Course Description

Visual testing often requires the inspection of products after they are manufactured and in-service. Understanding the types of discontinuities and defects that arise while a product is in use is important information for the visual testing technician.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• List common discontinuities found in aircraft that are in-service

• Define corrosion

• Understand the cause of corrosion

• Understand the relationship of corrosion and stress

• List areas of an aircraft that are highly prone to corrosion

• List good practices for conducting a visual test

• Understand how to use IES illumination recommendations

Estimated completion time (hours): 2.6