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Term:
First Article Inspection
FAI
Definition:
A planned, complete, independent, and documented inspection and verification process to ensure that prescribed production processes have produced an item conforming to engineering drawings, DPD, planning, purchase order, engineering specifications, and/or other applicable design documents.
Citation:
AS9102B :
Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement
See Also:
Drawing
,
Distributed Product Description
,
Specification