Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sofemaonline.com considers the type of defects which may be encountered during the inspection of Aircraft Composite Material. Disbond Disbond is the separation between laminates, e.g. a bonded joint, or the separation of a laminate skin from honeycomb core material. Early detection of disbond is important because it may provide an indication of imminent…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the different composite materials and their applications in aviation. Introduction  Composite materials are multi-component materials made from two or more different constituents that when combined, produce a material with properties different from and superior to those of the individual components.  The individual components maintain their physical identities in the…

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…