TAP Testing

Different Types of Defects Encountered During the Inspection of Aircraft Composite Material and By TAP testing – Part II

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SAS considers the type of defects which may be encountered during the inspection of Aircraft Composite Material.

June 05, 2024

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā 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 theĀ separation of a laminate skin from honeycomb core material. Early detection of disbond is important because it may provide an indication of imminent…

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

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

January 26, 2024

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā 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…

Cleaning Procedures for Preparation of Aircraft Composite Panels Visual Inspection and Tap Testing

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Aircraft-Composite-Panels

December 01, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā www.sassofia.comĀ considers the necessary cleaning procedures employed in the preparation of aircraft composite panels prior to the visual inspection and tap testing. Introduction ā€“ Tooling & Equipment Required Safety goggles Gloves Lint-free wipes or cloths Mild detergent or composite-approved cleaning solution: – Examples include Methyl Ethyl Keytone (MEK) & Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) (Always…

Aviation Composite Tapping Hammer Tool Inspection Procedures for Different Composite Materials

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Sofema Aviation Services Reviews the TAP Test process with different composite materials

November 29, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā 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…