1. - AS 9100 - IMPACT TO BARNES AEROSPACE April 7, 2006 Loan Ngô Group Director, Quality

2. BARNES AEROSPACE Headquarter: Windsor, CT 10 manufacturing facilities 1,000 + dedicated employees Provide machined and fabricated components, and built assembly for –Major Airlines –Aircraft Engine Manufacturers –The Military

3. COMPLIANCE & REGISTRATION PROCESS Compliance Performed gap assessment Notified process owners of new / changed requirements Updated policies & procedures where appropriate Trained employees Audited to ensure compliance Registration Selected Registrar –Internationally recognized –Utilized by / respected by Customer(s) Performed in conjunction with ISO

4. IMPACT OF AS9100 - GENERAL For existing Operations Efficiency in managing quality requirements - improved Quality system - strengthened For new Operations Quality requirements clearly defined upfront For Barnes Aerospace Comparative assessment Sharing of best practices

5. IMPACT OF AS9100 – DIVISIONAL LEVEL Management Review structure supported strategy for culture change: Improved how we look at our business –Review wider and deeper –Rear-view mirror and forward looking Strengthened team performance –Quality management does not solely belong to the Quality department –Cross-functional involvement and discussions –Diversity in ideas