Is an audit required to be independent and documented?

Yes, an audit is defined as a systematic, independent and documented process.

Does an inspection always require measurement or testing?

No, measurement, testing or gauging are used 'as appropriate', meaning they are not always required; observation and judgement are the core elements.

What distinguishes an audit from an inspection according to this section?

An audit is a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining and evaluating evidence to determine compliance extent, while an inspection is an independent documented conformity evaluation by observation and judgement, with optional measurement, testing or gauging.

Is an inspection required to be documented?

Yes, an inspection is defined as an independent documented conformity evaluation.

What does 'evaluating it objectively' mean in the audit definition?

It means assessing the obtained evidence without bias to determine the extent to which requirements are complied with.

GM3 ORA.GEN.200(a)(6) Management system

Q: What is the formal definition of an 'audit' in the context of a management system?

An 'audit' is a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which requirements are complied with.

Q: How does an 'inspection' verify compliance with applicable requirements?

An 'inspection' is an independent documented conformity evaluation by observation and judgement, accompanied as appropriate by measurement, testing or gauging, in order to verify compliance with applicable requirements.

Q: What are the key components of an audit process as defined in this section?

The key components are: systematic, independent, documented process for obtaining evidence, and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent of compliance with requirements.

Q: In what ways can an inspection be carried out to verify compliance?

An inspection can be carried out by observation and judgement, accompanied as appropriate by measurement, testing or gauging.

Q: What is the purpose of obtaining evidence in an audit?

The purpose is to evaluate it objectively to determine the extent to which requirements are complied with.

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GM3 ORA.GEN.200(a)(6) Management system

ED Decision 2012/007/R

AUDIT AND INSPECTION

(a) ‘Audit’ means a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which requirements are complied with.

(b) ‘Inspection’ means an independent documented conformity evaluation by observation and judgement accompanied as appropriate by measurement, testing or gauging, in order to verify compliance with applicable requirements.

Details

Source-Title: GM3 ORA.GEN.200(a)(6) Management system View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11032 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 20 April, 2012

Entryintoforcedate: 20 April, 2012

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2012/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORA

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: ORA.GEN.200 Management system

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR