Development of NDT/I for Integral Wing Fuel Tank Structures using Infrared Thermography.

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Abstract:

Infrared thermography was successful in detecting flaws in wing tank structures through changes in temperature pattern under controlled conditions. The flaws detected by Thermovision included voids, cracks, indentations, a loose fuel inspection plate, defective counter sunk screws, material imperfections and damaged honeycomb sections. Laser beams used as a heat source have a limited capability in providing heat patterns of defective materials scanned by Thermovision, but are worthy of further investigation with some modifications. Author

Author(s):
Pontello, Anthony P.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL AIR PROPULSION TEST CENTER TRENTON N J
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NAPTC-PE-32
Project Number(s):
NAEC-GSED-PO-3-9018
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Jet aircraft, *Fuel tanks, *Thermography, Nondestructive testing, Infrared equipment, Infrared signatures, Defects(Materials)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
*Wing tanks
Report Date:
1974 Jan 01