Aerospace NDT Training Ltd.

Course Description

This 16 hour course is intended to provide the participant with a thorough understanding of basic radiation safety and an awareness of the contents of the Ionising Radiations Regulations.

This course meets the requirements for the PCN Basic Radiation Safety Examination and is an ideal programme for all radiography trainees, assistants, health and safety personnel, quality control inspectors, or any personnel involved in projects where radiographic inspection is being conducted.

Course Content

• Basic concepts
• Equipment
• Radiation units and dose limitations : quantities and units, brief summary of legislation, dose limitation
• Biological effects
• Principle of protection from external radiation
• Shielding calculations
• Personal dosimetry
• Radiation monitoring
• Specific requirements of regulations
• Accidents and hazards in perspective
• Emergency procedures

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this seminar the student should be able to:

1. Have an understanding of the basic concepts of ionising radiations.
2. Be familiar with the terminology used in radiation protection.
3. Be familiar with the main requirements of the following: Ionising Radiations Regulations (1999), The Approved Code of Practice Associated Guidance Notes, and The Ionising Radiations (Outside Workers) Regulations (1993).
4. Have an understanding of the potential hazards (health effects) associated with the use of ionising radiation.
5. Have an understanding of the principles of practical protection to minimise exposure to ionising radiation.
6. Have an understanding of the good working practices required to keep radiation doses as low as reasonably practicable.
7. Be able to calculate source outputs and dose rates, and have an understanding of the inverse square law.
8. Be aware of the appropriate action to take in emergency situations.

Course Description

This 3-day course provides an introduction to the manufacture and failure modes of composite materials and covers all of the theoretical aspects of bond testing. It is fully supported by 50 per cent practical sessions.

Students are encouraged to practice on their own supplied samples in addition to the range of components held by Aerospace Inspection Training.

Course Content

• Aerospace composite technology
• Manufacturing processes and failure modes
• Introduction to bond testing methodology
• Mechanical Impedance Analysis testing, Resonance testing
• Pitch Catch Testing – Swept Frequency
• Pitch Catch Testing Impulse
• Practical applications
• Defect sizing
• Selection of method
• Other bond testing methods and latest technology

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this seminar the student should be able to:

1. Describe the basic principles of bond testing.
2. List the main methods of bond testing.
3. Describe the cause and effect of various types of mechanical bond testing.
4. Describe the operational steps required to carry out a bond test in each of the main methods.
5. Perform a bond test in each of the main methods.
6. Interpret and evaluate the test results.
7. Locate defects in various composite structures with a high probability of detection.

Note: This course is targeted at students who have previous experience in ultrasonic inspection of aircraft structure. Although previous knowledge in Ultrasonic inspection is not essential, Aerospace Inspection Training are able to provide a 2 day introduction course covering ultrasonic theory in preparation for this course.

Course Description

This 80 hour course covers analogue and phase analysis principles and the detection of surface and subsurface flaws, cracks and corrosion. It is fully supported by 50 per cent practical sessions and lectures on the latest developments.

Course Content

• Aerospace product technology
• Basic principles of eddy currents
• Factors affecting eddy currents
• Coils and probe design
• Practical eddy currents
• Electrical theory
• Basic test set circuits
• Phase analysis
• Practical impedance plane analysis
• The writing of reports and development of procedures
• Modulation analysis
• Bolt and fastener hole inspection using rotating probe equipment
• Latest developments in eddy current technology

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this seminar the student should be able to:

1. Describe the basic principles of the eddy current test method.
2. List several applications of the eddy current test method.
3. List the types of discontinuities detected with the eddy current test method.
4. Describe the cause and effect of various types of discontinuities.
5. Describe the operational steps in the eddy current test and understand the importance of each step following a written procedure.
6. Interpret and evaluate the test results with respect to the applicable standards.
7. Complete the required test reports, and prepare a clear and concise written instruction (Procedure).
8. Locate defects in various aircraft materials, components and structures with a high probability of detection.
9. Pass the end of course test.

Course Description

Only Available On Request

This 16 hour course is designed for manufacturers, service organisations and overhaul agencies who require their technicians or engineers to be trained in the process of Etch Inspection. The course includes all common applications of etch inspection to Nickel Base and Titanium Alloys and Surface Temper. Applications of both chemical and electrochemical processes are included.

Safety practices are emphasised in this course which meets the needs of all known qualification and certification programs at Level II, and includes 50 per cent hands-on etch inspection and interpretation of results for defective and good specimens.

Course Content

The course shall include, but not be limited to :

• Grain formation theory
• Chemical etch theory
• Electro chemical etch theory
• Nickel base alloy anodic etch
• Titanium etch anodisation
• Surface temper etch
• Surface temper inspection
• Etch process practical
• Etch result interpretation
• Types of discontinuities discernible in materials
• Acceptable standards

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this seminar the student should be able to:

1. Understand the fundamental processes of etch inspection for grain determination, discontinuity evaluation and the detection of grinding abuse.
2. Carry out examination of specimens of all types following grinding to detect grinding abuse.
3. Control chemical etch processes to maintain correct etch.
4. Recognise different discontinuities which may be revealed by etch inspection.
5. Pass the end of course test.

Course Description

The eight day, 64 hour training course includes both theoretical and practical applications of thermographic inspection for a wide range of aircraft and aerospace components and structures with lectures on the latest industrial developments.

It is fully supported by 50 per cent practical sessions principally concentrating on the detection of water ingress within aerospace components.

Course Content

• Aerospace product technology Basic principles of thermography The thermographic camera
• Thermal science
• Heat transfer modes
• Radiation heat transfer
• Thermal image interpretation
• Thermal image analysis
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Factors influencing emissivity
• Measuring emissivity
• Camera calibration
• Thermographic laws and formulae

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the basic principles of the thermographic test method.
2. List several applications of the thermographic test method.
3. List the types of discontinuities detected with the thermographic test method.
4. Understand basic and intermediate thermodynamic principles
5. Describe the operational steps in the thermographic inspection and understand the importance of each step following a written instruction.
6. Compensate for atmospheric conditions necessary for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
7. Interpret and evaluate the thermogram with respect to the applicable specifications.
8. Complete the required test reports, and prepare a clear and concise written instruction.
9. Locate ingress of water and geometrical differences in various aircraft structures with a high probability of detection.
10. Pass the end of course test.