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TAP Testing - Damage Evaluation

This course covers sonic (audible sound) and electro-mechanical Tap testing, and includes a licensed clinical hearing evaluation.  This course may be used as the basis for training qualification in this skill.

Topics covered in this 1-day course 

•  trainee receives a clinical hearing examination by a licensed audiologist
•  detecting disbonds and delaminations utilizing tap testing methods
•  limitations and errors experienced when tap testing
•  using the “Wichitech RD-3” Rapid  Damage Detection Device for locating damage

Prerequisites:  Prior composites experience or training is not required.

Certification:

FAA – Federal Aviation Administration acceptable towards Inspection Authorization IA Renewal Training