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Emerging NDE Technology for aging aircraft

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OSTI ID:645565

This paper presents an overview of several emerging nondestructive evaluation technologies that are being employed or considered for use to inspect commercial transport, commuter aircraft and military aircraft. An overview of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Assurance NDI Validation Center (AANC) is described and how AANC teams with industry, universities, and other federal entities to assess these technologies.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Department of Defense, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
645565
Report Number(s):
SAND--98-0726C; CONF-980340--; ON: DE98003380
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English