Fundamental Engineering Studies of Magnetic Particle Inspection and Impact on Standards and Industrial Practice

This project will identify the most relevant factors in magnetic particle inspection for which existing engineering data is insufficient, assess the parameter ranges that proved acceptable performance for typical aircraft and engine components, and document the results of these studies for use in revision of industry specifications. Also, to complete an assessment of existing process control/monitoring tools and province needed improvements. In the meantime, develop/validate magnetic particle inspection (MPI) guidance materials for use by the airlines and original equipment manufacturers (OEMS) that incorporate "lessons learned" in this program and incorporate other recently developed data and information.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Program Information: Aviation Grants

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $662537.00
• Contract Numbers:

  2010-G-002

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Aviation Administration

  William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport
  Atlantic City, NJ  United States  08405
• Project Managers:

  Galella, David

• Performing Organizations:

  Iowa State University, Ames

  Ames, IA  United States  50011
• Start Date: 20100401
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20120322
• Source Data: RiP Project 30166

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air traffic control; Civil aviation; Jet engines; Validation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Magnetic particle testing; Original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Data and Information Technology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01478859
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: 2010-G-002
• Files: RIP
• Created Date: Apr 19 2013 1:02AM