Revisiting the Aging Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Validation Center -- A resource for the FAA and industry
- Federal Aviation Administration, Atlantic City, NJ (United States). FAATC Technical Center
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
The Aging Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Validation Center (commonly designated AANC or The Validation Center) was founded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in response to the Aviation Safety Research Act of 1988, which mandates that the FAA carry out research and develop technologies to help the aviation industry to (1) better predict the effects of design, maintenance, testing, wear and fatigue in the life of an aircraft; (2) develop methods for improving aircraft maintenance technology and practices including nondestructive inspection; and (3) expand general long range research activities applicable to aviation systems. The AANC validates NDI technology, provides a quick response capability, assesses the reliability of NDI applications, and performs other projects to support the FAA and aviation industry. Sandia National Laboratories was funded by the FAA in August 1991 to establish the Validation Center at Albuquerque International Airport.
- OSTI ID:
- 105914
- Journal Information:
- Materials Evaluation, Vol. 53, Issue 8; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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