Detecting danger: NDI shop evaluating new technology to find cracks in parts

Ryan Thomas, a fluorescent penetrant inspector with the 548th Propulsion Maintenance Squadron, uses a black light on a “wagon wheel” to find any indication of cracks or other compromises to a part. The 548th PMXS’s Non-Destructive Inspection shop examines thousands of engine parts each year looking for hidden dangers that could potentially cause the part to fail. (Air Force photo by Kelly White/Released)

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