| Aspect | As9102 | AS9100 |
|---|
| Purpose | First Article Inspection (FAI) reporting for aerospace parts | Quality management system standard for aerospace organizations |
| Focus | Product conformity and inspection data | Overall quality management and process control |
| Certification | Not a certification, but a reporting requirement | Certification for organizations |
| Work Environment | Inspection and quality assurance teams | Quality management and compliance teams |
While As9102 focuses on reporting the first article inspection data for aerospace parts, AS9100 is a comprehensive quality management system standard for aerospace organizations. Both are essential in aerospace quality assurance but serve different purposes: As9102 ensures product conformity, whereas AS9100 certifies the organization's quality processes.