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c. Film Processor
d. Film, Ready Pack 8 inch x 10 inch
e. Marking Material, refer to Table 1-8
4.4.3.2 Preparation of Helicopter. The helicopter shall be prepared for safe ground maintenance
in accordance with
applicable technical manuals listed in Table 1-1.
4.4.3.3 Access. Not applicable.
4.4.3.4 Preparation of Part. The identified area of interest shall be thoroughly cleaned. Refer to Preparation of Part or
Area for NDI, paragraph 1.4.4..
4.4.3.5 NDI Equipment Settings.
a.
Refer to Radiographic (X-ray) method, paragraph 1.4.10.
b.
Typical equipment settings, inspection and exposure data are given in Figure 4-4.
4.4.3.6 Inspection Procedure. Inspect designated areas, refer to Figure 4-4 for typical fluid entrapment and source/film
placement.
a.
Position film and desired nameplate data for exposure number 1.
b.
Position X-ray tubehead for exposure number 1.
c.
Set X-ray unit to the values given in the Radiographic Inspection Data chart for exposure number 1.
d.
Make exposure number 1.
e.
Remove exposed film.
f.
Repeat inspection procedure (steps a. through e. above) for each exposure.
g.
Process and interpret film for defects as noted in paragraph 4.4.2 and as shown inFigure 4-4.
4.4.4
Backup Method. None required.
4.4.5
System Securing. The inspected area shall be cleaned as necessary. Refer to Post Cleaning and Restoration of
Part or Area After NDI, paragraph 1.4.6.1.
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