FAI - First Article Inspection for Fasteners

First article inspection (FAI) for fasteners

What it is

AT A GLANCE

FAI

First article inspection verifies that the first production parts meet every drawing requirement. In

aerospace it follows AS9102.

Verify the first part

FAI at a glance

Standard

AS9102 (aerospace)

Forms

Part number accountability, product accountability, characteristic accountability

Triggers

New part, drawing change, new process or supplier, production lapse

Output

Ballooned drawing with measured result for every characteristic

Governing standards: AS9102. Editions shown are the latest confirmed as of September 2026. The drawing and the governing standard always take precedence over this sheet.

torquing any fastener. Verify the current governing standard, project documents, OEM requirements, size, thread, coating and lot certification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Fastener App disclaims liability

arising from reliance on this reference.