Inspection Conepts Oral

Question 1

Which NDT is required for a Level 1 Specialist?

Answer 1

• Initial classroom hours and on-the-job training shall be sufficient to qualify an individual for certification for a specific task
• Pass a vision and color perception examination
• Pass a general exam dealing with standards and NDT procedures and a practical exam conducted by a qualified Level 2 or Level 3 certificated person

Question 2

What is the purpose of an aircraft inspection program?

Answer 2

To ensure that the aircraft is airworthy and follows the most up to date maintenance

Question 3

What are 2 conditions that must be met in order for an aircraft to be considered airworthy?

Answer 3

• The aircraft must conform to its type design
• Aircraft must be in a condition for safe operation

Question 4

What must be conducted before each flight and follows a specific checklist. This inspection can also be conducted by a pilot.

Answer 4

A Pre-Flight Inspection

Question 5

Which Level NDT training is required for a Level 2 Specialist?

Answer 5

• Have an A&P
• Completed formal class hours
• Pass exam

Question 6

This inspection is required when an aircraft is operated under 1 CFR Part 91 and used for hire, such as flight training

Answer 6

100 Hour Inspection

Question 7

A checklist must be used and as a minimum, the inspection must include the scope and detail of items in what Part of the CFR?

Answer 7

14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D

Question 8

Which Level NDT training is required for a Level 3 Specialist?

Answer 8

• 2 years engineer or science study at a University
• 2 years experience as a Level 2

Question 9

Type of inspection that provides no structural damage to Non-Ferrous metals

Answer 9

Dye Penetrant

Question 10

Def of Progressive Inspection

Answer 10

An inspection divided into phases or fixed intervals

Question 11

80% of all NDI inspections are done and conducted with ___ Inspection

Answer 11

Visual

Question 12

What are some advantages of a Dye Penetrant Inspection?

Answer 12

• Surface Defects only
• Rough or porous surfaces intefere with testing
• Cleanliness required
• Visual detection required

Question 13

What are some disacantages of Eddy Current Inspection?

Answer 13

• Portable
• Detects surface and subsurface discontinuties
• Moderate Speed
• Immediate results
• Thickness sensitive
• Can detect many variables

Question 14

What are some disadvantages of Magnetic Particle Inspection?

Answer 14

• Surface must be accessible
• Rouh surface interfere with test
• Ferrous metals only
• Preparation required