Incomplete Verification Fields on First Article Inspection Reports
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Applicable Standards
AS9102Related
- AS9100
Topics
- fai
- as9102
- documentation
- compliance
- quality-management-system
- training
An organization submitted a First Article Inspection (FAI) package to a customer for approval. During the preparation of the FAI package, there was internal uncertainty regarding the completion requirements for the verification and approval fields on the AS9102 forms.
The FAI package was submitted with incomplete data in the verification blocks, specifically missing the date corresponding to the verifier's signature or identification. The submitting organization had not clearly defined the method for completing these required fields within its own quality procedures.
Key Takeaways
- The customer rejected the FAI package due to non-conformance with the AS9102 standard's documentation requirements.
- This resulted in a delay in product acceptance and necessitated rework of the FAI package for correction and resubmission.
- The FAI package was submitted with incomplete data in the verification blocks, specifically missing the date corresponding to the verifier's signature or identification.
Best Practice
Ensure all personnel responsible for completing FAI reports are trained on the requirements of AS9102, including that all 'Required' fields must be filled out. The organization's Quality Management System should explicitly define the acceptable methods for signatures and dates to ensure consistent and compliant documentation.
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