Naval Air Systems Command
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has
cognizance over the NDI program. They are responsible
for managing a program of research, development,
training, and application of NDI techniques and
equipment. NAVAIRINST 13070.1A assigns the
responsibility for nondestructive testing and inspection
within NAVAIR. NAVAIR is responsible for the
following:
1. Coordinate and issue information on NDI within
naval aviation, other services, and industry, as
appropriate
2. Ensure appropriate application of NDI at all
levels of maintenance
3. Procure NDI equipment to support an effective
program
4. Procure NDI technical publications, and ensure
the updating of such publications as newer techniques
and applications are developed
5. Establish the necessary standards and specifi-
cations for NDI
6. Monitor, evaluate, and standardize the NADEPs
NDI program
7. Provide NDI training for the NADEPs, as
requested
8. Assign an NDI program coordinator to be
responsible for managing implementation of the
application and training elements
Aircraft Controlling Custodians
Aircraft controlling custodians (ACCs) are
responsible for the following:
1. Monitoring the NDI program in activities under
their cognizance
2. Advising on availability and location of NDI
training
3. Maintaining liaison with NAVAIR, NADOC,
Naval Aviation Maintenance Office (NAMO),
NADEPs, and fleet activities on NDI matters
4. Ensuring that NDI laboratories, equipment, and
personnel are audited as required
5. Designating NDI specialists as required
6. Designating an NDI program manager
Intermediate Maintenance Activities
Intermediate maintenance activities (IMAs) are
responsible for the following:
1. Ensuring compliance with qualification
requirements and safety precautions
2. Ensuring industrial radiation safety require-
ments are strictly enforced in accordance with the
Radiological Affairs Support Program (RASP) manual,
NAVSEA S0420-AA-RAD-010.
3. Using available NDI equipment fully, and
developing new procedures and applications, as far as
practical, to provide labor, material, and cost savings.
4. Maintaining an adequate number of certified
and proficient NDI technician at all times to provide
NDI services to supported organizations and transient
aircraft.
5. Ensuring the material condition of NDI
equipment and the laboratory is continuously ready for
use (RFU). This includes availability of consumable
items.
6. Establishing and maintaining a continuing
training program within the NDI work center to allow
NDI technicians to remain up to date with newly
developed NDI techniques and applications.
7. Establishing and maintaining liaison with the
cognizant ACC NDI specialist, and requesting
assistance via the chain of command on all NDI
problems.
8. Providing and maintaining industrial X-ray
film processing facilities, both ashore and afloat.
9. Providing scheduled and unscheduled NDI
support to O-level activities, as required.
10. Maintaining liaison with ship/station radiation
officer.
Quality Assurance/Analysis
Quality assurance/analysis
for the following:
(QA/A) is responsible
1. Monitoring compliance with NDI personnel
qualifications, certification/recertification require-
ments, safety precautions, and instructions.
2. Monitoring the organizations NDI training
program to ensure it is current and comprehensive.
Special emphasis should be placed on those areas of
NDI that are accomplished by personnel other than those
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