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Blog — Ballooning & FAI Guides

1 August 2026 · 5 min

¿Qué es el globeado de un plano técnico?

El globeado (ballooning) es un paso clave del control de calidad en la industria aeroespacial. Descubra qué es, por qué es obligatorio (EN9102/AS9102 FAI) y cómo BullePlan simplifica el proceso.

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15 August 2026 · 6 min

EN9102 / AS9102 Form 3 — step-by-step guide

EN9102 Form 3: 6 required columns, common mistakes to avoid, and free Excel template. Full guide for your First Article Inspection.

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20 August 2026 · 6 min

PPAP Element 9: Dimensional Results and Ballooned Drawing

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.

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22 August 2026 · 7 min

FAIR AS9102: the 3 forms explained (Form 1, 2, 3)

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.

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25 August 2026 · 5 min

PPAP vs FAIR: differences in drawing ballooning and dimensional documentation

Both PPAP (automotive) and FAIR AS9102 (aerospace) require a ballooned drawing. What are the concrete differences in ballooning, Form 3, and documentation requirements?

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27 August 2026 · 4 min

Ballooning & Form 3 checklist: miss nothing before PPAP or FAIR submission

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.

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28 August 2026 · 6 min

AS13100 & AIAG-VDA FMEA: ballooning requirements and aerospace quality documentation

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.

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28 August 2026 · 5 min

NADCAP and special processes: role in FAI Form 2 and the quality package

NADCAP accredits aerospace special processes (heat treatment, coatings, welding…). How these certifications integrate into FAI AS9102 Form 2 and their connection to drawing ballooning.

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31 August 2026 · 6 min

AQPL, QPL, NADCAP: listas de cualificación de proveedores en aeronáutica y su vínculo con el FAI

¿Qué son las listas de partes cualificadas (AQPL de Airbus, QPL, NADCAP)? ¿Cómo se relacionan con el expediente FAI EN9102 (Formularios 1, 2, 3)? Guía educativa y recursos oficiales.

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28 August 2026 · 5 min

ISO 2768: general tolerances and ballooning — what to declare in Form 3

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.

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28 August 2026 · 6 min

ASME Y14.5 — GD&T: how to balloon geometric tolerances in Form 3

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.

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28 August 2026 · 7 min

PFMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plan: how the ballooned drawing feeds the entire quality loop

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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