NDI of Honeycomb Bonded Structure

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.