First Article Inspection Software That Replaces the Paper Binder
JobLine.ai digitalizes your FAI process — from dimensional records and material certs to customer approval tracking and routing gates. AS9102-aligned forms without the paper trail.
Quality Summary
First Article Inspection Features
Dimensional Measurement Records
Capture all ballooned print dimensions digitally. Operators enter actual measured values per characteristic — flagged automatically against tolerance limits.
AS9102 / PPAP-Style FAI Forms
Structured first article report forms aligned with AS9102 and AS9100 requirements. Include part details, inspection method, and approval signature fields.
Linked Work Order FAI Gate
Attach FAI requirements to a routing step so production cannot advance past first article without inspection completion and approver sign-off.
Customer Approval Tracking
Track FAI submission, customer review, and approval status per work order. Know which first articles are pending approval and which are clear to proceed.
Deviation & Waiver Processing
Log out-of-tolerance characteristics with disposition (use-as-is, rework, reject) and document any customer-approved deviations directly tied to the FAI record.
FAI Reuse on Repeat Parts
Reference prior FAI records on repeat part numbers. Only re-inspect characteristics affected by engineering changes — not the full part every time.
What FAI Software Delivers
- Digital first article reports — no paper binders or shared folders
- Actual vs. nominal tol tracking per print characteristic
- AS9102 and PPAP-aligned form structure
- FAI gate blocks routing advancement until approved
- Customer submission and approval status in one view
- Deviation and waiver documentation linked to the FAI record
- Revision-controlled: FAI tied to specific part revision level
- Reuse prior FAI data for repeat parts with unchanged features
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Article Inspection (FAI)?
First Article Inspection verifies that a production part conforms to all engineering requirements before production is authorized to run at full quantity. It's required by AS9102 for aerospace suppliers, and common practice in defense, medical device, and precision machining.
What is AS9102?
AS9102 is the aerospace industry standard for First Article Inspection Requirements. It defines the documentation, dimensional verification, and approval process required before a new or revised part can be submitted to an aerospace customer.
Does JobLine.ai generate AS9102-compliant FAI reports?
JobLine.ai provides structured FAI forms with the key elements required by AS9102: part identification, characteristic measurement records, material certifications linkage, approval signatures, and conformance status. Always verify your specific customer's FAI requirements, as some primes have additional requirements.
Can I do partial FAI (delta FAI) for revised parts?
Yes. JobLine.ai supports delta FAI — only the dimensions and features affected by an engineering change need to be re-inspected. The system tracks which characteristics carry over from the prior FAI and which require new measurement data.
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