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Inspection of aging aircraft: A manufacturer's perspective
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Douglas, in conjunction with operators and regulators, has established interrelated programs to identify and address issues regarding inspection of aging aircraft. These inspection programs consist of the following: Supplemental Inspection Documents; Corrosion Prevention and Control Documents; Repair Assessment Documents; and Service Bulletin Compliance Documents. In addition, airframe manufacturers perform extended airframe fatigue tests to deal with potential problems before they can develop in the fleet. Lastly, nondestructive inspection (NDI) plays a role in all these programs through the detection of cracks, corrosion, and disbonds. However, improved and more cost effective NDI methods are needed. Some methods such as magneto-optic imaging, electronic shearography, Diffractor-Sight, and multi-parameter eddy current testing appear viable for near-term improvements in NDI of aging aircraft.
Author
- Donald Hagemaier Douglas Aircraft Company
Keywords
- Aging Aircraft
- Structural Airworthiness
- Civil aviation
Citation: Donald Hagemaier (2013). Inspection of aging aircraft: A manufacturer's perspective. Langley Research Center. NASA NTRS ID 19920020874. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920020874 ↗