Project Number (JTEG Assigned) | AF-12-0002 |
Project Title | NDI of Honeycomb Bonded Structure |
Service | Air Force |
Command | AFMC |
Implementation Depot | OCALC |
Project Lead | Charles A Babish, DSN 785-5312, ASC/EN |
TI Goals Supported | P-1, S-2, C-3 |
Focus Area | Inspection/Test |
Platform General | Aircraft |
Platform Specific | C-5 |
Implemented Technology | Transfer to other users w/ honeycomb structure: USAF (C-5, T-38, E-3, F-16, Field units, etc) |
Problem Definition |
Current methods do NOT detect bond-line failures. |
Proposed Solution |
TBD |
Expected Result | Improved NDI capability of Honeycomb structures. |
Benefits | Enhance Existing Capability Enhancement- Increased depth of inspection and ability to performanceorm inspection over the entire part; estimate a 75% reduction in labor required. |
Unfunded Requirement | Yes |
Start FY | FY12 |
Completion Date | TBD |
WIP | No |
Implemented | No |
Comments |
In the Sustainment Technology Process Roadmap. |