Xray of Rag and Tube metal components

[ave8rr]

Can anyone here explain to me what is involved in the xray of metal components on older rag and tube aircraft and how this is done. I am thinking Piper aircraft (Tripacer etc) where wing struts (if not sealed) and other areas of the structure have to be carried out periodically. Who can do this and is it of a NDT nature?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

[gareth lacey]

ave8rr

 

NDT (non destructive testing) can be done but it is expensive you could do some simple testing (die penetrant check) this will give you indication of cracking ,but wall thickness testing and welding testing is radiography , you could ring up N.A.T.A they are the authority for ndt companies

 

cheers Gareth

 

 

[Dafydd Llewellyn]

Try http://www.alfatest.com.au/