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What FAI questions are aerospace teams asking right now?

Top trending First Article Inspection questions, answered by Link

Updated May 26

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FAI Trends, Week of May 26, 2026

What FAI Questions Are People Asking?

Top topics from the last 7 days · powered by FairQA

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TopicForm 3 · asked 2×

Reference Locations in Form 3

"are reference locations required in form 3"

Link's highlights

  • Reference locations in Form 3, Field 6 are Conditionally Required (CR).
  • Provide specific locations like drawing zones (e.g., Sheet 2, Zone B4) or DPD/Model locations.
  • Including location information ensures traceability and improves FAIR usability for reviewers.

Reference: AS9102 Form 3

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TopicForm 1 · asked 2×

AS9102 Form 1 Signatures

"how many signatures are required on form 1"

Link's highlights

  • Two signatures are typically required from the FAI performing organization.
  • A third customer approval signature is conditionally required.
  • Signatures ensure independence and accuracy in the FAI process.

Reference: AS9102 Form 1

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TopicBalloon / Bubble Drawing · asked 1×

Ballooning Basic Dimensions

"Do i have to balloon basic dimensions?"

Link's highlights

  • Basic dimensions are typically reference characteristics, optional for FAI per AS9102C §4.7.2.
  • Ballooning basic dimensions for GD&T on Form 3 ensures the framework is accounted for.
  • List ballooned basic dimensions in Form 3, Field 8; Field 9 links to related geometric tolerance.

Reference: AS9102 Form 3

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Published May 26, 2026