Non Destructive Testing for Aircraft
by Douglas Latia - Newly revised 2001
122  Pages               $28.95

This newly revised edition covers the 6 basic classes of nondestructive testing techniques as typically used in the aviation industry.  The advantages, disadvantages, and common applications of each technique are covered along with the theory behind each technique, a detailed step by step description of each procedure, and interpretation of all possible results. Techniques covered are, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Radiographi From the Preface The aircraft technician can expect to spend more time dealing with problems associated with fatigue. To maintain the same high degree of safety, fatigue cracks and corrosion must be located and dealt with in the earliest stages. Attention has been directed towards nondestructive testing for this purpose more than ever before. The purpose of this book is to provide student  technicians with a working knowledge of the nondestructive test methods widely used in aircraft maintenance. It contains a good balance of theory and practical information.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1] Introduction to Nondestructive Testing
        methods, advantages & disadvantages, common failure
        inspection philosophy & design
2] Liquid Penetrant Testing
        procedures, quality control, safety precautions
3] Magnetic Particle Testing
        magnetism, principles of magnetic particle testing
4] Eddy Current Testing
        theory, eddy current instruments, test coils
        reference standards, impedance plane analysis
5] Ultrasonic Testing
        theory, sound wave generation, wave modes,
        energy losses, operation, CRT presentations,
        reference standards, application
6] Radiographic Testing
        general principles, radiation sources,
        radiographic equipment, application, safety
7] Glossary