RMS Supplier FAI Requirements - July 2022 - Supplier First Article Inspection (FAI) Requirements

Sep 12, 2026

Comprehensive requirements for Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) suppliers performing First Article Inspection (FAI) on procured goods and services. Defines purpose, applicability, and the RMS first article process and workflow, including purchase order FAI requirements, planning, documentation, equipment, electronic media, and FAI submission. Covers partial/delta FAI and specific guidance for Reduced Dimension Drawing (RDD) and model-based definition (MBD) FAI, plus AS9102 Form 1-3 completion expectations and common errors that lead to rejection.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages31

Reading Time11 min

AccessFree to download

INTRODUCTION

Purpose

Benefit

Target Audience

REFERENCES

Reference Documents

Required Forms

REQUIREMENTS

The RMS First Article Process and Workflow

Purchase Order FAI Requirement

FAI Planning

Pre-Planning Activities

Documentation

Equipment

Electronic Media Software

FAI Submittal

Partial/Delta FAI

REDUCED DIMENSION DRAWING (RDD) AND MODEL BASED DEFINITION (MBD) FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION (FAI) REQUIREMENTS

FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION EXAMPLE

Ballooning an Engineering Drawing

Top Assembly

Sub-Assembly

FAI FORM TEMPLATES

FAI FORM REQUIREMENTS

AS9102 Form 1: Part Number Accountability

AS9102 Form 2: Product Accountability

AS9102 Form 3: Characteristic Accountability

COMMON ERRORS WHICH CAUSE FAI REJECTION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DEFINITIONS

SUPPLIER FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION (FAI) REQUIREMENTS ROTARY & MISSION SYSTEMS (RMS) Abstract This document serves to provide entities fulfilling FAI Requirements under Procured Goods and Services to RMS a comprehensive breakdown of FAI requirements. Approved for Public Release (PIRA\# TLS202205004) -July 2022 RMS Supplier FAI Requirements- © 2022 Lockheed Martin Corporation P a g e | 0 APPLICABILITY This document applies to Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) procured material. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3 Benefit.......................................................................................................................................3 Target Audience........................................................................................................................3 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................4 Reference Documents ..............................................................................................................4 Required Forms ........................................................................................................................4 REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................................................5 The RMS First Article Process and Workflow ...........................................................................5 Purchase Order FAI Requirement.............................................................................................6 FAI Planning .............................................................................................................................7 Pre-Planning Activities:..........................................................................................................7 Documentation ......................................................................................................................8 Equipment .............................................................................................................................8 Electronic Media Software.....................................................................................................8 FAI Submittal.............................................................................................................................8 Partial/Delta FAI ........................................................................................................................9 REDUCED DIMENSION DRAWING (RDD) AND MODEL BASED DEFINITION (MBD) FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION (FAI) REQUIREMENTS...................................................................10 FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION EXAMPLE ................................................................................12 Ballooning an Engineering Drawing ........................................................................................12 Top Assembly......................................................................................................................13 Sub-Assembly .....................................................................................................................14 FAI FORM TEMPLATES ............................................................................................................15 FAI FORM REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................15 AS9102 Form 1: Part Number Accountability..........................................................................16 RMS Requirements for Proper Form AS9102 Form 1 Completion ......................................17 AS9102 Form 2: Product Accountability – Materials, Special Processes and Functional Testing ...............................

FAQs

Who does this RMS First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements document apply to?

It applies to entities/suppliers fulfilling FAI requirements for Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) procured material under applicable purchase orders.

What key activities are included in the RMS FAI process and workflow?

The workflow includes identifying purchase order FAI requirements, completing FAI planning, preparing documentation and required materials, using appropriate equipment and electronic media software, and submitting the FAI package.

Which AS9102 forms does the document require suppliers to complete, and for what purpose?

Suppliers are instructed on AS9102 Form 1 (part number accountability), Form 2 (materials, special processes, and functional testing), and Form 3 (characteristic accountability, verification, and compatibility evaluation for top and sub-assemblies).

What causes FAI rejection according to the document?

The document includes a section on common errors that lead to FAI rejection, alongside expectations for proper AS9102 form completion.

Sep 12, 2026

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