(Answered):Non Destructive Testing . . . .

Question Description

For this discussion activity, research the web and find a nondestructive inspection and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing non-destructive testing in determining aircraft worthiness. This list is by no means all-inclusive; it’s just to get you to think about different types of inspection techniques:

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT), including C-scan, Immersion (IUT), Phased Array
• Radiographic Testing (RT, Radiography, X-ray) including Gamma Ray
• Eddy Current Testing (ET)
• Magnetic Particle Testing/Magnetic Particle Inspection
• Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Visual and Optical Testing (VT)

• Leak Testing (LT, Leak Detection)
• Acoustic Emission Testing (AE)
• Infrared and Thermal Testing (IR)
• Shearography
• Acoustic Resonance Testing (ART)
• ASNT Level III and Level II
• Field Services
• Structural Steel Inspection

Solution

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