First Article Inspection (FAI) Checklist - AS9102

This First Article Inspection checklist ensures compliance with AS9102 aerospace quality standard requirements for validating production processes before full production begins.

  • Industry: Manufacturing - Aerospace
  • Frequency: Per New Part/Process
  • Estimated Time: 60-90 minutes
  • Role: Quality Engineer / Quality Inspector / Manufacturing Engineer
  • Total Items: 35
  • Compliance: AS9102 Rev C, AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, NADCAP

Form 1 - Part Number Accountability

Part identification and accountability

  • Part number verified against drawing
  • Revision level verified
  • Part name/description verified
  • Serial/Lot number documented
  • FAI reason documented
  • Organization name documented

Form 2 - Product Accountability - Materials

Material and special process traceability

  • Raw material certifications available
  • Material meets specification requirements
  • Material traceability documented
  • Special processes identified
  • Special process certifications available
  • NADCAP accreditation verified (if required)

Form 3 - Characteristic Accountability

Dimensional and characteristic verification

  • All design characteristics identified
  • Ballooned drawing available
  • Key characteristics (KC) identified
  • Measurement methods documented
  • Calibrated equipment used for measurements
  • All dimensions inspected and recorded
  • All characteristics within tolerance
  • Any deviations documented with disposition

Design Documentation Review

Engineering documentation verification

  • Current drawing revision available
  • All referenced specifications available
  • Engineering notes/flags addressed
  • Customer-specific requirements addressed
  • Purchase order requirements reviewed

Functional Testing (If Required)

Functional and performance verification

  • Functional testing required
  • Test procedure available
  • Functional test completed
  • Functional test passed
  • Test data documented

FAI Approval

Final approval and sign-off

  • FAI documentation complete
  • FAI approved for production
  • Partial FAI reason (if applicable)
  • Quality Inspector Signature
  • Quality Engineer Signature

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