Aviation first article inspection
Validating your process, before it becomes a problem.
We have extensive experience conducting First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with the European Standard EN 9102, also known as AS9102. We can also conduct your first article inspection in accordance with your own internal process, where required.
What Is a First Article Inspection?
The primary purpose of a First Article Inspection is to validate that product realisation processes are capable of producing parts and assemblies that meet engineering and design requirements. A well-planned and executed FAI provides objective evidence that a manufacturer’s processes can produce compliant product, and that associated requirements have been understood and correctly incorporated.
What a First Article Inspection Provides
- Confidence that product realisation processes are capable of producing conforming product
- Demonstrated understanding of associated requirements by manufacturers and processors
- Objective evidence of process capability
- Reduced risk associated with production start-up and/or process changes
- Assurance of product conformance at the start of production, and after changes
Why It Matters
A First Article Inspection is intended to:
- Reduce future escapes, risks, and total costs
- Help ensure safety of flight
- Improve quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction
- Reduce costs and production delays associated with non-conformances
- Identify product realisation processes that aren’t capable of producing conforming product, and initiate or validate corrective action
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