First Article Inspection AS9102

First article inspection template for AS9102 compliance, covering Form 1, Form 2, Form 3, dimensional verification, and material certification review.

Inspection Setup and Traceability

• Inspection package includes current drawing, specification, PO, and revision-controlled work instructions
  Verify the inspection package is complete and matches the current released configuration.
• Part number and revision match the traveler and drawing
  Confirm the part number, dash number, and revision status are consistent across all records.
• Serial number or lot/batch identification recorded
  Record the unique identifier used to trace the inspected part or lot.
• Inspection equipment calibrated and within due date
  Verify all measurement tools used for the inspection are in calibration and suitable for the tolerance range.
• Environmental conditions suitable for measurement
  Confirm temperature, lighting, and cleanliness are adequate to support accurate inspection results.
• Inspection status of part
  Select the disposition of the part being inspected.

AS9102 Form 1 - Part Number Accountability

• Part number recorded exactly as released
  Enter the released part number exactly as shown on the controlled drawing or purchase order.
• Part name / nomenclature recorded
  Record the formal part name or nomenclature associated with the drawing.
• Part revision level recorded
  Capture the current revision level for the part and drawing.
• Reason for first article inspection identified
  Select the reason the first article inspection is being performed.
• Manufacturing source and location recorded
  Record the manufacturing site, work center, or supplier source used to produce the part.
• Customer purchase order or contract number recorded
  Capture the customer PO, contract, or release number associated with the first article.

AS9102 Form 2 - Product Accountability

• Raw material certification matches drawing specification
  Verify the material certification matches the specified alloy, grade, temper, form, and applicable specification.
• Material heat/lot number traceable to received certification
  Confirm the heat, lot, or batch number on the part traces to the certification package.
• Special process certifications reviewed
  Select all special processes applicable to the part and verify supporting certifications are present.
• Certificate of Conformance present for purchased or processed items
  Confirm certificates of conformance are available for all applicable purchased or outsourced items.
• Functional test or product verification evidence reviewed
  Verify any required functional, fit, or product-level test evidence is complete and acceptable.
• Nonconforming material or concessions identified
  Identify any open nonconformance, deviation, waiver, or concession affecting the first article.

Dimensional Verification

• All drawing dimensions measured and recorded
  Confirm every applicable dimension, note, and characteristic on the drawing has been measured or otherwise accounted for.
• Critical-to-quality characteristics within tolerance
  Verify all critical or key characteristics meet the specified tolerance limits.
• Measured dimensions recorded with units
  Enter measured values and units for the inspected characteristic or attach the detailed measurement report.
• Tolerance limits recorded
  Record the nominal dimension and tolerance limits used to evaluate the measured result.
• Measurement method identified
  Select the primary method used to verify the characteristic.
• Out-of-tolerance characteristics documented
  Document any characteristic that is out of tolerance and reference the associated nonconformance record.

AS9102 Form 3 - Characteristic Accountability

• Each drawing characteristic assigned a unique characteristic number
  Confirm each requirement is uniquely numbered or otherwise cross-referenced for traceability.
• Characteristic description matches drawing requirement
  Verify the characteristic description matches the drawing note, dimension, or specification requirement.
• Inspection result recorded for each characteristic
  Confirm pass/fail or measured result is recorded for every characteristic.
• Evidence of inspection method or report attached
  Attach or reference the inspection report, CMM output, or other supporting evidence.

Final Review and Approval

• All required AS9102 forms complete
  Confirm Forms 1, 2, and 3 are complete and internally consistent.
• Open nonconformances or corrective actions documented
  Record any open issues requiring containment, corrective action, or customer disposition.
• Inspector signature
  Inspector signs to confirm the first article inspection was completed accurately.
• Quality approval signature
  Quality representative approves the completed first article package.