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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 0 Table of Contents & List of Effective Pages Page No.
Title Page Title Page. 1
TOC Table of Contents. 2
LEP List of Effective Pages. 3
RORA Record of Revision Approval. 4
AR Amendment Record. 5

Part 1 Name and Legal Status Page No.

1.1 Name of the NDT Board. 6
1.2 Purpose of the NANDTB-Ireland. 6
1.3 Commencement. 6
1.4 Irish Aviation Authority (Letter of Acceptance). 7

Part 2 NANDTB Constitution Page No.

2.1 Constitution 8

Part 3 Terms of Reference & Operational Procedure Page No.

3.1 NANDTB-Ireland Terms of Reference. 9
3.2 NANDTB Operating Procedure. 9
3.3 Regular Memberships. 9
3.4 Termination of Regular Membership. 9
3.5 Expulsion of Regular Members. 9
3.6 Right to Vote of Regular Members. 10
3.7 Co-opted Members. 10
3.8 Costs of Membership. 10
3.9 Organization of the NANDTB – IRELAND. 10
3.10 Meetings, Discussions. 10
3.11 Voting. 10
3.12 Resolutions. 10
3.13 Publications. 11

Part 4 Accreditation Procedure for NDT Outside Agencies Page No.

4.1 Purpose. 12
4.2 Definitions. 12
4.3 Procedures. 12
4.4 Assessment. 12
4.5 Audit team. 13
4.6 Duration of Outside Agency Accreditation. 13
4.7 Notification of Outside Agency Changes. 13
4.8 Management of Complaints. 13
4.9 Withdrawal of Outside Agencies Accreditation. 13
4.10 Extensions to Outside Agencies Accreditation. 14

Part 5 Membership List Page No.

5. Membership List. 15

Part 6 Appendices Page No.

6.1 Audit Checklist and Certificate for Accrediting Outside Agencies. 16 - 22
6.2 List of Approved Outside Agencies. 23
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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

Page No. Part Revision Date

1 Part 0 Rev 9 Feb 2016

2 Part 0 Rev 9 Feb 2016

3 Part 0 Rev 9 Feb 2016

4 Part 0 Rev 9 Feb 2016

5 Part 0 Rev 9 Feb 2016

6 Part 1 Rev 2 Aug 2007

7 Part 1 Rev 2 Aug 2007

8 Part 2 Rev 1 Oct 2006

9 Part 3 Rev 1 Oct 2006

10 Part 3 Rev 1 Oct 2006

11 Part 3 Rev 1 Oct 2006

12 Part 4 Rev 1 Oct 2006

13 Part 4 Rev 1 Oct 2006

14 Part 4 Rev 1 Oct 2006

15 Part 5 Rev 9 Feb 2016

16 Part 6 Rev 9 Feb 2016

17 Part 6 Rev 9 Feb 2016

18 Part 6 Rev 9 Feb 2016

19 Part 6 Rev 9 Feb 2016

20 Part 6 Rev 9 Feb 2016

21 Part 6 Rev 9 Feb 2016

22 Part 6 Rev 9 Feb 2016

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RECORD OF REVISION APPROVAL

Reference. Authorised Name Date Approval Reference Date

Rev 1 Frank Buggie Oct 2006 IAA Accepted (See Letter) 12/03/2007

Rev 2 Frank Buggie Aug 2007 Approved by NANDTB (Irl) 17/09/2007

Rev 3 Frank Buggie Feb 2008 Approved by NANDTB (Irl) 05/02/2008

Rev 4 Frank Buggie May 2010 Approved by NANDTB (Irl) 01/06/2010

Rev 5 Mark McAuley Mar 2012 Approved by NANDTB (Irl) 05/04/2012

Rev 6 Kieran Patton Nov 2012 Approved by NANDTB (Irl) 18/04/2013

Rev 7 Kieran Patton Apr 2014 Approved by NANDTB (Irl) Apr 2014

Rev 8 Kieran Patton Jul 2015 Approved by NANDTB (Irl) Jul 2015

Rev 9 Kieran Patton Feb 2016 Approved by NANDTB (Irl) May 2016
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AMENDMENT RECORD

National Aerospace NDT Board Ireland Amendment Record

Revision Description Part Pages Issue Date

Rev 1 New Document All All Oct 2006

Rev 2 Audit Checklists for Accrediting Outside Agencies 6 All Aug 2007
added to the NANDTB (Irl) Document.

IAA Letter of approval added. 1 All

Rev 3 Membership List amended. 5 1 Feb 2008

List of Approved Outside Agencies added. 6 8

Rev 4 Membership List amended. 5 1 May 2010

Rev 5 Membership List amended. 5 1 April 2012

Rev 6 Membership list amended. 5 15 Nov 2012

List of certificates updated. 6 23 Nov 2012
Audit procedure for thermography added.

Rev 7 Membership list amended. 5 15 Apr 2014

List of certificates updated. 6 23 Apr 2014

Rev 8 Membership list amended. 5 15 Jul 2015

List of certificates updated. 6 23 Jul 2015

Rev 9 Membership List removed. 5 15 Feb 2016

List of certificates removed. 6 23 Feb 2016
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1. NAME AND LEGAL STATUS

1.1 Name of the NDT Board

a) “National Aerospace NDT Board Ireland” or NANDTB-Ireland

1.2 Purpose of the NANDTB-Ireland

a) Satisfy the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) requirement for a National Aerospace NDT Board
as defined in EN 4179 and EASA Part 145.

b) Act as custodians for all matters related to employer based personnel training and
certification standards in the aerospace sector.

c) Provide a system for recognition of organizations implementing such standards.

d) Provide a system for recognition of organizations seeking to provide training and or

qualification examinations meeting the requirements of such standards.

e) Provide a system for assessing organizations for compliance with a company written
practice designed to conform to such standards.

f) Provide a mechanism for interpretation, adjudication and arbitration in cases of dispute

regarding the implementation of such standards.

g) Set standards for the introduction of New and Emerging Technologies not currently
covered by such standards.

h) Seek recognition of its schemes with other European National Aerospace NDT Boards,
and with any other pertinent body in order to benefit the Irish Aerospace Industry and to
minimize duplication and multiple audits where possible.

1.3 Commencement
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a) The rules and procedures were agreed by the NANDTB-Ireland on 18 October 2006 and
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came into effect on the 12 March 2007 reference Irish Aviation Authority letter of
acceptance.
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a. Irish Aviation Authority (Letter of Acceptance)

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2. NANDTB – Ireland CONSTITUTION

2.1 Constitution

a) The National Aerospace NDT Board Ireland is comprised of companies with a

professional interest in the control and application of standards in non-destructive testing
in the aerospace industries.

b) The Board members will be suitably qualified nominees from EASA part 145
organisations engaged in Non Destructive Testing.

c) The Irish Aviation Authority shall nominate a person or persons to attend meetings of the
NANDTB-Ireland with observer status.

d) Members of the Board shall retire after two years but will be eligible for re-nomination.

e) The Board shall elect a suitably qualified person as Chairman. The Chairman will be
appointed for a period not exceeding two years and will be eligible for re-election.

f) The Board shall elect a suitably qualified person as Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman
will be appointed for a period not exceeding two years and will be eligible for re-election.

g) The Board shall elect a suitably qualified person as Secretary. The Secretary will be
appointed for a period not exceeding two years and will be eligible for re-election.

h) The Board may alternatively delegate the duties of Secretary to a suitable organisation,
any such arrangements being subject to an annual review.

i) Member organisations may substitute their representative by informing the Secretary in

writing.

j) Full Board members will have voting rights, which shall be exercised by their nominated
representative

k) Any organisation wishing to apply for membership of the Board should contact the
Secretary in the first instance.
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3. NANDTB–Ireland TERMS OF REFERENCE / OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE

3.1 NANDT –Ireland Board Terms of Reference

a) The Board shall regulate and control the implementation of employer based NDT
personnel training and certification standards within the Irish aerospace industry.

b) Formulate the policy framework for any scheme that it establishes.

c) Have the authority to set up working groups and committees, establish their terms of
reference and set out the procedures whereby they report to the Board.

d) Neither the Board, its Chairman, individual members, the bodies they represent, nor any
working party or sub-committee appointed by the Board shall carry any financial liability
for any scheme(s) operated for the Board, or be liable for any damages resulting, or
claimed to have resulted, from decisions of personnel implementing the scheme(s), or for
any consequential loss arising out of the operation of the scheme(s).

3.2 NANDT – Ireland Board Operating Procedure

a) The Board shall consider matters of policy at not less than two ordinary meetings per
year. Meetings shall be convened on the authority of the Chairman by the Secretary with
at least 21 days notice in writing.
b) Matters of policy to be decided at a meeting shall be supported by written documentation
issued in advance of the meeting.
c) The quorum for a meeting shall be the Chairman or the Vice Chairman and four
members.
d) In the event that a vote is necessary, full Board members shall have one vote for each
organisation represented. Co-opted members and observers will not have voting rights.
e) Approval of changes to the constitution, terms of reference and method of working, and
invitations for other bodies to be represented on the Board shall be decided by a majority
of not less than three quarters of those present at a meeting. Other matters shall be
decided by a simple majority.

3.3 Regular Memberships

a) Regular membership in the NANDTB–Ireland is open to suitably qualified nominees from

EASA part 145 organisations engaged in Non Destructive Testing.

b) The membership has to be confirmed by the NANDTB-Ireland.

c) The Irish Aviation Authority shall nominate a person or persons to attend meetings of the
NANDTB-Ireland with observer status.

3.4 Termination of Regular Membership

a) Regular membership terminates by a written statement of resignation to the NANDTB

Ireland.

3.5 Expulsion of Regular Members

a) A member whose behaviour is detrimental to the Board may be expelled from the
NANDTB – Ireland with two-thirds of the votes of the members.
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3.6 Right to Vote of Regular Members

a) Each regular member has one vote.

3.7 Co-opted Members

a) The regular members can co-opt other members. Co-opted members belong to the
NANDTB-Ireland until the regular members revoke their co-option. Co-opted members do
not have a vote.

3.8 Costs of Membership

a) The membership in the NANDTB-Ireland is free. The members carry the expenditures for
their collaboration on the Board.

3.9 Organization of the NANDTB-Ireland

Chairman

a) The members of the NANDTB-Ireland elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman by voting,

for the duration of two years. Re-election is possible.

b) Only a regular member may be elected as Chairman

c) The Chairman and the Vice-Chairman of the NANDTB-Ireland are responsible for the
contacts with all authorities and other organizations.

Secretary

d) The Secretary is elected by the members. The Board may delegate the duties of
Secretary to a suitable organisation, any such arrangements being subject to an annual
review.

3.10 Meetings, discussions

a) When required the Chairman will call a meeting of the NANDTB-Ireland in coordination
with the members in alternating locations. The execution of discussions and voting by
email, telephone-conference or comparable media is allowed if it is guaranteed that all
members get the same information.

3.11 Voting

a) The NANDTB-Ireland is entitled to vote providing the Chairman or the Vice Chairman and
four members can participate in the vote.

b) In the case of a tie, the Chairman will have the casting vote.

c) In general, voting takes place by open ballot.

3.12 Resolutions

a) Resolutions are recorded in writing by the Secretary including the location, type of
communication and the date and time of the meeting and the voting results.

b) The document may be signed electronically.

c) A copy of the minutes will be made available to all members.

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3.13 Publications

a) Documents approved by the NANDTB particularly directives and decisions which are not
declared as classified material, will be made available to the public. The publication when
possible will be published on the Internet.

b) A table of members will be published.

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4 ACCREDITATION PROCEDURE FOR NDT OUTSIDE AGENCIES

4.1 Purpose

a) The purpose of this guideline is to ensure that the assessment and accreditation of
Outside Agencies providing NDT training and examination or other NDT services to the
aerospace industry is carried out in accordance with EN 4179 and EASA Part 145.

4.2 Definitions

a) Outside Agency

An independent or national body providing training and examination of NDT personnel, or

any other NDT services to the requirements of EN 4179.

b) Accreditation of Outside Agencies.

Confirmation by the NANDTB-Ireland that the outside agency is qualified and authorized
to conduct NDT training and examinations or other NDT services in accordance with
EN 4179.

4.3 Procedure

a) Applications

NDT outside agencies requesting recognition as accredited establishment shall submit a

written application to NANDTB-Ireland.

b) Description

The application for accreditation shall contain the following information:

 Name and address of the Outside Agency.

 Evidence that the outside agency is an approved training / examination / service provider.
 Course(s) / Examination(s) / Service(s) for which the agency is seeking for accreditation.
 Responsible coordinator at the NDT Outside Agency.

4.4 Assessment

a) Audits of Outside Agencies to include the following items:

 Assessment of quality system, documents and procedures.

 Assessment of the training personnel.
 Assessment of written practices provided under Level 3 services.
 Assessment of the applicant’s facilities.
 Assessment of the training modules.
 Assessment of the sample and the security of examination questions.

b) Audits may not be required for Outside Agencies that hold accreditation from their own
National Aerospace NDT Board.
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4.5 Audit Team

The NANDTB-Ireland shall appoint an audit team to perform the audit.

a) Audit Checklist

Audits are performed with an audit checklist agreed by the NANDTB Ireland.

b) Audit Report / Recommendation

The audit team shall prepare a report and make a recommendation to NANDTB- Ireland.

c) Accreditation of Outside Agencies

A certificate of accreditation will be issued by the NANDTB-Ireland to outside agencies

that meet the requirements of the NDT Board audit. In the case where an agency is
refused accreditation, the NDT Board shall furnish the reasons for declining accreditation.

d) Repeat Audits

If accreditation is not granted because of failure to meet the minimum requirements

wholly or partly, the applicant shall be requested to submit to a new audit within 6
calendar months of the original audit in order to prove that applicant has met the
requirements in areas which were previously found to be inadequate. If this is not done,
the consequence will be that the applicant will have to repeat the procedure for first
application.

4.6 Duration of Outside Agency Accreditation

a) The NANDTB-Ireland may set the duration of validity of the accreditation at its own
discretion, between one and five years. It is the responsibility of the agencies coordinator
to apply for a new assessment at the proper time. If possible, the application should be
made 3 months before the requested date of the audit.

4.7 Notification of Outside Agency Changes

a) The NANDTB-Ireland shall be notified immediately if changes in the management,

personnel, documentation, facilities or organizational procedures occur in an outside
agency which may affect the validity of their accreditation. Failure to do so may result in
withdrawal of their accreditation.

4.8 Management of Complaints

a) The NANDTB-Ireland, where applicable, will investigate complaints from the participants
in the training courses / examinations. The outside agency accreditation may be
withdrawn at any time within its period of validity if investigations by the NANDTB-Ireland
reveal non-conformities that, in the Board’s opinion, justify a withdrawal.

4.9 Withdrawal of Outside Agencies Accreditation

a) Should it become known to the NANDTB-Ireland that the conditions on which

accreditation were granted to an outside agency are no longer fulfilled, the accreditation
shall be withdrawn in writing.
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4.10 Extensions to Outside Agencies Accreditation

a) Additional NDT Methods.

Validation of additional NDT Methods after the first audit may or may not require a further
audit. The NANDTB-Ireland should be sent a copy of the syllabus and course documents,
a list of the test equipment, test specimens and the qualifications of the instructors along
with an application for validation of additional NDT Methods.

b) Additional places of training

If the NDT outside agency conducts a training course at a place other than their own
audited premises they shall inform the NANDTB-Ireland. The outside agency coordinator
shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with EN 4179 at off site locations.
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5. MEMBERSHIP LIST
Member organisations:

The list of member organisations of the National Aerospace NDT Board of Ireland can be found
at the NDT Board web page:

www.faei.ie/Sectors/FAEI/FAEI.nsf/vPages/Council_and_Working_Groups~national-aerospace-
ndt-board?OpenDocument
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6.1 Audit Checklists for Accrediting Outside Agencies

Purpose

a) The NANDTB (Ireland) audit for accreditation of Outside Agencies engaged in the
qualification and certification of personnel involved in non-destructive testing (NDT) seeks
to establish compliance with the criteria of EASA part 145 regulations and EN 4179
requirements. These requirements include training, experience and examinations for
personnel performing NDT in the aerospace manufacturing, service, maintenance and
overhaul industries.

b) The audit scope and procedure shall assess the Outside Agencies quality system,
documents and procedures, training personnel, Level III consultancy services, facilities,
training modules, sample and security of examination questions and test specimens etc.

c) The auditor shall meet the requirements of EN 4179 clause 5.1.6 and the following
applicable check lists shall be used in the course of the audit:

 Visit Program for Outside Agencies.

 Written Practice (WP) Checklist.

 General Assessment Checklist.

 Penetrant Testing (PT) Checklist.

 Magnetic Testing (MT) Checklist.

 Eddy Current Testing (ET) Checklist.

 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Checklist.

 Radiographic Testing (RT) Checklist.

 Thermography Testing (TT) Checklist

 Audit Report.

 NANDTB Ireland Certificate of Accreditation. (Sample)

d) The auditing team shall provide the NANDTB Ireland with an Audit Report of the Outside
Agency.

e) Based on the audit report being satisfactory the NANDTB will issue a Certificate of
Accreditation to the Outside Agency in accordance with section 4 of the NANDTB control
document (Accreditation Procedure for NDT Outside Agencies).
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Visit Programme

Location: Date/time:

Audit Type: Initial, Follow-up or Reassessment

Audit Team:

Audit Criteria: NANDTB (Ireland) EN 4179 Accreditation

Audit procedure:

OUTSIDE AGENCY

1. Opening meeting.
2. Confirmation of visit scope (Training / Examination / Consultancy Service) and appointment of a
guide.
3. Review of documentation.
a) Outside Agency Quality system documents and procedures.
b) Availability of codes, standards and specifications.
c) Review of written practices provided under Level 3 consultancy services. (Review to cover
scope, content and implementation of a clients request against the requirements of EN
4179).
4. Contract review (ensuring client requirements are fully specified, recorded, understood and
delivered).
5. Control of customer supplied product (documentation, specifications, procedures, equipment,
examination facilities and appropriate practical specimens).
6. Training and examination resources (ensuring that they are relevant and appropriate to the
client’s NDT equipment, processes, and products).
a) Training curriculum.
b) NDT Equipment.
c) Specimens.
d) Specific examination questions.
7. Appointment of appropriately qualified and experienced training and examination staff.
8. Confidentiality, impartiality and security.
9. Compilation of written specific and practical examinations appropriate to scope.
10. Examination marking and grading.
11. Records (of registration, training and examination).
12. Issue of training and examination reports and certificates.
13. Contract delivery (review of training and examinations provided against the contract).
14. Closing meeting.
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Written Practice (WP) Comments

1 Are NDT personnel qualified in accordance with a written practice.
2 Is the written practice developed by the employer or an outside
agency.
3 Does the written practice name the responsible level 3 and define
duties, responsibilities and the organisational structure etc.
4 Does the written practice define the NDT Methods and Levels of
qualification used by the employer.
5 Does the written practice address specific NDT methods. Are
specific techniques defined and documented.
6 Are the duties and responsibilities identified for each of the NDT
Levels of Personnel.
7 Visual acuity and colour perception. Are tests administered by
personnel designated by the responsible Level 3, NANDTB, or the
outside agency.
8 Has the employer documented its acceptance of an NANDTB or
Outside Agency for provision of training and / or examinations, and
on what basis has it approved the agency to qualify its NDT
personnel.
9 Is the minimum experience required for certification in each NDT
method and, where applicable, NDT technique (s), stipulated.
10 Records for NDT personnel covering training, experience,
examinations, company approval (s), eye tests etc.
11 Does the written practice state the employer’s requirements for
recertification, and the conditions and requirements for suspension,
revocation and reinstatement of certification.
12 Is the training provider familiar with the employers written
instructions; applicable codes, specifications, standards, materials,
components, product technology, methods and techniques.
13 Compliance. The employer is solely responsible for certification or
approval of personnel. Is compliance by sub-contractors or outside
agencies covered. Is compliance confirmed by audit.
14 Is Health and Safety training provided covering; hazardous
substances, radiation safety, electrical safety, accident prevention
and risk assessment.

General Assessment Comments

1 Outside Agency; quality system, documents and procedures.
2 Availability of codes, standards and specifications, including the
client’s written practice.
3 Review of written practices provided under Level 3 service.
4 Contract review (ensuring client requirements are fully specified,
recorded, understood and delivered).
5 Control of customer supplied product (documentation,
specifications, procedures, equipment, examination facilities and
appropriate practical specimens).
6 Training and examination resources (ensuring that they are relevant
and appropriate to the client’s NDT equipment, processes, and
products).Training curriculum, facilities, equipment, specimens.
7 Compilation of written specific and practical examinations.
8 Security of examination questions and test specimens.
9 Examination marking and grading.
10 Records (of registration, training and examination).
11 Issue of training and examination reports and certificates.
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Penetrant Testing (PT) Comments

1 Is there a penetrant line available for different penetrant systems /
methods.
2 Are the penetrant lines correctly labelled.
3 What performance checks are carried out on penetrant systems.
4 Are there penetrant test panels available.
5 Is the drying oven temperature controlled.
6 Is there a visible light meter available.
7 Is there a black light and black light meter available.
8 Is there a refractometer available.
9 Is there a satisfactory range of aerospace training parts available.
10 Is the inspection area adequate for training / inspection.
11 Is there ancillary equipment available, (e.g. microscope /magnifying
glass).
12 Is the storage of the penetrant materials in accordance with the
relevant safety recommendations.

Magnetic Testing (MT) Comments

1 What type of magnetisation units are available e.g., bench type,
portable or electromagnets.
2 Is there a demagnetizing unit available.
3 Is there a gauss meter / field strength meter available.
4 Is there a visible light meter available.
5 Is there a black light and black light meter available.
6 Are periodical checks of the suspension carried out.
7 What performance checks are carried out on the equipment.
8 Is there a satisfactory range of aerospace training parts available.
9 Is the inspection area adequate for training / inspection.
10 Is there ancillary equipment available, (e.g. microscope /magnifying
glass).

Eddy Current Testing (ET) Comments

1 Are there adequate eddy current test instruments available.
2 Is there a test instrument for conductivity measurements.
3 Is there an adequate range of eddy current probes.
4 Is there an adequate range of calibration standards available.
5 Is there a satisfactory range of aerospace training parts available.
6 What performance checks are carried out on Eddy Current
Instruments / Probes.

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Comments

1 Are there adequate ultrasonic / bond instruments available.
2 Is there an adequate range of ultrasonic transducers available.
3 Is there an adequate range of calibration standards available.
4 Is there a satisfactory range of aerospace training parts available.
5 What performance checks are carried out on Ultrasonic Instruments
and transducers.
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Radiographic Testing (RT) Comments

1 Is the radiographic facility in accordance with a national regulation.
2 Is there a monitor available for measuring ionising radiation.
3 Is the film processor (automatic / manual) controlled.
4 Is there adequate support tooling such as film, screens, lead letters,
step wedges, shielding etc. available.
5 Is there a densitometer available.
6 Are there IQI’s available.
7 Are there appropriate viewers available.
8 Is the darkroom appropriately equipped.
9 Is there a satisfactory range of aerospace training parts available.
10 What performance checks are carried out on the x-ray units / film
processor / densitometer / radiation monitors etc.

Thermography Testing (TT) Comments

1 Does the facility have adequate space for practical inspections
during training courses?
2 Is there adequate thermography equipment available?
3 Is there an adequate range of aerospace test samples available?

Note:
Due to the fact that the thermography training may be outsourced to a third party, contact with the
training school is required prior to the audit to discuss the timing of the audit to facilitate both the
school and the auditors.
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Audit Report.
Company:

Location: Date/time:

Audit Type: Initial, Follow-up, Reassessment or Extension to Scope

Audit Team:

Audit Criteria: NANDTB (Ireland) EN 4179 Accreditation

Audit report:

1. Overall assessment of Outside Agency.

2. Description of non conformances if applicable.

3. Corrective action required and agreed by the Outside Agency.

4. Preventative action taken by the Outside Agency.

5. Action completed and accepted by the auditor.

Auditor_____________________________

Auditor_____________________________

Date________________________________
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Federation of
Aerospace Enterprises
In Ireland

National Aerospace NDT Board

IRELAND
Herewith NANDTB-Ireland Confirms, that the NDT
Agency

Certificate Number IE…….

“Name of NDT Agency”

Has been audited by the NANDTB – Ireland and found to provide the
specified services in accordance with EN: 4179

1: Qualification of NDT Personnel

2: Level III Consultancy Services

NADTB-Ireland approval is conditional upon the organisation continuing to provide the specified services to
the standard witnessed during the assessment

This approval is valid until “Date – Month - Year”

For NDT training and examinations performed by the above named agency
the requirements of EASA AMC 145.A.30.(f)4. have been fulfilled.

NADTB Ireland(Chairman)
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6.2 List of Approved Outside Agencies.

The list of Approved Outside Agencies can be found at the NDT Board web page:

http://www.faei.ie/Sectors/FAEI/FAEI.nsf/vPages/Council_and_Working_Groups~national-aerospace-
ndt-board?OpenDocument