This document discusses challenges with first article inspections and how the DISCUS software suite can help address them. It outlines problems like reducing time/labor for reporting, ensuring all part requirements are addressed, and coordinating activities. The DISCUS solution supports ballooning of 2D/3D models, comprehensive FAI data management, integration with other systems, and benefits like 50% reduced FAI time and avoiding quality issues. It is a flexible software that nearly 1000 aerospace companies already use to lower quality compliance costs.

1. DISCUS for
First Article Inspection
Reducing the Cost and
Improving the Effectiveness of
AS/EN9100
March 11, 2006
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2. Challenges of First Article Inspection
 Reducing the time and labor to comply with the
AS/EN9100 reporting requirements
 Ensuring that each part’s complete set of
requirements are explicitly addressed
 Supporting the emerging use of 3D models from
multiple CAD software tools
 Responding to multiple customers with their specific
needs and reporting requirements
 Coordinating FAI activities and data with other
company business processes and systems
 Managing the supply chain FAI process and ensuring
that suppliers adopt your approach
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3. Multiple Relationships for FAI Management
Internal Shops
Customers Suppliers
Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed, etc. Machining, Subassemblies, etc.
SAP, Oracle, CATIA, Teamcenter, etc.
Internal Systems
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4. DISCUS Software Suite for FAI
• Web Collaboration
• Review, Disposition
• Dashboard
DISCUS Connect • Analysis, Reporting
DISCUS Desktop DISCUS Server
Browser
Windows
DISCUS
Database
• Organize All Part Technical
Requirements • Data Repository
• Characteristic Identification • Status, Workflow
and Ballooning • Notifications
• FAI Forms and Results Data • Access Control
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5. Comprehensive DISCUS Solution
Internal Shops
DISCUS Desktop
Customers Suppliers
DISCUS
Server
DISCUS
DB
DISCUS Connect DISCUS Desktop
Internal Systems
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6. DISCUS FAI Solution
1. Meets AS9102/EN9102 Requirements
2. Supports ballooning of 2D drawings and 3D CAD models
3. Addresses all part requirements including specifications
4. Supports FAI tracking in multiple sub-assemblies
5. Provides access & reporting by program, supplier, etc.
6. Tracks status of internal FAIs as well as supply chain FAIs
7. Incorporates results data from CMM reports
8. Integrates with ERP for order info and master data
9. Supports flexible workflow and approval process
10. Captures and store all of the FAI supporting documents
11. Stores characteristic data in intelligent format
12. Provides convenient uploading into customer systems
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7. DISCUS Benefits Summary
 Generates tangible benefits in less than a year
– Reduces FAI time and labor by more than 50%
– Reduces the cost of supply chain oversight and plant visits
– Helps to identify and avoid quality escapes
 A solution that users are actually happy to adopt
– Nearly 1,000 aerospace organizations already using DISCUS
– DISCUS is recognized for the ability to reduce the cost for
complying with the various quality standards
 A flexible deployment that easily scales
– Start with FAI tool and then move to integrated system
– Start with a single program and grow based on success
– Software can be installed on your servers
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