# Defense Machining FAI: Build an AS9102 FAIR Primes Accept

> Precision Advanced Manufacturing breaks down AS9102 Rev C FAI for defense machining. Learn what a prime-ready FAIR package requires. Contact us today.

**Published:** 2026-10-29 | **Updated:** 2026-10-30 | **Author:** precision
**URL:** https://precisionam.com/articles/quality-compliance/defense-machining-first-article-inspection/
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*Last updated: October 29, 2026*

## Key Takeaways

- Defense machining first article inspection must satisfy AS9102 Rev C plus ITAR, DFARS and prime contractor supplements before production release.
- AS9102 Rev C changes include a single Form 1 signature, mandatory FAIR identifier on all forms and updated field names that legacy Rev B templates will fail.
- ITAR-controlled data handling, DFARS melt-origin documentation for specialty metals and prime-specific portal or notice requirements sit on top of the AS9102 baseline.
- Form 3 rejections are the most common failure point. Missing ballooned notes, datum mismatches and missing special-process certificates are frequent causes.
- Precision Advanced Manufacturing supports defense machining first article inspection under AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management systems with ITAR registration across both U.S. locations.

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## AS9102 Rev C Changes That Affect Defense Machining FAI

AS9102 Rev C changes how defense shops build and submit FAIR packages. The most operationally significant shifts appear below.

- **Single Form 1 signature.** [Rev C removed signature blocks from Forms 2 and 3](https://theqmscollective.com/blog/as9102-rev-c-first-article-inspection-small-shops). [A single Form 1 signature now locks the entire package](https://thestandardsnavigator.com/tag/as9102). [The reviewer and approver must be different individuals](https://openspindle.com/blog/as9102-fair-form), which creates a clear independent-review control.
- **Mandatory full-or-partial reason field.** [Form 1 field 14 requires a stated reason for both full and partial FAIs](https://cartograph.ai/blog/first-article-inspection). Rev B already required that a partial FAI record the baseline part number, revision level and reason on Form 1 field 14.
- **FAIR identifier on all three forms.** [The same FAIR identifier in field 4 must appear on Forms 1, 2 and 3](https://cartograph.ai/blog/first-article-inspection) and on the ballooned drawing. That identifier links every element into a single report.
- **Field name changes.** [“Part Serial Number” became “Part Type”](https://theqmscollective.com/blog/as9102-rev-c-first-article-inspection-small-shops) and [“FAIR Number” became “FAIR Identifier”](https://theqmscollective.com/blog/as9102-rev-c-first-article-inspection-small-shops). A Rev B template submitted against a Rev C requirement can be [rejected on field mismatch alone](https://openspindle.com/blog/as9102-fair-form) before measurements are reviewed.
- **Model-based definition and digital signatures.** [Rev C formally recognizes electronic signatures](https://theqmscollective.com/blog/as9102-rev-c-first-article-inspection-small-shops) and [inspection against an authoritative digital product definition](https://3d-scantech.com/as9100-vs-as9102-3d-scanning-aerospace-first-article-inspection). That support helps shops that inspect from a model rather than a flat drawing.
- **Nonconformance field.** [Rev C replaced the “complete/not complete” designation with a field asking whether the FAI contains a documented nonconformance](https://fedlaws.org/as9102-fair-requirements-forms-ballooning-and-rev-c-changes). Any such record must accompany the submission.

Shops that still run legacy Rev B templates face a direct risk. Field mismatches trigger rejection before anyone reviews measurement data, so teams confirm the specified revision before building the package.

## AS9100 and AS9102 Roles in Defense Machining Programs

[AS9100D is the certifiable quality management system standard for aerospace, space and defense organizations](https://cartograph.ai/blog/first-article-inspection). [AS9102 is the FAI requirements and reporting standard](https://3d-scantech.com/as9100-vs-as9102-3d-scanning-aerospace-first-article-inspection), so an organization does not hold an AS9102 certificate.

[AS9100D Clause 8.5.1.3 requires production process verification](https://fedlaws.org/as9102-fair-requirements-forms-ballooning-and-rev-c-changes). AS9102 provides the standardized method, and the contract specifies the form set. Each standard covers a different scope, so a shop must demonstrate conformity to both separately. Many aerospace primes contractually require AS9102-format FAIRs even when AS9100D would allow other approaches.

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## The Defense Overlay: ITAR, DFARS and Prime Supplements

A compliant AS9102 FAIR forms the baseline for defense work. Three additional layers then govern how the package is built and transmitted.

**ITAR-controlled technical data.** [Under 22 CFR 120.33, ITAR-controlled technical data includes drawings, photographs, instructions and documentation required to produce, operate, repair or modify defense articles](https://etamu.edu/export-control-manual). An unclassified drawing in a FAIR package can still count as controlled technical data. Access during ballooning stays limited to authorized U.S. persons, and teams resolve markings before distribution so mislabeled files do not travel further than intended.

Storage and transmission follow controlled-data procedures, which keep the drawing in approved locations. When a sub-tier supplier needs the drawing, the shop reviews and authorizes access before sharing the file. ITAR registration establishes eligibility to engage in controlled activity, and each transfer still requires separate review of the specific activity and parties.

**DFARS flow-down obligations.** DFARS 252.225-7009 restricts acquisition of specialty metals not melted in the United States or a qualifying country and covers certain stainless and high-strength steels, titanium alloys, certain superalloys and zirconium alloys. The clause flows through subcontract tiers. It requires mill test reports documenting melt origin for covered heats before material is cut.

For titanium, the requirement applies to melt origin of the original ingot. A mill cert that lists only country of manufacture cannot satisfy a DFARS-covered contract. [DFARS 252.227-7025 and related technical-data clauses](https://ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-2/subchapter-H/part-252) also govern how government-furnished drawings used for ballooning may be handled and disclosed.

**Prime contractor supplements.** Primes add notice, submission-channel, approved-source and evidence-format requirements that affect the FAI package directly.

- **Lockheed Martin Q2A.** Q2A [requires 5-business-day advance notice to the Lockheed Martin supplier quality engineer before first delivery](https://certivo.com/frameworks/lockheed-martin-material-supplier-specifications-compliance). It calls for change-driven partial FAI evidence that demonstrates the change did not affect the product. It also requires [special-process suppliers holding QCS-001 approval or Nadcap accreditation](https://certivo.com/frameworks/lockheed-martin-material-supplier-specifications-compliance) and [materials sourced from EMAP-listed approved manufacturers with original mill source documentation](https://certivo.com/frameworks/lockheed-martin-material-supplier-specifications-compliance).
- **Northrop Grumman SQAR.** [SQAR R25-09 mandates Net-Inspect for FAI submission](https://certivo.com/frameworks/northrop-grumman-supplier-quality-requirements-compliance). Forms 1, 2 and 3 must be fully populated, with supporting documentation uploaded before product acceptance and shipment. A single missing field triggers rejection. [Suppliers must verify every special processor against the Approved Special Processor List before processing any hardware lot](https://certivo.com/frameworks/northrop-grumman-supplier-quality-requirements-compliance).

## Defense Machining FAI Steps From Drawing To Submission

Prime and regulatory overlays shape each step of a defense machining FAI, starting with the drawing review.

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1. **Drawing and model review.** Confirm the drawing revision matches the purchase order, then establish export jurisdiction and resolve conflicting markings before distributing the file. That review also identifies the design record authority, whether a flat drawing or a digital product definition.
2. **Ballooning under ITAR controls.** Assign a unique balloon number to every design characteristic, including drawing notes with verifiable requirements. Limit access to authorized U.S. persons and log that access. Store the marked drawing in a controlled location approved for the data classification.
3. **Characteristic accountability and inspection planning.** Match measurement method to tolerance and feature type. Confirm the datum scheme against the drawing before inspection begins. Clarify free-state versus restrained-state conditions and whether inspection follows the drawing or model-based definition.
4. **Form 1 part number accountability.** Record part type, full-or-partial reason, FAIR identifier and drawing revision. Assign separate reviewer and approver so one individual does not fill both roles. Record the baseline part number, revision and reason when the FAI is partial.
5. **Form 2 product accountability.** Document every material, special process and functional test with governing specification, supplier name, customer approval status and certificate number. Resolve any “No” in the customer approval field before closing the FAI. For DFARS-covered specialty metals, attach mill certs that document melt origin.
6. **Form 3 characteristic accountability and results.** Record every ballooned characteristic with its engineering requirement and actual measured value. Use variable measurements for variable characteristics, and reserve pass/fail entries for attribute features checked with go/no-go gauges. [For CMM-measured positional tolerances, the calculated positional value must be shown](https://fedlaws.org/as9102-fair-requirements-forms-ballooning-and-rev-c-changes), because raw coordinate data alone does not meet the requirement.
7. **Customer buy-off and portal submission.** Confirm the required revision and format, then verify the portal is approved for the data classification. Confirm user permissions and data markings before release. For Northrop Grumman programs, submit through Net-Inspect and avoid routing controlled data through ordinary email or consumer file sharing.

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## Form 3 Execution and Common Defense FAIR Rejections

Form 3 is where most defense FAIR packages fail, and the rejection causes are concrete and preventable. [Characteristic accountability](https://precisionam.com/articles/defense-parts-cmm-inspection/?utm_term=defense-machining-first-article-inspection&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) must cover special processes, NDT, source inspection requirements and sub-tier certifications, not only dimensional features.

![A CMM touch probe measuring a machined aluminum bracket.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1785164194032-a09872ce26c4.webp)**Every critical dimension is verified — CMM inspection and controlled quality workflows produce first-article and in-process data you can trace to each part.**

Common rejection causes, framed as checkable items before submission, include the following:

- Drawing notes with verifiable requirements that were not ballooned and do not appear on Form 3
- Missing heat-treat, NDT or special-process certificates on Form 2, or certificates that reference a superseded specification
- Datum mismatch between the drawing and the inspection setup, so supplier and customer measure from different references
- Revision-control errors, such as Form 1 citing a different drawing revision than the one used for inspection
- Balloon count on the drawing that does not match the line count on Form 3
- Pass/fail entries where a variable measurement is required
- A partial FAI that does not name its baseline part number, revision and reason on Form 1
- Special processes listed on Form 2 without a valid approved-source reference, which makes a correctly performed process at an unapproved shop a nonconformance
- Evidence chronology errors, such as a processor certificate dated after the FAIR was signed
- A nonconformance that was reworked to print but never recorded on Form 3 and Form 1 field 19

[Documentation rejections on FAIR packages hit the same quality metric as physical nonconformances](https://gndctl.com/resources/how-to-ace-your-customer-scorecard) on customer scorecards. A dimensionally conforming part can still generate a nonconformance that affects the quality score.

## Partial vs. Full Re-FAI Triggers for Defense Machining

[The two-year production lapse is measured from completion of the last production operation to the actual restart of production](https://cartograph.ai/blog/first-article-inspection), not from the last shipment or receipt. The re-FAI then covers the characteristics that inactivity may have affected.

[AS9102C Section 4.6(f) lists six events that trigger a documented FAI evaluation](https://cartograph.ai/blog/first-article-inspection):

- An engineering definition change to a design characteristic
- A change of manufacturing source, process, inspection method, tooling, material or location, including a bill-of-materials change
- An NC program change or move to another medium
- A natural or man-made event that could have affected the manufacturing process
- Corrective action needed to complete a previous FAI
- [A production lapse of two years](https://cartograph.ai/blog/first-article-inspection)

A new or second source for an existing part typically requires a full FAI. A partial FAI depends on the original processes for the remaining characteristics, which a new source cannot demonstrate. A partial FAI must record its baseline part number, revision and reason on Form 1, or reviewers treat it as an incomplete full report.

## What a Defense Machining FAIR Package Contains, Form by Form

A complete FAIR package for a machined defense part includes five elements, and Form 3 carries most of the rejection risk. For official AS9102 forms, refer to SAE International and the IAQG.

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- **Form 1 (Part Number Accountability).** Part number, part name, part type, drawing revision, FAIR identifier, full-or-partial designation with reason, bill-of-materials items and independent review and approval signatures in separate fields.
- **Form 2 (Product Accountability).** Raw material with specification, heat number and mill certificate reference. Every special process with governing specification, processor name, customer approval status and certificate number. Functional test results where required.
- **Form 3 (Characteristic Accountability).** Every ballooned characteristic with engineering requirement, actual measured value and measurement method. Variable characteristics require variable results. Balloon numbers must match Form 3 line numbers exactly.
- **Ballooned drawing.** Every dimension, note and specification callout carries a numbered balloon that matches a Form 3 line. The marked drawing is stored and transmitted under ITAR controls.
- **Supporting certificates.** Mill certs with melt-origin documentation for DFARS-covered specialty metals, special-process certificates with heat or lot references, NDT records and sub-tier certifications where prime supplements require them.

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## PPAP vs. FAI: How the Two Approval Frameworks Differ

Some customers ask whether an existing PPAP submission can stand in for a FAIR, so teams benefit from a clear distinction. PPAP is the automotive-origin framework defined by the AIAG manual. It is built around a production trial run and a broader evidence set that can include process flow diagrams, control plans and measurement system analysis.

[AS9102 FAI verifies one representative production part against every design characteristic](https://legalclarity.org/ppap-vs-fai-key-differences-and-when-to-use-each) and organizes evidence across three standardized forms. A FAIR alone does not create a complete PPAP submission, and a PPAP package satisfies an AS9102 requirement only when the contract explicitly accepts it. Both frameworks assess whether a specific process on specific tooling can produce a specific part to print repeatably, but they rely on distinct evidence models and governing standards.

## Customer Buy-Off and Portal Submission Requirements

Portal submission for defense programs carries specific requirements that go beyond uploading a PDF. Before releasing the package, teams confirm several controls.

- Confirm the required AS9102 revision and form format match the purchase order
- Verify the portal is approved for the relevant data classification. [Under 22 CFR 120.54(a)(5), cloud storage or transmission of ITAR technical data is not treated as an export only where the data is unclassified, secured with end-to-end encryption using FIPS 140-2 compliant modules and not intentionally sent to or stored in a 22 CFR 126.1 proscribed country](https://i3solutions.com/answers/do-you-handle-microsoft-system-integration-cmmc-itar-dfars)
- Confirm user permissions and data markings before release
- Avoid routing controlled data through ordinary email or consumer file sharing as a workaround

Reviewers typically check revision and FAIR identifier consistency across Forms 1, 2 and 3, balloon-to-Form-3 line count match, Form 2 certificate specificity including heat or lot references, evidence chronology confirming certificates predate the FAIR signature and use of the current revision template. For parts with in-house finishing such as anodizing, passivation or plating, finishing process certificates and approved-source verification must appear on Form 2 before submission.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Which AS9102 Revision Currently Applies?

[AS9102 Rev C, published June 2023, is the current edition](https://thestandardsnavigator.com/2026/07/30/first-article-inspection-requirements). The purchase order or contract governs which revision a given program requires. Many legacy programs still reference Rev B, and [some primes began writing Rev C into new contracts and quality clauses in 2025 and 2026](https://theqmscollective.com/blog/as9102-rev-c-first-article-inspection-small-shops). Teams confirm the required revision before building the package because submitting the wrong revision format creates a straightforward rejection cause.

### What Triggers a Re-FAI?

The six triggers listed earlier cover engineering changes, process or source changes, NC program changes, disruptive events, corrective action and a two-year production lapse. Prime supplements such as Lockheed Martin Q2A can add or tighten these triggers beyond the AS9102 baseline, so the purchase order should specify the production lapse period.

### How Are ITAR-Controlled Drawings Handled During Ballooning?

Access stays limited to authorized U.S. persons, and teams establish export jurisdiction and applicable USML classification before distributing the drawing. They resolve markings before ballooning begins, then follow controlled-data procedures for storage and transmission. Sub-tier access receives review and authorization before sharing the drawing.

Visual access, computer access and oral disclosure can each qualify as a release under ITAR. That is why the access log functions as a control, not optional documentation.

### What Do Prime Supplements Add to AS9102?

Prime supplements layer additional notice, submission-channel, approved-source and evidence-format requirements on the AS9102 baseline. Lockheed Martin Q2A adds advance SQE notification, change-driven partial FAI evidence expectations and approved special-process source obligations. Northrop Grumman SQAR mandates Net-Inspect as the submission channel, requires ASPL verification before processing each hardware lot and treats missing form fields as a rejection gate. These requirements live in purchase order clauses and quality documents and can change without broad announcement, so teams validate flowdowns before the package ships.

### What Are Common Reasons a Defense FAIR Is Rejected?

The most frequent rejection causes involve missing characteristics on Form 3, especially drawing notes and specification-derived requirements that were never ballooned. Other patterns include forms that disagree on revision or FAIR identifier, special processes on Form 2 without certificates or heat lot references, datum mismatch between the drawing and the inspection setup and partial FAIs without a named baseline. Pass/fail entries where a variable measurement is required and evidence chronology errors appear often, so completeness and traceability drive most outcomes.

### How Long Does a Typical FAI Package Take To Prepare?

Preparation time depends on characteristic count, special-process certificate availability, inspection equipment availability and customer review timelines. Complex machined parts with special processes, DFARS specialty metals documentation and prime supplement requirements take longer than simple parts. Teams that plan FAIR construction alongside inspection instead of after production completes reduce delays.

### How Does a Machine Shop Support a Customer Transitioning a Defense Part Mid-Program?

A supplier transition mid-program requires complete documentation, material traceability and engineering support to establish a new FAI baseline. Pilot builds or validation runs provide a practical starting point and allow the new supplier to demonstrate process capability before full-rate production begins. As noted earlier, a new source cannot rely on a partial FAI, so the transition requires a full one. Complete traceability from the original mill certificate through each production operation to the finished part supports the transition and any subsequent audit.

[Start a Defense Machining FAI With Precision Advanced Manufacturing](https://precisionam.com/request-a-quote/?utm_term=defense-machining-first-article-inspection&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)

## What to Read Next

- [First Article Inspection for Aerospace CNC: An AS9102C Guide](https://precisionam.com/articles/first-article-inspection-aerospace-cnc/)
- [How to Qualify Multi-Axis Machining for Defense Programs](https://precisionam.com/articles/qualify-multi-axis-machining-defense/)
- [Defense Machining Finishing Services: A Buyer’s Guide](https://precisionam.com/articles/defense-machining-finishing-services/)
- [Defense Machining Quality Control: The Five Gates](https://precisionam.com/articles/defense-machining-quality-control/)
- [Aerospace CNC Machining Inspection Reports: A Field Guide](https://precisionam.com/articles/aerospace-cnc-machining-inspection-reports/)

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  - Discovery: [https://precisionam.com/articles/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover](https://precisionam.com/articles/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover)
  - Well-Known: [https://precisionam.com/articles/.well-known/mcp](https://precisionam.com/articles/.well-known/mcp)
- **WebMCP (Client-Side MCP):** This site supports WebMCP — client-side Model Context Protocol for browser-based AI agents (Chrome 146+)
- **Web Stories:** [https://precisionam.com/articles/web-stories-sitemap.xml](https://precisionam.com/articles/web-stories-sitemap.xml) — AMP Web Stories for rich visual content experiences

## Discovery Endpoints for AI Agents

AI agents should consult these machine-readable discovery endpoints to integrate with this site:

- **OpenAI Plugin Manifest:** [https://precisionam.com/articles/.well-known/ai-plugin.json](https://precisionam.com/articles/.well-known/ai-plugin.json)
- **A2A Agent Card:** [https://precisionam.com/articles/.well-known/agent-card.json](https://precisionam.com/articles/.well-known/agent-card.json)
- **MCP Server (Streamable HTTP):** [https://precisionam.com/articles/.well-known/mcp](https://precisionam.com/articles/.well-known/mcp)

## Citations

- [How To Qualify ITAR CNC Machining in Austin: A Buyer Guide](https://precisionam.com/articles/quality-compliance/verify-itar-cnc-machining-austin/)
- [Precision CNC Traceability: How To Verify It Before Awarding](https://precisionam.com/articles/quality-compliance/precision-cnc-traceability-system-guide/)
- [Verify an AS9100D ITAR Machining Supplier in 5 Steps](https://precisionam.com/articles/quality-compliance/verify-as9100d-itar-machining-claims/)
- [Traceability CNC Machining: A Buyer’s Verification Guide](https://precisionam.com/articles/quality-compliance/traceability-cnc-machining-austin/)
- [ITAR CNC Machining Quality Documentation: A Reference](https://precisionam.com/articles/quality-compliance/itar-cnc-machining-quality-documentation/)

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