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NDT
NDT, Non-Destructive Inspection, Non-Destructive TestingNon-Destructive Testing: inspection methods used to detect material or structural discontinuities without damaging the item.
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SRM, Structural Repair ManualStructural Repair Manual: controlled data containing structural damage limits and standard repairs within stated applicability.
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fatigue crackingProgressive material damage caused by repeated or fluctuating loads, often at stresses below one-time failure strength.
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structural load pathThe route through which forces are transferred across an aircraft structure or component.
Understand and continue →Penetrant testing
Dye Penetrant Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, PTA surface NDT method that uses a liquid penetrant to reveal discontinuities open to the surface.
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Corrosion Prevention and Control Program, CPCPCorrosion Prevention and Control Program: a structured process for preventing, detecting and correcting aircraft corrosion.
Understand and continue →Structural significant item
SSI, Structural Significant ItemA structural detail, element or assembly whose failure could affect aircraft structural integrity.
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bonded composite repairA controlled repair to fiber-reinforced structure using approved materials, lay-up, bonding and cure requirements.
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damage-tolerant designA design and maintenance approach that assumes flaws can exist and ensures they are detected before structural strength becomes unacceptable.
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Eddy Current Inspection, ETAn electromagnetic NDT method used mainly on conductive materials to detect surface and near-surface discontinuities.
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Magnetic Particle Inspection, MTAn NDT method for detecting surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials.
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Radiographic Inspection, RT, X-ray inspectionAn NDT method using penetrating radiation to create an image of internal structure and discontinuities.
Understand and continue →Ultrasonic testing
Ultrasonic Inspection, UTAn NDT method that uses high-frequency sound to detect internal discontinuities or measure material thickness.
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