First Article Inspection (FAI) Subject Matter Interest Group

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First Article Inspection (FAI) Subject Matter Interest Group

First Article Inspection (FAI) Subject Matter Interest Group

The purpose of the First Article Inspection Subject Matter Interest Group is to promote the effective deployment of Reference Manual RM13102 and provide guidance throughout the supply chain.

The key areas of focus of RM13102 are:
  • Relationship between First Article Inspection and PPAP
  • Scope of First Article Inspection
  • Application of First Article Inspection
  • Partial or Re-Accomplishment of First Article Inspection Report
  • Planning First Article Inspection
  • Executing First Article Inspection
  • Approving First Article Inspection Report

Current Activities:
  • Reviewing AS13100 in comparison to the AS9102 Rev C update
  • Reviewing RM13102 in comparison to the AS9102 Rev C update
  • Planning for next revision of RM13102
Upcoming Events:

Watch this space for future event announcements or visit the Events tab.

  • First Article Inspection Webinar-Planning for Q3/Q4 2023 to include updates due to AS9012 Rev C update
Past Events:

If you would like to find out more information about any of these activities or get involved in them, please contact Carrie Sharkey using the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of this page. 

Community of Practice

Subject matter experts are invited to connect with us on LinkedIn to exchange ideas, ask pertinent questions, share best practices and learn as a community.

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First Article Inspection (FAI) 
Subject Matter Interest Group Experts
  Name Company Role
1 Carrie Sharkey Rolls-Royce Team Leader
2 Larry Bennett GE Aerospace Deputy Team Leader
3 Gary Maret CPP Corporation Member
4 Jason Sink GE Aerospace Member
5 Klaus Dietershagen MTU Member
6 Michele Althoff Pratt & Whitney Member
7 Geoffrey Carpentier Safran Member
8 Eva-Marie Linden GKN  Member
9 Annika Kall GKN Member
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