1、BS EN 4179:2009ICS 49.020NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWBRITISH STANDARDAerospace series Qualification andapproval of personnelfor non-destructivetestingCopyright European Committee for Standardization Provided by IHS under license with CENNot for ResaleNo repr
2、oduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-This British Standardwas published under theauthority of the StandardsPolicy and StrategyCommittee on 31 January2010. BSI 2009ISBN 978 0 580 68440 1Amendments/corrigenda issued since publicationDate CommentsBS EN 4179:2009National forewor
3、dThis British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 4179:2009. Itsupersedes BS EN 4179:2005 which is withdrawn.The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to TechnicalCommittee ACE/1, International and European aerospace policy andprocesses.A list of organizations represented on this com
4、mittee can be obtained onrequest to its secretary.This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisionsof a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunityfrom legal obligations.Copyright European Committee for
5、 Standardization Provided by IHS under license with CENNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-BS EN 4179:2009EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM EN 4179 November 2009 ICS 49.020 Supersedes EN 4179:2005English Version Aerospace series - Qualif
6、ication and approval of personnel for non-destructive testing Srie arospatiale - Qualification et agrment du personnel pour les contrles non destructifs Luft- und Raumfahrt - Qualifikation und Zulassung des Personals fr zerstrungsfreie Prfungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 October
7、 2009. 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 standards may be obtain
8、ed on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Manageme
9、nt Centre has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway
10、, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNG Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form an
11、d by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 4179:2009: ECopyright European Committee for Standardization Provided by IHS under license with CENNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-BS EN 4179:2009EN 4179:2009 (E) 2 Contents Pag
12、e Foreword 31 Scope 41.1 Purpose .41.2 Applicability 41.3 Implementation 41.4 Common methods .41.5 Other methods .42 Normative references 52.1 Standards .52.2 Order of precedence 53 Terms and definitions .54 General requirements 84.1 Written practice 84.2 Methods . 104.3 Level 1-Limited 104.4 Respon
13、sibility . 104.5 Responsible Level 3 . 104.6 Outside agency . 115 Qualification and certification Levels . 115.1 Levels of qualification and certification . 116 Training and experience 136.1 Training 136.2 Training and examination personnel 156.3 Experience . 166.4 Emerging NDT methods . 177 Examina
14、tions . 177.1 Purpose 177.2 Administration of examinations 208 Certification . 208.1 General . 208.2 Records 208.3 Loss of certification 218.4 Reinstatement of certification . 228.5 Recertification . 22Annex A (normative) Credit System for Recertification of Level 3 NDT Personnel 23A.1 Scope . 23A.2
15、 Requirements 23A.3 Definitions . 23Copyright European Committee for Standardization Provided by IHS under license with CENNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-BS EN 4179:2009EN 4179:2009 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 4179:2009) has been prepared by t
16、he Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe - Standardization (ASD-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 AS
17、D, 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 May 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2010. Attention is drawn t
18、o 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 document supersedes EN 4179:2005. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national sta
19、ndards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
20、Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Copyright European Committee for Standardization Provided by IHS under license with CENNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-BS EN 4179:2009EN 4179:2009 (E) 4 1 Scop
21、e 1.1 Purpose This European Standard establishes the minimum requirements for the qualification and certification of personnel performing non-destructive testing (NDT), non-destructive inspection (NDI), or non-destructive evaluation (NDE) in the aerospace manufacturing, service, maintenance and over
22、haul industries. For the purposes of this standard, the term NDT is used and is 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. Certification per EN
23、ISO/IEC 17024 is not required by this standard unless specified by local or regulatory requirements. The term “certification” as defined in 3.1 is used throughout this standard as a substitute for the term “approval”. Except when otherwise specified in the written practice, certification in accordan
24、ce with this standard includes operating approval. 1.2 Applicability This standard applies to personnel using NDT methods to test and/or accept materials, products, components, assemblies or sub-assemblies. This standard also applies to personnel directly responsible for the technical adequacy of th
25、e NDT methods used, who write NDT procedures and/or work instructions, who audit NDT facilities, or who provide technical NDT support or training. This standard does not apply to individuals who only have administrative or supervisory authority over NDT personnel or to research personnel developing
26、NDT technology for subsequent implementation and approval by a certified Level 3. Personnel performing specialized inspections using certain direct readout instruments as determined by a Level 3 certified in the method, do not require qualification or certification to this standard. 1.3 Implementati
27、on This standard addresses the use of a National Aerospace NDT Board (NANDTB). NANTDBs are only used as specified herein and it is not mandatory to have such a board for compliance with this document. Personnel certified to previous revisions of NAS 410 or EN 4179 need not recertify to the requireme
28、nts of this standard until their current certification expires. 1.4 Common methods This standard contains detailed requirements for the following common NDT methods: Penetrant testing (PT) Magnetic testing (MT) Eddy current testing (ET) Ultrasonic testing (UT) Radiographic testing (RT) Thermographic
29、 testing (TT) Shearographic testing (ST) 1.5 Other methods When invoked by engineering, quality, cognizant engineering organization or prime contractor requirements, this standard applies to other current and emerging NDT methods used to determine the acceptability or suitability for intended servic
30、e of a material, part, component, sub-assembly or assembly. Such methods may Copyright European Committee for Standardization Provided by IHS under license with CENNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-BS EN 4179:2009EN 4179:2009 (E) 5 include, but are no
31、t limited to, acoustic emission, neutron radiography, leak testing and holography. The requirements for personnel training, experience, and examination for these other methods should be established in accordance with 6.4 and documented by the employer. 2 Normative references 2.1 Standards The follow
32、ing 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 473, Non-destructive testing Qualification and certifica
33、tion of NDT personnel General principles EN ISO/IEC 17024, Conformity assessment General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons (ISO/IEC 17024:2003) ISO 9712, Non-Destructive Testing Qualification and certification of personnel NAS 410, Certification and Qualification of Non-dest
34、ructive Test Personnel (current revision) 2.2 Order of precedence In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the requirements of this document take precedence. Nothing in this document supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exe
35、mption has been obtained. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 certification written statement by an employer that an individual has met the applicable requirements of this standard 3.2 closed book examination examination administer
36、ed without access to any reference materials 3.3 cognizant engineering organization engineering or NDT organization of the prime contractor or end user authorized to make NDT-related decisions and give NDT-related approvals 3.4 direct observation observation where the observer is able to come to the
37、 immediate aid of the trainee and remains within a distance that permits uninterrupted, unaided visual and verbal contact with the trainee 3.5 direct readout instrument instruments that physically display measurements in dimensional or electrical units (e.g. in, mm or % IACS, etc.) either as digital
38、 readout or an analog display, such as a scale/pointer configuration and do not require special skills or knowledge to set up the instrument and do not involve adjusting signal displays such as gates, delays, gain, or phase to obtain measurements Copyright European Committee for Standardization Prov
39、ided by IHS under license with CENNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-BS EN 4179:2009EN 4179:2009 (E) 6 EXAMPLE Common direct readout instruments include basic ultrasonic thickness gauges without an oscilloscope display, and eddy current coating thickne
40、ss gauges. 3.6 documented condition of being recorded in written or electronic form 3.7 employer government, prime contractor, sub-contractor, supplier, or outside agency employing or contracting the services of one or more individuals who perform NDT NOTE Self-employed individuals are included in t
41、his definition. 3.8 evaluation review following interpretation of the indications noted during an NDT inspection to determine whether the indications meet specified acceptance criteria or to determine the significance of the indication 3.9 examination formal, controlled, documented testing conducted
42、 in accordance with a documented written practice to verify a candidates visual capability, skill or knowledge of an NDT method 3.10 examiner Level 3 certified to this standard and designated by the Responsible Level 3 or NANDTB to administer all or part of the qualification and certification proces
43、s, excluding vision examinations, in the NDT method(s) in which the Examiner is certified 3.11 experience actual performance of an NDT method conducted in the work environment resulting in the acquisition of knowledge and skill NOTE This does not include formal classroom training, but may include la
44、boratory and on-the-job training as defined by the employers written practice. 3.12 formal training organized and documented program of learning activities designed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary to be qualified to this standard NOTE Formal training may be a mix of classroom, practical
45、 and programmed self-instruction as approved by the Responsible Level 3, Examiner or NANDTB. 3.13 general examination written examination addressing the basic principles and theory of an NDT method 3.14 indication response or evidence of a condition resulting from an NDT inspection that requires int
46、erpretation to determine its significance 3.15 instructor individual designated or approved by the Responsible Level 3 or NANDTB to provide training for NDT personnel Copyright European Committee for Standardization Provided by IHS under license with CENNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking pe
47、rmitted without license from IHS-,-,-BS EN 4179:2009EN 4179:2009 (E) 7 3.16 interpretation determination of whether indications are relevant or non-relevant 3.17 method one of the disciplines of non-destructive testing (e.g. ultrasonic, radiography, etc.) within which different techniques may exist
48、3.18 national aerospace NDT board NANDTB independent national aerospace organization representing a nations aerospace industry that is chartered by the participating prime contractors and recognized by the nations regulatory agencies to provide or support NDT qualification, examination, and/or certification services in accordance with this standard 3.19 on-the-job training training in the work environment to gain experience in learning instrument set-up, equipment operation, applying
