Incorrect Data Placement on First Article Inspection Forms
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Applicable Standards
AS9102Applicable Sections
- ✓Form 1 — Part Number Accountability
- ✓Form 2 — Product Accountability
- ✓Form 3 — Characteristic Accountability
Related
- AS9100
Topics
- fai
- as9102
- documentation
- traceability
- form-1
- form-2
A supplier submitted an AS9102 First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) for a multi-component assembly. The package appeared complete, containing all sub-component data, material certifications, and special process records required by the engineering drawing and purchase order.
Upon review, the customer discovered that data was systematically placed in the wrong forms and fields. For example, special process supplier details were listed on Form 1 (Part Number Accountability) instead of Form 2 (Product Accountability), and material certificate numbers were used in the FAIR Identifier field of the assembly's bill of materials index.
Key Takeaways
- The FAIR was rejected due to non-compliance with the structure and definitions of the AS9102 standard.
- This required a complete rework of the FAI package by the supplier, causing delays in product acceptance and impacting delivery schedules.
- Upon review, the customer discovered that data was systematically placed in the wrong forms and fields.
Common Mistakes
- Upon review, the customer discovered that data was systematically placed in the wrong forms and fields.
- Incorrect or incomplete Form 1 part number traceability.
- Drawing notes not captured as characteristics.
Best Practice
Ensure personnel are trained on the specific purpose of each form and field as defined by AS9102. Correctly segregating information—such as detail parts on Form 1, materials and processes on Form 2, and dimensional results on Form 3—is essential for data integrity, traceability, and efficient FAI approval.
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