AS 9102 updated for First Article Inspection

There are a number of quality standards developed specifically for the Aerospace Industry, and AS 9102 is among the most important of these.  Titled “Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement,” the document has just been revised.  The new Revision B is available now from Document Center Inc. in both paper format and for pdf download.  It’s the first update of the standard since 2004.

AS 9102 provides the user with the baseline requirements for First Article Inspection (FAI), so necessary in ensuring that the item produced is the item as specified in both the contract and engineering specifications.  You’ll normally use it for a part that is representative of the first production run.  The process assures that all engineering design and specification requirements are understood and verified.

What’s new in the Revision B?  Here’s the list from SAE:

• The new update emphasizes the value of the First Article Inspection (FAI) process to an organization
• It separates and enhances the planning and evaluation activities
• There’s a definition of Digital Product Definition (DPD) and its relationship to the FAI process
• Other updates have been made in response to user comments

Over the years, the aerospace industry has come to rely on the AS 9102 not only for the guidance it provides, but also for the various forms that are included in the document.  You’ll find forms for Part Number Accountability, Product Accountability, and Characteristic Accountability included.  And instructions on how to use the forms are also part of this standard.

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