Quality FAI Support.
Ensuring Compliance and Accuracy for Seamless First Article Submissions
The transition from prototype to production hinges on a flawless First Article Inspection (FAI). We provide comprehensive coordination services in strict accordance with AS9102 requirements, taking the administrative and technical burden off your internal quality team. Our goal is to ensure that every dimension, material certification, and special process is verified and documented correctly the first time. By bridging the gap between manufacturing, inspection, and customer representatives, we streamline the approval process. We don't just fill out forms; we proactively resolve non-conformities and ensure your documentation package is right first time, preventing costly delays in your delivery schedule.
Execution Scope
FAI planning and documentation preparation
Ballooning of engineering drawings
Form 1, 2, and 3 completion and review
Verification of material certifications and special processes
Coordination between manufacturing, inspection, and customer
Resolution of non-conformities prior to submission
Performance Metrics Focus
- FAI package first-submission acceptance rate
- Non-conformance resolution cycle time
- Material certification completeness
- Customer approval lead time
Engagement Model
Program-Based
Structured support scoped to a specific program milestone or industrialization phase.
Resident Engineering
Embedded AERCONIC engineers operating within your production environment on a defined schedule.
Full Industrialization
End-to-end support from design release through stable serial production across all program phases.