ENDOSCOPIC FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION SYSTEM

Developed in partnership with the french aero-engine manufacturer, SNECMA (SAFRAN GROUP), this globally patented system provides the capability to endoscopically inspect on-wing engines using the FPI process.

The system allows to resolve doubts arising during routine endoscopic inspections posed by suspicious indications. It is also commonly used to guarantee the absence of residual cracks after blade-blending.

In the first operation phase, carried out under white light endoscopy, the various chemicals required for FPI are projected on the area of interest.

This phase is followed by endoscopic inspection under UV light of the FPI-processed area.

The endoscopic FPI system developed by EFER ENDOSCOPY typically comprises the following items:
• FPI chemicals case
• A range of rigid endoscopic tools typically used for inspecting low pressure turbine and high pressure compressor stages
• A range of flexible endoscopic tools better suited for inspecting the low pressure compressor stages
• VEGA 900 UV ultra-violet/white light source
• MUCAM T900 camera
• POLYCAM 900 visualisation and recording unit