Gather Objective Evidence – For each question, confirm supporting documents (e.g., risk register, training records, process maps, supplier evaluations) and record them in the “Evidence/Remarks” section.
  3. Capture Brief Notes – Write concise entries rather than long narratives (e.g., “Risk register Rev 3, dated 2024-05-10” or “Training file TR-07, operator O-113”). This keeps notes auditable and easy to reference.
  4. Highlight Gaps – If evidence is missing, mark the remark field with “Gap” or “Needs Improvement” to track follow-up items.
  5. Summarize by Clause – At the end of each clause, summarize overall status (Compliant / Minor Gap / Major Gap) to make management review and reporting straightforward.

Key Features

  • Interactive PDF – Fill in responses, notes, and evidence fields directly on screen.
  • Clean Printing – Formatted for crisp, professional printouts to use in audits or team meetings.
  • Customizable – Want it tailored to your organization’s logo, formatting, or workflows? Contact hello@rlroberts2.com for custom versions, or edit with the pro version of Acrobat.
  • Italicized Notes – Built-in notes throughout the checklist provide guidance on what evidence auditors typically look for.
  • Professional Presentation – Auditor-friendly featuring organized, clean formatting incorporating core graphic design principles. Created in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat, this document is versatile and ready for audit prep.
  • Controlled (Date/Rev) – Versioning details clearly marked (Document ID, Revision, and Revision Date)
  • Page Count – 1