The aerospace industry is one of the major sectors that uses nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of its products. Aerospace NDT is the application of NDT methods and techniques in the aerospace industry, to inspect and evaluate the structural integrity, serviceability, and quality of aerospace components, materials, and systems.

Aerospace NDT plays a critical role in the design, manufacture, maintenance, and repair of aerospace components and systems, including aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, engines, and other systems. Aerospace NDT is used to detect and diagnose defects, flaws, and other imperfections that can affect the safety, performance, and durability of aerospace components and systems.

Aerospace NDT typically involves the use of advanced and specialized NDT methods and techniques, such as radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, magnetic particle testing, and liquid penetrant testing. These methods and techniques allow aerospace NDT technicians to inspect and evaluate the internal and external surfaces, structures, and properties of aerospace components and systems, without causing any damage or disruption to their function and operation.

Aerospace NDT is performed by qualified and certified NDT technicians, who have the skills, knowledge, and experience to apply the appropriate NDT methods and techniques, and to interpret and evaluate the results of the NDT inspections. Aerospace NDT technicians typically work in aerospace manufacturing and maintenance facilities, and are responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of aerospace products and systems.

Aerospace NDT is regulated by national and international standards and guidelines, such as the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). These standards and guidelines provide requirements and guidance for the application, performance, and evaluation of aerospace NDT, and are used to ensure the consistency, reliability, and validity of aerospace NDT inspections and results.