1 August 2026 · 5 min
Drawing ballooning is a key quality control step in aerospace and manufacturing. Learn what it is, why it's mandatory (EN9102/AS9102 FAI), and how BullePlan streamlines the process.
Lire →15 August 2026 · 6 min
EN9102 Form 3: 6 required columns, common mistakes to avoid, and free Excel template. Full guide for your First Article Inspection.
Lire →20 August 2026 · 6 min
PPAP Element 9 requires a ballooned drawing with 100% of dimensions measured. Learn the exact requirements, how to balloon a drawing efficiently, and how BullePlan automates this step.
Lire →22 August 2026 · 7 min
The FAIR AS9102 (First Article Inspection Report) includes 3 mandatory forms. Complete guide: role of each form, required information, and how BullePlan automates Form 3.
Lire →25 August 2026 · 5 min
Both PPAP (automotive) and FAIR AS9102 (aerospace) require a ballooned drawing. What are the concrete differences in ballooning, Form 3, and documentation requirements?
Lire →27 August 2026 · 4 min
The complete checklist to validate your ballooned drawing and Form 3 before any PPAP (Element 9) or FAIR AS9102 submission. Avoid customer rejections with this proven quality control list.
Lire →28 August 2026 · 6 min
AS13100 (aerospace PPAP) and the AIAG-VDA FMEA method require rigorous dimensional documentation. How drawing ballooning fits into both frameworks and how BullePlan helps you meet their requirements.
Lire →28 August 2026 · 5 min
NADCAP accredits aerospace special processes (heat treatment, coatings, welding…). How these certifications integrate into FAI AS9102 Form 2 and their connection to drawing ballooning.
Lire →31 August 2026 · 6 min
Understand AQPL, QPL and NADCAP in 5 minutes: who qualifies, how to check a supplier's status, and the link to your EN9102 FAI package.
Lire →28 August 2026 · 5 min
ISO 2768 defines general tolerances for linear and angular dimensions. Should they be ballooned? How to declare them in FAI Form 3 or PPAP Element 9? Practical guide with examples.
Lire →28 August 2026 · 6 min
ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) defines a universal language for geometric tolerancing. How to interpret feature control frames, balloon them correctly, and record them in AS9102 Form 3.
Lire →28 August 2026 · 7 min
PFMEA (AMDEC Process), MSA, SPC and the Control Plan form the APQP/IATF quality loop. How the ballooned drawing and Form 3 are the starting point for all four tools.
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