A "first article inspection report" is a document used in the manufacturing industry to document the results of the initial inspection of a manufactured product or component. This report is created to ensure that the product or component meets specified requirements and standards before mass production begins. Typically, a first article inspection report includes information about the identification of the product or component, inspection results, measurements, tolerances, quality characteristics, deviations, as well as recommendations or actions for troubleshooting.
Typical functions of software in the "first article inspection report" domain include: