BS EN 9102:2015

What is BS EN 9102 - Baseline requirements for performing and documenting FAI (First Article Inspection) about?

BS EN 9102 is a European Standard that establishes the baseline requirements for performing and documenting FAI (First Article Inspection).  

Should there be a conflict between the requirements of BS EN 9102 and applicable statutory or regulatory requirements, the applicable statutory or regulatory requirements shall take precedence. 

FAI under BS EN 9102: 

• Provide confidence that the product realization processes can produce conforming product 
• Demonstrate that the manufacturers and processors of the product understand the associated requirements 
• Provide objective evidence of process capability
• Reduce potential risks associated with production start-up and/or process changes 
• Assure product conformance at the start of production and after changes outlined in this European Standard 

BS EN 9102 applies to organizations that are responsible for producing the design characteristics of the product (i.e., product realization). The organization shall flow down the requirements of this European Standard to suppliers or processors who produce design characteristics. 

BS EN 9102 also applies to assemblies, sub-assemblies, and detail parts including castings, forgings, and modifications to standard catalogue or Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) items. 

Note: Unless contractually required, BS EN 9102 does not apply to: 

• Development and prototype parts that are not considered as part of the first production run 
• Unique single run production orders, not intended for ongoing production (e.g., out-of-production spares) 
• Procured standard catalogue items, COTS, or deliverable software 

Who is BS EN 9102 - Baseline requirements for performing and documenting FAI (First Article Inspection) for?

BS EN 9102 on baseline requirements for performing and documenting FAI (First Article Inspection) is relevant to: 

• Manufacturers of aerospace materials 
• Aerospace and defence industries 
• Quality control personnel 
• Aerospace technical specialists 
• Aviation organizations 

Why should you use BS EN 9102 - Baseline requirements for performing and documenting FAI (First Article Inspection)?

The primary purpose of FAI is to validate that product realization processes are capable of producing parts and assemblies that meet engineering and design requirements. A well-planned and executed FAI will provide objective evidence the manufacturer’s processes can produce compliant product and that they have understood and incorporated associated requirements.

BS EN 9102 assist in emphasizing the value of the First Article Inspection (FAI) process to an organization, separate and enhance the planning and evaluation activities, and define Digital Product Definition (DPD) and its relationship to the FAI process. 

BS EN 9102 assists in standardizing FAI process requirements to the greatest extent possible that can be used at all levels of the supply chain by organizations around the world to provide a consistent process and documentation requirements for verification of aviation, space, and defence product.  

BS EN 9102 results in improved quality, schedule, and cost performance by the reduction or elimination of organization-unique requirements and wider application of good practices. 

With compliance to BS EN 9102, aviation, space, and defence organizations can produce and continually improve safe, reliable products that meet or exceed customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements to assure customer satisfaction. In addition, help reduce future escapes, risks, and total costs.