What is AS9102?

AS9102 is a standard titled 'Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement'. It defines the requirements for conducting and documenting a First Article Inspection (FAI). An FAI is a complete, independent, and documented verification process to ensure 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. It's commonly used in the aerospace industry to validate manufacturing processes and ensure product quality and conformity before production begins.