"This Aerospace Standard (AS) is to be used as a supplement to SAE AS7112. In addition to the requirements contained in AS7112@ the requirements contained herein shall apply to suppliers seeking NADCAP Fluid System Components Accreditation for Hose Assembly. Hose/tube assemblies may be qualified as being comprised of bulk qualified hose/tube and fittings. The purpose of this standard is to define requirements for audit qualification of the hose/tube assembly to an ""assembly"" procurement/performance specification. It addresses the fabrication of two or more components coupled by means of screwing@ bolting@ welding@ brazing@ swaging or crimping together to form an assembly to meet performance criteria - qualification."