Is NAS 412 equal to Nadcap?

Answer 1

NAS 412 and Nadcap are not the same, but they are related. NAS 412 is a standard developed by the National Aerospace Standards (NAS) that outlines quality assurance requirements for aerospace manufacturing processes, while Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is a program that provides accreditation for aerospace suppliers, ensuring compliance with various industry standards, including NAS 412. In essence, companies may seek Nadcap accreditation to demonstrate compliance with NAS 412 among other standards.