The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) offers NDT inspection services for deHavilland aircraft. Our NDI laboratory conducts thorough non-destructive testing to help owners, operators, and maintenance organizations verify structural integrity and ensure safe, reliable operations. deHavilland aircraft, including regional turboprops, utility transports, and special mission platforms, often operate in demanding environments where structural reliability is critical. Our certified inspectors assess airframes and components without causing damage, enabling maintenance teams to detect discontinuities before they affect performance or airworthiness.
What Non-Destructive Testing Methods Are Used to Inspect deHavilland Aircraft?
Our laboratory offers a full range of non-destructive inspection services to support deHavilland aircraft throughout their service life. Certified inspectors select the most suitable methods based on component material, geometry, service history, and potential damage mechanisms. We support scheduled maintenance, overhaul programs, repair validation, and component assessments for commercial airlines, cargo fleets, and regional operators. Our inspection capabilities include:
- Visual Testing (VT)
- Eddy Current Testing (ET)
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Borescope Inspections
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Radiographic Testing (RT)
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- Positive Material Identification (PMI)
Our laboratory uses advanced equipment, skilled personnel, and established procedures to detect cracks, corrosion, fatigue damage, inclusions, weld discontinuities, and other material defects before they impact structural performance. We provide accurate reports, prompt technical support, and inspection programs aligned with manufacturer recommendations and maintenance objectives.
How Does NDT Help deHavilland Fleet Operators Maintain Airworthiness and Compliance?
Routine non-destructive testing is essential for maintaining the safety, reliability, and service life of deHavilland aircraft. Operators should schedule inspections during maintenance events, structural checks, heavy maintenance visits, and after repairs to verify structural condition. Maintenance teams also use NDT after bird strikes, lightning strikes, hard landings, corrososion exposure, severe turbulence, or other abnormal events to ensure airframe components remain serviceable. High-cycle regional and utility aircraft benefit from periodic inspections, as frequent landings and pressure cycles can cause hidden fatigue cracking not visible during standard visual checks. NDT also supports pre-purchase evaluations, accident investigations, Service Bulletin (SB) and Airworthiness Directive (AD) compliance, life-extension initiatives, and structural integrity programs by providing objective material condition data. Our laboratory delivers reliable inspection results to help customers minimize unplanned downtime, make informed maintenance decisions, and protect aircraft assets.
Contact Us
Please complete our online form or call +1 (888) 287-5227 to discuss your deHavilland aircraft NDT inspection needs. Our experienced team will develop a solution tailored to your maintenance program to help you minimize operational disruptions and maintain safe, efficient, and reliable aircraft operations.
