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…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews the tapping hammer tool (TAP) test process with different composite materials Introduction The procedure involves tapping the surface of the composite structure with a specialized hammer and analyzing the resulting sounds or vibrations to detect any defects or abnormalities. The testing procedures and interpretation of results may vary depending on…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role of TAP testing as a Non-Destructive Technique for determining the serviceability of Composite Materials as part of the Aircraft Structure, Control Surfaces, Panels and Sub Structure typically installed on aircraft. General Introduction Composite materials, particularly Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (CFRP), have seen increasing use in aviation due to their…