What is an FAI or FAIR?

What is a first article inspection (FAI) report?

A first article inspection (FAI) report is a formal collection of product characteristics that must be checked and recorded the first time a design is produced as a real part or assembly. Results are cataloged to serve as a baseline for comparison against future measurements.

What does an FAI typically cover?

Because an FAI is usually the first time a design has been physically produced, the checklist is typically long. It may include verifying a new mold tool, a new manufacturing process, or a new technology to confirm the design can be consistently reproduced to specification.