Another option, since a supplier will freak out whenever they hear there is a FAIR required. They have to maintain some type of inspection records:
Ask for their inspections records and don't call it a FAIR. Use those records to complete your FAIR if you are required to fill out the AS9102 per your contract/purchase order requirements.
But, this is my opinion and just a suggestion.
Careful... if AS9102 is invoked - it is more than dimensional attributes. It requires more information from suppliers:
AS per ....
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 non conformance documentation (if any), for completeness.
NOTE: International Aerospace Standard 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 International Aerospace Standard 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.
Maybe now the price established for AS9102 can make sense for small companies to stay in business.
