SAE AS6171/6

Annotation of standard text SAE AS6171/6 :

Through the use of ultra-high frequency ultrasound, typically above 10 MHz, Acoustic Microscopy (AM) non-destructively finds and characterizes physical features and latent defects (visualization of interior features in a layer by layer process) - such as material continuity and discontinuities, sub-surface flaws, cracks, voids, delaminations and porosity. AM observed features and defects can be indicators that the components were improperly handled, stored, altered or previously used.

If AS6171/6 is invoked in the contract, the base document, AS6171 General Requirements shall also apply.

SUBJECT TAXONOMY: Microscopy, Risk management, Supplier assessment, Counterfeit parts, Non-destructive tests, Test procedures
SUBFILE: Aerospace
TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Aerospace Standard