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First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)

Agree the applicable first-article scope and customer requirements.

First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) preview

What it's for

Use this first article inspection report (fair) to keep the working record, its evidence and follow-up together. Agree the applicable first-article scope and customer requirements. Identify the part, drawing and revisions and list every required characteristic, not only the easy measurements.

What you can download

The PDF contains the original blank form, followed by a completed fictional example and a separate instructions page. Print only the blank pages for use at work; keep the example and guide as references. The download is free; enter your email to receive a secure link valid for seven days. Product-news consent is optional.

Completed manufacturing example

Three bracket characteristics are traced to drawing zones, actual readings and gauge references. Material and coating evidence are recorded separately.

For the illustrated 50 +/-0.2 mm length, the range is 49.8 to 50.2 mm. The example readings lie within that interval; other characteristics still need their own evidence.

When to use this template

This is a generic FAIR worksheet, not the complete official AS9102 form set or a guarantee of customer acceptance. A compliant submission depends on the applicable revision and required evidence.

This is a general FAIR worksheet, not the official AS9102 forms or a verified AS9102 submission pack. Follow your customer’s current requirements for a formal first-article submission.

Reference guidance: IAQG: first-article inspection resources.

Continue with PPAP submission checklist, Process control plan, Quality Control Checklist.

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How to use it

  1. Agree the applicable first-article scope and customer requirements. Identify the part, drawing and revisions and list every required characteristic, not only the easy measurements.
  2. Record actual results, units, equipment and the requirement reference. Link material, special-process and functional-test evidence where required.
  3. Resolve discrepancies and obtain the required review before submission or release. Use any mandated customer or standards form set alongside this worksheet.

Key features

  • Complete part and drawing identification
  • Characteristic-by-characteristic verification
  • Actual measurement results vs. specification limits
  • Measurement equipment and method documentation
  • Completed fictional example and instructions

Ideal for

  • Quality engineers verifying new product launches
  • Machine shops validating new setups and programs
  • Manufacturing engineers approving process changes

Common uses

  • Checking a new part or setup
  • Recording characteristics affected by a revision
  • Preparing evidence for customer review

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