Course Description

Magnetic particle examination is a widely used nondestructive examination method used to detect surface and near-surface discontinuities on components made of metals that are capable of being magnetized.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Define the general capabilities of magnetic particle examination

• List the early uses of magnetic particle testing

• List benefits and limitations of magnetic particle testing

• List aircraft components inspected with the magnetic particle testing method

• List the three basic steps to conduct a magnetic particle examination

Estimated completion time (hours): 0.9