SAE ARP6328A

The content of ARP6328 contains guidance for implementing processes used for risk identification, mitigation, detection, avoidance, disposition, and reporting of counterfeit electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts and assemblies in accordance with AS5553 Revision D. This document may also be used in conjunction with other revisions of AS5553. This document retains guidance contained in the base document of AS5553, updated as appropriate to reflect current practices. This is not intended to stand alone, supersede, or cancel requirements found in other quality management system documents, requirements imposed by contracting authorities, or applicable laws and regulations unless an authorized exemption/variance has been obtained. Revision A of this document reflects the changes made through AS5553 Revision D. This document is a major revision which provides updated effective guidance for personnel training, supplier assessment, purchasing processes, procurement risk assessment, counterfeit risk mitigation, supplier requirements flow down, purchased part verification, investigation, material traceability, suspect counterfeit and counterfeit part control, reporting and auditing. Guidance information from early revisions of AS5553 is retained and updated to be consistent with contemporary good practices.