Before Delivery

Date: 4 September 2026

Before shipment, ensure that release, documentation, marking and preservation are all complete.

• A written FAI or series release is on hand, otherwise an incoming goods hold at the customer is likely.
  A written FAI or series release is on hand, otherwise an incoming goods hold at the customer is likely.
• The documentation package is complete: assigned certificates and inspection reports stating the test equipment used.
  The documentation package is complete: assigned certificates and inspection reports stating the test equipment used.
• Marking is complete for every delivery item, including the change index.
  Marking is complete for every delivery item, including the change index.
• Approved concessions are enclosed with the delivery in copy.
  Approved concessions are enclosed with the delivery in copy.
• Preservation and packaging match the contract, with separating layers, corrosion protection and edge protection.
  Preservation and packaging match the contract, with separating layers, corrosion protection and edge protection.
• Proof of origin, or the long-term supplier's declaration, is enclosed, otherwise an invoice hold is likely.
  Proof of origin, or the long-term supplier's declaration, is enclosed, otherwise an invoice hold is likely.
• Where there is a foreign link, the export control checklist has been worked through.
  Where there is a foreign link, the export control checklist has been worked through.
• On orders subject to government quality assurance, the release endorsement is on hand.
  On orders subject to government quality assurance, the release endorsement is on hand.