Non-destructive inspection cracks down

Airman 1st Class Ashton Surber, 36th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, uses a magnetic particle machine to search for defects during an aircraft part inspection Aug. 21, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. NDI Airmen provide support to the structural maintenance program, which ensures air and space equipment are safe, serviceable and in mission-ready condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin/Released)

Non-destructive inspection cracks down

Airman 1st Class Ashton Surber, 36th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, uses a USN-52 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector machine to evaluate a part Aug. 21, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This form of testing uses ultrasonic vibrations to detect disbands, delamination and other subsurface defects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin/Released)

Non-destructive inspection cracks down

Airman 1st Class Ashton Surber, 36th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, adjusts a radiographic machine Aug. 21, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. NDI Airmen detect flaws using penetrant, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical and ultrasonic test equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin/Released)

Non-destructive inspection cracks down

Airman 1st Class Ashton Surber, 36th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, inspects a sample of emulsifier during a routine quality control review Aug. 21, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. NDI Airmen use this chemical in the penetrant process to remove excess, nonwater-washable penetrants from an aircraft part surface. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin/Released)

Non-destructive inspection cracks down

Published Aug. 22, 2014
By Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin
36th Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM - -- Non-destructive inspection Airmen provide support to the structural maintenance program, which ensures air and space equipment are safe, serviceable and in mission-ready condition.