NDE TEST 1 | ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2025/2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT!!
what are the different names used for NDI Answer - - Non destructive testing
(NDT)
- no destructive evaluation(NDE)
- non destructive inspection (NDI)
- non destructive examination (NDE)
what is NDI? Answer - science techniques that are used to evaluate the
properties of material, component or system without causing damage
what are the common NDT methods used on aircraft? Answer - - visual
inspection
- tap test
- windshield prism check
- liquid penetrant
- magnetic particle inspection
- ultrasonic inspection
- eddy current inspection
- radiography and other advanced methods
what can it save? Answer - - money and time
- trouble shooting
, - research
what are typical defect examples? Answer - - abrasion
- chafing
- gouging
- scoring
- cracking
what is the most common NDI Answer - visual inspection (normally the first
step in examination process
what is a tap test? and what sounds do you hear? Answer - - simple audio test
used mostly on laminated, bonded and honeycomb materials
- solid ringing sound in undamaged material
- hollow thud in damaged material
what is a prism inspection? Answer - - inspection of aircraft windows and
lenses with prisms
how much is a repair vs a replacement windshield? Answer - - citation 2
windshield repair: 1900 per side
- citation 2 windshield replacement: 22000 per side
what is liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) used for? Answer - commonly used for
the detection of surface breaking discontinuities, especially cracks
how do you do LPI? Answer - - use liquid on surface
- remove excess penetrant
2025/2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT!!
what are the different names used for NDI Answer - - Non destructive testing
(NDT)
- no destructive evaluation(NDE)
- non destructive inspection (NDI)
- non destructive examination (NDE)
what is NDI? Answer - science techniques that are used to evaluate the
properties of material, component or system without causing damage
what are the common NDT methods used on aircraft? Answer - - visual
inspection
- tap test
- windshield prism check
- liquid penetrant
- magnetic particle inspection
- ultrasonic inspection
- eddy current inspection
- radiography and other advanced methods
what can it save? Answer - - money and time
- trouble shooting
, - research
what are typical defect examples? Answer - - abrasion
- chafing
- gouging
- scoring
- cracking
what is the most common NDI Answer - visual inspection (normally the first
step in examination process
what is a tap test? and what sounds do you hear? Answer - - simple audio test
used mostly on laminated, bonded and honeycomb materials
- solid ringing sound in undamaged material
- hollow thud in damaged material
what is a prism inspection? Answer - - inspection of aircraft windows and
lenses with prisms
how much is a repair vs a replacement windshield? Answer - - citation 2
windshield repair: 1900 per side
- citation 2 windshield replacement: 22000 per side
what is liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) used for? Answer - commonly used for
the detection of surface breaking discontinuities, especially cracks
how do you do LPI? Answer - - use liquid on surface
- remove excess penetrant
