EN 4179:2005
(Main)Aerospace series - Qualification and approval of personnel for non-destructive testing
Aerospace series - Qualification and approval of personnel for non-destructive testing
This standard establishes the minimum requirements for the qualification and certification of personnel involved in non-destructive testing (NDT). These requirements include training, experience and examinations for personnel performing NDT in the aerospace manufacturing, service, maintenance and overhaul industries.
NOTE In Europe the word "certification" may only be used when the certification process complies with the requirements of EN ISO/CEI 17024 and the term "approval" would be used to denote a written statement by an employer that an individual has met specific requirements. For simplification the term "certification" as defined in paragraph 3.2 is used throughout this standard as a substitute for the term "approval".
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Qualifikation und Zulassung des Personals für zerstörungsfreie Prüfungen
Diese Norm legt die Mindestanforderungen für die Qualifikation und Zulassung von Personal der zerstörungsfreien Prüfung (ZfP) fest. Diese Anforderungen beinhalten Ausbildung, Erfahrung und Prüfung von Personal, das in der Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie in den Bereichen Fertigung, Dienstleistung, Instandhaltung und Überholung zerstörungsfreie Prüfungen durchführt.
ANMERKUNG In Europa darf das Wort „Zertifizierung“ nur verwendet werden, wenn der Zertifizierungsprozess den Anforderungen der EN ISO/IEC 17024 entspricht, und der Begriff „Zulassung“ ist zu verwenden, um eine schriftliche Bestätigung eines Arbeitgebers zu bezeichnen, dass eine Person spezielle Anforderungen erfüllt. Zur Vereinfachung wird in dieser Norm durchgängig der Begriff „Zertifizierung“ nach der Festlegung in 3.2 anstelle des Begriffs „Zulassung" verwendet.
Anmerkung zur Deutschen Fassung: Die in der obigen Anmerkung zur Vereinfachung genannte Verwendung des Wortes „Zertifizierung“ anstatt „Zulassung“ bezieht sich auf Ausdrucksweisen und Gepflogenheiten in den USA (wegen der Inhaltsgleichheit mit NAS 410). In der Deutschen Fassung wird das Wort „Certification“ mit „Zulassung“ übersetzt. Dies ist in den Ländern, welche sich verpflichtet haben ISO Normen anzuwenden, erforderlich.
Série aérospatiale - Qualification et agrément du personnel pour les contrôles non destructifs
Aeronavtika - Usposobljenost in odobritev osebja za neporušitveno preskušanje
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2008
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SIST EN 4179:2001
Aeronavtika - Usposobljenost in odobritev osebja za neporušitveno preskušanje
Aerospace series - Qualification and approval of personnel for non-destructive testing
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Qualifikation und Zulassung des Personals für zerstörungsfreie
Prüfungen
Série aérospatiale - Qualification et agrément du personnel pour les contrôles non
destructifs
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 4179:2005
ICS:
03.100.30 Vodenje ljudi Management of human
resources
19.100 Neporušitveno preskušanje Non-destructive testing
49.020 Letala in vesoljska vozila na Aircraft and space vehicles in
splošno general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 4179
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2005
ICS 49.020 Supersedes EN 4179:2000
English Version
Aerospace series - Qualification and approval of personnel for
non-destructive testing
Série aérospatiale - Qualification et agrément du personnel Luft- und Raumfahrt - Qualifikation und Zulassung des
pour les contrôles non destructifs Personals für zerstörungsfreie Prüfungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 September 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions.5
4 General requirements .8
5 Requirements for qualification .10
6 Training and experience.12
7 Examinations.15
8 Certification.18
Annex A (normative) Credit system for recertification of Level 3 NDT personnel.20
Bibliography.22
Foreword
This European Standard (EN 4179:2005) has been prepared by the European Association of Aerospace
Manufacturers - Standardization (AECMA-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
AECMA, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by June 2006.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This European Standard supersedes EN 4179:2000.
In December 1998, the Aerospace Industry has established the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG)
with the purpose of achieving significant improvements in quality and reductions in cost throughout the value
stream.
This organization, with representation from Aerospace companies in Americas, Asia and Europe and
sponsored by AIA, SAE, SJAC and AECMA has agreed to take responsibility for the technical contents of this
standard which merges the NDT personnel certification requirements of NAS 410 and EN 4179.
This document (EN 4179:2005) is technically equivalent with NAS410 Revision 2
This standard was reviewed by the Domain Technical Coordinator of AECMA-STAN’s Quality Domain.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
1.1 Purpose
This standard establishes the minimum requirements for the qualification and certification of personnel
involved in non-destructive testing (NDT). These requirements include training, experience and examinations
for personnel performing NDT in the aerospace manufacturing, service, maintenance and overhaul industries.
NOTE In Europe the word “certification” may only be used when the certification process complies with the
requirements of EN ISO/CEI 17024 and the term “approval” would be used to denote a written statement by an employer
that an individual has met specific requirements. For simplification the term “certification” as defined in paragraph 3.2 is
used throughout this standard as a substitute for the term “approval”.
1.2 Applicability
This standard applies to personnel using NDT methods to test and/or accept materials, products, components,
assemblies or sub-assemblies. It also applies to those individuals directly responsible for the technical
adequacy of the NDT methods used, as well as personnel performing external NDT technical audits or
providing technical NDT training. This standard is not intended to apply to individuals who only have
administrative authority over the personnel identified above, nor does it apply to research personnel
developing technology for subsequent approval by a certified Level 3.
1.3 Implementation
This standard merges the NDT personnel certification requirements of NAS 410 and EN 4179. It introduces
the concept of a National Aerospace NDT Board (NANDTB) from EN 4179, but it is not mandatory to have
such a board for compliance with this document. Individuals currently certified in accordance with either
NAS 410 or EN 4179 may have their current certification period extended to the maximum limits defined in
Clause 8 of this standard. Personnel do not need to recertify to the requirements of this standard until their
current or extended certification expires.
1.4 Common methods
This standard contains detailed requirements for the applicable training, experience, and examination for the
following common NDT methods:
Liquid penetrant (PT)
Magnetic particle (MT)
Eddy current (ET)
Ultrasonic (UT)
Radiography (RT)
1.5 Other methods
This standard may apply to other NDT methods that can be used to determine the acceptability or suitability
for intended service of a material, part, component, sub-assembly or assembly without impairment of the
intended part function. Such methods include, but are not limited to, acoustic emission, neutron radiography,
penetrant leak testing, thermography, holography, and computed tomography. The requirements for personnel
training, experience, and examination for these other methods shall be as established by the cognizant NDT
organization or NANDTB and shall be in accordance with the guidelines established for the methods listed
in 1.4.
1.6 Levels of qualification
The levels of qualification established by this standard are:
Trainee Level 3
Level 1 “Limited” Instructor
Level 1 Auditor
Level 2
1.7 Levels of certification
The levels requiring certification in accordance with this standard are:
Level 1 “Limited” Level 2
Level 1 Level 3
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO/CEI 17024, Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of
persons.
NAS 410, Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel.
NOTE In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the requirements
of this document take precedence except as noted in Subclause 1.3. Nothing in this document supersedes applicable laws
and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
auditor
an individual who reviews NDT facilities and general procedures for compliance to NDT technical
requirements
3.2
certification
a written statement by an employer that an individual has met the applicable requirements of this standard
3.3
closed book examinations
an examination administered without access to reference material except that provided with or in the
examination
3.4
cognizant NDT organization
the prime contractor or employer’s organization recognized as being responsible for administering qualification
and certification of NDT personnel
3.5
direct readout instrument
direct readout instruments physically display values either as digital readout or an analog display, such as a
scale/pointer configuration
Direct readout instruments do not involve adjusting signal displays such as gates, delays, gain, or phase to
obtain measurements.
3.6
documented
the condition of being in written or electronic form
3.7
employer
a government, prime contractor, sub-contractor, supplier, processor, or outside agency employing individuals
performing NDT
3.8
evaluation
a review, following interpretation of the indications noted during an NDT inspection, to determine whether they
meet specified acceptance criteria or to determine its significance
3.9
examination
formal, controlled, documented testing conducted in accordance with a documented written practice to verify
the candidate’s knowledge of applicable NDT methods
3.10
experience
actual performance or observation conducted in the work environment resulting in the acquisition of
knowledge and skill
This does not include classroom or laboratory training but does include on-the-job training.
3.11
formal training
an organized and documented program of activities designed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary to
be qualified to this standard
Formal training may be a mix of classroom, practical and programmed self-instruction as approved by the
responsible Level 3 or NANDTB.
3.12
general examination
a written examination addressing the basic principles and theory of the applicable NDT method
3.13
indication
the response or evidence of a condition resulting from an NDT inspection that requires interpretation to
determine its significance
3.14
instructor
an individual qualified and designated in accordance with this standard to provide training for NDT personnel
3.15
interpretation
the determination of whether indications are relevant or non-relevant
3.16
method
one of the disciplines of non-destructive inspection or testing (e.g. radiography) within which different
techniques exist
3.17
national aerospace NDT board (NANDTB)
an independent national aerospace organization representing a nation's aerospace industry that is chartered
by the participating prime contractors and recognized by the nation’s regulatory agencies to provide or support
NDT qualification and examination services in accordance with this standard
Such services may include participation in certification.
3.18
on-the-job training
training in the work environment in learning instrument set-up, equipment operation, recognition of indications,
and interpretation under appropriate technical guidance
3.19
outside agency
an independent or national body providing training and examination of NDT personnel, or any other NDT
services to the requirements of this standard
Consultants and self-employed individuals are included in this definition.
3.20
practical examination
the examination used to demonstrate an individual's ability to conduct the NDT method that will be performed
for the employer
Questions and answers need not be written, but a checklist must be used and observations and results must
be documented.
3.21
prime contractor
an organization having overall responsibility for design, control and deliver
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