Understanding the Importance of TAP Hammer Testing as a Tool for Aircraft Composite Inspection

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers Best Practices and Challenges related to Composite Material TAP Hammer Testing. To provide the most effective inspection requires a competent Inspector who can provide the skill level necessary to support the task. Introduction Composite materials, such as carbon fibre-reinforced polymers (CFRP), are increasingly used in modern aircraft due to their…