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  • First-Article Inspection (FAI)

    A term usually used in the purchase of custom-made goods (design specification). A qualitative method by which the supplier must provide a final production item for the purchaser’s review and approval before the balance of the production run is made and shipped by the supplier. Also known as First-Article Testing.