Aviation Maintenance – Composite Repair: An Essential Core Competency

In the Q3 edition of Aviation Maintenance Magazine, François Fermaut, Director of Operations – Châteauroux at Vallair, spoke to Mark Robins about composite repair.

Composite materials are being used increasingly in the aerospace industry thanks to their light weight and strong durability, meaning the ability to repair them expertly and efficiently is essential. Fermaut shares the three most common challenges when repairing composites and explains Vallair’s non-destructive testing (NDT) policy, which uses thermographic and ultrasonic inspection to clearly map damage.

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Article courtesy of Aviation Maintenance.