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There are many kinds of nondestructive testing (NDT) methods and
knowing when, where and how to properly use each is crucial.
by Walker Jaroch
N
ondestructive testing (NDT)
is
crucial and varied, with different
methods fulfilling different roles
in the crusade to detect otherwise
obscured damage.
Sean Walty, NDT Director for Jet East
Aviation, said there are five major NDT
disciplines.
" Here at Jet East, we have multiple technicians
certified in all five methods: Eddy Current Testing
(ET), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Liquid Penetrant
Testing (FPI), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and
Radiographic Testing (RT), " he said.
While each method has a specific use, noted
Walty, they can be combined to validate potential
indications.
" For example, ET is widely used in aircraft inspections,
and FPI would be a good choice for validating
indications that are open to the surface, " he
explained.
ET and FPI inspections are widely used for
surface and subsurface indications. UT is a suitable
inspection method for assessing subsurface
conditions and general material thickness. MT is
commonly employed for ferrous materials, such as
aircraft nuts and bolts.
" The above inspections are primarily considered
portable inspection methods and can be conducted
at customers' facilities, " Walty said.
RT requires the most training and licenses, and
the associated equipment costs are generally high.
" Most aircraft manufacturers include some form
of RT inspections in their NDT manuals. These
inspections can be performed remotely, typically
at an FBO where they are licensed, " he continued.
Finding Damage
The most basic form of NDT is the visual inspection,
said Roger Engelbart, a member of the board
A thickness gauge can
be used to quickly
and easily measure
the thickness of
various materials
including internally
corroded meterials.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of July/August 2023
EDITOR’S TAKEOFF
Industry Inspection
40 Under 40 Maintenance Professionals Awards
The How, When and Where of NDT
When to Upgrade to LED
Wi-Fi Installations on Business Jets
How To Return an Aircraft to Service
Corrosion Prevention
Advertiser’s Index
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July/August 2023 - Industry Inspection
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July/August 2023 - Wi-Fi Installations on Business Jets
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