Current nondestructive inspection methods for aging aircraft. Final Report

Technical Report · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:6955991

Ansley, G; Bakanas, S; Castronuova, M; Grant, T; Vichi, F

This report identifies and describes current methods used during the nondestructive inspection (NDI) of commercial transport aircraft for structural damage. The six most prevalent NDI methods identified are visual, eddy current, radiography, ultrasonic, penetrant, and magnetic particle. The physical principles, generalized performance characteristics, and typical applications associated with each method are described. In addition, descriptions of specific airframe and engine inspection practices are also presented.

• Research Organization: Galaxy Scientific Corp., Mays Landing, NJ (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6955991
• Report Number(s): DOT/FAA/CT-91/5; CNN: DTFA03-89-C-00043
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
AIRCRAFT
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
DAMAGE
EDDY CURRENT TESTING
GAS TURBINE ENGINES
INSPECTION
LIQUID PENETRANT INSPECTION
MAGNETIC TESTING
PERFORMANCE
ULTRASONIC TESTING
ACOUSTIC TESTING
ELECTROMAGNETIC TESTING
ENGINES
HEAT ENGINES
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
MATERIALS TESTING
TESTING
420500* - Engineering- Materials Testing