BS EN 9110-2018 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 9110-2018 — Quality management systems. Requirements for aviation maintenance organisations. This is the British adoption (BS EN) of the European standard EN 9110:2018, which specifies quality management system (QMS) requirements tailored for organisations whose primary business is maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and continuing airworthiness management for aviation products and services.

Abstract

BS EN 9110:2018 adapts the structure and requirements of EN ISO 9001:2015 to the aviation maintenance environment by adding industry‑specific requirements, definitions and notes covering continuing airworthiness, safety and regulatory compliance for maintenance organisations. It is intended to ensure consistent provision of maintenance services that meet customer, statutory and regulatory requirements while supporting continual improvement and airworthiness assurance.

General information

• Status: Current / Active (BS adoption of EN 9110:2018; supersedes the 2015 edition).
• Publication date: 30 May 2018 (BS publication / adoption date).
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI) — national adoption of EN 9110:2018.
• ICS / categories: 03.100.70 (Management systems); 03.120.10 (Quality management and quality assurance); 49.020 (Aircraft and space vehicles in general).
• Edition / version: 2018 edition (BS EN 9110:2018).
• Number of pages: 62 pages (standard text); a tracked‑changes/redline variant is available as a longer document.

Scope

BS EN 9110:2018 specifies QMS requirements for organisations that provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services and continuing airworthiness management for civil and military aviation products. The standard incorporates EN ISO 9001:2015 requirements and adds aviation maintenance‑specific provisions (e.g., continued airworthiness processes, maintenance planning and release-to-service considerations, traceability of maintenance activities, regulatory compliance and record retention) needed to demonstrate consistent, safe and airworthy service delivery.

Key topics and requirements

• Integration of EN ISO 9001:2015 QMS requirements with aviation maintenance‑specific criteria (continuing airworthiness, maintenance planning and release-to-service).
• Risk‑based thinking applied to maintenance processes, safety and airworthiness assurance.
• Control of work orders, maintenance instructions, tooling and equipment, and calibration/traceability.
• Personnel competence, training, qualifications and authorisations for maintenance tasks.
• Control of nonconforming work, concessions, maintenance data and configuration management.
• Supplier and subcontractor control specific to MRO supply chains (parts, services and outsourced maintenance activities).
• Documented information and record retention for continuing airworthiness, traceability and regulatory evidence.
• Internal audit, management review, corrective action and continual improvement tailored to aviation maintenance outcomes.

Typical use and users

Primary users are aircraft maintenance organisations (MROs), line and base maintenance providers, continuing airworthiness management organisations (CAMOs), repair stations and engineering/maintenance departments of operators and OEM service centres. Certification bodies, regulators, procurement teams and OEMs also use the standard as a reference for assessing supplier competence and airworthiness governance. The standard is commonly used as the basis for third‑party certification to demonstrate compliance with industry expectations.

Related standards

EN ISO 9001:2015 (quality management systems) — core normative reference; EN 9100:2018 (design/production QMS for aviation, space and defence); EN 9120:2018 (distributors); EN 9101 / audit‑related documents and other IAQG / AS/EN 9100 series guidance documents. BS EN 9110:2018 replaces the earlier 2015 edition.

Keywords

EN 9110, BS EN 9110, aviation maintenance, MRO, CAMO, quality management system, EN ISO 9001:2015, continuing airworthiness, airworthiness, maintenance planning, traceability, supplier control, certification.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: BS EN 9110:2018 is the British-adopted version of EN 9110:2018 — a quality management standard that specifies requirements for aviation maintenance organisations, integrating ISO 9001:2015 requirements with maintenance‑specific provisions.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the structure and requirements of a QMS for maintenance organisations, including processes for continuing airworthiness, maintenance planning and execution, personnel competence, tool and equipment control, supplier management, record keeping and regulatory compliance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: MROs, CAMOs, repair stations, aircraft operators’ maintenance departments, aerospace OEM service centres, auditors, certification bodies and procurement/regulatory stakeholders use BS EN 9110 as a benchmark and for third‑party certification.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2018 edition (BS EN 9110:2018) is the current edition and supersedes the 2015 edition. Organisations should confirm national adoption status and any subsequent amendments or technical corrigenda before relying on the standard.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the EN/AS/IAQG 9100 series for the aerospace sector (EN/AS 9100, EN/AS 9110, EN/AS 9120) and is aligned with other IAQG/industry audit and certification documents.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Aviation maintenance, MRO, CAMO, quality management, EN ISO 9001:2015, continuing airworthiness, traceability, supplier control, maintenance planning, certification.