The newly revised SIRM chapter 57 now requires that the wing attcah fittings require eddy current inspection as opposed to the previous method of compilance using Penetrant.
What this menas is that you do not have to remove the paint and protective coatings to perform the inspection and thus helping to minimize possible damage caused by the cleaning process by the technician. It also means that it should require less time to perform the actual inspection leading to a shorter down time for the aircraft.
Along with this revision in the standard practices portion Chapter 20-00-00 it points out that the personnel required to perform this or other NDT Inspections on the Beechcraft Airplane must be a NAS-410 Level II or NAS-410 Level III certified technican and that technicians should attend Beech’s Wing Spar certification program.
If you do not have a current copy of these revised sections or have questions about these changes please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help you in understanding these changes and how it may impact you or the aircraft you operate or maintain.
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ASI
Hello:
Is there an AD for newer model King Air 200’s on the wing spar? Or are the newer models fitted with a beefed up wing spar?
Hi Beau,
I am looking into the NDT field and was wondering what training you provide and the cost. I don’t have any experience in the field but have about 20 years in aircraft maintenance in the Navy and woking for government contractors.
Thanks, Jerry
By the way I live in Northwest Arkansas
Can eddy current be carried without removal of wing or advise best fastest method to avoid down time.
Thank you
Super kingair 200 series SIRM Crack Inspection -wing attach fittings.
Sir
May I kindly ask if the inspection referred to in Chart 201 of Ch 57-17-02-201 Index No.12, surface depressions counterbores etc, require eddy current check i.a.w. NAS 410 level of inspection.
Regards
Thomas
What NDT type inspections are required for a King Air 100 Series? I’ve got the MM but simply do not have the time to look up all the AD’s. We have a Citation 550 that we are needing some NDT work on so I figured I’d check to see if the King Air 100 needs some as well.
Dear Sir,
I want to know the SIRM course, my questions are:
1) What is SIRM course?
2) To whom SIRM course is aimed?
3) Must all B1900D line maintenance engineers attend the SIRM course? If yes, where I find the training provider
Looking forward to hearing from you soon
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from our discussion made at this time.