Non-Destructive Testing
During engine overhaul and repairs, individual parts and assemblies are subjected to non-destructive testing. NDT methods and techniques are carried out in accordance with appropriate instructions describing the inspection process in details.
- PT (Penetration Testing) – testing with liquid penetrant used for detection of surface discontinuities in structures and components made of ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic materials as well as non-ferrous metals;
- MT (Magnetic Testing) – testing with magnetic field used for structures and components made of ferromagnetic materials: ferritic steels, cast iron and cast steel;
- ET (Eddy Current Testing) – testing with high and low frequency eddy currents with the use of flat and rotary heads used for testing of structures and components made of ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic materials as well as non-ferrous metals (the method enables testing of discontinuities without removing the coating);
- UT (Ultrasonic Testing) – testing with ultrasonic waves with the use of contact technique (sending-receiving method);
- RT (Radiology Testing) – X-ray testing with a film method.
Penetrant testing (PT)
Fluorescent penetration testing is conducted on a newly-built semi-automatic line. The line consists of: cabin for electrostatic penetrant spraying, stations for washing off excess penetrant from the surface of the part, tub with hydrophilic emulsifier, dryer, cabin for electrostatic developer spraying and cabin for inspection.
Magnetic testing (MT)
MT control is carried out on the newly purchased defectoscope type MAG50/6FR. With this machine we can test: parts, castings and forgings made of ferromagnetic materials, ferritic steel, cast iron and cast steel.
Personnel NDT
NDT staff are trained and certified in accordance with EN 4179 and NAS 410 and acquired level II in PT, MT and ET methods.