The training programme covers 50% theory and 50% practical application allowing the student time to obtain a good foundation in this method of NDT by practising a large variety of inspection techniques under the supervision of qualified instructors using the latest inspection equipment.

The course comprises:

• The basic theory of both penetrant and magnetic particle inspection with special emphasis on wheel components
• Practical applications of magnetic particle inspection of wheel components
• Descriptions of various types of inspection equipment and accessories
• Basic theory of eddy current inspection as applicable to aircraft wheels
• Descriptions of test equipment and various types of probes
• Calibration blocks
• Identification of relevant and non-relevant indications
• Types of discontinuities in aircraft wheels and their origins.
   
• Preparation of techniques and report writing procedures with emphasis on appropriate specification interpretation.

All students are continually assessed during the course by homework and progress tests together with a theoretical and practical end of course examination.

At the end of the course the students can also take approval examinations in Aircraft Wheel Inspection at Level I and Level II to SNT-TC-1A, NAS 410 or BS EN 4179 in accordance with their company written practice.

International School of Aerospace NDT also acts as an outside agency providing Level III services as defined in the aforementioned documents.

For further information please contact the Training Manager.