First Article Inspection

	First Article Inspection First Article Inspection is a functional inspection process to verify if the engineering and specification requirements are met during the production, and avoid scrap or rework at a later stage. FAI can be implemented partially or completely (full FAI). Full FAI is applicable when a new product is introduced. Partial FAI is applicable if: a feature of a product is added or modified changes occur in the production process (e.g. tooling, machines, or staff) changes occur in the production documentation If a change occurs at the supplier location This Partial First Article Inspection requires only a FAI report for the modified feature or the changes made to the production process or documentation process. FAI is applicable for orders originating from: Purchase Purchase Schedules Production