fai-inspection

# First Article Inspection Skill ## Purpose The First Article Inspection skill provides capabilities for planning and executing first article inspections per AS9102, enabling comprehensive verification of manufacturing processes and design conformance. ## Capabilities - FAI plan development per AS9102 - Balloon drawing preparation - Measurement method specification - CMM programming guidance - Characteristic accountability matrix - Partial FAI and delta FAI management - FAI report generation (Forms 1, 2, 3) - Non-conformance disposition ## Usage Guidelines ### AS9102 Requirements #### FAI Triggers ``` Full FAI required when: - New part number - Design change affecting form/fit/function - Change in manufacturing process/location - Tooling inactive > 2 years - Manufacturing process change - Natural/human-made event affecting process ``` #### Partial FAI (Delta FAI) ``` Allowed when: - Minor design change - Controlled process change - Tooling modification Only affected characteristics need re-inspection ``` ### FAI Planning #### Characteristic Identification 1. **Drawing Review** - Identify all dimensions - Identify all notes - Identify material/process requirements - Identify special characteristics 2. **Characteristic Types** | Type | Symbol | Definition | |------|--------|------------| | Standard | None | Normal inspection | | Critical | Triangle/diamond | Safety/function critical | | Major | M in circle | Important for assembly | ...