Chapter 8. Inspection Fundamentals
Inspection Fundamentals 8-1
Basic Inspection Techniques/Practices 8-1
Preparation 8-1
Aircraft Logs 8-2
Checklists 8-2
Publications 8-3
Manufacturers’ Service Bulletins/Instructions 8-3
Maintenance Manual 8-3
Overhaul Manual 8-4
Structural Repair Manual 8-4
Illustrated Parts Catalog 8-4
Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) 8-4
Airworthiness Directives 8-4
Type Certificate Data Sheets 8-4
Routine/Required Inspections 8-5
Preflight/Postflight Inspections 8-5
Annual/100-Hour Inspections 8-12
Progressive Inspections 8-12
Continuous Inspections 8-15
Altimeter and Transponder Inspections 8-15
ATA iSpec 2200 8-15
ATA Specification 100 Systems 8-15
Special Inspections 8-16
Hard or Overweight Landing Inspection 8-16
Severe Turbulence Inspection/Over “G" 8-16
Lightning Strike 8-17
Fire Damage 8-17
Flood Damage 8-17
Seaplanes 8-17
Aerial Application Aircraft 8-17
Special Flight Permits 8-18
Nondestructive Inspection/Testing 8-18
General Techniques 8-18
Visual Inspection 8-18
Borescope 8-18
Liquid Penetrant Inspection 8-19
Interpretation of Results 8-19
False Indications 8-20
Eddy Current Inspection 8-20
Basic Principles 8-20
Ultrasonic Inspection 8-21
Pulse Echo 8-22
Through Transmission 8-22
Resonance 8-22
Acoustic Emission Inspection 8-24
Magnetic Particle Inspection 8-24
Development of Indications 8-25
Types of Discontinuities Disclosed 8-25
Preparation of Parts for Testing 8-25
Effect of Flux Direction 8-26
Effect of Flux Density 8-27
Magnetizing Methods 8-27
Identification of Indications 8-27
Magnaglo Inspection 8-27
Magnetizing Equipment 8-28
Indicating Mediums 8-30
Demagnetizing 8-30
Standard Demagnetizing Practice 8-30
Radiographic 8-30
Radiographic Inspection 8-31
Preparation and Exposure 8-31
Film Processing 8-31
Radiographic Interpretation 8-31
Radiation Hazards 8-32
Inspection of Composites 8-32
Tap Testing 8-32
Electrical Conductivity 8-32
Inspection of Welds 8-33
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