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Federal Aviation Administration aging aircraft nondestructive inspection research plan

NASA NTRS · Conference Paper · 19920020873 · Published 2013-08-27 · Langley Research Center · 1 author

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Abstract

This paper highlights the accomplishments and plans of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the development of improved nondestructive evaluation (NDE) equipment, procedures, and training. The role of NDE in aircraft safety and the need for improvement are discussed. The FAA program participants, and coordination of activities within the program and with relevant organizations outside the program are also described.

Author

  • Chris C. Seher Federal Aviation Administration

Keywords

  • Aging Aircraft
  • Structural Airworthiness
  • Civil aviation

Citation

Chris C. Seher (2013). Federal Aviation Administration aging aircraft nondestructive inspection research plan. Langley Research Center. NASA NTRS ID 19920020873. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920020873 ↗