Scope

This document establishes the minimum requirements for the qualification and certification of personnel performing nondestructive testing (NDT), nondestructive inspection (NDI), or nondestructive evaluation (NDE) in the aerospace manufacturing, service, maintenance and overhaul industries. For the purposes of this document, the term NDT will be used and will be considered equivalent to NDI and NDE. In Europe, the term “approval” is used to denote a written statement by an employer that an individual has met specific requirements and has operating approval. The term “certification” as defined in 3.2 is used throughout this document as a substitute for the term “approval”. Except when otherwise specified in the written practice, certification in accordance with this document includes operating approval.

Abstract

This "Aerospace Series" Standard, ASD -STAN prEN 4179:2020, specifies the qualification and certification requirements for personnel conducting nondestructive testing (NDT) in the aerospace industry. It supersedes the previous edition and EN 4179:2017. The document outlines levels of certification (Level 1-Limited, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3) and provides guidelines for training, experience, examinations, and responsibilities. Employers must develop a written practice approved by a Responsible Level 3 to implement the cer...

Normative References

NAS-410, ISO 9712, ISO-18490, EN ISO/CEI 17024