PIAGGIO P.

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INTRODUCTION 1
1. Scope of the Manual 1
2. Revisions 1
3. List of Effective Pages 2
4. Table of Contents 2
5. Effectivity 2

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1. General 1

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1. Coin Tapping - Inspection 1

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1. Fokker Bond Tester Inspection 1
2. Master Test Piece With Known Defects 2
3. Fokker Bond Tester 5

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1. Ultrasonic Pulse Echo Inspection 1

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1. Eddy Current Inspection 1

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1. Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection 1
2. Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (on Field) 2

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1. Radiographic Inspection 1

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1. Ultrasonic (Through Trasmission) Inspection 1
2. Master Test Piece With Known Defects 2
3. Metal / Honeycomb Bonding Inspection 5

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1. Magnetic Particle Inspection 1

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1. Visual Inspection by Endoscope or Video Endoscope 1

ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS 51-01-00 1

1. Coin Tapping Inspection 1
2. Fokker Bond Tester Inspection 11
3. Ultrasonic Pulse Echo Inspection 13
4. Eddy Current Inspection 15
5. Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection 21
6. Ultrasonic (Through Trasmission) Inspection 24
7. Magnetic Particle Inspection 27

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INTRODUCTION

1. Scope of the Manual

A. This Non Destructive Test Manual has been prepared by the Technical
Publications Department of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. and is designated
Report No. 180-MAN-0300-01107 within the company.
The manual is compiled in accordance with Specification 100 of the Air Transport
Association (ATA) of America. The specification is commonly referred to as
ATA100.

B. The manual provides the inspections procedures for the P.180 AVANTI and P.180
AVANTI II component structure.

C. This manual is dispatched to operators by Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.

Full support services are available for all publications issued by Piaggio.

2. Revisions

A. Regular Revisions
From time to time it may be necessary for the manufacturer to amend, add or
delete information and instructions within the manual to improve the safe and
efficient operation of the airplane. The manual is therefore revised whenever
considered necessary. A Record of Revisions (ROR) is provided at the front of this
manual and the operator (manual user) is advised to make sure that the record is
kept up-to-date.
Publications are assigned a revision code which appears on the title page and
consists for the basic publication of the letter "A" and the number "0"; subsequent
revisions are identified by the change of the code from "A0" to "A1" for the first
revision to the basic publication, "A2" for the second one, etc. If it is necessary to
completely reissue a publication owing to the extent of content and format
changes, the code will change to the next successive letter of the alphabet at each
new issue (for example B for the first reissue, C for the second reissue, etc.).

B. Filing of Revisions
(1) Regular Revisions
Each copy of a regular revision to the manual will be accompanied by an
attached Letter of Transmittal advising the manual holder of the method for
incorporating the revision into the manual. The Letter of Transmittal will
include revision highlight pages which will give a summary of the reasons for
revision/ addition/deletion of text or illustrations.

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C. Revision Symbols
Additions, deletions and revisions to existing text will be identified by a revision
bar (black line) in the left-hand margin of the page, adjacent to the change.
When technical changes cause expansion or deletion of text which results in
unchanged text appearing on a different page, a revision bar will be placed in the
left-hand margin adjacent to the page number of all affected pages providing no
other revision bar appears on the page.
These pages will be updated to the current regular revision date.
When extensive technical changes are made to existing text, resulting in complete
retype of copy, a single revision bar will appear the full length of the text.

3. List of Effective Pages

A List of Effective Pages (LOEP) is provided at the beginning of the manual. All pages
in the manual are listed in sequence, together with the latest date of issue/revision of
each page.

4. Table of Contents

A Table of Contents (TOC) is provided at the beginning of the manual; it lists the
contents of the manual, enabling the manual user to locate information quickly. The
page is updated and reissued with regular revisions when appropriate.

5. Effectivity

When the information on a particular page applies to a specific airplane or airplanes, the
manufacturer's serial number of the airplane(s) is given in the effectivity space at the
lower left hand corner of the page. Where the space is left blank, the information applies
to all airplanes.

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1. General

A. This topic gives the inspections procedures for the P 180 component structure.

B. The inspections described are listed below:

– Coin Tapping Inspection
– Fokker Bond Test
– Ultrasonic Pulse Echo
– Eddy Current
– Fluorescent Penetrant
– Radiographic Inspection
– Ultrasonic (Through Transmission) Inspection
– Magnetic Particle Inspection
– Visual Inspection
– Additional Inspections.

C. For class definition Refer to Airplane Maintenance Manual Chapter 51-01-00.

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1. Coin Tapping - Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

This instruction describes the procedures for the coin tapping inspection.

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the following items:

(1) Nacelle (Outer Side) (6) Elevator
(2) Rudder (7) Rudder
(3) Ventral Fin (8) Forward Wing
(4) Wing Trailing Edge (9) Forward Wing Flap
(5) Nacelle Panels (10) Ailerons

B. Inspection Material
– The equipment required for the coin tapping inspection is a copper coin 38mm
diameter and 5mm thickness.

C. Test
– Keep the coin between the fingers at an end and tap by its edge on the part to
be inspected until you have examined the whole surface.
– Pay attention to the sound that gets out from the item; sound tonality changes
have to be evaluated referring to the geometry of the structure under control,
but a hollow sound normally means delaminated or unbonded area.

NOTE: It is necessary to do this control in quite silent areas in order to detect any
sound tonality change.

D. Acceptability
– Carefully define areas with hollow sound and evaluate them referring to the
acceptance requirements reported in Table 1, Table 2, Table 3 and Table 4.
– Areas get out sound different from the above are acceptable.

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NOTE: If defective areas shown by coin tapping test have to be strictly defined/
confirmed - Fokker bond tester or equivalent equipment can be used for
metal to metallic honeycomb bonded joint and ultrasonic for graphite/glass
epoxy components.

Table 1 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DAMAGES

FOR METAL/METAL BONDING

METAL/METAL BONDING CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

DAMAGE MAXIMUM (1)
25 mm2 100 mm2 400mm2
SURFACE
MINIMUM DISTANCE
BETWEEN DAMAGES 200 mm 100mm 50mm
(measured from the edge)
DAMAGE MINIMUM
DISTANCE FROM THE
5D 5D 3D
DRILLED EDGE OF
FASTENINGS & HINGES

D = Hole Diameter

Table 2 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DAMAGES FOR

HONEYCOMB/HONEYCOMB AND
HONEYCOMB/METAL SPLICE BONDING

HONEYCOMB/HONEYCOMB & HONEYCOMB/ CLASS A CLASS B

METAL CLASS C
SPLICE BONDING
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
3 mm 6 mm
SPLICE GAPS
No. 3 No. 3
MAXIMUM
ADJACENT ADJACENT
DISBONDING
CELLS CELLS

Table 3 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DEFECTS FOR

METAL TO HONEYCOMB BONDING

METAL TO HONEYCOMB
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
BONDING
MAX DEFECT AREA 100 mm2 225 mm2 400 mm2
MINIMUM DISTANCE
200 mm 100 mm 50 mm
BETWEEN DEFECTS
NOTE: The minimum distance is measured starting from the edges of
the defects.

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Table 4 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DEFECT FOR COMPOSITE PARTS

(CARBON FIBER, GLASS FIBER MATERIALS)

DEFECT PRIMARY SECONDARY

STRUCTURE STRUCTURE
POROSITY-
DELAMINATION-VOID 400 mm2 600 mm2
MAX AREA
MINIMUM DISTANCE
FROM OTHER 150 mm 75 mm
DEFECTS
MAX DEFECTIVE
AREA PER 1200 mm2 1800 mm2
SINGLE SURFACE (*).

(*) EXAMPLE: IN FWD WING THERE ARE TWO SINGLE SURFACES

1) THE OUTER SKIN PRESSURE SIDE
2) THE OUTER SKIN SUCTION SIDE

NOTE: For horizontal stabilizer and forward wing these max. allowable
defects are not acceptable in the area surrounding the forward wing-
fuselage fittings and the horizontal stabilizer-vertical fin fittings up to
304 mm (one foot/outboard of fittings).
If defects (porosity, delamination, void) are noted, immediately notify
to Piaggio Product Support location and dimension of defects.

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1 - NACELLE OUTER PANEL SKINS (INCLUDING REAR PANELS IF IN COMPOSITE)

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION C-D 54-10-00 COIN TAPPING TEST

Fig. 1 - Nacelle (Outer side)

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2 - COMPOSITE RUDDER ASSY - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION C-D 55-40-00 COIN TAPPING TEST OF SKIN/FOAM BOND

Fig. 2 - Rudder

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3 - VENTRAL FINS (SECONDARY STRUCTURE)

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 53-80-00 - COIN TAPPING INSPECTION (A/C 1004 AND SUBSEQUENT)

Fig. 3 - Ventral Fins

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4 - WING TRAILING EDGE ATTACHMENT

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 57-50-00 - COIN TAPPING INSPECTION WHEN REMOVED

Fig. 4 - Wing Trailing Edge

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5 - NACELLE PANELS - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION D 54-10-00 - COIN TAPPING INSPECTION OF OIL COOLER DUCT BOND

Fig. 5 - Nacelle

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6 - ELEVATOR
MAINTENANCE MANUAL -CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION B-D 55-20-00 - COIN TAPPING TEST ON LOWER AND UPPER SKIN

Fig. 6 - Elevator

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7 - COMPOSITE RUDDER ASSY

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 55-40-00 - COIN TAPPING TEST OF HORN ATTACHMENTS

Fig. 7 - Rudder

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8 - COMPOSITE FORWARD WING BOX ASSEMBLY

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 57-20-00 - COIN TAPPING OF UPPER/LOWER SKIN TO CORE BOND

Fig. 8 - Forward Wing

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9 - FWD WING FLAPS - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION D 57-50-00 - COIN TAPPING OR FOKKER BOND TEST

Fig. 9 - Forward Wing Flap

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10 AILERONS- MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION C 57-60-00 - COIN TAPPING TEST ON INNER/OUTER SKIN

Fig. 10 - Ailerons

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1. Fokker Bond Tester Inspection

This instruction describes the procedures for the Fokker Bond Tester inspection.
Fokker bond tester is a complementary inspection method to coin tapping test whole
defective areas have to be confirmed or strictly defined.

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

A. Applicability
(1) Inboard Wing Flap
(2) Fwd Wing Flap
(3) Aileron

B. Inspection Material

The equipment required for the Fokker Bond Tester inspection is Fokker Bond
Tester MOD. 70 or similar.

C. Calibration Using Reference Sample US180/1 or Equivalent

The reference sample shall represent production components structure and shall
contain known defects with dimension and location similar to those shown on the
Page 2-3-4, which represents the master test used by Piaggio Laboratory. Perform
the calibration of the above instrument on the reference sample to make sure that
the equipment used is operating and is correctly set to show the known artificial
defects in the reference sample.

D. Test

Inspect the items with the equipment and parameters set for the calibration. The
Page 5 reports a reference setting for this inspection.

E. Acceptability

For the acceptability limits refer to Table 1 class C.

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2. Master Test Piece With Known Defects

A. All defects are prepared using two layer of FEP film 0.05 mm thick and 15 mm
diameter.

Defect number Location

1 H / C / Doubler
2-9 Doubler / Sacrificial material
3-7 H / C / Doubler
4-4 H / C / Skin
5-10 Doubler / Skin
6 Doubler-H / C Skin
11 Fiberglass / Skin

All the defects are located upper surface side. To localize the defects position on the
master test piece use the P 180 US/1 drawing.

B. The following dB values are to be set to detect the relevant defects on the master
test piece.

Defect identification number Variable dB set

3-6-7-10 26-30 dB
1 22-26 dB
4-8 18-22 dB
11 3-8 dB

The defects identified by numbers 2-5-9 are to be detected by Fokker Bond Tester.

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Fig. 1 - Reference Sample US180/1 - Defect Location

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Fig. 2 - Reference Sample US180/1 - Defect Location

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3. Fokker Bond Tester

METAL/METAL BONDING INSPECTION

ITEMS: CONTROL SURFACES
METHOD: FOKKER-BOND-TESTER MODEL 70

PROBE: 3412
ADAPTER: Yellow
BAND: 1
S. SPEED: 5
S. RANGE
TUNING: ~ 4

REQUESTED READING:
– Dial A = Center (*)
– Dial B = 100

(*) – Reading is OK when the peak is on the right and/or starts on the left
– Peak from left to center is not OK.

Table 1 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DAMAGES

FOR METAL/METAL BONDING

METAL/METAL BONDING CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

DAMAGE MAXIMUM (1)
25 mm2 100 mm2 400 mm2
SURFACE
MINIMUM DISTANCE
BETWEEN DAMAGES 200 mm 100 mm 50 mm
(measured from the edge)
DAMAGE MINIMUM
DISTANCE FROM THE
5D 5D 3D
DRILLED EDGE OF
FASTENINGS & HINGES

D = Hole Diameter

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1 - WING INBOARD FLAP - MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION D 57-50-00 - COIN TAPPING OR FOKKER BOND TEST

Fig. 3 - Inboard Wing Flap

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2- FORWARD WING FLAPS - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION D 57-50-00 - COIN TAPPING OR FOKKER BOND TEST

Fig. 4 - Fwd Wing Flap

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3 - AILERONS - MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION D 57-60-00 - COIN TAPPING OR FOKKER BOND TEST

Fig. 5 - Ailerons

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1. Ultrasonic Pulse Echo Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

This instruction describes the procedures for the inspection by Ultrasonic Equipment
(Pulse Echo).

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed to verify bonded joints on the following items.

(1) Tail Cone.
(2) Horizontal Stabilizer.
(3) Vertical Stabilizer (Zone 1).
(4) Vertical Stabilizer (Zone 2).
(5) Rudder (Torque tube attachment to composite).

B. Inspection Material

The equipment required for the Ultrasonic Pulse Echo inspection is KrautKramer
USM25; probe Harasonic 2.25 MHz, diameter 0,25" or KK ALPHA 2.25 MHz
diameter 0,5" and Reference Standards P180 S.P.03/06/09/. Similar equipment can
be used.

C. Test
– Apply the probe with the suitable fluid to the applicable reference standard in
a non-defective area.
– Set the back echo in the right side of the screen while keeping the first echo in
the left side.
– Set the back echo amplitude to the 80% of the screen height.
– Inspect the defective area.
– The back echo must decrease below 50% with or without an additional
intermediate echo.
– Inspect the item using this setting.
– When the back echo decreases below 50% either with or without an additional
intermediate echo means that there is a defective area.
– Delimit the defective area on the item and proceed to evaluate its acceptability.

D. Acceptability

Apply the acceptability limits stated in Table 1.

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Table 1 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DEFECT FOR COMPOSITE PARTS (CARBON

FIBER, GLASS FIBER MATERIALS)

DEFECT PRIMARY STRUCTURE SECONDARY

STRUCTURE
POROSITY-DELAMINATION-
400 mm2 600 mm2
VOID MAX AREA
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM
150 mm 75 mm
OTHER DEFECTS
MAX DEFECTIVE AREA PER
1200 mm2 1800 mm2
SINGLE SURFACE (*).

(*) EXAMPLE: IN FWD WING THERE ARE TWO SINGLE SURFACES

1) THE OUTER SKIN PRESSURE SIDE
2) THE OUTER SKIN SUCTION SIDE

NOTE: For horizontal stabilizer and forward wing these max. allowable defects
are not acceptable in the area surrounding the forward wing-fuselage
fittings and the horizontal stabilizer-vertical fin fittings up to 304 mm (one
foot/outboard of fittings).
If defects are noted, immediately notify to Piaggio Product Support location
and dimension of defects.

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1 - TAIL CONE SKINS (COMPOSITE TAIL EQUIPPED AIRPLANES ONLY)

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 53-80-00 - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF SKIN-BULKHEAD BONDS

Fig. 1 - Tail Cone

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2 - HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ASSEMBLY

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 55-10-00
REMOVE AND PERFORM ULTRASONIC CHECK BY PULSE ECHO OF UPPER SKIN TORQUE
BOX BOND

Fig. 2 - Horizontal Stabilizer

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3 - COMPOSITE VERTICAL STABILIZER STRUCTURE (IF NON-METALLIC ASSY IS

INSTALLED)
MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5 - INSPECTION D 55-30-00
ULTRASONIC INSPECTION (PULSE ECHO) OF VERTICAL SPAR CAPS TO SKIN BONDS AND
SPAR WEBS TO TAIL CONE BULKHEADS/BONDS (2nd AND 3rd SPAR)

Fig. 3 - Vertical Stabilizer (Zone 1)

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4 - VERTICAL STABILIZER/TAIL CONE ALUMINUM L -SHAPED PROFILES

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 53-80-00 ULSTRASONIC INSPECTION (ONLY COMPOSITE TAIL CONE)

Fig. 4 - Vertical Stabilizer (Zone 2)

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5 - COMPOSITE RUDDER ASSY - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION D 55-40-00
ULTRASONIC INSPECTION BY PULSE ECHO OF RUDDER TORQUE TUBE ATTACHMENTS
TO COMPOSITE RUDDER STRUCTURE AND OF ROOT/TIB RIB ATTACHMENTS TO SPARS

Fig. 5 - Rudder

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1. Eddy Current Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

This instruction describes the procedures for the eddy current inspection.
A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the following items.

(1) Aileron
(2) FWD Wing Hinge Fitting Support and Lugs (on the fuselage)
(3) FWD Wing Hinge Fitting Support and Lugs
(4) NLG Mounts
(5) NLG Actuator and Drag Brace Attachments
(6) MLG Mounts-Mount Guides
(7) FWD Pressurized Bulkhead
(8) Cabin Entry Door.
(9) Wing/Fuselage
(10) Aileron Hinge Fitting Supports

B. Inspection Material

The equipment required for the Eddy Current Inspection are:

– FORSTER Defectometer H 2.835 with Surface Pencil Probe Standard NFE.
– ZETEC MIZ 21A with Probe S-1154 and Reference Standard EC 180/3
– HOCKING PHASEC 2D with GE 121 P1A, GE 309 P14 and rotary various.
Similar equipment can be used.

C. Test
– Standardize the eddy current instrument for balance and lift-off in accordance
with the manufacturer instruction.
– Adjust the basic sensitivity of the instrument to ensure a rapid deflection from
the applicable notch in the reference standard.
– Inspect the item on the requested area.
– If probe passes over a crack, the meter needle will deflect rapidly and return to
approximately the original reading.

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D. Acceptability

If cracks are noted, immediately notify to Piaggio Product Support location and
length of crack(s).

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1 - AILERONS - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION D 27-10-00
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM LEVER AT WING STATION 5155 - EDDY CURRENT
INSPECTION FOR CRACKS
EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT RADII:
DEFECTOMETER H 2,835 PROBE STD PENCIL NFE
TO INSPECT AROUND THE HOLE: MIZ 21A PROBE S-1154

Fig. 1 - Aileron (Station 5155)

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2 - FWD WING (FUSELAGE) - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION D 53-10-00
FWD WING HINGE FITTING SUPPORT AND LUGS - EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF
FITTING LUGS, RODS AND ATTACHMENTS
EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT RADII: DEFECTOMETER H 2,835 PROBE STD PENCIL NFE
TO INSPECT AROUND THE HOLES: MIZ 21A PROBE S-1154

Fig. 2 - FWD Wing (Attachment on the fuselage)

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3 FWD WING HINGE FITTING - SUPPORT AND LUGS

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSEPCTION D 57-20-00 - EDDY CURRENT CHECK OF FLAP HINGE HOLES.
EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT RADII: DEFECTOMETER H 2,835 PROBE STD PENCIL NFE
TO INSPECT AROUND THE HOLES: MIZ 21A PROBE S-1154

Fig. 3 - Forward Wing

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4 - NLG MOUNTS - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

REMOVAL FOR OVERHAUL 53-10-00
EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION AROUND BUSHINGS
EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT AROUND BUSHINGS:
- MIZ 21A
- PROBE S-1154

Fig. 4 - NLG Mounts

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5 - NLG ACTUATOR AND DRAG BRACE - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

OVERHAUL 53-10-00
EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF ATTACHMENTS
EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT RADII:
DEFECTORMETER H 2,835 PROBE STD PENCIL NFE TO INSPECT
AROUND THE HOLES: MIZ 21A
- PROBE S-1154

Fig. 5 - NLG Actuator and Drag Brace Attachments

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6 - MLG MOUNT - GUIDES - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

OVERHAUL 53-60-00 - EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION AROUND BUSHINGS AND THE RADII
MLG MOUNT GUIDES - EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION AT THE RADII
EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT RADII: DEFECTOMETER H 2,835 PROBE STD PENCIL NFE
TO INSPECT THE HOLES: MIZ 21A PROBE S-1154

Fig. 6 - MLG Mount - Guides

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7 - FWD PRESSURIZED BULKHEAD - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION 3D 53-10-00 FWD PRESSURIZED BULKHEAD
EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION FOR CRACKS IN NOSE AVIONICS COMPARTMENT, THEN
REPEAT THE INSPECTION AFTER 3000 FH

Fig. 7 - FWD Pressurized Bulkhead

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8 - CABIN ENTRY DOOR - MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5

INSPECTION 3D 53-30-00 CABIN ENTRY DOOR CUT-OUT
EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION, THEN REPEAT THE INSPECTION AT 3B

Fig. 8 - Cabin Entry Door

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- WING/FUSELAGE UPPER/LOWE L-SHAPED PROFILES

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
NSPECTION 2D 57-00-00
QUIPMENT: DEFECTOMETER H 2,835
ROBE STD PENCIL NFE

NOTE: If no fractures are detected, the test must be repeated after 3000 FH.
If one or more cracks are detected, perform NDT (dye penetrants).
If the cracks externally detected have a length of 0.5", the profile(s) must
be replaced.
Following the replacement repeat the procedure after 6000 FH.

Fig. 9 - Wing/Fuselage

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10 - AILERON HINGE EFITTING SUPPORTS AND LUGS

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION 2D 57-60-00 - EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF AILERON HINGE FITTING
LUGS AND ATTACHMENT. THEN REPEAT THE INSPECTION EVERY 3000 FH.
EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT RADII: DEFECTOMETER H 2,835 PROBE STD PENCIL NFE
TO INSPECT AROUND THE HOLE: MIZ 21A PROBE S-1154
INSPECT THE RADII AND AROUND THE HOLE FOR CRACKS ON THE SUPPORTS IN A, B
AND C POSITION.

Fig. 10 - Aileron Hinge Fitting Support

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1. Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE: All the products used for this inspection must be qualified and listed on QPL
25135.
Example of applicable products is:

– Fluorescent penetrant: BURMAH CASTROL 4455

– Developer: BURMAH CASTROL PD4
This instruction describes the procedures for the fluorescent penetrant inspection.

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the following items.

(1) Horizontal Stabilizer (1)
(2) Horizontal Stabilizer (2)
(3) Vertical Stabilizer
(4) Rudder
(5) Wing Engine Mount Fittings
(6) Engine Mount

B. Test

The inspection has to be performed after paint removal and careful cleaning of the
items according to the requirements stated in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
(on Field).

C. Acceptability

If cracks are noted, immediately notify to Piaggio Product Support location and
length of crack(s).

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2. Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (on Field)

Products used: Fluorescent penetrant, sensitivity level 2 Method A or C

A. PREPARATION

Carefully clean the item to be examined with relevant solvents (Acetone or MEK)
applied by paintbrush or spray. The items must be uniformly degreased; check the
absence of stains, dust, grease and other foreign matters; the items must also be
dry and must have a temperature lower than 40°C.

B. FLUORESCENT PENETRANT APPLICATION

Apply the penetrant with the sprayer/paintbrush on the surface to be examined in

such a way to completely wet the surface. Keep the penetrant on the item for at
least 15 minutes (max. 1 hour).

C. WASHING

Spray the remover on the item until the penetrant in excess is completely removed
from the surface. To perform this check it is necessary to obscure the area and
check the washing with black light. To remove the penetrant in excess it is possible
to use water (pressure max. 40 P.S.I.) instead of remover. Use wet cloths without
rubbing the item surface.

D. DRYING

After the washing with water dry the item with paper or clean cloths without
rubbing. Do not blow compressed air. Drying is not necessary if remover has been
used.

E. DETECTION

Apply the developer with sprayer or use dry developer powder. If use the sprayer,
slightly spray the area to get a thin layer of developer on the item. Keep the
developer on the surface for about 10’.

F. INSPECTION

Obscure the area (2 foot candles max.) and perform the inspection with black light
(minimum intensity 1000 W/cm2). Perform white light inspection (minimum light
intensity 100 foot candles).

G. CLEANING

After the inspection, carefully clean the item making sure that all the products
used for the inspection have been removed.

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1 - AFT ELEVATOR BELLCRANKS, BRACKETS, BOLTS, SUPPORT AND ASSY

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION 2D 27-40-00
DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF PINS FOR CRACKS
DYE PENETRANT PERFORMED ON NON-MAGNETIC PARTS AS FOLLOWS:
1 - PINS INSTALLED IN POSITION 1-2

Fig. 1 - Horizontal Stabilizer (1) / Vertical Stabilizer Attach Fittings

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2 - HORIZONTAL STABILIZER/ELEVATOR TITANIUM SUPPORT

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 55-10-00
DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION FOR CRACKS

Fig. 2 - Horizontal Stabilizer (2) / Vertical Stabilizer Attach Fittings

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3 - VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACH FITTINGS OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 55-30-00
DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF TITANIUM SUPPORTS

Fig. 3 - Vertical Stabilizer

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4 - RUDDER
MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION 2D 27-20-00
RUDDER - DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF THE RADIUS BETWEEN THE RUDDER-TO-
BEARING SHAFT AND THE FLAT FOUR BOLT FLANGE

Fig. 4 - Rudder

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5 - WING ENGINE MOUNT FITTINGS

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
ENGINE REMOVAL 57-10-00
DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF WING ENGINE MOUNT FITTINGS

Fig. 5 - Wing Engine Mount Fittings

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6 - ENGINE MOUNT
MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION ENGINE REMOVAL 71-20-00
PERFORM DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF ENGINE MOUNTS AND REAR TITANIUM
FRAME

Fig. 6 - Engine Mount

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1. Radiographic Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

This instruction describes the procedures for X - Ray inspection

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the following items.

(1) Tail Cone FS 8154
(2) Ventral Fin

B. Inspection

Material The equipment required for X - ray inspection is "Gilardoni Minispot 150"
or equivalent.
Radiographic films AGFA D4 or equivalent.
Penetrameters DIN 10 ISO 16.

C. Test

Perform the inspection according to X - Ray techniques n° 599 and 603.

D. Acceptability

If cracks are noted, immediately notify to Piaggio Product Support location and
length of crack(s).

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1 - TAIL CONE (COMPOSITE TAIL EQUIPPED AIRPLANES) - FS 8154

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 53-80-00
RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION OF THE TAIL CONE TO FUSELAGE BELT

Fig. 1 - Tail Cone - FS 8154

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Table 1

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2 - VENTRAL FINS ATTACHMENTS

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 53-80-00
RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION OF FLANGES

Fig. 2 - Ventral Fin

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Table 2

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1. Ultrasonic (Through Trasmission) Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

This instruction describes the procedures for the inspection by ultrasonic equipment
(through transmission method).

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the following items.

(1) Inboard Wing Flaps
(2) Fwd Wing Flaps
(3) Ailerons.

B. Inspection Material

Through transmission ultrasonic tester: KrautKramer Branson USD 15 S or

similar equipment.
Reference sample with known defects.

C. Calibration Using Reference Sample US180/1 or equivalent

The reference sample shall represent production components structure and shall
contain known defects with dimention and location similar to those shown on the
pages 2-3-4 which represents the master test piece used by Piaggio Laboratory.
Perform the calibration of the above instrument on the reference sample to make
sure that the equipment used is operating and it is correctly set to show the
artificial defects which have been put in the reference sample.

D. Test

Inspect the items with the equipment and parameters used for the calibration. In
this section page 5 reports a reference setting for through transmission ultrasonic
equipment.

E. Acceptability

For the acceptability limits refer to tables 1-2-3 Class "C".

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2. Master Test Piece With Known Defects

A. All defects are prepared using two layer of FEP film 0.05 mm thick and 15 mm
diameter.

Defect number Location

1 H / C / Doubler
2-9 Doubler / Sacrificial material
3-7 H / C / Doubler
4-4 H / C / Skin
5-10 Doubler / Skin
6 Doubler-H / C Skin
11 Fiberglass / Skin

All the defects are located upper surface side. To localize the defects position on the
master test piece use the P 180 US/1 drawing.

B. The following dB values are to be set to detect the relevant defects on the master
test piece.

Defect identification number Variable dB set

3-6-7-10 26-30 dB
1 22-26 dB
4-8 18-22 dB
11 3-8 dB

The defects identified by numbers 2-5-9 are to be detected by fokker bond tester
equipment.

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Fig. 1 - Reference Sample US180/1 - Defect Location

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Fig. 2 - Reference Sample US180/1 - Defect Location

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3. Metal / Honeycomb Bonding Inspection

– Items: Movable parts (All).

– Methods: Ultrasonic Through Transmission.
– Transducers: 1Mhz - 0,50".
– Water Pressure: 4 - 6 PSI.
– Frequency: 1Mhz.
– dB Gain: 80 dB.
– PC Interface Program C/Scan.

Table 1 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DAMAGES FOR METAL/METAL BONDING

METAL/METAL BONDING CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

DAMAGE MAXIMUM (1)
25 mm2 100 mm2 400 mm2
SURFACE
MINIMUM DISTANCE
BETWEEN DAMAGES 200 mm 100 mm 50 mm
(measured from the edge)
DAMAGE MINIMUM
DISTANCE FROM THE
5D 5D 3D
DRILLED EDGE OF
FASTENINGS & HINGES

D = Hole Diameter

Table 2 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DAMAGES

FOR METAL/HONEYCOMB BONDING

METAL/HONEYCOMB CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

BONDING
DAMAGE MAXIMUM (1)
100 mm2 225 mm2 400 mm2
SURFACE
MINIMUM DISTANCE
BETWEEN DAMAGES 200 mm 100 mm 50 mm
(measured from the edge)

(1) DAMAGE: IT IS APPLICABLE TO DISBONDING, POROSITY AND VOID.

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Table 3 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DAMAGES FOR HONEYCOMB/HONEYCOMB

AND HONEYCOMB/METAL SPLICE BONDING

HONEYCOMB/
HONEYCOMB & CLASS B
CLASS A
HONEYCOMB/METAL CLASS C
SPLICE BONDING
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
3 mm 6 mm
SPLICE GAPS
No. 3 ADJACENT No. 3 ADJACENT
MAXIMUM DISBONDING
CELLS CELLS

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1 - WING INBOARD FLAPS

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 57-50-00
ULTRASONIC INSPECTION THROUGH TRANSMISSION

Fig. 3 - Inboard Wing Flap

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2 - FWD WING FLAPS

MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 57-50-00
ULTRASONIC INSPECTION THROUGH TRANSMISSION

Fig. 4 - Fwd Wing Flap

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3 - AILERONS
MAINTENANCE MANUAL - CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 57-60-00
ULTRASONIC INSPECTION THROUGH TRANSMISSION

Fig. 5 - Ailerons

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1. Magnetic Particle Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

This instruction describes the procedures for the magnetic particle inspection.

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the horizontal stabilizer.

B. Inspection Material

The equipment required for magnetic particle inspection is MAGISCOP 4000 cca;
liquid vehicle: kerosenoil CGM; fluorescent magnetic particle: Intec WF 16 (Spec.
ASTM F1444-91). Similar equipment or material is also acceptable.

C. Test

Perform the inspection according to relevant NDT cards.

D. Acceptability

If cracks are noted, immediately notify to Piaggio Product Support location and
length of crack(s).

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INSPECTION 2D 27-40-00
MAGNETIC INSPECTION OF PINS FOR CRACKS

Fig. 1 - Horizontal Stabilizer / Vertical Stabilizer Attach Fittings

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MAGNETIC PARTICLE
NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST
INSPECTION

P/N DENOMINATION

MAINTENANCE MANUAL PINS (POS. 3)

P.180 CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 55-10-00

SEQUENCE INSTRUCTIONS STANDARD NOTES

VAPOUR DEGREASING
DEGREASE (PERCHLOROETHILENE OR
SIMILAR)
DEMAGNETISE IF REQUIRED
CURRENT FLOW END TO END 300 A A.C. (RMS)
INSPECTION UNDER U.V. LIGHT
DEMAGNETISE
MAGNETIC FLOW END TO END 2200 AMPS TURNS
INSPECTION UNDER U.V. LIGHT
DEMAGNETISE RESIDUAL MAGNETISM MAX 3 Oe
DEGREASE VAPOUR DEGREASING
PROTECT AGAINST CORROSION

ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS ACCEPTANCE NOTES

NO DEFECT ALLOWED

Table 1

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MAGNETIC PARTICLE
NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST
INSPECTION

P/N DENOMINATION

MAINTENANCE MANUAL BUSHINGS (POS. 3)

P.180 CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION D 55-10-00

SEQUENCE INSTRUCTIONS STANDARD NOTES

VAPOUR DEGREASING
DEGREASE (PERCHLOROETHILENE OR
SIMILAR)
DEMAGNETISE IF REQUIRED
THREADING BAR 200 AMPS A.C.
CURRENT FLOW
(RMS)
INSPECTION UNDER U.V. LIGHT
DEMAGNETISE
THREADING BAR 1200 AMPS
MAGNETIC FLOW
TURNS
INSPECTION UNDER U.V. LIGHT
DEMAGNETISE RESIDUAL MAGNETISM MAX 3 Oe
DEGREASE VAPOUR DEGREASING
PROTECT AGAINST CORROSION

ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS ACCEPTANCE NOTES

NO DEFECT ALLOWED

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1. Visual Inspection by Endoscope or Video Endoscope

WARNING: ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS INSPECTION.

This instruction describes the procedures for the visual inspection.

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the items requested in the Maintenance Manual

Chapter 5.

B. Inspection Material

The equipment required for the visual inspection can be either a direct vision
endoscope or a video endoscope.

C. Test

After cleaning the items from dirt and sealant carefully inspect the surfaces in
particular around the fasteners at items edges, on welded joints and on items
angles, especially if they are of bended plate.

D. Acceptability

If cracks or damages are noted, immediately notify to Piaggio Product Support

location and length of defect(s).

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ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS
51-01-00

NOTE: This chapter describes additional inspections which may be performed but
that are not included in the inspections required in Chapter 5 of the Airplane
Maintenance Manual.

1. Coin Tapping Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

This instruction describes the procedures for the coin tapping inspection.

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the following items:

(1) Tail cone (6) Vertical Stabilizer
(2) Nose Landing Gear Doors (7) Vertical Stabilizer Tip Fairing
(3) Main Landing Gear Doors (8) Rudder Trim Tab
(4) Radome (9) Inboard Wing Flaps
(5) Horizontal Stabilizer

NOTE: For inspection material, test and acceptability refer to chapter 51-00-01 of this
manual.

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1 - TAIL CONE (PRIMARY STRUCTURE)

INSPECTION 52-80-00 - TAIL CONE SKINS-COIN TAPPING TEST

Fig. 1 - Tail Cone

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2 - NOSE LANDING GEAR DOORS (PRIMARY STRUCTURE)

INSPECTION 52-81-00
NOSE LANDING GEAR DOORS
COIN TAPPING INSPECTION OF DOOR SKIN/FITTING HEAD AREA

Fig. 2 - Nose Landing Gear Doors

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3 - MAIN LANDING GEAR DOORS (SECONDARY STRUCTURE)

INSPECTION 52-82-00 - MAIN LANDING GEAR DOORS

COIN TAPPING INSPECTION OF DOOR SKIN/FITTING HEAD AREA

Fig. 3 - Main Landing Gear Doors

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4 - RADOME (SECONDARY STRUCUTURE)

INSPECTION 53-10-00 - RADOME - COIN TAPPING TEST

Fig. 4 - Radome

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5 - HORIZONTAL STABILIZER (PRIMARY STRUCTURE)

INSPECTION 55-10-00 - HORIZONTAL STABILIZER COCURED BOX ASSEMBLY

COIN TAPPING INSPECTION OF UPPER/LOWER SKIN TO CORE BOND

Fig. 5 - Horizontal Stabilizer

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6 - - VERTICAL STABILIZER (PRIMARY STRUCTURE)

INSPECTION 55-30-00 - VERTICAL STABILIZER COIN TAPPING INSPECTION OF ALL

VERTICAL SPAR WEB EXTENSIONS IN ATTACHMENT AREAS
COIN TAPPING INSPECTION OF SKIN/CORE BONDS OF UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES

Fig. 6 - Vertical Stabilizer

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7 - VERTICAL STABILIZER TIP FAIRING (SECONDARY STRUCTURE)

INSPECTION 55-30-00 - VERTICAL STABILIZER TIP FAIRING COIN TAPPING INSPECTION

Fig. 7 - Vertical Stabilizer Tip Fairing

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8 - RUDDER TRIM TAB (SECONDARY STRUCTURE)

INSPECTION 55-40-00 - RUDDER TRIM TAB COCURED ASSEMBLY - COIN TAPPING
INSPECTION OF SKIN/FOAM BOND AND OF SKIN/PLANE HINGE BOND

Fig. 8 - Rudder Trim Tab

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9 - INBOARD WING FLAPS (SECONDARY STRUCTURE)

INSPECTION 57-50-00
INBOARD WING FLAPS COIN TAPPING OR FOKKER BOND TEST

Fig. 9 - Inboard Wing Flap

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2. Fokker Bond Tester Inspection

This instruction describes the procedures for the Fokker Bond Tester inspection.
Fokker bond tester is a complementary inspection method to coin tapping test whole
defective areas have to be confirmed or strictly defined.

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on elevator

NOTE: For inspection material, calibration, test and acceptability refer to chapter 51-
00-02 of this manual.

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1 - ELEVATOR

INSPECTION 55-20-00 - ELEVATOR FOKKER BOND TEST

Fig. 10 - Elevator

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3. Ultrasonic Pulse Echo Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

This instruction describes the procedures for the inspection by Ultrasonic Equipment
(Pulse Echo).

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed to verify bonded joints on forward wing cocured box
assembly.

NOTE: For inspection material, test and acceptability refer to chapter 51-00-03 of this
manual.

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1 . FORWARD WING (PRIMARY STRUCTURE)

INSPECTION 57-10-00 - FWD WING COCURED BOX ASSEMBLY ULTRASONIC INSPECTION

BY PULSE ECHO OF UPPER SKIN/RIBS/SPAR BONDS

Fig. 11 - Forward Wing

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4. Eddy Current Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

This instruction describes the procedures for the eddy current inspection.
A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the following items.

(1) Wing Box (L.E. Attachment)
(2) Wing Box (T.E. Attachment)
(3) Elevator
(4) Inboard and Outboard Flap Traks

NOTE: For inspection material, test and acceptability refer to chapter 51-00-04 of this
manual.

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1 - WING BOX
INSPECTION 57-41-00 - WING BOX - EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF L.E. ATTACHMENTS
FOR CRACKS.
EQUIPMENT:
- DEFECTOMETER H 2,835
- PROBE FOR HOLES: S-890 NFE Ø 4,5 - 5,5
- PROBE FOR RADII: STD PENCIL NFE

Fig. 12 - Wing Box (Leading Edge)

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2 - WING BOX
INSPECTION 57-51-00 - WING BOX - EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF T.E. ATTACHMENTS
FOR CRACKS
EQUIPMENT:
- DEFECTOMETER H 2,835
- PROBE FOR HOLES: S-890 NFE Ø 4,5 - 5,5
- PROBE FOR RADII: STD PENCIL NFE

Fig. 13 - Wing Box (Trailing Edge)

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3 - ELEVATOR
INSPECTION 27-30-00
ELEVATOR ACTUATION LEVER/CONNECTION BETWEEN TORQUE TUBE AND LEVER EDDY
CURRENT INSPECTION
EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT RADII:
- DEFECTOMETER H 2,835
- PROBE PENCIL NFE
TO INSPECT AROUND THE HOLES: MIZ 21 A PROBE S-1154

Fig. 14 - Elevator

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4.a - OUTBOARD FLAP TRACKS

INSPECTION 57-53-00
OUTBOARD FLAP TRACKS EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION

Fig. 15a - Outboard Flap Tracks

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4.b - INBOARD FLAP TRACKS

INSEPCTION 57-53-00 INBOARD FLAP TRACKS EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION
EQUIPMENT: DEFECTOMETER H 2,835 PROBE STD PENCIL NFE

Fig. 7b - Inboard Flap Tracks

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5. Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE: All the products used for this inspection must be qualified and listed on QPL
25135.
Example of applicable products is:

– Fluorescent penetrant: BURMAH CASTROL 4455

– Developer: BURMAH CASTROL PD4
This instruction describes the procedures for the fluorescent penetrant inspection.

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the following items.

(1) Elevator
(2) Rudder
(3) VHF/UHF Antenna Attaching Points

For test and acceptability refer to chapter 51-00-05 of this manual.

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1 - ELEVATOR

INSPECTION 27-30-00
ELEVATOR ACTUATION LEVER/CONNECTION BETWEEN TORQUE TUBE AND LEVER DYE
PENETRANT OF HINGE ROD

Fig. 8 - Elevator

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INSPECTION - RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM TAIL PULLEYS BRACKETS AND SUPPORTS.

DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION FOR CRACKS
DYE PENETRANT PERFORMED ON THE SUPPORTS IN POSITION 1 AND 2

Fig. 8 - Rudder (Sheet 2 of 2)

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3 - VHF1/UHF ANTENNA ATTACHING POINTS

INSPECTION AND CHAPTER 23-10-00
SKIN AND DOUBLER DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION

Fig. 9 - VHF1/UHF Antenna Attaching Points

6. Ultrasonic (Through Trasmission) Inspection

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WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

This instruction describes the procedures for the inspection by ultrasonic equipment
(through transmission method).

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the elevator.

For inspection material, calibration, test and acceptability refer to chapter 51-00-07 of this
manual.

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1 - ELEVATOR

INSPECTION 55-20-00
ELEVATOR - ULTRASONIC INSPECTION THROUGH TRANSMISSION

Fig. 10 - Elevator

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7. Magnetic Particle Inspection

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN PERFORM THIS

INSPECTION.
QUALIFICATION ACCORDING TO NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A OR
EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE.

This instruction describes the procedures for the magnetic particle inspection.

A. Applicability

This test is to be performed on the following items:

(1) Horizontal Stabilizer
(2) Rudder.

For inspection material, test and acceptability refer to chapter 51-00-08 of this manual.

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1 - HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

INSPECTION - HORIZONTAL STABILIZER/VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACH FITTINGS

MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION OF SPRING FOR CRACKS AND FRACTURES

Fig. 10 - Horizontal Stabilizer / Vertical Stabilizer Attach Fittings)

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MAGNETIC PARTICLE
NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST
INSPECTION

P/N DENOMINATION
P.180
80-395136-001 SPRING
SEQUENCE INSTRUCTIONS STANDARD NOTES
VAPOUR DEGREASING
DEGREASE (PERCHLOROETHILENE OR
SIMILAR)
DEMAGNETISE IF REQUIRED
THREADING BAR 800 AMPS A.C.
CURRENT FLOW
(RMS)
INSPECTION UNDER U.V. LIGHT
DEMAGNETISE
THREADING BAR 2500 AMPS
MAGNETIC FLOW
TURNS
INSPECTION UNDER U.V. LIGHT
DEMAGNETISE RESIDUAL MAGNETISM MAX 3 Oe
DEGREASE VAPOUR DEGREASING
PROTECT AGAINST CORROSION

ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS ACCEPTANCE NOTES

NO DEFECT ALLOWED

Table 1

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INSPECTION RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM TAIL

MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION OF BOLTS
MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION PERFORMED ON THE BOLTS IN 1 AND 2 POSITIONS

Fig. 11 - Rudder

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MAGNETIC PARTICLE
NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST
INSPECTION

P/N DENOMINATION

P.180 PINS (POS. 1 AND 2)

SEQUENCE INSTRUCTIONS STANDARD NOTES

VAPOUR DEGREASING
DEGREASE (PERCHLOROETHILENE OR
SIMILAR)
DEMAGNETISE IF REQUIRED
CURRENT FLOW END TO END 300 A A.C. (RMS)
INSPECTION UNDER U.V. LIGHT
DEMAGNETISE
MAGNETIC FLOW END TO END 2200 AMPS TURNS
INSPECTION UNDER U.V. LIGHT
DEMAGNETISE RESIDUAL MAGNETISM MAX 3 Oe
DEGREASE VAPOUR DEGREASING
PROTECT AGAINST CORROSION

ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS ACCEPTANCE NOTES

NO DEFECT ALLOWED

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