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AC 65-31B - Training, Qualification, and Certification of Nondestructive Inspection Personnel

Document Information

Number
65-31B
Title
Training, Qualification, and Certification of Nondestructive Inspection Personnel
Status
Active
Date issued
2014-02-24
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-300
Description

This advisory circular (AC) contains recommendations for the experience, training, qualification, examination, and certification of nondestructive inspection (NDI) personnel for the inspection of aircraft, engines, propellers, accessories, and other aviation components. It recommends criteria for the qualification of personnel requiring appropriate knowledge of the technical principles underlying the nondestructive tests they perform. This document applies to those individuals directly responsible for technical adequacy of the NDI methods used, as well as those persons or organizations providing training, supervision, or oversight of NDI personnel. Organizations should have a written program describing the guidelines used to train, qualify, and certify personnel. Inspection personnel qualified under this document may be eligible for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) repairman’s certification with an NDI rating.

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