How ADG Supports AOG Enquiries: From Urgent Request to Sourcing Response

An Aircraft on Ground event needs a fast response, but it also needs a controlled sourcing process. ADG supports AOG enquiries by turning the operational requirement into a clear procurement brief, then reviewing product identity, documentation, availability and delivery constraints together.

This article explains what happens after an urgent enquiry reaches ADG. It is about the AOG sourcing process and response workflow; for the information a buyer should send in the first place, use the AOG RFQ checklist.

Why the AOG Sourcing Process Needs More Than a Fast Quote

An urgent quote is useful only if the material, paperwork and delivery route can support the maintenance task. A product can appear available but still be unsuitable if the pack size, shelf life, batch record, approval position, hazardous-goods status or delivery location has not been checked.

ADG brings these checks together early. That gives the buyer a more practical response and reduces the risk that a promising route fails later because a critical requirement was missed.

How ADG Supports an AOG Enquiry

Step 1: Triage the Operational Requirement

The first task is to understand what is stopping the aircraft or maintenance activity from progressing. ADG reviews the exact part number or material reference, quantity, pack size, destination, needed-by time and the contact details required to keep the enquiry moving.

ADG acknowledges AOG RFQs within 1 hour during business hours, with a sourcing response within 24 hours. Those timings remain subject to availability and the information needed to evaluate the requirement.

Step 2: Confirm the Material and Compliance Position

For aerospace consumables, a product name alone is often not enough. ADG checks the available reference information alongside requirements such as Certificate of Conformance, Technical Data Sheet, Safety Data Sheet, shelf life, batch or lot traceability and any stated specification constraints.

This is particularly important for controlled-life materials such as aerospace sealants, adhesives, coatings, cleaners and lubricants. Where an alternate is acceptable, the buyer should make the applicable approval limits clear; product substitution must follow the relevant maintenance and engineering approval process.

Step 3: Review the Sourcing and Delivery Route

ADG then reviews the practical route: known supplier options, availability signals, pack format, destination country and potential shipping constraints. Hazardous goods, export requirements and delivery access can materially affect what is possible and how quickly a route can move.

For hard-to-find materials, an enquiry can also require a review of more than one sourcing option. The goal is not to promise a route before it is understood, but to give the buyer a clear view of the realistic options.

Step 4: Give the Buyer a Clear Sourcing Response

The sourcing response brings the outcome into one place: the product or route being reviewed, availability position, lead-time context, delivery considerations and relevant documentation requirements. If ADG needs clarification, the outstanding detail is identified so the buyer can make a quick decision or provide the missing constraint.

This approach helps maintenance, procurement and logistics teams work from the same information rather than treating the RFQ, shipping plan and compliance check as separate conversations.

Where the AOG RFQ Checklist Fits

The AOG RFQ checklist is the companion resource for preparing the enquiry. It covers the product, quantity, delivery and documentation details that let ADG assess the route without avoidable back-and-forth.

The AOG support page is the right place to start an urgent request and review ADG's acknowledgement and sourcing-response timings. This article sits between those two resources: it explains how ADG uses the information supplied to manage an AOG sourcing enquiry.

AOG Support for Materials That Need Extra Checks

ADG supports urgent enquiries for aircraft maintenance materials, aerospace consumables, sealants, adhesives, lubricants, coatings, cleaners and specialist chemicals. Each requirement is assessed against the exact material and approval information provided by the buyer.

If an aircraft is grounded or a maintenance task is blocked, send ADG the exact product reference, quantity, destination, required date and paperwork needs. For a complete starting brief, use the AOG RFQ checklist; for the urgent service route, contact AOG support or start an RFQ.

Request a Quote for AOG sourcing process

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Send your requirement to ADG with product code, quantity, packaging, delivery location, required date, shelf-life expectations and any CoC, TDS or SDS requirements.

FAQs

AOG sourcing process FAQs

What happens after I send an AOG enquiry?

ADG reviews the part or material reference, quantity, destination, deadline and documentation needs, then assesses sourcing and delivery options. AOG RFQs are acknowledged within 1 hour during business hours, with a sourcing response within 24 hours, subject to availability and compliance checks.

Does ADG support AOG enquiries for controlled-life materials?

Yes. For materials such as sealants, adhesives, lubricants, coatings and cleaners, ADG can keep shelf life, batch or lot traceability and requested documentation visible during the sourcing review.

Can ADG review an alternate if the exact material is unavailable?

ADG can review sourcing routes where approved alternatives are acceptable. The buyer should provide the relevant specification or approval limits, and any substitution must follow the applicable maintenance and engineering approval process.

What should I send to begin the AOG sourcing process?

Send the exact part number or product reference, required quantity and pack size, destination, needed-by date and any CoC, TDS, SDS, shelf-life, batch or traceability requirements. The AOG RFQ checklist provides a complete list.