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51-10-12 - GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DETECTION OF HEAT DAM-
AGE USING EDDY CURRENT CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT ON AL

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51-10-12 - GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DETECTION OF HEAT
DAMAGE USING EDDY CURRENT CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT ON AL

51-10-12 - Descriptions

1. General

CAUTION: THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR ALUMINUM LITHIUM AND GLARE.

A. This general procedure provides the basic requirements for detecting areas of potential heat damage using
eddy current conductivity measurements of aluminum alloys.
B. This general procedure is to be used with associated specific NTM Tasks or Service Bulletins which
identify the area(s) of inspection.

2. Preferred Inspection
A. See TASK 51-10-12-250-801

51-10-12-01 - Procedures

TASK 51-10-12-250-801-A01
Procedure for the Detection of Heat Damage using Eddy Current Conductivity
Measurement on Aluminum Alloys
1. Task Supporting Data

CAUTION: THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR ALUMINUM LITHIUM AND GLARE.

A. Area of Applicability
Any aluminum alloy panel in which a comparison of the conductivity measurements is required in
accordance with a specific NTM/SRM Task or Service Bulletin.

NOTE: Absolute conductivity measurements cannot be made, and do not have to be made using this
procedure.

NOTE: The conductivity measurement is not accurate where the paint thickness is greater than the
maximum permitted lift-off for the instrument to be used.

B. Description of Possible Damage

Areas that have been subjected to heat, which could be considered as excessive, and therefore likely
to be heat damaged. See the specific instructions provided by AIRBUS.
C. Job Set-Up Information
(1) Tooling:

REFERENCE DESIGNATION
2-068-01-1363476 PROBE FOR SIGMATEST
2-069 SIGMATEST
2-069US9068074 PROBE FOR SIGMATEST
D2-068 SIGMATEST

(2) References:

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TASK 51-10-00-250-801
FIGURE 51-10-12-991-001

2.Procedure
Subtask 51-10-12-251-001-A
A. Preparation for Inspection
CAUTION: THE INSPECTOR MUST KNOW THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION, ORIGINAL HEAT
TREATMENT CONDITION AND THE STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATION OF THE AREA TO
BE INSPECTED.

(1). Heat Damage Evaluation

(a) Do a visual inspection of the area where heat damage is suspected. Look for changes in paint
color and material deterioration.
(b) Mark the area where discoloration and/or deterioration of the material is found (See FIGURE
51-10-12-991-001).
(2). Make sure that the calibration blocks and materials to be inspected are at the same temperature.
(3). Make sure that any paint coating in the inspection area is within the limits of the equipment
(See TASK 51-10-00-250-801). Where the paint thickness is outside the limits the conductivity
measurement will not be accurate and the paint must be removed.
(4). Make sure that there are no conditions, in the area to be inspected, which may affect the conductivity
measurement (e.g.: panel edges, fastener countersinks, etc.).

NOTE: Surface curvature, edge effect, variations of the material thickness, and other conditions may
affect conductivity readings. Their influences are generally identified and described in the
equipment manufacturer's operating instructions.

(5). Mark out those zones within the inspection where material thickness changes occur.

NOTE: Changes in structural configuration or materials may be present in the area to be inspected.
Any change in material thickness below 1.2 mm (0.047 in) in clad or unclad areas will cause
conductivity reading changes.

Subtask 51-10-12-252-001-A
B. Instrument Adjustment
(1). Connect the PROBE FOR SIGMATEST (2-069US9068074) with the instrumentSIGMATEST (2-069) .

NOTE: If available, instrumentSIGMATEST (D2-068) andPROBE FOR SIG-

MATEST (2-068-01-1363476) can be used as alternative.

NOTE: Any conductivity measurement eddy current probe or instrument may be used provided that
they meet the requirements of this procedure.

(2). Make sure that a frequency of 60 KHz is selected.

(3). Adjust the instrument in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Subtask 51-10-12-253-001-A
C. Inspection
(1). For inspection see FIGURE 51-10-12-991-001.
(2). Measure the conductivity at four reference points in the same panel away from the marked area.
Calculate the average of the measurements.

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(3). Measure the conductivity at several points in the in the marked area and identify the reading furthest
from the calculated average in Ref. 2.C.(2).
(4). Calculate the difference between the average obtained in Ref. 2.C.(2) and the measurement obtained
in Ref. 2.C.(3).
(5). If the difference is less than 2.5% IACS (1.5 MS/m) the area should be considered not damaged and
no further measurements need be taken.
(6). If the difference is greater than 2.5% IACS (1.5 MS/m) mark the extent of the damage as described in
Ref. 2.C.(7) and Ref. 2.C.(8).
(7). Take a series of measurements in a line from the most affected area to the point where the
measurement is within 2.5% IACS (1.5 MS/m) of the average found in Ref. 2.C.(2). Mark that point.
(8). Repeat this procedure in a number of radial directions.
(9). Connect the markings to define the shape and extent of the heat damaged area.
(10).Examine the surrounding structure and make sure that all damaged material has been detected.
Subtask 51-10-12-971-001-A
D. Acceptance Criteria
(1). Heat Damage
(a) All areas where the conductivity value differs more than 2.5% IACS (1.5 MS/m) must be reported
as damaged.
(2). Record the following data:
- Instrument working frequency
- Conductivity values from the inspected area and reference points

NOTE: A diagram of the inspection area should be used for recording purposes.

EDGE OF DAMAGE AREA

REFERENCE POINTS ON AFFECTED

UNDAMAGED AREAS POINT

L_NT_511012_1_0010101_01_00

Figure 51-10-12-991-001-A - Measurement of Damaged Area

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