SAE AS5553E

This standard is for use by organizations that procure and integrate EEE Parts. These organizations may provide EEE Parts that are not integrated into assemblies (e.g., spares and/or repair EEE Parts). Examples of such organizations include, but are not limited to, the following: Original Equipment Manufacturers; contract assembly manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organizations; and suppliers that provide EEE Parts or assemblies as part of a service. These requirements are intended to be applied (or flowed down as applicable) through the supply chain to all organizations that procure and integrate EEE Parts and/or systems, subsystems, or assemblies. The mitigation of Counterfeit EEE Parts in this standard is risk based. These mitigation steps will vary depending on the criticality of the application and desired performance and reliability of the equipment/hardware. The requirements of this document are used in conjunction with the organization’s higher-level quality standard(s) (e.g., AS 9100, ISO 9001, ASQ/ANSI E4, ASME NQA-1, AS9120, or equivalent) and other quality management system documents (e.g., AS9110 used by MRO organizations). They are 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. This document is not intended to make a legal determination of fraud, for which appropriate legal counsel should be consulted for further action. For the purposes of this document, the term “risk” is synonymous with Counterfeit Risk. This standard addresses the evolving threat of counterfeit electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts entering the aerospace supply chain which poses performance, reliability, and safety risks. Revision E contains clarifications throughout the document to reduce implementation costs. These changes address obsolescence management, EEE Part procurement, purchasing information, part acceptance, material control, refresher training, record retention, and assessment for compliance with applicable AS5553 requirements. This revision also adds requirements for AS6171 risk mitigation if AS6171 is required by contract.