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Maule Fabric tester

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 8:46 pm
by nickstone
In the dusty depth of the tool box does anyone have a maule fabric tester ?
They seem to be declining in numbers.
It is needed to test struts.
I am quiet happy to rent,buy,borrow.
I know that you can get one from LAS but not off the shelf they have to be ordered.
Can anyone help or offer advice
Thanks :)

Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:18 am
by tnowak
An alternative is to use NDT testing (ultrasonic testing); that is how I get my struts tested.
Although I have never used a Maule fabric tester I believe you end up messing up the paint surface.
Getting the struts X-rayed will give the trained eye some indication of any likely internal corrosion, but doesn't comply with the FAA AD.
Where abouts are you based?
Regards
Tony Nowak