This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice is applicable for all organizations that procure electronic components from sources other than the original component manufacturer of the component. It is especially applicable for assessing distributors that sell electronic components without contractual authorization from the original component manufacturer
SAE ARP6178-2011 Referenced Document
EN 4179:2009 Aerospace series - Qualification and approval of personnel for non-destructive testing*, 2024-04-19 Update
EN 473:2008 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT personnel - General principles
ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use
ISO 9000:2005 Quality management systems - Fundamentals and vocabulary
ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems - Requirements
ISO 9712:2005 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of personnel
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
SAE AS5553-2009 Counterfeit Electronic Parts; Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition
SAE AS9100-1999 Quality Systems - Aerospace - Model for Quality Assurance in Design@ Development@ Production@ Installation and Servicing (Remains Current)
SAE ARP6178-2011 history
2023SAE ARP6178A-2023 Counterfeit Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts: Tools for Risk Assessment of Other than an Authorized Source (e.g., Independent Distributors)
0000 SAE ARP6178-201112
2011SAE ARP6178-2011 Fraudulent/Counterfeit Electronic Parts; Tool for Risk Assessment of Distributors