Why Balloon Drawings Are Mandatory？
IATF 16949 / PPAP and AS9102 share the same core objective: traceability. This is not a recommended best practice — it is a strict compliance requirement.
IATF 16949 – PPAP Deliverables (Automotive Industry)
- 01 Full‑Dimension Inspection All product dimensions documented on design records shall be measured completely.
- 02 One‑to‑One Mapping Every balloon callout shall map to a corresponding dimension on the drawing.
- 03 Gage Traceability Inspection tools shall be traceable to national / international metrology standards.
- 04 PPAP Submission Balloon‑annotated drawings together with measurement results constitute core deliverables.
AS9102C – First‑Article Inspection (Aerospace)
- 01 Unique Indexing Each design characteristic is assigned a unique identifier, consistent with FAIR forms.
- 02 Recorded Measured Values All variable‑measurement characteristics shall retain numeric test results.
- 03 Gage‑to‑Spec Matching Vernier calipers for linear dimensions; CMM for complex GD&T features.
- 04 Valid Calibration Inspection equipment shall remain within its calibration validity period during testing.
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