Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the best practices for Analyzing Complex composite structures using Tap Testing techniques. Introduction interpreting TAP hammer testing data requires expertise and experience. It involves comparing the data with established standards, reference data, or known defect signatures. Careful consideration of all relevant factors and clear documentation are crucial for accurate and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)  www.sassofia.com considers the role of Quality within the process of TAP Testing Inspections including setting organisational standards, managing a consistent inspection process and ensuring the correct documentation of findings. Tap Testing can identify a variety of defects including delamination, disbonding, voids, inclusions, porosity, and other inconsistencies in composite materials. To ensure the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key elements related to the effective Inspection of Aviation Composite Materials. Introduction The goal of damage tolerance evaluation is to predict how an aircraft structure will behave if it sustains damage – whether from fatigue, inherent flaws, large-scale manufacturing defects, or accidental damage during its operational lifetime. To ensure that this…

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > SMBC Aviation Capital orders 60 A320neo family airliners Aviation finance specialists SMBC Aviation Capital (SMBC) has confirmed an order with Airbus for 60 A320neo family airliners bringing its total purchase of the type…