Approval is not the end of the launch. Four habits keep the process where the first article proved it:
- Key characteristics monitored. Values recorded at the planned frequency on D16; capability (E06) after thirty parts; frequencies reduced only on the data, and with the customer's agreement where they require it.
- The control plan in use. E07 at each operation, its reaction plans followed, and revised when the process changes.
- First piece at every setup. E12 for every new and repeat setup, program edit and tool change on a key feature.
- Triggers watched. Every engineering and process change (D11, E13) asks the first article question; the FAI plan log (D07) holds every partial; parts not built for a long time are flagged before they are reordered.
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