Tie-Bolt Inspection System

The US-1779 Tie Bolt System enables complete inspection of aircraft wheel bolt threads as well as inspection under the bolt head for highly accurate eddy current testing. Photo shows the US-1779 Tie Bolt Inspection System being used with the US-454A.

• Twin-roller flatbed for quick inspection cycles
• Specialty probe included; no other probe required
• Smaller footprint (2' × 3') than other NDT equipment in wheel and brake shops
• No chemicals to dispose of
• Operator-independent go/no-go alarm set
• Detects smaller flaws than other NDT methods
• Bolts need not be free of grease