Call for Technology: On-Wing Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) of Jet Engine Fan Disk
An NCMS partner is looking for product solutions to fulfill a specific need. This Call for Technology process allows industry, academia, and other organizations the opportunity to meet the requested need. If your organization has a capability or product that can fill the requested call for technology, please complete the following form and thoroughly explain your proposed solution.
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Details
Please submit your technology that can conduct on-wing NDI for sub-surface fatigue crack with minimal engine disassembly.
Notes
- Cracks initiate inside the blade slot area
- Physical access is limited
- Borescope and Eddy Current inspections will not produce acceptable Probability of Detection
- Ultrasonic inspection is most likely known method to produce acceptable results. Other inspection methods would be considered, if probability of detection can be established