TS EN 9114

TS EN 9114 is a guidance document for the aerospace quality system topic known as Direct Ship. It addresses the arrangement in which an approved manufacturer asks a supplier to ship an article directly to a customer under the approved manufacturer’s purchase document and quality system. In this supply-chain model, the key issue is maintaining clear responsibility for conformity, identification, and release while bypassing the usual intermediate receipt step.

Why Direct Ship needs controlled quality planning

In general technical terms, Direct Ship can streamline logistics by sending the part straight from supplier to end customer. In aerospace, however, that convenience only works when the quality chain remains intact: the approved manufacturer must still assure conformity to type design information, and the supplier, manufacturer, and customer all need a clear understanding of documents, approvals, and records. The standard therefore serves as practical guidance for managing that handoff without weakening configuration control or traceability.

What this document covers and excludes

• It is limited to the aerospace industry.
• It applies when an approved manufacturer requests direct shipment by a supplier to a customer.
• It is not required or applicable to standard parts or military parts.
• The approved manufacturer is responsible for assuring conformity to type design information.
• It provides guidance for approved manufacturers, their suppliers, and their customers.