R} 6.4.7 Nondestructive Testing and Inspection (NDT/I) Program
a. Purpose. The purpose of the NDT/I Program is to establish and maintain an NDT/I Program that responds to the needs of naval aviation. The specific objectives of the depot NDT/I Program are to:
(1) Determine serviceability of new and used parts by using NDI techniques to check them for hidden defects.
(2) Provide training.
(3) Provide technical services.
b. Responsibilities. The following duties and responsibilities are defined and assigned.
(1) COMNAVAIRSYSCOM is responsible for managing a program of research, development, training, and application of NDI techniques and equipment.
(a) A program manager shall be designated to provide overall management direction. (b) NAVAIRINST 13070.1 assigns responsibilities within COMNAVAIRSYSCOM.
(c) Designating an NDI Program coordinator responsible for monitoring, evaluating and standardizing the FRC NDT/I application and training program elements, including scheduling and conducting periodic NDI Program review.
(2) R} Each FRC that maintains D-level NDI capability is responsible for assigning an NDT/I
Program Manager within the ISSC Research and Engineering Group (Code 4.0) to direct and implement the internal NDT/I Program. The Program Manager shall:
(a) Act as the primary NDI point of contact for fleet activities and all external NDI matters. (b) Provide technical coordination of all NDT/I functions.
(c) Develop and approve NDI procedures for dissemination both in-house and to the fleet activities.
(d) Review and approve all outgoing directives involving NDI procedures.
(e) Ensure properly manned, equipped, qualified, and certified NDI personnel are maintained at all FRCs.
(f) Provide technical assistance to I-level and O-level activities on NDI matters related to supported weapons systems.
(g) Coordinate with ACC/TYCOM prior to issuing NDI directives and techniques for fleet implementation.
(h) Maintain a documented NDI training, qualification, certification, and recertification program for assigned personnel.
(i) Maintain communication with lead NDI Program personnel at COMNAVAIRSYSCOM and all FRCs/ISSCs.
(j) Provide technical support to the Fleet NDI training program as requested by COMNAVAIRSYSCOM, CENNAVAVNTECHTRA, or COMNAVAIRFOR.
(2A) A} Each FRC shall have a radiation safety program sufficient to ensure safe X-ray operations.
Program requirements include, but are not limited to compliance with all X-ray radiation safety requirements per NAVSEA S0420-AA-RAD-010. A Radiation Safety Officer and an Assistant Radiation Safety Officer shall be assigned to monitor this program.
NOTE: RAD 010 takes precedence over radiation safety procedures contained in NAVAIR 01-1A-16.
(3) Written procedures for NDI directives for fleet implementation shall be explicit and verified by the ACC/TYCOM. When references are used they shall be those normally available to the maintenance level involved. Whenever possible, equipment and material required shall be those listed in NAEC-MISC 52- 0385. When this is not practical, the ISSC will identify required equipment and materials, for example, transducers, wedges, fixtures, probes, standards, and provide such items to fleet activities concurrently with inspection directives. If the directed inspection is of a continuing or repetitive nature, a support equipment recommendation data form shall be submitted by the originating ISSC per AR-21. Each NDI directive shall indicate an NDI point of contact.
NOTE: When deemed necessary by the ISSC NDI Program Manager, TDs requiring complex NDI
inspection techniques or where the area of interest and nonrelevant indications may be misinterpreted shall be supplemented by drawings, photographs, or video tape for clarity. This supplemental material must be dated, serialized, and controlled by the CTPL as part of the TD.
(4) FRCs shall ensure the focus of the NDI Program is to provide a quality product not to be compromised by production expediency.
6.4.7.1 Fleet Training Program
6.4.7.1.1 FRCs shall provide NDI training examination and qualification per NAVAIRINST 1500.2 and as identified in the CANTRAC (NAVEDTRA 10500).
6.4.7.1.2 COMNAVAIRSYSCOM shall:
a. Provide COMFRC with current, complete training courses. b. Monitor and update the CANTRAC.
c. Coordinate training requests for military and civilian NDI personnel with the cognizant FRC. Quota control authority for military personnel is normally delegated to the FRC that teaches the course. A requesting activity, in receipt of ACC/TYCOM approval to obtain a course quota, will normally contact that FRC directly. In emergency situations where course quota conflicts cannot be resolved between the requestor's chain of command and the FRC, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-6.7) will be contacted to arbitrate a solution.
6.4.7.1.3 FRCs shall:
a. Provide NDI operator training.
b. Provide NDI Technician recertification training. c. Submit proposed NDI course changes.
d. Administer standardized practical and written examinations to fleet personnel. One retake of the examination will be permitted. Repeated failure will be reported to the individual's CO and TYCOM for appropriate action.
6.4.7.2 Commander, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) Internal Training and Certification Program
6.4.7.2.1 Minimum qualifications for an instructor to provide training qualification or requalification for NDI personnel is:
a. Two years experience as an industrial NDI inspector Level II (or equivalent) working in the methods being taught.
b. A thorough understanding of the applications and limitations of all five basic NDI methods. c. NDI instructor certification per local directives.
d. For classroom instruction the individual must be a graduate of instructor training school.
6.4.7.2.2 FRCs shall ensure all candidates for the Navy NDI school at NATTC Pensacola, FL are thoroughly screened and capable of meeting the equivalent requirements per the CANTRAC. Special attention shall be given to English comprehension and mathematical abilities.
6.4.7.2.3 Each FRC shall have a written directive defining qualification requirements and certification procedures for establishing NDI personnel as levels I, II, III, and instructor. This procedure shall be consistent with the framework of NAS 410.