AS9102 Software

Aerospace suppliers should look for FAI software that supports AS9102 workflows, characteristic accountability, revision control, objective evidence, approvals, audit trails, and practical integration with existing ERP, MES, PLM, QMS, and customer portal requirements. Software helps execution, but it does not make an FAI acceptable by itself.

A digital FAI system can simplify external audit preparation by centralizing AS9102 evidence, approvals, ballooned characteristics, attachments, and revision traceability. It does not make an organization audit-ready by itself; data quality, validation, integrations, and change control still matter.

AS9102/FAI tools should first integrate with the systems that hold the product definition and the work/part context: typically PLM/PDM or CAD for drawings and characteristics, then ERP/MES for part, routing, and work-order data. Priority depends on where data is most trusted and how brownfield integrations, validation, and change control are managed.

Yes, a first article inspection can often be submitted digitally, but only if the customer, contract, quality procedures, and applicable program requirements allow it. Digital submission still needs controlled records, approvals, traceability, revision control, and evidence retention.