TC-1A
The effectiveness of NDT applications depends on what?
Section 1.1 - The capabilities of the personnel who are responsible for and perform NDT.
What is Direct Observation?
3.4 - Uninterrupted, unaided visual and verbal contact with a trainee.
What is the National Certifying Body?
3.5 Agency that administers procedures for certification of NDT personnel
What is the minimum white light requirement when preforming visible dye inspection?
6.6.1 - 100(fc)
What is the scope of this document?
1.1 Describes discontinuity limits allowed under 4 quality levels
What is Certification?
2.1.1 Written testimony of qualification
Who is the NANDTB? and what is their responsibility
3.18 - An independent national aerospace organization which provide or supports the NDT Qualification, Examination and/or Certification.
What is the Qualifying Body?
3.6 organization independent of the employer authorized by the NCB to prepare and administer exams
Personel performing exams to this practice must be qualified and certified in accordance with?
6.3 TC-1a, CP-189,NAS or MIL 410
What are the quality/grade levels for a penetrant inspection?
4.1 - A,B,C,D
How many Levels of Qualification?
4.1 Three basic, which may be subdivided
How many levels of certification?
5.1 - 4 basic levels of certification
Can a trainee conduct tests independently? CITE YOUR SOURCE
3.21 NO
Does visible penetrant have a sensitivity level? If so, what is it?
5.1.3 - Yes, but it is not represented by any of the listed levels
How should indications preferably be reviewed?
5.1 preferably under 5x magnification
What is required for a Level II Practical Exam?
8.5.5 - 1 or more specimens with 10 checkpoints requiring understanding
What is required in a Written Practice?
4.1 -
Levels of qual and Cert
Personnel duties and responsibilites
Cert and recert requirements
Records and record keeping requirements
Expiration, suspension, revocation and reinstatement requirements
What are the responsibilities of the NCB?
5.2.2
Promote ISO
Administer procedures
Delegate the administration of certs
Take ultimate responsibility
Approve exam centers
Keep records
What are the 4 acceptable methods of penetrant removal?
5.1.2.1, 2, 3, and 4
What should we do with parts that have obviously rejectable indications?
5.4 - Reject, Tag and dispositioned as appropriate
What document does TC-1A reference for use by training programs?
7.3 ASNT CP 105
When testing for a level 2 what is required for the specific exam?
7.1.3 - Open book covering the requirements and use of the specs, codes, equipment, procedures, and test techniques used in their work performance. 30?'s min
If failing a whole certification exam what must a candidate do to re-exam?
A.1.5 1 retest is allowed within 12 months and they must reapply
How should indications be sized?
7.6.4 - carefully evaluated under appropriate lighting after required development time
When inspecting a Casting to Grade A requirements, an area of shrinkage is found. It measures .25" ACC / REJ
Table II Acceptable