Quality Requirements for Suppliers
The QRS-01 (Quality Requirements for Suppliers) and associated modules QRS-XXX is the Quality Manual applicable to all Suppliers when referred to within a Purchase Order or Agreement, and shall be flowed-down to all Sub-tier Suppliers. The QRS-XXX Modules shall be applied at their latest revision as published below.
All Suppliers must be approved to supply articles. The Aerospace companies are expected to be certified to the EN/AS/JISQ9100 series, as applicable, and the QRS-01 contains specific Leonardo Helicopters requirements that are in addition to these standards.
The use of IAQG documents and guidelines, such as SCMH (Supply Chain Management Handbook), are recommended to supplement the application of QRS-01.
The LH Safety Requirements are described in QRS-01 Supplier Commitment and the relevant Appendix 6 and are consistent with ICAO Annex 19 framework.
The compliance with the Supplier Commitment is mandatory for all the Supplier when the supplied item shall be granted to an SMS approved organization, while the QRS-01 Appendix 6 is a guideline for the commitment implementation.
The use of documents and guidelines, such as SM-0001 SMS International Industry Standard and IAQG SCMH, are recognized by LH as acceptable means of compliance to QRS-01 Appendix 6.
E-learning Platform
Here you will find the link to new Supplier e-learning Platform, to facilitate the understanding and implementation of quality and safety requirements.
This is a platform where LH approved suppliers and suppliers under approval can take free training with final test and attendance.
Registration link:
E-Learning Platform registration
Access link for already registered users:
E-Learning Platform
The registration and link are valid for both relevant modules within the course.
All LH suppliers are encouraged to register and attend the training.
Check the FAQ section for additional information (purpose, how it works, who can apply and how).
QRS-01 Issue 7 and associated modules
Manufacturers of Non-Airborne Equipment for LH Engineering (Issue 00)
Additional Data
The purpose of the Gap Analysis Matrix is to give a detailed description of all the main changes introduced by QRS-01 Issue 07 and associated Modules.
QRS-01 GAP ANALYSIS Issue 7, January 2026
Here below the Program Additional Requirements:
NH90 Contractual Quality Assurance Requirements supplier flowdown document
AW609 Conformity Requirements for Suppliers (Issue E)
QAS100 Issue 5
AWHERO PROGRAM QUALITY PROCEDURE
QA-PZL-141 Additional Customer requirements for PZL Suppliers_ Rev 02
QRSK-01 - Quality requirements for AW09 suppliers (11028268/ Rev C)
Here below the LH supporting documentation for QRS-01 Appendix 6 implementation:
1 Safety Policy & Objectives - Issue 0
2 Safety Culture Principles - Issue 0
3 Safety Management System (SMS) Manual Principles - Issue 0
4 Safety Manual Template - Issue 0
5 SRM Principles & Tools - Issue 0
6 SA Principles & Tools - Issue 0
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As required by the §7.2.1 – sub-paragraph ‘Personnel performing NDT’, QRS-01 Issue 07:
‘The Supplier’s Responsible NDT Level 3 shall be identified and notified to the LH Corporate NDT Responsible Level 3. Similarly, the Sub-Tier’s Responsible NDT Level 3 shall be identified and notified to the LH Corporate NDT Responsible Level 3 by the Supplier.’
In order to comply with this requirement, the Supplier shall submit all of the documented information listed below:
- Level 3 certificate of the Supplier’s Responsible Level 3 in accordance with EN4179/NAS410,
- Formal appointment letter as Responsible Level 3 issued by the Employer (Supplier Company),
- Written Practice approved by the Supplier’s Responsible Level 3 and including Leonardo Helicopters additional requirements, when applicable, to the following e-mail address: