NDT Techniques?

[J32/41]

Apologies for the simple question and asking on behalf of a friend, what type of NDT is used in the aerospace industry and do you have to be a qualified engineer to carry out the inspections? Can you do an NDT course only?

Thanks

[RobRW]

Presuming you are in Australia, you have to do the appropriate training to meet CASA reqs.

Most used where I work - Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current and Non Penetrant Dye.

Some useful links below -

Non Destructive Testing - Australian Institute for Non Destructive Testing (http://www.aindt.com.au/) - Aust Institute of NDT

National Aerospace NDT Board of Australia > Home (http://www.ndtboard.com/) - Aust Aersospace NDT Board

Its a nice little niche to be in!

[allosaurus]

Good article on Wikipedia.Off the top of my head X-ray,ultrasonic,dye penetrant ,all dependent on which part of the aircraft is under inspection.Usually carried out by specialist firm especially X-rays but some testing (after suitable training )carried out by LAMES eg; testing of fan blades on RB211 and IAE V2500 engines.Dont know what qualifications reqd for specialist firms but would imagine quite high educational quals reqd

[jxk]

Another good source of NDT and other inspection techniques are in the FAA A& P Handbook AC43-13.