Australia's Structural Monitoring Systems (SMS) has achieved a breakthrough with its Comparative Vacuum Monitoring (CVM) system, with Boeing agreeing to include the crack-detection technology in its common methods non-destructive testing manual, writes Emma Kelly.
This means CVM crack-detecting sensor technology is available as a validated means for performing in-situ structural integrity inspections on Boeing aircraft for addressing crack detection inspections in future service bulletins and as an alternative means of compliance for existing inspections.
SMS also has an agreement with Airbus that will see CVM technology used on existing and new aircraft (Flight International, 14-20 June 2005).
Source: Flight International