Introduction
The course is intended to provide first-hand information on the application and implementation of NDT techniques, the administration and management of training and recurrent training to organisation, management and personnel of the Maintenance and Design Organisation. It will promote best practices and draw on the guidance contained in international standards and other aviation regulations and publications.
After training, the person is able to differentiate between different methods of NDT and their specific strengths and weaknesses. He/she will also be able to interpret the applicable requirements for NDT certification of personnel and what levels of qualification are needed for a specified task.
The objectives of the course are to satisfy the needs of basic NDT requirements published by EU and EASA.
Attendees should have a basic technical understanding in NDT techniques or be in management positions and responsible for NDT personnel.
Course Content
The course topics are selected to provide guidance for NDT methods, regulations and requirements in accordance with the regulation for EASA Part 145 and Part 21 Organizations:
- Overview of the classic NDT Methods
- Strengths and weakness of each method
- NDT Requirements in Commission Regulation No. 2042/2003
- NDT Requirements in Part 21 Organizations
- Regulation EN4179
o Structure of EN 4179
o National NDT Board
o Employer's Written Practice
o Requirements to become an NDT Inspector
o Levels of Qualification
- Flow charts discussion for initial Certification and Re-Certification of all Levels
- Conclusions
Learning Objectives
Who should take this course
This training is targeted at persons performing, managing or specifying NDT techniques for the initial or continued airworthiness of complete aircraft or components thereof.
Pre-requisites
Participants are kindly requested to bring a laptop to the course to access course material which will only be provided in electronic format.
Duration
2 days, starting at 09.00 and finishing at approx 17.00.