SIST EN 9102:2009

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 9102:2009
01-september-2009
Aeronavtika - Sistem vodenja kakovosti - Prvi pregled vzorcev
Aerospace series - Quality systems - First article inspection
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Qualitätsmanagementsysteme - Erstmusterprüfung
Série aérospatiale - Systèmes qualité - Revue premier article
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 9102:2006
ICS:
03.120.10 Vodenje in zagotavljanje Quality management and
kakovosti quality assurance
49.020 Letala in vesoljska vozila na Aircraft and space vehicles in
splošno general
SIST EN 9102:2009 en,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 9102:2009

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SIST EN 9102:2009
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 9102
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2006
ICS 03.120.10; 49.020

English Version
Aerospace series - Quality systems - First article inspection
Série aérospatiale - Systèmes qualité - Revue premier Luft- und Raumfahrt - Qualitätsmanagement -
article Erstmusterprüfung
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 October 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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EN 9102:2006 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope.4
2 Normative references.4
3 Terms and definitions.4

4 Applicability.6
5 Requirements.6
Annex A (normative) Forms and guidelines to complete the forms.9
Bibliography.16

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Foreword
This European Standard (EN 9102:2006) has been prepared by the European Association of Aerospace
Manufacturers - Standardization (AECMA-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
AECMA, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by October 2006.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
In December 1998, the Aerospace Industry has established the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG)
with the purpose of achieving significant improvements in quality and reductions in cost throughout the value
stream.
This organization, with representation from Aerospace companies in Americas, Asia and Europe and sponsored
by SAE, SJAC and AECMA has agreed to take responsibility for the technical contents of this standard.
This standard was reviewed by the Domain Technical Coordinator of AECMA-STAN’s Quality Domain.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope
1.1 General
This standard establishes requirements for performing and documenting the First Article Inspection (FAI).
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of the First Article Inspection is to give objective evidence that all engineering, design and
specification requirements are correctly understood, accounted for, verified, and recorded. The purpose of this
standard is to provide a consistent documentation requirement for aerospace components FAI.
1.3 Convention
The following convention is used in this standard.
 The words “shall” and “must” indicate mandatory requirements.
 The word “should” indicates mandatory requirements with some flexibility allowed in compliance
methodology. An organization is permitted to show that its approach meets the intent of the requirement
and this standard.
 Words “typical”, “example” or “e.g.” show suggestions given for guidance only.
 “Notes” are used for additional clarification.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 9103, Aerospace series — Quality management systems — Variation management of key characteristics.
1)
EN 9131, Aerospace series — Quality management systems — Nonconformance documentation.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
attribute data
result from a characteristic or property that is appraised only as to whether it does or does not conform to a
given requirement (for example, go/no-go, accept/reject, pass/fail, etc.)
3.2
deliverable software
embedded or loadable airborne, space borne or ground support software components that are part of an
aircraft type design, weapon system, missile or spacecraft
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1) Published as AECMA Prestandard at the date of publication of this standard.
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3.3
design characteristics
those dimensional, visual, functional, mechanical, and material features or properties, which describe and
constitute the design of the article as specified by drawing requirements
These characteristics can be measured, inspected, tested, or verified to determine conformance to the design
requirements. Dimensional features include in-process locating features such as target-machined (or
forged/cast) dimensions on forgings and castings, and, weld/braze joint preparation necessary for acceptance
of finished joint. Material features or properties may include processing variables and sequences, which are
specified by the drawing (e.g., heat treat temperature, fluorescent penetrant class, ultrasonic scans, sequence
of welding and heat treat). These provide assurance of intended characteristics that could not be otherwise
defined.
3.4
drawing requirements
requirements of the drawing (including parts lists), specification, or purchasing document to which the article is
to be made
These include any notes, specifications, and lower-level drawings invoked.
3.5
first article inspection (FAI)
complete, independent, and documented physical and functional inspection process to verify that prescribed
production methods have produced an acceptable item as specified by engineering drawings, planning,
purchase order, engineering specifications, and/or other applicable design documents
3.6
first article inspection report (FAIR)
forms and package of documentation for a part number or assembly, including FAI results, as per this
standard
3.7
first production run parts
first group of one or more parts that are the result of a planned process designed to be used for future
production of these same parts
Prototype parts, or parts built using methods different from those intended for the normal production process,
shall not be considered as part of the first production run.
3.8
multiple characteristics
identical characteristics that occur at more than one location (e.g. “4 places”) but are established by a single
set of drawing requirements. (e.g., rivet hole size, dovetail slots, corner radii, chemical milling pocket
thickness)
3.9
product
result of a process, which in the context of this standard includes finished detailed parts and assemblies. It
also includes forgings and castings
3.10
reference characteristics
characteristics that are used for “information only” or to show relationship
These are dimensions without tolerances and refer to other dimensions on the drawing.
3.11
standard catalogue hardware
part or material that conforms to an established industry or national authority published specification, having
all characteristics identified by text description, national/military standard drawing, or catalogue item
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variables data
quantitative measurements taken on a continuous scale
For example, the diameter of a cylinder or the gap between mating parts.
4 Applicability
This standard applies to assemblies sub- assemblies, and detail parts including castings and forgings. This
standard applies to organizations that are responsible for producing the design characteristics of the product.
The organization shall flow down the requirements of this standard to suppliers who produce design
characteristics.
This standard does not apply to procured Standard catalogue hardware or Deliverable software.
5 Requirements
5.1 Part requirements
The organization shall perform FAI on new product representative of the First Production Run.
NOTE 1 For assemblies, the assembly level FAI shall be performed on those characteristics specified on the assembly
drawing.
NOTE 2 The organization shall not use prototype parts, or parts manufactured using methods different from those
intended for the normal production process, for the FAI. This standard may be used to verify conformance of a prototype
part to design requirements.
5.2 Evaluation activities
The organization should conduct the following activities in support of FAI.
1) Review documentation for the manufacturing process (e.g., routing sheets, manufacturing/quality
plans, manufacturing work instructions, etc.) to make sure all operations are complete as planned.
2) Review referenced exhibits supporting the FAI (e.g., inspection data, test data, Acceptance Test
Procedures, etc.) for completeness.
3) Review nonconformance documentation (if any), for completeness.
NOTE EN 9131 may be used as a guidance
4) Review material certifications for compliance, as applicable.
5) Verify that approved Special Process sources are used (as applicable), and that the manufacturing
planning/routing document calls out the correct specification.
6) Verify that Key Characteristic requirements have been met, as applicable (see EN 9103 for guidance).
7) Verify part specific gages and/or tooling are qualified and traceable, as applicable.
8) Verify that every design characteristic requirement is accounted for, uniquely identified and has
inspection results traceable to each unique identifier.
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5.3 Partial or re-accomplishment of First Article Inspection
The FAI requirement, once invoked, shall continue to apply even after initial compliance.
The FAI requirements may be satisfied by a partial FAI that addresses differences between the current
configuration and prior approved configurations. When a partial FAI is performed, the Organization shall
complete only the affected fields in the FAI forms. FAI requirements may also be satisfied by previously
approved FAI performed on identical characteristics of similar parts produced by identical means. When FAI
requirements (partial or complete) are satisfied in this manner, identify the approved configuration in the index
of part numbers on Form 1.
The organization shall perform a full FAI, or a partial FAI for affected characteristics, when any of the following
events occurs:
1) A change in the design affecting fit, form or function of the part.
2) A change in manufacturing source(s), process(es), inspection method(s), location of manufacture,
tooling or materials, that can potentially affect fit, form or function.
3) A change in numerical control program or translation to another media that can potentially affect fit,
form or function.
4) A natural or man-made event, which may adversely affect the manufacturing process.
5) A lapse in production for two years or as specified by the customer.
5.4 Nonconformance handling
The FAI is not complete until the organization closes all nonconformances affecting the part and implements
corrective actions. The organization shall re-do an FAI for those affected characteristics and shall record the
results.
5.5 Documentation
5.5.1 Forms
The Annex A of this standard contains forms that comply with the documentation requirements of this standard.
Each field in the forms is designated with a unique reference number. Each field is also identified as:
 (R) Required: This is mandatory information.
 (CR) Conditionally Required: This field must be completed when applicable. (i.e. when there exists a
Customer requirement, then this field must b
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