A method of non-destructive testing of an article 10 having a first surface 11, wherein the article comprises a set of passageways, including a first passageway 100A, wherein the method comprises: phased array ultrasonic scanning of the article using a phased array probe P communicatively coupled thereto through the first surface; and wherein the phased array ultrasonic scanning of the first surface using the phased array probe comprises translating the phased array probe in a set of directions, including; a first direction 1 across the first surface; a second direction 2 orthogonal to the first direction; and a third direction 3 angularly displaced from the first direction; and wherein a longitudinal axis of the first passageway is transverse to the first surface and intersects with the first surface. The article may be an aircraft component.
Non-destructive testing
2023-01-25
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | G01N Untersuchen oder Analysieren von Stoffen durch Bestimmen ihrer chemischen oder physikalischen Eigenschaften , INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen |
Destructive and non-destructive testing
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