Quality Control

First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)

Comprehensive verification that new or modified parts meet all design specifications and requirements.

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About This Template

The First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) is a detailed quality verification performed on the first production part from a new or modified process. Required by AS9102 in aerospace and widely used across manufacturing, this template ensures that parts meet all dimensional, material, and functional requirements before full production begins. The FAIR process catches design or manufacturing issues early, preventing costly production of non-conforming parts. This template guides inspectors through complete verification of all characteristics, with documented evidence and traceability to calibrated measurement equipment.

Key Features

Complete part and drawing identification
Characteristic-by-characteristic verification
Actual measurement results vs. specification limits
Measurement equipment and method documentation
Material certification and test results linking
AS9102 compliant format and documentation

How to Use This Template

  • Obtain first article part from new or changed production process
  • Review all drawing requirements, specifications, and special characteristics
  • Measure all dimensions and verify all requirements systematically
  • Document actual results, equipment used, and inspection methods
  • Compare results to specifications and determine conformance
  • Obtain approvals before releasing process for full production

Ideal For

Quality engineers verifying new product launches
Aerospace suppliers meeting AS9102 requirements
Machine shops validating new setups and programs
Manufacturing engineers approving process changes

Common Use Cases

Qualifying new CNC programs and setups
Verifying parts from new suppliers or outsource partners
Confirming engineering changes are correctly implemented
Validating equipment after major maintenance or rebuild

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