GUIDE TO THE TESTS, FREQUENCY, REQUIREMENTS

AND PARAGRAPH FOR IN-USE MATERIALS

(SEE MAGNAFLYER ARTICLE DATED MARCH, 2004)

FREQUENCY TEST PARA Description of Test

Each shift Water Wash Pressure 7.8.5.4 Indicators and controls must be checked for proper
settings. Calibration intervals in accordance with
MIL-STD-45662. No recorded record needed.
Each shift Water Wash Temperature 7.8.5.4 Same as Water Pressure (See above)
Daily System Performance 7.8.3 Involves the inspection of a test panel, such as
TAM Panel, using samples of all materials
(penetrant, emulsifier/remover and developer) from
the processing tanks. These indications will be
compared against another panel processed with
new material.
Daily Penetrant Contamination 7.8.2.1 Visual test to look for precipitates, waxy deposits,
white coloration, any separation, surface film, or
any other evidence of contamination not listed. If
any evidence of contamination, the material should
be discarded or modified according to
manufacturers instructions.
Daily Dry Developer Condition 7.8.2.4 Dry developer should be fluffy and if any
& Contamination appearance of caking, the developer should be
replaced. For penetrant contamination, spread a
thin layer of developer onto a 4-in (10-cm) diameter
circle, if ten (10) or more fluorescent specks are
observed the developer should be replaced.
Daily Aqueous (Soluble & 7.8.2.5 Using a 3 x 10 in. (8 x 25 cm) aluminum panel,
Suspendable) Developer immerse the panel into the developer bath, remove
Contamination and dry. Looking under black light, observe how
uniform the coating is and the amount of
fluorescence that is present. Failure of any of these
tests will result in the replacement of the developer.
Daily Black Light Intensity 7.8.5.1 All black lights used in the inspection of parts are
checked for light output each day and when a bulb
is replaced. Minimum intensity is 1000 µw/cm2 (10
W/m2) at 15 in. (38.1 cm) from the front of the filter
to the face of the sensor. You should also check
the light for cleanliness and immediately make any
necessary repairs.
Daily Inspection Area 7.8.5.3 Keep inspection area clear of excessive penetrant
Cleanliness residue and contamination. Two (2) ft. (20 lx)
candles are the maximum permissible ambient light
that is allowed in the inspection area.
Weekly Aqueous (Soluble & 7.8.2.6 Using a hydrometer, check the concentration of the
Suspendable) Developer aqueous developer based upon supplier’s
Concentration specifications.
Weekly Penetrant Sensitivity 7.8.4.3 Use the procedures laid out in System
Performance Checks (7.8.3), if the sensitivity of the
in-use penetrant is lower than the unused
penetrant either replace or modify to reach the
sensitivity level of the unused material.
Weekly Hydrophilic Emulsifier 7.8.2.7 Using a refractometer, check the concentration

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Weekly Water-Based Penetrant 7.8.2.2 Using a refractometer, check the concentration
Water Concentration levels based upon suppliers specifications.
Monthly Non-Water-Based 7.8.2.2 For water-washable (Method A) penetrants, the
Penetrant Water Content water content should never exceed 5%.
of Method A
Monthly Penetrant Removability 7.8.4.2 Using a test piece specified in AMS-2644
(4.4.11.1.1) and following the normal wash
parameters, compare the removability of the in-use
penetrant with new un-unused penetrant. If the in-
use material has a noticeable inferior performance
the penetrant should be replaced.
Monthly Emulsifier Removability 7.8.4.4 Using a test piece specified in AMS-2644
(4.4.11.1.1) and following the normal wash
parameters, compare the removability of the in-use
emulsifier with unused penetrant with un-unused
emulsifier also with unused penetrant. If the in-use
material has a noticeable inferior performance the
emulsifier should be modified or replaced.
Monthly Lipophilic Emulsifier 7.8.2.3 Water content should not exceed 5%, if so the
Water Content material should be modified or replaced
Quarterly Fluorescence Brightness 7.8.4.1 The in-use penetrant must be at least 90% of the
unused penetrant. If lower the in-use penetrant
must be modified to reach the brightness level of
the unused material or replaced.
Quarterly Drying Oven Calibration 7.8.5.5 Drying ovens should not exceed 160oF (71oC). The
controls should maintain the oven temperature at ±
15oF of the temperature the oven is set. The
temperature indicator should be accurate to ± 10oF.
Semiannually Light Meter Calibration 7.8.5.2 Both black and visible light meters should be
calibrated in accordance to MIL-STD-45662