First Article Inspection Software (FAI) for AS9102

With over 100,000 users around the globe, Net-Inspect’s First Article Inspection (FAI) software is the most widely used FAI software platform within the aerospace industry. Benefits include:

Real-time visibility to internal and supplier FAIRs for immediate review and buy-off
Integrated Auto-Ballooning: Balloon engineering drawings and auto-populate AS9102 Forms 1, 2, and 3 without leaving your browser
Common process/form for all FAIRs that significantly reduces FAI rejections
Built-in instructions and tooltips with references to AS9102 requirements
Closed-loop cause and corrective action system to identify and correct FAI errors
Built-in export controls with jurisdiction and classification banners
24x7 support from in-house Net-Inspect employees

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First Article Inspection Software with AS9102 forms

Completely eliminate paper FAIRs and AS9102 forms

Create First Article Inspection Reports directly from 2D and 3D source material, populating 90% of the FAIR. With integrated auto-ballooning, AS9102 Form 3 characteristic data (2D) populates automatically from your ballooned engineering drawings, with no re-entry required. Electronically sign AS9102 Forms 1-3 with our software module and submit the FAIR to your customer for approval.

Balloon Engineering Drawings and Auto-Populate AS9102 Forms

Net-Inspect Ballooning Tool automatically numbering dimensions and callouts on a 2D aerospace engineering drawing, with AS9102 characteristic data auto-populating into the FAI workflow

The Net-Inspect Ballooning Tool is built directly into your FAI workflow. No separate software, no export/import cycle. Upload your 2D PDF engineering drawings, let our industry-tailored auto-balloon and OCR detect dimensions, GD&T frames, and callouts, then populate AS9102 Form 1, 2, and 3 characteristic data with a single click.

Unlike standalone ballooning tools that break the digital thread, Net-Inspect keeps your drawings, inspection requirements, and supply chain quality documentation connected in one secure platform. What once took 2–8 hours per drawing now takes minutes.

Learn more about the Net-Inspect Ballooning Tool → Balloon Tool is included with the FAI Module for new customers only. Existing subscribers can add it on; contact your account manager for enrollment details.

First article documentation uploader with FAI software

Upload all FAI-related documentation for electronic review and approval

Drag and drop multiple files for upload and attachment to a FAIR. These can include drawings, material certifications, special manufacturing process certifications, and more. Documents are stored with the FAIR in perpetuity and can be retrieved at any time by its customer or supplier.

Review and buy off FAIRs with AS9102 Software

Review and buy off your suppliers' FAIRs in minutes

Electronically review and approve a supplier’s FAIRs. Quickly identify whether any results are out of tolerance with built-in color-coding, and provide field-level comments for supplier review and correction.

Communicate FAIR requirements using a purchase order feed

Identify how many FAIRs are planned versus completed in a given time period. Utilize charts and analytics to help predict on-time delivery and manage resources more effectively.

Case Studies

Aerospace Manufacturer Case Study

See how Ace Thermal Systems transformed operational challenges into competitive advantages with our cloud-based First Article Inspection software. Click here.

Import CMM Results and Third-Party Inspection Data Directly Into Your FAI Workflow

Net-Inspect accepts CMM results and structured inspection files from more than 30 third-party quality and data collection systems for direct import into your FAI workflow with no re-entry required.

For supplier networks where inspection data collection tools vary by site or tier, this means your suppliers can continue using their existing applications — such as Hexagon, PC-DMIS, and others — while their data flows seamlessly into a single, connected FAI record.